Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's cruise through city streets

A self-driving Chevy Bolt drove more than two miles in San Francisco in its media debut, but double-parked cars and traffic cones tripped up the computer driver, and a taco truck stumped the machine.

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Zoox gives first look at startup's mysterious robotaxi

Zoox, the startup with the funny name, is ready to show some of what it has been up to on San Francisco's streets.

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Velodyne rolls out smaller, more powerful lidar sensor

Lidar supplier Velodyne, which made a name for itself with its spinning, coffee-can shaped laser sensors, has a new look. The company introduced its latest lidar sensor for automated driving.

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Speed hurts quality at Tesla, some workers say

After Tesla's Model S sedans and Model X crossovers roll off the company's assembly line, the electric vehicles usually make another stop -- for repairs, nine current and former employees have told Reuters.

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Tesla Semi trucks ordered by DHL, Canada's Fortigo Freight

DHL and Fortigo Freight Services, one of Canada's largest fleet management companies, said they had preordered Tesla's electric truck unveiled earlier this month to test on limited routes.

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Under 2018 Jeep Wrangler's familiar sheet metal, a modern-day technology-overhaul

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler may look similar to its immediate predecessor, but above the skid plates and beneath the removable top, fans of the off-roader will notice the upgrades incorporated into the first Wrangler redesign since 2006.

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Hyundai workers resume production of Kona SUV after 2-day strike

Hyundai workers resumed production of the Kona SUV late Tuesday, ending a near two-day strike over the company's decision to expand the model's output ahead of its launch in the United States.

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