A little more than a week after investors were disappointed to not get a look at the company’s next-generation vehicle, CEO Elon Musk told a group in China the new model would likely be largely autonomous. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.

Argo AI may be defunct, but its players are ramping up their own autonomous vehicle ventures. TheDetroitBureau.com has the story.

At first glance, the Italdesign Climb-E Concept looks like a toaster on wheels, like so many other autonomous concepts we’ve all seen. But the Climb-E on display at CES 2023 is dramatically different, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.

A handful of vehicles now offer motorists the opportunity to go hands-free under limited conditions, but Mercedes-Benz plans to take things the next step by becoming the first to introduce Level 3 autonomy in California and Nevada this year. Get the story at TheDetroitBureau.com.

Ford’s shift away from advanced driving tech partner Argo AI means more than just a loss on the books. It represents a new direction for the company’s advanced technology efforts — one that pays more immediate dividends. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.

By 2027, more than 47 million vehicles will rely on increasingly detailed and accurate digital maps to underpin Advanced Driver Assistance Systems or autonomous driving applications. The need for highly detailed maps is becoming increasingly apparent. Find out why at TheDetroitBureau.com.

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot is the latest in a growing number of technologies moving the automotive world toward an autonomous driving future. Find out more at TheDetroitBureau.com.

Tesla’s got another crash raising concerns about its Autopilot technology, and it just lost its autonomous driving chief. However, it’s not alone as Apple and Cruise are suffering setbacks as well, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.

A Cruise autonomous vehicle’s collision with a Toyota Prius injures occupants raises questions as it illustrates the challenge facing AV operators. TheDetroitBureau.com reports.

While it’s likely to take some time before everyday motorists will be able to order fully autonomous vehicles, there’s a wave of semi-autonomous tech starting to reach market and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety wants buyers to know how well they perform. So it’s going to start rating them, reports TheDetroitBureau.com.

Chinese mobility brand Zeekr has landed a deal to supply self-driving vehicles for Waymo, currently supplying driverless tai service in Phoenix, Arizona. While the move gives both companies a headstart in AVs, some big competitors are not far behind. TheDetroitBureau.com has the full story.

Mercedes-Benz becomes the second automaker to offer Level 3 autonomous driving. TheDetroitBureau.com has the details.