Ford Picks Up Ex-Apple Exec

Stern will head software-based ventures, including autonomous-vehicle development.
Stern will head software-based ventures, including autonomous-vehicle development.
S&P Global Mobility survey of 8,000 shoppers worldwide shows semiautonomous driving features are still missing the crucial trust factor, whereas automated safety features are gaining traction.
Apple Inc. has postponed the launch date for its self-driving electric vehicle to 2026, reports people with knowledge of the matter.
GM and Ford seek exemptions to deploy a limited number of self-driving vehicles without human controls like steering wheels and brake pedals.
The EV automaker appears positioned for another growth phase as long as the global economy stays strong, analysts say.
A U.S. House panel will hold a hearing on self-driving vehicles next week as a push in Congress to speed deployment of autonomous vehicles stalls.
Global Data predicts that focus will shift onto ‘lower-level’ AVs that require greater human supervision, while merger & acquisition (M&A) activity will continue to be driven by transport technology such as robotaxis.
The question comes down to who will write the software for advanced features like hands-free driving: chipmakers, carmakers, or Tier I suppliers.
A new J.D. Power survey finds car buyer demand for semiautonomous safety technology is threatened by overbearing alerts that are causing many to disable their systems, increasing the risk of a collision.
Despite manufacturers’ best efforts, J.D. Power analysts described U.S. car buyers’ attitudes toward autonomous and electric vehicles as ‘not encouraging’ upon the release of the first-ever Mobility Confidence Index Study.
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