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Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Cartech

Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads

Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert
Cartech

Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo
Cartech

Driving development: Autonomous Uber rides could be coming soon, says Volvo

Uber and Volvo have bold plans to develop autonomous cars for their fleet, in a $411 million joint venture that will use AD and driverless tech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Driverless car testing in NZ 'would be a major breakthrough'
Cartech

Driverless car testing in NZ 'would be a major breakthrough'

New Zealand is poised for a major breakthrough in autonomous vehicle tech as Intelligent Transport Systems NZ endorses new Ministry of Transport guidelines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
The self-driving revolution is here - but is it a little boring?
Cartech

The self-driving revolution is here - but is it a little boring?

Self-driving cars are being produced to ultimately kill the impact of human error. However, it's all a little monotonous for Porsche.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016

Global Stories

Self-driving cars stories

Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Cartech

Acura runs its first augmented reality race

Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures
Cartech

Car or Camera? Photographer uses Volvo's XC60 SUV to take spectacular pictures

Award-winning photographer Barbara Davidson captures urban life's essence using Volvo XC60's onboard cameras, presenting a unique artistic and safety fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car
Cartech

Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car

Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Ford announces new AI and robotics research team
Robotics

Ford announces new AI and robotics research team

Ford revs up innovation with a dedicated AI and robotics research arm to steer the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion
Cartech

Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion

Intel says companies need to wake up to the opportunity stream that will emerge when cars become the most powerful mobile data generating devices.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Elon Musk expects Tesla self-driving cars within 2 years
Space Technologies

Elon Musk expects Tesla self-driving cars within 2 years

Futurists' lord and saviour Elon Musk spoke at TEDTalk in Vancouver recently, on a range of topics covering Tesla's plans for the future.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Film Review: The Fate of the Furious
Gaming

Film Review: The Fate of the Furious

Thrilling ride with 'The Fate of the Furious'; a spectacular feast of action that leaves viewers yearning for another watch!.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
More Tesla crashes muddy Autopilot's waters: Are drivers just too careless?
Cartech

More Tesla crashes muddy Autopilot's waters: Are drivers just too careless?

Another Tesla crash has prompted more calls about the controversial Autopilot system to be renamed after Model X crashed in Pennsylvania.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Fatal 'autopilot' car crash puts Tesla's life on the line
Cartech

Fatal 'autopilot' car crash puts Tesla's life on the line

Tesla speaks out about the first fatal self-driving car crash. What's wrong with Tesla? Is it the tech or is it breeding over-reliant drivers?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016
Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion
Cartech

Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion

The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Technology set to change NZ as we know it
Internet of Things

Technology set to change NZ as we know it

Technology will reshape New Zealand in the next 10 years, with self-driving cars and smart devices playing a key role, says NZTech.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?
Drones

Will the internet of products need digital ownership certificates?

In a world buzzing with smart devices, the call for digital ownership certificates grows amidst privacy and liability concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2014
Google targets car safety
Hyperscale

Google targets car safety

Google is utilising its data centres to innovate car safety with self-driving technology, aiming to prevent traffic accidents, save time, and reduce emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010