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Japan Eyeing 2020 to Demonstrate Autonomous Tech Prowess

Japanese automakers Honda, Toyota, and Nissan demonstrated their autonomous technology at the recent Tokyo Motor Show. Japanese automakers reportedly want to showcase their autonomous technology on a world stage–namely, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. To view the full article, visit HybridCars.com.

Auto Trade Associations Form Cyberattack Working Group

In order to address concerns about vehicle security and the risk of cyberattacks, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers have established a working group to develop best practices. The working group, called the Information Sharing and Analysis Center, will represent all major automakers and will serve as a “hub” for sharing information on...

Automatic Emergency Braking to Become Standard on Many New Cars

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that a group of ten large automakers will make automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles in the U.S.  The group includes Volkswagen, General Motors, BMW, Ford, and Toyota. Automatic emergency braking uses radar, cameras, and lasers to monitor road conditions and autonomously apply brakes to avoid collision. Some...

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