Toyota’s Woven City and the Car of the Future

Think of the brand Toyota, and you may imagine steadfast, reliable, and eco-conscious models like the Prius. But what I’m sure you won’t be thinking about is an innovative, fully connected city. Yet that is precisely what you can expect in a bold new move from Toyota. The company plans to transform its recently closed […]

A Legal First: Charged with Sleeping while Driving Driverless: NMA E-Newsletter #632

In July 2020, a Canadian man was charged with dangerous driving and speeding in Alberta for allegedly sleeping in a self-piloted Tesla between Edmonton and Calgary. In the December 11th court trial, witnesses claimed that the driver Leran Cai and his passenger were asleep with their seats fully reclined, traveling 150 km/h (93 mph). His next […]

So What Happens if We Don’t Want Them?

By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director Editor’s Note: This post first appeared as NMA Newsletter #891 on March 1, 2020. If you would like to receive our newsletter, join the NMA today. In August 2019, 20 truckers with nine trucks held a rally at the Missouri State Capital, protesting the safety of autonomous trucks. They were […]