Driverless CyberCars Going Into Heathrow Airport Service This Fall
CyCab technology uses hyper-accurate GPS, laser and twin cameras to safely navigate along programmed routes. British driverless cybercar ULTras will go into service at Heathrow Airport in November 2009 to take passengers from Terminal 5 and carparks.
IVBSS Test Occurring in Michigan to Evaluate Safety Benefits
A small test fleet equipped with Visteon's Integrated Vehicle-Based Safety System (IVBSS) will operate in Van Buren Township, MI for 12 months. Data collection on reactions of random drivers will be used by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) researchers to gauge potential safety benefits.
Law Enforcement Use of GPS Devices for Tracking Now Adjudicated State by State
Law enforcement agencies have used GPS tracking devices secretly placed on vehicles to track suspects. The absence of federal law on whether or not this constitutes a "search" and therefore requires a warrant has left the decision to state courts who have ruled differently.
GM Canada Cutting Dealers as Part of Restructuring Plan
GM has announced that 42% of its Canadian dealers will be disenfranchised in October 2010 when their agreements expire. The restructuring should produce stronger urban dealers. Disenfranchised dealers may continue as used-vehicle sales operations. Others will fold.
