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Automakers Unite to Protect Driver Privacy

Nineteen automakers accounting for most of the passenger cars and trucks sold in the U.S. have signed onto a set of principles they say will protect motorists’ privacy in an era when computerized cars pass along more information about their …

Progressive Says Technology Is Edge for Driverless-Car Insurance

Progressive Corp. said its technology that tracks driver behavior to set insurance rates will help the company adapt as automated cars take the road. The auto insurer offers a device called Snapshot, which plugs into a vehicle and monitors habits …

Leaving the Driving to a Computer Has Big Benefits

In some ways, computers make ideal drivers: They don’t drink and then climb behind the wheel. They don’t do drugs, get distracted, fall asleep, run red lights or tailgate. And their reaction times are quicker. They do such a good …

Lawmakers May Allow Driverless Cars in Colorado

Colorado lawmakers are debating a change in state law that would allow cars without drivers on roads. A bill to make Colorado at least the fifth state where automatic cars are legal is up for its first debate Tuesday in …