Ford and Toyota continue to lead the way when it comes to the development of blockchain-based vehicle technology — at least, according to a slate of recent patent filings from both automotive firms.

Regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of driverless technology, and the emerging picture is more complicated than the industry’s glossy promises. Instead of a straight line toward safer roads, ...

It’s a headless robot in a driverless car. Ford is working on a way to resolve what self-driving researchers refer to as “the last 50-foot problem.” If an autonomous delivery vehicle arrives at your ...

New car technology is making crash liability more complicated. Regulators and courts must determine if humans, software, or manufacturers are at fault.