By Daniel Stern, DVN General Editor
Autonomous vehicles are widely hailed as a technology that can't get here soon enough: not only will it make car trips less stressful, more enjoyable, and more efficient,

with Input from LiveScience and Vision Zero Magazine
The hardware and software needed for autonomous driving is maturing, and OEMs are edging closer to series production of their products.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week finalised Federal standards that will require all new vehicles under 10,000 pounds

Tesla, the US-based maker of advanced electric cars, say the side view mirrors' bulky protuberances hurt aerodynamic performance and fuel economy.

The U.S. Department of Transportation earlier this month announced a decision to move forward on connected vehicles and generate research on costs and safety effects.

Two European standards organisations have released standards for V2x communications. ETSI (European Telecoms Standards Institute) and CEN (European Committee for Standardisation)

NHTSA, the American auto safety regulatory agency, have announced planned steps to enable Vehicle to Vehicle communication technology for light vehicles.

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month, automakers and others showcased a variety of uses for wearable devices such as Google Glass.

After several delays, NHTSA are reviewing a revised rule that could require automakers to install rear-view cameras in more new vehicles.

NHTSA, the US vehicle safety regulatory agency, have announced their new "Significant and Seamless" initiative to aggressively accelerate technological advances in safety.