Wheels: As Driverless Cars Falter, Are ‘Driver Assistance’ Systems in Closer Reach

With skepticism over fully driverless technology, car companies are betting on more limited systems.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 20, 2022 The Wheels newsletter is delivered monthly. The next one will appear on Tuesday, Oct. 18 Matt Williams Future of Transportation As Driverless Cars Falter, Are 'Driver Assistance' Systems in Closer Reach? With investigations and lawsuits over accidents adding skepticism toward fully driverless technology, car companies are betting on systems that take some, but not all, control. By Lawrence Ulrich Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Illustration by Annu Kilpeläinen Letter of Recommendation The Unusual Cool of Saabs A car whose peculiarities resist utility. By Georgia Cloepfil Andrej Isakovic/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images As Ferrari Falls Further Behind, Its F1 Championship Hopes Dim At its home race, the Italian Grand Prix, the team remains optimistic that it can stop making mistakes and catch up to Red Bull. By Luke Smith Photo illustration by Mark Weaver When the American Dream of the Open Road Hits Traffic NASCAR takes to the streets of Chicago — merging computer-generated fantasy with reality. By Peter C. Baker Matt Williams Future of Transportation Some Carmakers Say Recycling Car Parts Is the Future. But Is It Realistic? "Circular manufacturing" has the promise to reduce waste by reusing parts to make new cars. There are glimmers of hope, but they are currently outweighed by challenges. By Roy Furchgott Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT India's Electric Vehicle Push Is Riding on Mopeds and Rickshaws The country's success with two- and three-wheeled vehicles that sell for as little as $1,000 could be a template for other developing countries. By Emily Schmall, Jack Ewing and Atul Loke NEWS California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California's standards. By Coral Davenport, Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer Toyota adds $2.5 billion to its investment in a North Carolina battery plant. The plan is part of a global push by the automaker to develop and produce electric vehicles. By Neal E. Boudette At Detroit Auto Show, Biden Announces Money for Charging Stations The president announced the first phase of a plan to invest $7.5 billion toward building a national network for recharging electric vehicles. By Zach Montague and Coral Davenport Mercedes and Rivian Plan to Make Vans Together in Europe The agreement is a rare example of cooperation between a traditional carmaker and an upstart. By Jack Ewing Ford to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs in Transition to Electric Vehicles The automaker said the move was needed to be competitive and reallocate resources. By Neal E. Boudette In Energy Crunch, Germany Turns Down Heat but Won't Limit Autobahn Speeds Putting general restrictions on the country's storied highways is a simple step to save energy, carbon emissions and lives. But even with the Greens in power, the country is unlikely to take it. By Christopher F. Schuetze Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Wheels from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018