Waymo driverless cars in Austin slammed with complaints

The Brief The City of Austin is getting several complaints about Waymo Complaints state Waymo cars are stalling, speeding, and crashing across Austin AUSTIN, Texas – The City of Austin has been slammed with dozens of complaints about Waymo vehicles stalling, speeding, and crashing. The majority of complaints are from the Austin Police Department, Austin…

Read More

Foothill High School stages dramatic crash to highlight dangers of distracted driving

Students at Foothill High School witnessed a powerful demonstration on the dangers of distracted driving as part of the “Every Fifteen Minutes” program. The event featured a dramatic reenactment of a car accident caused by a drunk driver, involving five students and a faculty member. Local law enforcement, the fire department, and two helicopters participated…

Read More

WA bill heads to Gov. Ferguson’s desk to crack down on reckless speeding

The Brief The BEAM Act mandates anti-speeding technology for drivers with multiple violations to curb reckless speeding in Washington state. Passed with bipartisan support, the bill honors victims of a fatal crash and awaits Governor Ferguson’s signature, potentially taking effect by January 2029. Longtime felony traffic prosecutor Amy Freedheim supports the bill for its potential…

Read More

How Loud Is An IndyCar?

IndyCars produce sound levels averaging 110 to 120 decibels (dB) at 50 feet, peaking at 130 dB during full-throttle passes at 240 miles per hour, comparable to a jet engine at takeoff, driven by their 2.2-liter V6 turbo engines and aerodynamic forces, as measured by IndyCar Series standards in 2025. These noise levels, regulated to…

Read More

Most Drivers Admit to Using Phones While Driving, Study Reveals

A new study According to Life360, an increasing number of individuals are operating vehicles while distracted. Interested in staying informed about what’s going on in Southern California each weekday evening? Tap to follow The L.A. Local wherever you get podcasts. Eighty-six percent of the drivers polled confessed to getting sidetracked by technological devices while operating…

Read More

Self-Driving Van Goes Viral After Dragging Scooter in Street

A video captured a self-driving delivery van pulling along a toppled e-scooter through the streets of Xi’an in China. A different van from the same organization collided with a stationary SUV while operating manually. Jiushi Intelligent Technology intends to update algorithms to improve handling of complex scenarios. Autonomous vehicles are frequently praised for their superior…

Read More

Tesla’s First Robotaxis Are on the Road—Here’s When You Can Take a Ride

The Viral Buzz News editors choose and evaluate products. independently . If you make purchases via affiliate links, we might receive commissions that assist in supporting us. testing . A few Tesla employees are currently piloting the company’s robotaxi service in Austin and San Francisco as part of preparations for its broader rollout. public debut…

Read More