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Google self-driving car involved in yet another accident

Julie Campbell
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The vehicle was rear-ended by another driver that had supposedly been driving while distracted. It looks as though the Google self-driving car road tests are not being blessed with all that much luck, as yet another one has now been involved in a crash as it was rear ended by another vehicle while it had been stopped at a red light. Only weeks after being rear ended twice while being stopped at a light, it has now happened again. A few weeks ago, the Google self-driving car made a report…

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Auto insurance discount could make self-driving cars worthwhile

Julie Campbell
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One day, the savings could be big enough on coverage that it could make these vehicles practical. Insurers are always advertising different ways for consumers to obtain an auto insurance discount that is large enough that it will entice them into switching to their policies, and with the introduction of new technologies such as self-driving cars, it appears as though an entirely new world is opening up for drivers and the companies that cover them, says a recent survey. Google has already produced a prototype for this type of vehicle,…

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Auto insurance for self driving cars – will it be cheaper?

Julie Campbell
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Many wonder whether or not coverage will be less expensive when vehicles operate themselves. As a small handful of companies, including Google, work on creating driverless or self driving cars, many people wonder what type of impact this will have on their auto insurance rates. Lawmakers in some states are already working on the first set of rules for vehicles that drive themselves. What many prospective future owners are wondering is whether or not this added technology will provide savings on auto insurance policies. Florida, Nevada, and California have all…

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Nevada to regulate self-driving vehicles for the sake of consumers

S.Vagus

Nevada has become the first U.S. state to begin regulating self-driving vehicles. Legislators have imposed new regulations that would develop new licensing procedures for companies producing these vehicles and those already being operated within the state. The hope is to ensure that the manufacturers of these vehicles will be held responsible for any accidents or mishaps that may happen during their time on the state’s roadways. Legislators claim that this accountability will help protect consumers as well as insurance companies. Last year, one of Google’s famous self-driving vehicles caused an…

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Autonomous Toyota Prius causes minor crash in California, insurers unsure how to react

H. Cutner

Google has been developing an autonomous vehicle that can, allegedly, travel without human interaction. The big-name technology company has kept quiet about the vehicle, releasing only choice bits of information throughout the years. What little is known about the vehicle is that it is a Toyota Prius and has apparently traveled more than hundreds of thousands of miles, according to Google representatives. Google has been so bold as to say that the vehicle could never be in a crash, a notion that was proven false last month. Google’s autonomous car…

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