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Aug. 31, 2019 11:05 AM ET by Ian Wright / 13 Comments Because that's what this company wants to sell you. Waymo, Google's self-driving car arm, is pushing for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to "promptly" remove the regulations blocking cars being built without steering wheels and brake pedals. Autoblog reports that a letter from Waymo to the NHTSA after the automotive safety agency sought public comment says, "NHTSA should move promptly to remove barriers while ensuring safety on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of automated driving systems." Waymo Waymo Waymo This is closely following the news we recently reported on Waymo testing vehicles in the rain in Florida to try and overcome the problem of inclement weather confusing the sensors that guide the cars. The NHTSA has been working on the complex issues around autonomous vehicles where their needs to be a balance of public safety requirements being met while also allowing the companies invested in autonomous tech to push the boundaries so they can develop the systems. Ford appears to be just as gung-ho as Waymo, and in its comments said its cars: "will be responsible for deciding when, where and how it is appropriate to drive," and that the company does "... not foresee interfaces beyond a method of giving the vehicle a destination." Ford Ford However, both Ford and GM points out that its self-driving vehicles will initially not be able to respond to human commands like "drive up onto a car hauler" or "drive forward 10 feet and stop." Anyone that uses voice recognition devices will currently be raising their eyebrows at the idea of telling their car to drive itself into the garage. Comments filed by automakers suggest that it will be at least 2025 before the NTHSA will be able to complete a rewrite of relevant safety standards. GM GM

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Ford Fusion Ian Wright Associate Editor After working his way through several loosely related careers, Ian finally took the hint and became an automotive journalist and photographer. He spent a few years freelancing before joining up with CarBuzz to combine his love of writing, photography, and cars into one neat package. When Ian is not staring down a lens or into a computer screen writing reviews and features, you can find him in Southern California enjoying winding mountain and canyon roads. If you can’t find him, he’s probably off-roading in the desert. Contact Ian @BothHandDrive @BothHandDrive LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top