Articles by Deanna Isaacs

10 biggest moments in computing history

By Deanna Isaacs published 22 August 16

Silicon Week The further we go down the computing rabbit hole, the more we look back to see where we've come from.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles wants you to hack its vehicles

By Deanna Isaacs published 14 July 16

Fiat-Chrysler starts program via Bugcrowd to allow hackers to find security vulnerabilities in its vehicle programs.

Is Tesla Autopilot responsible for another driving incident?

By Deanna Isaacs published 12 July 16

A driver using Auto Pilot along remote Montana roads reported the vehicle veered off the road and hit wooden bollards.

Faraday Future enters into Formula E racing

By Deanna Isaacs published 1 July 16

During Season three and four of Formula E, Faraday future will be the lead partner and sponsor for Dragon Racing team.

Rockstar collaboration to deliver BMW fully-autonomous vehicle

By Deanna Isaacs published 1 July 16

BMW has partnered with Intel and Mobileye to produce fully autonomous vehicle by 2021.

Volkswagon settles 'dieselgate' with US government for a staggering amount

By Deanna Isaacs published 28 June 16

The $14.7 billion settlement allows for vehicle buybacks, modifications to road-borne diesel VWs, and provides payments to VW owners.

Tesla's rival approved for public testing of its self-driving car

By Deanna Isaacs published 22 June 16

Faraday Future is the latest organization approved to test autonomous cars on the public roads of California.

Ex-Apple employees made a backup camera that's plug and play

By Deanna Isaacs published 22 June 16

Former Apple employees turn their gaze toward the 1.2 billion older cars without back up cameras with a wire-free solution

BMW and Mini's vision for the 'ultimate driving machine' of tomorrow has AI

By Deanna Isaacs published 16 June 16

BMW offers a preview of a driver's ultimate driving machine in an autonomous future.

Meet Olli: the 3D-printed autonomous bus of the future

By Deanna Isaacs published 16 June 16

3D-printed vehicle manufacturer Local Motors unveiled its autonomous bus of tomorrow, named Olli.

Rolls-Royce's self-driving concept car gives new meaning to land yacht

By Deanna Isaacs published 16 June 16

Rolls-Royce ups the ante on luxury with its concept for the next 100 years of mobility

BMW electrifies LAPD fleet with 100 i3 EVs

By Deanna Isaacs published 9 June 16

LAPD and BMW signed a contract for vehicles, maintenance, and EV infrastructure to the tune of $2.9 million.

Tesla Model S gets more affordable with 60 kWh battery

By Deanna Isaacs published 9 June 16

Tesla's new Model S 60 is its most affordable EV until the Model 3 arrives

Tesla wants to share your Autopilot data with the government

By Deanna Isaacs published 6 June 16

Tesla wants to share data from more than 700 million miles accrued during Autopilot program useage.

Tesla Model 3 buyers will have to pay for Supercharger access

By Deanna Isaacs published 1 June 16

Tesla will not offer free, unlimited access to Supercharger network to Model 3 buyers to keep costs down

Apple is reportedly charging toward an electric vehicle future

By Deanna Isaacs published 25 May 16

Expansion in EV engineering employees and contact with charging manufacturers lead experts to believe Apple EV is on the way

This new parking sensor will save your rear end

By Deanna Isaacs published 24 May 16

FenSens adds parking sensors to your older vehicles

GM to compensate CUV buyers for misstated fuel economy

By Deanna Isaacs published 20 May 16

GM is re-stating its mpg data after internal review found errors, plans for compensating owners of certain GM crossovers already in the works.

Google's whacky fly trap patent aims to protect pedestrians

By Deanna Isaacs published 19 May 16

Google received a patent for a sticky vehicular surface aimed at decreasing injuries during pedestrian-vehicle collisions.

Here's why Teslas make terrible police cars

By Deanna Isaacs published 12 May 16

Nearly a year into testing, the LAPD speaks about how their Tesla Model S P85D test mules work as a cop cars.