Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short. Light, tight, and right, TDS gathers all the latest automotive news from around the globe and places it in one spot. Stories are summarized ...

Two U.S. senators urged the automobile safety regulator on Sept. 29 to investigate reported failures of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system to detect and safely respond to railroad crossings, citing ...

Silicon Valley startup Tensor is taking a bold step into the future of driving. Unlike rivals chasing robotaxi fleets, Tensor wants consumers to own the first true self-driving car. The company calls ...

Qualcomm's driver-assistance system Snapdragon Ride Pilot will debut on the BMW iX3 electric SUV, offering hands-free highway driving, automatic lane changes and parking assistance. The jointly ...

Pokémon GO has announced a new leveling system, which will see the top level increase from 50 t0 80. Below, you can read the announcement along with commentary highlighting what this means for players ...

Scientists from Spain have developed a daylight electroluminescence method that uses other strings to supply current to the inspected string. It was simulated and then tested in two 50 MW PV plants.

HERRIMAN, Utah (KUTV) — A behavioral level system at the Jordan School District is causing concern for a Herriman parent, as she feels it is unfair and possibly discriminates against children with ...

A recent AAA poll shows that just 13% of Americans trust self-driving cars, leaving 87% either unsure about, or “too afraid” to give up the controls. At the same time, it seems like Stellantis is ...

As of August 2025, only two automakers offer Level 3 conditional driving automation. Those manufacturers are Mercedes-Benz with its DRIVE PILOT suite and BMW with its Personal Pilot L3 system. Back in ...