Self-parking Volvo ploughs into journalists [article with video] [link only]

Independent U.K. [link only] | May 27, 2015 | Andrew Griffin

[grundle]

link only:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/selfparking-volvo-plows-into-journalists-after-owner-neglects-to-pay-for-extra-feature-that-stops-cars-crashing-into-people-10277203.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8nnhUCtcO8

[VTenigma]

I can’t wait for the self driving semis. /s

[doorgunner69]

Car we got was a something 60. Engine kept shutting off at every light, scaring hell out of me. Was not bad on AZ interstates.

Locking the damn thing drove me crazy. Wife has a habit of testing the door handle to make sure it is locked, and the POS did not want to lock. I think we figured out you have to walk away a bit before it decides for you that you want it locked. Who thought up this crap?

All the controls were screwy for someone used to US and Japanese cars.

[Lurker]

That was a proximity key. Mine drove me nuts till I read the manual. LOL.

Get within 3 feet of the car and touch the door handle and voilà it opens.

Best,

L

[doorgunner69]

I remember a really cool sport-wagon based on that model. I “think” I recall one at least. Thought it was neat as a kid.

[castlebrew]

“I have been concerned that self parking and self driving car might not be able to recognize vampires.”

Looks like it recognizes bloodsuckers just fine...

[DHerion]

From an insurance point of view...if my car is a self driving car and it hits someone why do I need insurance? I wasn’t driving. Shouldn’t the auto company manufacturer be sued for all damages and injuries?

[TurboZamboni]

Self-driving trucks hit Nevada roads (video)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3293513/posts

[Rodamala]

[Rodamala]

Here is my favorite "F*** the planet" Volvo:

[kvanbrunt2]

I think the car did have the people detection feature. When the car hot the people, it recognized them and stopped right?

[kvanbrunt2]

I think the car did have the people detection feature. When the car hit the people, it recognized them, and stopped. right?

[catnipman]

“I think that there may be a market for this.”

The market for self-parking Volvos that plow into lawyers would be MUCH larger, though.

[catnipman]

“if my car is a self driving car and it hits someone why do I need insurance”

Well, you’d still want comprehensive insurance for hail, fire, theft, etc. Unless of course your self-driving car was a real shitbox.

[Patriot Babe]

I wonder if there is a self driving car that recognizes liberals for the moonbats they are =)

[zzwhale]

dont journalists know self-parking cars are violent if someone occupies their parking space//// forgot to turn off the aggressive parking mode.... to micro aggression

[zzwhale]

obviously they got the new baltimore police riot version

[DoughtyOne]

Maybe if we put some great minds to it... LOL