Auto

The debates about human vs. machine decision-making for vehicles will only intensify as we enter an era where there will be more and more autonomous features built into every machine that moves on land, air, and sea.

When robots are at the wheel, far fewer bikers will die on the road, according to Karl Viktor Schaller, head of development at BMW Motorrad.

Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. is planning to bid about $6.5 billion for the Bermuda-based insurer Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

AIG's business in Brazil agreed to transfer about 25,000 auto policies to a unit of Porto Seguro SA as the U.S. company scales back its international businesses.

Driving under the influence at twice the speed limit had dire consequences

Picture this. A driver is going down the highway with the cruise control on. As the vehicle approaches stopped traffic ahead, the driver presses on the brake pedal to slow down. Instead of coming to a stop, the vehicle accelerates aggressively, causing the driver to swerve off to avoid the...