The Self-Driving Car: When, Not If

Autonomous cars that can drive themselves with no input other than the destination desired by the passengers are in the planning and prototype stages at major automakers and Google. Analyst Egil Juliussen of IHS Automotive says the question is when, not if, self-driving cars will be available to the public. In an interview Juliussen lays out a likely timetable for various stages of autonomous cars and key implications of the new-age, driverless vehicles.

Plus, we will have a potpourri of news and interviews from the Chicago Auto Show, including Chevrolet’s marketing direction, details on the 2015 Kia Soul EV and the redesigned Ford Transit Connect compact van on the February 13 episode of Cars, Trucks and Bucks.

Episode Segments:

Cars, Trucks and Bucks: The Self Driving Car We discuss some of the new models revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, including the Kia Soul Electric Vehicle, and the redesigned Ford Transit Connect. We will also take a look at the future of cars and driving with a discussion on autonomous cars.
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