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VIDEO: VW's autonomous 53+1 kicking ass on autocross course

Autocrossers beware! You may remember the Volkswagen GTI 53+1 we told you about a year ago. VW engineers have outfitted this Golf with an array of computers and sensors that give the car the ability to traverse autocross courses better than most human drivers could. While the 53+1 isn't as autonomous as a Darpa Urban Challenge entrant, this video shows just exactly how far it can go without your input. Just like flesh and blood amateur racers, the GTI 53+1 needs to slowly "walk" the course, downloading GPS points to a computer in the trunk. It ... Read more →

Chicago Auto Show: Volo Museum wonders Frank Filipponio

Click image for high-res gallery of Volo cars on display The Chicago Auto Show might not have the weight and import of a show like Detroit, but it is officially one of my favorites from now on. The ...

VIDEO: VW's autonomous 53+1 kicking ass on autocross course 2 years ago on Autoblog

Autocrossers beware! You may remember the Volkswagen GTI 53+1 we told you about a year ago. VW engineers have outfitted this Golf with an array of computers and sensors that give the car the ability to traverse autocross courses better than most human drivers could. While the 53+1 isn't as ...

Chicago Auto Show: Volo Museum wonders 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for high-res gallery of Volo cars on display The Chicago Auto Show might not have the weight and import of a show like Detroit, but it is officially one of my favorites from now on. The reason is that the Volo Auto Museum is within range of the show and they brought out a small ...






Autoblog Podcast #156: Paukert comes back for more! 

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert chat and give each other grief. Merriment ensues.

 
 

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