Computerworld Automotive News http://www.computerworld.com/ en_US (c) Copyright 2009 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:35:22 GMT 2009-11-08T13:35:22Z en_US (c) Copyright 2009 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MIT rsearchers developing robotic driving companion http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140120/MIT_rsearchers_developing_robotic_driving_companion?source=rss_auto A team of researchers from MIT, along with industry partners, is developing robotic technology designed to help drivers navigate their way to regular destinations and keep them company on long trips. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:30:00 GMT sharon_gaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140120/MIT_rsearchers_developing_robotic_driving_companion?source=rss_auto 2009-10-29T19:30:00Z Former AT&T leader to be next GM chairman http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9134143/Former_AT_T_leader_to_be_next_GM_chairman?source=rss_auto The former head of AT&T will become chairman of General Motors when the auto maker leaves bankruptcy later this summer. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:31:00 GMT matthew_hamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9134143/Former_AT_T_leader_to_be_next_GM_chairman?source=rss_auto 2009-06-09T16:31:00Z Flying car passes its test flight program http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133925/Flying_car_passes_its_test_flight_program?source=rss_auto Terrafugia has started building a beta prototype of its flying car after the concept vehicle successfully completed its first phase of testing. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:57:00 GMT sharon_gaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133925/Flying_car_passes_its_test_flight_program?source=rss_auto 2009-06-03T20:57:00Z Cisco to be added to the Dow on June 8 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133758/Cisco_to_be_added_to_the_Dow_on_June_8?source=rss_auto The Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 8 will begin including Cisco Systems Inc. on its list of 30 major stocks selected to reflect the overall U.S. stock market. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:46:00 GMT matthew_hamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133758/Cisco_to_be_added_to_the_Dow_on_June_8?source=rss_auto 2009-06-01T18:46:00Z A GM bankruptcy could leave IT vendors with unpaid bills http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133638/A_GM_bankruptcy_could_leave_IT_vendors_with_unpaid_bills?source=rss_auto A GM bankruptcy could leave many of the automaker's IT vendors with unpaid bills, but it could position the company to better take advantage of emerging technologies down the road. Thu, 28 May 2009 21:04:00 GMT patrick_thibodeau@computerworld.com (Patrick Thibodeau) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133638/A_GM_bankruptcy_could_leave_IT_vendors_with_unpaid_bills?source=rss_auto 2009-05-28T21:04:00Z Lithium-ion: The next big thing for car batteries? http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133184/Lithium_ion_The_next_big_thing_for_car_batteries_?source=rss_auto In the meantime, traditional sealed lead-acid batteries continue to improve, too. Wed, 20 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT (Lamont Wood) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9133184/Lithium_ion_The_next_big_thing_for_car_batteries_?source=rss_auto 2009-05-20T04:01:00Z More Automotive News http://www.computerworld.com/s/topic/127/Automotive View more Automotive news and analysis from Computerworld.com http://www.computerworld.com/s/topic/127/Automotive