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Perspective

Apr. 6, 2016

Autonomous cars have finally arrived

In many ways, this is a day few historians thought would ever come. Car companies have been talking about the self-driving car for generations, with few successes along the way. By Jonathan Michaels

Jonathan A. Michaels

Managing Partner
MLG Attorneys at Law

Phone: (949) 581-6900

Email: jmichaels@defectattorney.com

Whittier Coll SOL; CA

Jonathan specializes in representing clients in the automotive industry.

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By Jonathan Michaels

It is fascinating when you think about it - the day of the autonomous car has finally arrived. Google has jumped to the lead in the race, logging some 1.5 million miles in its fleet of Toyota, Audi and Lexus self-driving cars. But by no stretch is Google alone in this quest. Apple, Ford, Mercedes and some 22 other companies are busy developing autonomous vehicles they hope will take the market by storm.

In many ways, thi...

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