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Autonomous cars have reached a fork in the road. The path forward could make or break the technology.
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The Road Ahead

The government has taken a hands-free approach to self-driving. Why that's stalling progress.
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Time to Take the Wheel

As self-driving momentum builds, a chorus of voices says we shouldn't be doing this at all.
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Tapping the Brakes

New autonomous technologies have people pushing vehicles well beyond their limits. Inside one experiment to see just how far our cars will go.
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Backseat Driver

Even as car makers roll out new self-driving features, consumers remain skeptical. Why they're tapping the brakes on change.

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63: Get Ready to Pay Up, Consumers

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