New Fiat Pacifica

Google has brought driverless cars to motorist by signing a deal to buy 100 minivans from Fiat Chrysler. Google will build the new Fiat Pacifica vans as a collaboration with Fiat Chrysler. The firm said that Fiat Chrysler "will initially design and engineer around 100 vehicles uniquely built for Google’s self-driving technology. 

 

Google will integrate the suite of sensors and computers that the vehicles will rely on to navigate roads autonomously". Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of Fiat Chrysler said that "working with Google provides an opportunity for FCA to partner with one of the world’s leading technology companies to accelerate the pace of innovation in the automotive industry. 

 

The experience both companies gain will be fundamental to delivering automotive technology solutions that ultimately have far-reaching consumer benefits.” However, the new vans will not be sold to the public but will double Google’s array of self-driven vehicles, which have already accumulated to 1.4 million miles of tests in four US states. 

 

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was one of several major US car makers that reported positive monthly sales of around 199 631 vehicles, which could lead to a record-breaking in 2016. In the UK, the Government has held numerous meetings with Google to prepare the foundation for self-driving vehicles; meanwhile insurers are trying to tackle the issue of liability when a driverless car is involved in an accident.