Future Tech & Autonomous Driving

How Self-Driving Cars Will Change Distracted Driving: What the Research Shows
Texting With Driving
June 24, 2026
IIHS research shows drivers using Tesla Autopilot and Volvo Pilot Assist are more distracted than when driving manually. Here is what the research says about autonomous vehicles and distracted driving in 2026.

The Textalyzer: The Device That Could Prove You Were Texting When You Crashed
Texting With Driving
May 27, 2026
The Textalyzer is a roadside device that can detect phone use at the time of a crash in 90 seconds without accessing content. The technology exists. No US state has passed legislation yet. Here is everything you need to know.