Google signals intent to pull into self-driving car slow lane

Google owner Alphabet has signaled its intention to move into the slow lane of self-driving car development amidst intense competition to win the race toward a fully autonomous vehicle.
The surprising retreat will see Google choose to focus its energies on working with established automakers rather than take them on at their own game by pairing its software expertise with the manufacturing prowess of existing car companies.
As part of this shift in emphasis Alphabet chief Larry Page is set to mi