This makes sense. GM is partnered with CMU for self-driving technology.  VW, BMW, and Mercedes have in-house efforts.  Ford has had an in-house effort, but needs better technology.  Google doesn&#x27;t want to build and operate auto plants; the margins are low and their stock would decline.<p>Chrysler&#x27;s head of engineering once said &quot;We will have steer by wire and brake by wire over my dead body&quot;.