GM just gave the first public ride in its self-driving cars — a herky-jerky trip, but a 'big moment'

General Motors and its Cruise subsidiary on Tuesday gave their first public demonstrations of the self-driving car they're developing, which is based on the Chevy Bolt. The car successfully navigated a drive through a San Francisco neighborhood without incident, but the ride wasn't smooth. Cruise and GM are focusing on safety right now, rather than the rider experience, but officials expect to start mass producing the cars "in a matter of quarters." SAN FRANCISCO — In the race to...