Rivian faces a class action lawsuit alleging misleading statements about the self-driving features of its R1T and R1S models. Plaintiffs claim first-generation vehicles lack the necessary hardware for advertised Level 3 autonomous driving.
Yueban, a Chinese company, has debuted the Xiaoban, a smart toilet that autonomously drives to users, aiding those with mobility issues. It features self-cleaning, bidet, warm air drying, and waste disposal, potentially reducing reliance on caregivers.
Waymo is recalling over 3,800 self-driving taxis due to a software issue that could cause them to enter freeway construction zones at speed. The company has restricted freeway driving while working on a fix and has filed a voluntary software recall with NHTSA.
Uber plans to launch a premium robotaxi service in Houston by mid-2027, partnering with Lucid and Nuro. This follows preparations for a similar service in San Francisco later this year. The move places Uber in direct competition with Waymo in both markets.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
Self-driving technology supplier Mobileye announced plans to launch its own robotaxi service, deploying an initial 100-vehicle fleet in a major U.S. city in 2027. The company aims to scale to 17,000 vehicles within five years, positioning itself in direct competition with some of its customers.
Tesla przedstawiła regulatorom w Szwecji i Holandii dane dotyczące bezpieczeństwa systemu Full Self-Driving (FSD), które mogą wprowadzać w błąd. Niezależni badacze twierdzą, że porównania bezpieczeństwa są nieprawidłowe i zawyżone, co może służyć celom marketingowym firmy.
Tesla apresentou estatísticas de segurança próprias a reguladores europeus para aprovar o sistema FSD, enquanto especialistas apontam comparações de dados problemáticas e possíveis distorções.
Tesla is reportedly using self-published, misleading safety statistics to gain European approval for its Full Self-Driving system. Regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands received data that independent researchers call marketing exaggerations, potentially impacting Tesla's market share in the region.
Il Belgio ha autorizzato il sistema Full Self-Driving (FSD) di Tesla, diventando il quinto paese UE a farlo. L'approvazione, valida per tutto il territorio nazionale, consentirà la commercializzazione della tecnologia nel paese, che richiede comunque la supervisione del conducente.
BYD announced it will provide full-damage coverage for users of its Urban Navigate on Autopilot feature in China. The offer applies to accidents where the system is used in compliance with regulations and covers vehicle repairs, third-party property damage, and personal injury, with no payout cap. This guarantee is valid for one year for new customers or existing owners upgrading to the God's Eye 5.0 system.
Waymo has temporarily suspended its self-driving car services in five US cities following a software issue that caused vehicles to enter flooded roads. The company is recalling nearly 3,800 robotaxis and working on software safeguards.
Stellantis will integrate U.K. startup Wayve's AI-powered hands-free driving technology into its vehicles starting in 2028, targeting the North American market first. This deal marks Wayve's second automaker partnership and follows its recent $1.2 billion funding round.
Tesla's supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system is now available in China as an add-on for the Model 3, costing 64,000 yuan ($9,410). This marks the system's expansion to 10 countries, though fully unsupervised FSD remains unavailable to the public.
Tesla announced Thursday its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) capabilities are now available in China, a market where domestic EV brands have long offered similar technologies. The announcement follows years of delays and regulatory hurdles, with the system priced at 64,000 yuan.
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software is now available in Lithuania, the second European country after the Netherlands to approve its use. This expansion is crucial for Tesla's AI ambitions and Elon Musk's financial goals.
Guangzhou-based Xpeng plans to launch pilot robotaxi operations in the second half of this year, featuring Level 4 self-driving capabilities powered by its Turing AI chips. The company aims for fully autonomous operations without safety officers by early 2027.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US due to a software issue that could lead vehicles into flooded roads, following an incident in San Antonio, Texas.
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 self-driving cars in the US due to a software flaw that could lead vehicles into flooded roads, following an incident in San Antonio, Texas, where an empty robotaxi was swept into a creek.
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury.
Tesla, Türkiye pazarındaki stratejisinde önemli bir değişikliğe giderek 21 Mayıs itibarıyla “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) ve “Gelişmiş Otopilot” paketlerinin tek seferlik satın alma seçeneğini kaldırmaya hazırlanıyor. Şirket, bu tarihten sonra yazılım özelliklerini kalıcı bir lisans olarak satmak yerine, tamamen abonelik temelli bir modele geçiş yapacak. Bu hamle, araç sahiplerinin otonom sürüş özelliklerine erişim biçimini kökten değiştirirken, […]
Berkshire Hathaway-owned McLane, one of America's biggest distribution companies, is deploying self-driving big rigs with Aurora for its restaurants business.
Berkshire Hathaway-owned McLane, one of America's biggest distribution companies, is deploying self-driving big rigs with Aurora for its restaurants business.
WeRide boss Tony Han Xu believes the first fully autonomous cars may arrive on streets by 2035, as global carmakers and tech firms accelerate the application of self-driving technologies despite roadblocks. The latest setback came when Chinese regulators stepped in after an incident in Wuhan on March 31. Authorities scaled back the issuance of new autonomous driving licences after a system failure on March 31 involving Baidu’s Apollo Go fleet, which left passengers stranded and disrupted traffic...
