Volkswagen is intensifying its focus on self-driving technology in China, strengthening its CARIZON unit's tie-up with Horizon Robotics and planning Level 3 vehicles by 2027, while also rolling out Level 2++ this year, amidst rising competition and market pressures from Chinese manufacturers.
Uber is lobbying lawmakers to enshrine "hybrid networks," where human drivers and autonomous vehicles operate together, into law. This strategy aims to position Uber as a platform for various robotaxi players, while potentially limiting direct competition from AV developers operating their own apps, as seen in proposed legislation in New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
Apple's defunct self-driving car project indirectly led to the development of its powerful Neural Engine, crucial for on-device AI processing. This technology debuted with iPhone X and now powers M-series chips, with future upgrades planned for the M7 chip in 2027.
테슬라코리아는 한국 시장에서 자율주행 기능인 '풀 셀프 드라이빙(감독형) v14 라이트'를 공식 출시했다고 10일 밝혔다. 한국은 북미에 이어 두 번째로 이 기능을 제공받는 시장이 되었다.
Waymo's autonomous vehicle in California alerted police after cameras allegedly caught two teenagers drinking and firing a toy gun from the car. Waymo remotely guided the robotaxi to a parking lot where police apprehended the teens.
Two 15-year-olds were detained by San Mateo police after engaging in underage drinking and shooting water beads from a Waymo self-driving vehicle. The company remotely pulled the car over into a parking lot and alerted authorities.
Waymo is recalling 3,871 vehicles due to incidents where autonomous cars failed to recognize or properly navigate freeway construction zones, sometimes prioritizing other hazards. This follows other recent news about Tesla's self-driving features, Meta's AI hackathon, and Tesla battery thefts.
Lisbon-based EV startup Amble is launching the Amble One, a compact, retro-designed electric buggy. Aimed at resorts and as a second vehicle for short trips, it prioritizes size and simplicity over speed and range, challenging the trend of oversized vehicles.
China's robotaxi industry leverages its strong EV ecosystem for rapid, low-cost innovation. Companies like Baidu and WeRide face competition from US firms like Waymo, but complex driving conditions in China provide valuable data. Challenges include safety concerns, regulatory hurdles, and geopolitical data security issues.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor reported record electric vehicle deliveries of 93,376 units last month, a 94.5% year-on-year increase. The company, which offers midsize EVs at about half the price of Tesla models, has seen sales jump due to technological advancements and new models.
UK-based Wayve is offering employees an $85 million tender to sell vested equity, led by investors at its $8.5 billion valuation. This is the second such event for the AI driving startup, reflecting a trend of using liquidity as a retention tool.
Tesla'nın Full Self-Driving (FSD) teknolojisi, Model X içinde inceleniyor. Şerit takibi ve trafik uyumu iyileştirilen sistemin, robotaksi hizmetiyle gelecekte Türkiye yollarında da yaygınlaşması bekleniyor.
Tesla settles lawsuit over 2023 Arizona incident where a Model Y using Full Self-Driving hit and killed a 71-year-old woman directing traffic, terms undisclosed.
Tesla has settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash involving its Full Self-Driving system, which resulted in the death of 71-year-old Johna Story. While settlement terms remain undisclosed, a federal investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into FSD's performance in low visibility conditions is ongoing and has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
The US Department of Transportation has proposed new regulations that would allow autonomous vehicles to be manufactured without brake pedals. This change aims to remove regulatory barriers for companies developing fully self-driving cars, with a 30-day public comment period before a final decision.
A Texas family is suing Tesla and a driver after a fatal crash where a Model 3 allegedly driven with FSD features killed Martha Avila. The lawsuit claims Tesla's technology was defective and unreasonably dangerous, while Tesla executives dispute the tech's role.
Author Cory Doctorow dismisses AI as a "conjuring trick" that won't make humans obsolete, but warns of a rapidly growing financial bubble, now at $1.4 trillion, driven by capital allocators' desire to replace workers. He argues this bubble, fueled by "criti-hype," poses a significant risk of economic harm when it inevitably pops.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
The NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash in Texas where a Tesla Model 3 drove into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver claimed the automated driving system was active, prompting scrutiny of Tesla's "full self-driving" technology.
The NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash in Texas where a Tesla Model 3 reportedly in self-driving mode hit a house, killing a 76-year-old woman. Tesla CEO Elon Musk disputed the self-driving mode claim.
Die NHTSA untersucht einen tödlichen Tesla-Unfall in Texas, bei dem eine Frau starb. Schweden äußert Bedenken bezüglich der europaweiten Zulassung des "Full Self Driving"-Systems wegen der Überschreitung von Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen.
The NHTSA is investigating a fatal crash in Texas where a Tesla drove into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver claimed the car's automated system was engaged. This follows criticism of Tesla's self-driving technology.
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.
