General Motors has initiated supervised public highway testing of its next-generation eyes-off autonomous driving system, marking a significant step forward in its renewed push toward consumer-facing autonomy. The trials are currently underway in California and…
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Waymo Robotaxi Draws Criticism After Viral Eight-Lane Traffic Incident
A viral video circulating online captures a Waymo robotaxi attempting a risky maneuver in Phoenix that nearly resulted in a T-bone collision. Autonomous vehicles still struggle with several complex traffic situations, and among the most…
Robotaxi Legalization Plan in New York Is Withdrawn in Blow to AV Sector
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal that would have permitted commercial robotaxi operations in certain parts of the state, dealing a setback to companies such as Waymo that are seeking broader deployment.…
Hyundai in Talks to Provide Waymo With 50,000 Ioniq 5 Robotaxis by 2028
Hyundai Motor is reportedly in discussions to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles configured for autonomous operation by 2028. If finalized, the agreement, estimated at approximately $2.5 billion, would signal a decisive shift…
Waymo Advances Nashville Robotaxi Plans With Driverless Tests
Waymo has removed human safety drivers from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, marking another milestone as the company prepares to introduce its first robotaxi service in the state of Tennessee. The Alphabet–owned autonomous driving…
Tesla Details Why Fewer Seats Could Mean More Robotaxi Profit
Tesla is framing its robotaxi plans not around a single futuristic vehicle, but as a complete fleet-based operating model. The company argues that success in autonomous ride-hailing will be driven by revenue per paid mile…
Waymo’s US$110bn Valuation Signals Investor Faith in Robotaxis
Waymo is in the process of closing a US$16 billion funding round that will lift its valuation to a record US$110 billion, more than doubling the worth of Google’s self-driving car business. The raise underscores…
Tesla Robotaxi Data Highlights Gap Between Autonomy and Human Driving
In one incident, one of Tesla’s Robotaxi vehicles struck a cyclist, even though a safety driver was seated in the front passenger seat. As many observers anticipated, Tesla’s Robotaxi program has not expanded at the…
Nvidia to Supply Autonomous Driving Platform for Mercedes-Benz S-Class Robotaxis
Nvidia will provide its DRIVE Hyperion architecture and DRIVE AV software to support Level 4 autonomy in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class robotaxi program. Nvidia announced it will supply its Drive Hyperion hardware platform along with its…
Tesla to Spend US$20bn in 2026, Repositions as AI and Robotics Firm
Tesla is dropping its premium Model S and Model X vehicles to clear the way for a bold and still untested push into humanoid robotics. Tesla said it plans to more than double its capital…
Orlando Introduces Fully Autonomous Taxi Service in 2025
Orlando, Florida, is introducing an innovative way to travel downtown—self-driving shuttles. Later this month, an electric, autonomous shuttle will begin transporting passengers around a 1-mile loop in the city’s downtown area at no cost. The…
Failed Theft Attempt: Man Arrested After Trying To Steal Waymo Robotaxi
In a recent incident, a man in the US was arrested for attempting to steal a self-driving Waymo robotaxi, resulting in a charge of attempted grand theft auto. The 33-year-old individual reportedly entered the autonomous…
Current Robotaxi Incidents Highlight Superiority of Human Drivers
In March 2021, Waymo heralded its self-driving robotaxis as superior to human drivers. However, recent events, such as the vandalization of a Waymo Jaguar I-Pace in San Francisco, suggest a significant gap between public perception…