Autonomous vehicles: News
Tesla to start selling Cybercab by end of this year
Tesla has announced plans to begin selling its autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab, to customers by the end of this year.
General Motors just made an autonomous truck for the military
General Motors (GM) has unveiled a new project under its military-focused division, GM Defense.
Autonomous plane finishes 1st ever cross-country flight across US
An autonomous Cessna Caravan has made history by completing a cross-country flight across the United States.
Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has announced its plan to launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028.
Uber co-founder could be eyeing the robotaxi market
Travis Kalanick's start-up, Atoms, could be venturing into the robotaxi space.
Tesla invites businesses to buy and run Cybercab fleets
Tesla has launched a form for businesses interested in purchasing Cybercab fleets or providing infrastructure for its network.
Uber's robotaxis hit London streets
Uber has launched its first-ever robotaxis in London, in collaboration with British autonomous vehicle (AV) company Wayve.
Watch: Driverless car crashes into police van in Pakistan
A driverless car demonstration in Islamabad went horribly wrong when the vehicle lost internet connection and crashed into a parked police van.
This autonomous combat aircraft concept is straight out of future
Swedish defense giant, Saab, has unveiled a full-scale concept of its new stealthy supersonic autonomous combat aircraft.
US government probing security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors
The Idaho National Laboratory, a Department of Energy facility, is investigating the potential security risks of Chinese LiDAR sensors if they are widely adopted in US vehicles.
Tesla, Uber, Waymo win permits to deploy robotaxis in Nevada
The Nevada Transportation Authority has approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in Clark County.
Zoox will now charge for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company, is all set to launch its commercial operations by charging customers for rides in Las Vegas.
Waymo faces fresh scrutiny for blocking emergency responders
Waymo and other robotaxi companies are under the scanner for their autonomous vehicles' interactions with emergency responders.
You can soon ride Tesla's autonomous Cybercab in Texas
Tesla has started testing a production version of its futuristic Cybercab in Austin, Texas.
Tesla's FSD v14 Lite software for older cars is here
Tesla has started rolling out its FSD V14 Lite software to a select group of Hardware 3 owners.
Tesla's autonomous Cybercab will offer 673km range
Tesla's upcoming Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, is set to be one of the lightest EVs on the market.
Tesla robotaxis crashed twice while being remotely controlled
Tesla's autonomous vehicles, or Robotaxis, have been involved in at least two accidents since July 2025 while being remotely controlled by teleoperators.
Why this Uber partner is facing probe in the US
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company partnered with Uber.
This driverless mining truck can move like a crab
China has unveiled a revolutionary autonomous mining truck, the "Shuanglin K7," that can "crab-walk" across rough terrain.
Why EU is skeptical of Tesla's full self-driving technology
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving (FSD)" technology received approval from Dutch road regulator RDW last month.
How Uber plans to help autonomous vehicle companies
Uber is looking to equip its human drivers' cars with sensors to collect real-world data for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies.
China halts robotaxi expansion after Baidu outage stalls 100+ cars
China has halted the issuance of new permits for autonomous vehicles, following a major incident involving Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan last month.
You can now ride Tesla's robotaxis in Dallas and Houston
Tesla has announced the expansion of its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston.
You can now ride Uber's premium robotaxis in San Francisco
Uber has begun testing its premium robotaxi service in San Francisco, using a Lucid Gravity SUV equipped with Nuro's self-driving system.
Robotaxi outage in China sparks reliability questions for AI cars
A technical glitch has brought Baidu's autonomous taxis to a standstill in Wuhan, China.
San Francisco: Waymo passenger attacked for paying a self-driving car
A recent incident in San Francisco has raised concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles.
US agency to meet CEOs of Waymo, other robotaxi firms
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on Tuesday.
You can soon ride a robotaxi in London
London is gearing up for a major technological shift with the introduction of robotaxis, or self-driving taxis.
Worrying: Tesla's robotaxi crashed 14 times in 8 months
Tesla's autonomous driving cabs, dubbed "Robotaxi," has been involved in five new crashes in Austin, Texas.
You may be able to ride Toyota's robotaxi soon
Pony.ai, a leading Chinese self-driving technology company, has announced the start of mass production of its autonomous robotaxi.
Self-driving cars in India could become reality thanks to NVIDIA
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has said that the company's latest Alpamayo family of AI models, could make self-driving cars a reality in India.
Dubai launches fully autonomous taxi service
Dubai has officially launched the operational phase of its fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles.
Waymo is raising $16B at a valuation of $110B
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, is close to finalizing a massive $16 billion funding round.
Winner of Anduril's drone-racing contest will be offered a job
Leading defense tech company Anduril, founded by Palmer Luckey, has launched a unique recruiting event called the AI Grand Prix.
Waymo under probe over robotaxis overtaking stopped school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into Waymo, following reports of its robotaxis illegally overtaking stopped school busses.
Tesla begins robotaxi rides with no human safety driver onboard
Tesla has launched driverless robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas.
You can soon ride robotaxis in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to introduce a bill that would legalize robotaxis in the state.
Waymo's robotaxi gets a new name ahead of launch
Waymo has been refining and testing a minivan-style vehicle built by Chinese automaker Zeekr for the past three years.
Ford is working on AI assistant and hands-free driving tech
Ford is developing an AI assistant for its smartphone app, with plans to integrate it into vehicles by 2027.
How Waymo's robotaxis stalled during San Francisco blackout
Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, has issued a software update to improve its robotaxis' performance during power outages.
Uber, Lyft partner with Baidu for robotaxi trials in UK
Uber and Lyft have announced a partnership with Chinese tech giant Baidu to test driverless taxis in the UK.
China approves L3 autonomous cars for hands-free driving
Beijing has approved China's first two Level 3 (L3) autonomous vehicles, a major step toward the widespread adoption of self-driving technology in the world's largest automotive market.
Waymo recalls software after robotaxis don't stop for school buses
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has announced a voluntary software recall over how its robotaxis behave around school buses.
You can now ride Uber's robotaxis in Dallas
Uber has launched a commercial robotaxi service in Dallas, Texas.
You can now ride Uber's driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi
Uber and Chinese tech firm WeRide have launched fully autonomous robotaxis on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
You can soon ride Tesla's robotaxis in Arizona
Tesla has been granted a ride-hailing permit by Arizona regulators, paving the way for the electric vehicle manufacturer to start its robotaxi service in the state.
Tesla responds to Waymo CEO's call, shares self-driving safety data
Tesla has released a comprehensive safety report for its advanced driver-assistance software, Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
Tesla Cybercab to make Asian debut at Shanghai expo
Tesla is all set to showcase its Cybercab at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from November 5-10.
Volvo's new self-driving truck doesn't require humans behind the wheel
Waabi, a leading self-driving truck start-up backed by Uber and NVIDIA, has unveiled its latest autonomous truck in partnership with Volvo. It doesn't require a human safety driver.
Ousted LiDAR company Luminar's founder plans to take it back
Austin Russell, the billionaire founder of Luminar, has expressed interest in acquiring the LiDAR company. The move comes five months after he was ousted as CEO amid an ethics inquiry.
You can soon ride Stellantis's robotaxis in Europe
Stellantis, a leading automaker, has teamed up with Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai to develop robotaxis for the European market.
Musk's Tesla can now test its robotaxis in Arizona
Tesla has received the green light from the Arizona Department of Transportation to start testing its autonomous robotaxi vehicles.
You can ride Waymo's robotaxis in Nashville from next year
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, has announced its plans to launch a robotaxi service in Nashville by 2026.
Waymo can now test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport
Waymo has received approval to test its autonomous vehicles at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Tesla can now start testing its robotaxis in Nevada
Tesla has received a testing permit from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
Amazon's Zoox is offering free robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, has officially launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas.
China to have 300,000 driverless cabs by 2030
China is set to witness a major shift in its transportation sector with the introduction of 300,000 driverless cabs in its four top-tier cities by 2030.
Waymo gets 1st-ever permit to test self-driving cars in NYC
Waymo, Google's self-driving car subsidiary, has received a permit from the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City.
Elon Musk abandons Dojo supercomputer team
Tesla has disbanded the team behind its Dojo supercomputer, a key player in its self-driving technology, according to Bloomberg.
Lyft to launch Baidu's robotaxis in Europe by next year
Lyft, the US ride-hailing giant, has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese tech company Baidu.
Tesla's robotaxi rollout plans for San Francisco facing major roadblocks
Tesla is gearing up to launch an even more limited version of its robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend, according to Business Insider.
Tesla to roll out robotaxi service in Bay Area soon
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to expand the company's robotaxi service into the San Francisco Bay Area in the next month or two, depending on regulatory approvals.
Dubai: You can travel via self-driven vehicles from next year
Dubai is gearing up to transform its transportation system with the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology.
US Transport Department to ease rules for self-driving cars
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is working to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy autonomous vehicles without traditional controls such as steering wheels and pedals.
Musk urging US lawmakers to fast-track rules for self-driving cars
Elon Musk is lobbying US lawmakers to fast-track regulations for self-driving cars, according to Bloomberg.
Why Amazon-owned Zoox has recalled its robotaxis in the US
Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle firm, Zoox, has announced its second voluntary recall in a month.
Bengaluru start-up launches AI autopilot system for Indian roads
Bengaluru-based autonomous mobility start-up Minus Zero has launched a unique autopilot system designed specifically for India's complex traffic conditions.
Why Waymo has recalled over 1,200 of its self-driving cars
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has recalled the majority of its autonomous vehicles. The move comes after a software glitch caused a number of cars to crash into roadway barriers.
Waymo and Toyota might create a self-driving taxi together
Waymo, a leading name in self-driving, and Toyota, a renowned automaker, are in talks to develop a new autonomous vehicle for ride-hailing purposes.
Waymo robotaxi 'traps' passengers mid-traffic on busy highway
A recent incident involving a Waymo self-driving taxi has raised major alarms among passengers.
Fatal Xiaomi EV crash sparks debate on self-driving tech's safety
The recent fatal accident involving Xiaomi's self-driving tech in its SU7 electric vehicle has reignited the debate over the safety of autonomous driving systems.
Google-owned Waymo is bringing driverless taxis to the US capital
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is introducing its driverless ride-hailing service Waymo One in Washington DC by 2026.
Meet Halos, NVIDIA's new safety system for autonomous vehicles
NVIDIA has unveiled Halos, a complete safety system for the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Meet Yu: A futuristic self-driving vehicle by Tata Motors
Tata Motors has filed a patent for a futuristic autonomous vehicle, the Tata Yu.
Nissan unveils autonomous driving tech to take on Google's Waymo
Japanese carmaker Nissan has finally unveiled its autonomous driving technology.
Hyundai to build autonomous cars for ride-hailing services
Hyundai has announced a partnership with Yandex spinoff Avride to develop fully autonomous vehicles for ride-hailing services.
This driveless car just drove itself to a record-setting 318km/h
Italian supercar Maserati MC20 has set a new world record for the fastest autonomous car.
Tesla EVs now drive themselves from factory to loading dock
Leading electric vehicle maker Tesla has come a long way in its quest for full self-driving (FSD) technology.
Why Tesla has recalled over 200,000 vehicles in the US
US automaker Tesla has recalled over 200,000 electric vehicles in the country over an issue related to its latest computer hardware.