Autonomous vehicles: News
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.
CES 2025: Honda unveils new prototype EVs capable of self-driving
Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled two new prototypes - the 0 Saloon and the 0 SUV - at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. They were showcased in concept form last year.