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Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory
The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.
By Eric Walz • May 19, 2025 -
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GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer
Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.
By Larry Avila • May 16, 2025 -
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Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others
Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.
By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025 -
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Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis
The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 12, 2025 -
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Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks
The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.
By Kalena Thomhave • May 8, 2025 -
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Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform
The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.
By Eric Walz • May 5, 2025 -
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NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment
The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.
By Eric Walz • April 28, 2025 -
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Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June
Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxis will “be in many other cities in the U.S. by the end of this year.”
By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2025 -
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Hyundai accelerates self-driving technology development
The automaker plans to incorporate Level 2+ autonomous driving technology in an incremental step toward full automation.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 11, 2025 -
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Rivian rolls out hands-free driving via software update
The automaker says that the cameras it developed for its Enhanced Highway Assist feature offer the highest resolution “of any vehicle in North America.”
By Eric Walz • March 27, 2025 -
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GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles
The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.
By Eric Walz • March 20, 2025 -
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Nvidia details AI roadmap with new chips, robots and more
The chip designer unveiled its upcoming Rubin graphics processing units and partnerships with General Motors, Google and Disney.
By Nathan Owens • March 20, 2025 -
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Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan
The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle.
By Larry Avila • March 17, 2025 -
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GM names its first-ever chief AI officer
Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology.
By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025 -
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Lyft offers assistance for drivers, premium options to fuel growth
CEO David Risher credited the company’s “customer obsession” for a strong quarter, but it's focusing on its drivers, too.
By Bryan Wassel • March 3, 2025 -
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NHTSA launches safety probe of Ford’s BlueCruise
Last year, the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving Mustang Mach-E vehicles while the system was engaged.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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GM expects to save $1B by shutting down Cruise robotaxi
The automaker anticipates its Super Cruise hands-free driving feature will drive EV interest.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia
The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas
The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit
“A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business," CEO Mary Barra said on a conference call Tuesday.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Waymo to begin robotaxi service in Miami next year
The company also plans to add autonomous ride-hailing operations in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, building upon current services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions
With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power
Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power
Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.
By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Waymo raises $5.6B to expand ride-hailing operations
The company, which spun out of Google’s self-driving car project, aims to be the first to scale commercial robotaxis across the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 28, 2024
