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Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout
Waymo is shipping a software update to help its robotaxis navigate disabled traffic lights during power outages “more…
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Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings
Amazon-owned Zoox issued a recall Tuesday over concerns its autonomous driving system caused vehicles to cross over the…
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Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo
Uber and Lyft will start testing Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in London in 2026, joining Waymo and local…
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Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules
An administrative law judge has ruled that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing that gave customers a false impression…
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Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
Lidar company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures, and a…
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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
Just about six months after Tesla started testing its fledgling Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, the company is…
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Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving
The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees —…
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Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet, starting with newcomer Tensor
Driverless cars are no longer restricted to the realm of sci-fi thanks to companies like Waymo deploying commercial…
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Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy
The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees —…
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Rivian goes big on autonomy, with custom silicon, lidar, and a hint at robotaxis
Rivian detailed Thursday how it plans to make its electric vehicles increasingly autonomous — an ambitious effort that…