Autonomous

Tesla Inc. cut prices on its top-selling models in the U.S. again, days after its third-quarter deliveries missed estimates.

WASHINGTON — A truck driver study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute underscores what would seem to be a common-sense safety rule: Drivers should keep their hands on the wheel.

A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the maritime shipping giant that has been diversifying into land transportation, is betting that driverless trucks will help make deliveries more reliable.

An early Tesla Inc. Cybertruck is one of the key items up for grabs at the Petersen Automotive Museum Gala on Oct. 7 in Los Angeles.

Tesla’s summertime deliveries of electric vehicles surged 27% from last year but still fell below analyst projections as Elon Musk’s car company navigated through softening customer demand as well as factory upgrades.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced Amazon will build a multistory robotics fulfillment center and “last mile” delivery station in Virginia Beach.

The freight unit of Uber Technologies has tapped its vast data files to create an AI tool that can predict late shipments — and make suggestions for alternative routes.

Trimble is seeking to streamline industry workflows and forge closer connections among drivers, trucks, carriers, shippers and logistics providers.

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation’s supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 22 vetoed a bill that for five years would have banned autonomous trucks from being tested on public roads in the state without drivers in the cab.