‘Autonomy Is the Future,’ Says California Gov. Newsom
In 30 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks we’ll wonder why we ever let human drivers on the road, he told reporters Oct. 29 after touring a Tesla car factory in Shanghai.
Tesla Ordered by NHTSA to Address New Issue Over Autopilot
Tesla is facing increased scrutiny from federal regulators over a possible work-around of monitoring meant to keep drivers’ hands on the wheel while using Tesla's Autopilot system.
GM’s Cruise to Expand Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston
Cruise, the self-driving vehicle unit majority owned by General Motors Co., plans to expand its robotaxi service to Houston and Dallas.
Waymo Expands Efforts in Phoenix, San Francisco
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced May 4 that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.
Broader Horizons for Autonomous Trucks
Self-driving truck developers are pursuing several different concepts for how and where their technology could fit into real-world freight operations in the coming years.
Tesla Autopilot Doesn’t Live Up to Name, Buttigieg Says
Tesla Inc.’s "Autopilot" name for its trademark driver-assistance system lacks “common sense,” according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Self-Driving Startup WeRide Files for US IPO, Sources Say
Chinese driverless technology startup Guangzhou WeRide Technology Co. has filed confidentially for an initial public offering in the U.S. and is looking to raise as much as $500 million, according to people familiar with the situation.
Founders of Defunct Argo AI Launch New Self-Driving Startup
The founders of Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle company that was shut down last year, are launching a new self-driving business that could specialize in trucking and ride-hailing, according to people familiar with the matter.
March 7, 2023Embark Lays Off Workers, Explores Liquidation or Sale
Autonomous trucking company Embark Trucks announced March 3 it is winding down operations and is exploring a liquidation or sale.
Tesla Pauses Rollout of Self-Driving Software Facing Recall
Tesla Inc. has temporarily stopped rolling out its $15,000 driver-assistance system until it addresses issues that led the carmaker to recall almost 363,000 vehicles.