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Ford’s new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
Ford Pro AI debuted at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and is now available to all of its U.S.-based Pro telematics subscribers.
Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo’s streets
Nuro began testing its self-driving software on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first international expansion for the AV startup.
Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states
The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states.
Self-driving tech startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers
Major automakers, tech giants, AI companies, and chipmakers are all trying to get a piece of Wayve.
Uber Is Sinking Over $100 Million Into Charging Stations for Self-Driving Cars
The move signals the ride-hailing company is preparing for the rise of robotaxis.
Ford turns to F1 and bounties to build a $30,000 electric truck
A combination of 3D-printed Lego-like parts, Formula 1 thinking, and a bounty program will help the company hit that target. The team, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke, is obsessed with efficiency.
Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars
If a passenger accidentally leaves a Waymo door open, the vehicle can get stuck in place.
Rivian was saved by software in 2025
The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville
This is the typical next step before it launches a commercial service.
SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers
SpaceX's filing claims these satellites will be “a first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization — one that can harness the Sun’s full power./'
Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business
A new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million.
Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving data for robotaxi partners
Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases.
Uber Creates ‘AV Labs’ To Leverage Data For Future Robotaxi Routes
Uber will manage data for its robotaxi tech partners to access and use as they deploy vehicles.
Tesla Appears to Have Moved Its Robotaxi Safety Monitors to a More Sneaky Location
Just what everyone wants, their own personal tail.
Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
inDrive turns to ads and groceries to diversify revenue
inDrive is diversifying its revenue by rolling out in-app advertising and expanding grocery delivery services in Pakistan. This strategy aims to enhance user engagement and reduce reliance on ride commissions, positioning inDrive as a competitive 'super app' in emerging markets.
Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
Motional is pivoting its robotaxi strategy by adopting an AI-first approach to enhance its self-driving technology, aiming for a commercial launch in Las Vegas by 2026. The shift involves integrating smaller machine learning models into a unified architecture to improve adaptability and cost-efficiency across diverse urban environments.
Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCruise tech on the way
Ford is set to launch an AI assistant integrated into its smartphone app, with vehicle deployment planned for 2027. The next-generation BlueCruise system promises enhanced capabilities and a 30% reduction in production costs, aiming for eyes-off driving by 2028.