Keywords: Autonomous vehicles


Uber opens sign-ups for London robotaxis ahead of expected launch in coming months

Uber has opened registrations for users in London who want to try its upcoming robotaxi service, which is expected to launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval. The ride-hailing company announced that its first autonomous vehicle service in the UK will be powered by artificial intelligence......

China’s Xpeng starts mass production of robotaxis in Guangzhou

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng Inc has announced the start of mass production of its first robotaxi at its headquarters in Guangzhou, marking a major step toward fully autonomous mobility. The company said it aims to achieve fully driverless operations by early 2027 as it accelerates its......

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over software safety issue

Waymo has announced a recall of 3,791 self-driving robotaxis in the United States following the discovery of a software issue that could affect vehicle safety in certain conditions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the problem may cause some autonomous vehicles to incorrectly......

China suspends robotaxi licences after Baidu system failure

China has suspended the issuance of new licences for autonomous vehicles following a major technical failure involving Baidu’s robotaxi fleet. The decision comes after an incident in Wuhan where more than 100 autonomous vehicles reportedly stopped operating at the same time, triggering disruption......

US agency to host forum on autonomous vehicle safety with Top CEOs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will host a national forum on autonomous vehicle safety, bringing together the CEOs of leading self-driving companies, including Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to explore regulatory challenges and......

Waymo aims to raise 16 billion dollars to expand autonomous vehicle services

Waymo, the global leader in self-driving technology and a subsidiary of Alphabet, is preparing a new funding round to raise approximately $16 billion, potentially valuing the company at nearly $110 billion. Alphabet is expected to contribute around $13 billion, with the remainder coming from investors......

Tesla's ex-AI head says Waymo can't match coast-to-coast self-driving feat

Andrej Karpathy, former head of AI at Tesla, stated on December 31 that Waymo lacks the capability to replicate Tesla's recent milestone of a fully autonomous drive across the United States. He highlighted fundamental technological differences between the two companies' approaches to self-driving......

Uber strengthens ties with Chinese robotaxi firms through $100 million investment

Uber Technologies is set to invest $100 million in Pony AI, a leading Chinese robotaxi company, as part of a strategic move to deepen its foothold in the rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle market. The investment will be made via Pony AI’s initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, which launched......

Flying and Driving into the Future: China's Bold Vision for Transportation

China is redefining the way we move, harnessing cutting-edge technologies like pilotless passenger drones and driverless taxis. These innovations, though reminiscent of science fiction, are becoming tangible realities in the nation's rapidly evolving transportation landscape. Pilotless Drones: A......