self-driving News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

鈥楢utonomy Is the Future,鈥 Says California Gov. Newsom

In 30 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks we鈥檒l wonder why we ever let human drivers on the road, he told reporters Oct. 29 after touring a Tesla car factory in Shanghai.

October 30, 2023
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

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鈥 hands on the wheel while using Tesla's Autopilot system.

August 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

GM鈥檚 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.

May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

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.

May 4, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Broader Horizons for Autonomous Trucks

Self-driving truck developers are pursuing several different concepts for how and where their technology could fit into real-颅world freight operations in the coming years.

March 17, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Autopilot Doesn鈥檛 Live Up to Name, Buttigieg Says

Tesla Inc.鈥檚 "Autopilot" name for its trademark driver-assistance system lacks 鈥渃ommon sense,鈥 according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

March 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

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.

March 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

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, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Embark 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.

March 4, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

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.

February 27, 2023