DARK SECRETS: 9 | Vintage Vibes

Self-Driving Tech Takes "Away the Entire Reason to Ride a Motorcycle," Says Ducati's US CEO

Ducati’s top U.S. executive tells Business Insider that autonomous bikes miss what makes motorcycling meaningful.

RideApart · Feb 25

Waymo expands to four new cities across Texas and Florida

The expansion further cements Waymo's leading position in the autonomous driving sector

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Pre-17 driver training found to lower new-driver accidents by up to 84 per cent

New centre for budding drivers aged nine to 17 launched in London

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Google finally fixed Android's Driving Mode, so it only turns on at the right time

Driving mode will now turn on more reliably when your phone connects to your car's Bluetooth system.

Android Central · Feb 13

London cabbies go to war with driverless cars over electric charging bays

Taxi groups say driverless vehicles have been plugging into electric points reserved for black cabs, prompting complaints to Transport for London

Evening Standard · Feb 13

GM’s Next-Generation EVs Are A Big Reset. Here’s What We Know

GM will release a new EV architecture that debuts with the 2028 Escalade Iq and it brings new batteries and new features such as eyes-off automated driving.

InsideEVs · Feb 12

Dubai brings self-driving AI cars to streets: Baidu, Uber’s Apollo Go goes live in UAE emirate

Dubai is launching fully autonomous ride-hailing services through a partnership between Baidu's Apollo Go and Uber, making it one of the first cities globally to offer robotaxis at scale via a mainstream app. Supported by the RTA, this initiative aims to modernise transport and achieve Dubai's goal of 25% autonomous…

The Times of India · Feb 12

Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Can Now Run Longer Than Humans Drivers Are Legally Allowed

The startup’s latest update will enable its driverless trucks to cover 1,000 miles without stopping for mandatory rest breaks.

InsideEVs · Feb 12

Waymo's World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost

Today on Critical Materials: Waymo gets $16 billion, SpaceX buys xAI and California's new EV tax credit starts to take shape.

InsideEVs · Feb 3

Dubai unveils driverless pod routes connecting metro stations to major destinations

Dubai is set to revolutionize urban transit with Glydways, an autonomous electric pod system launching within four months. These driverless vehicles will operate on dedicated tracks, tackling the "last-mile" challenge and aiming to eliminate traffic congestion. This initiative is a significant step towards Dubai's goal of 25% autonomous trips by…

The Times of India · Feb 3