Tesla wanted to put 5,000 robotaxis in Las Vegas. Only 10 were approved The lackluster approval also comes with restrictions The Independent UK · Aug 15
Uber Is Bringing Thousands Of Chinese Robotaxis To Europe As Its Driverless Push Gets Bigger The expansion follows the March launch of a commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb involving Uber, Pony.ai and Croatian autonomous-driving company Verne. International Business Times · Aug 14
Here's Why Polaris Is Working on Autonomous Side-By-Side Systems A recent patent filing revealed that Polaris is working on autonomous systems likely designed for its MRZR military side-by-side. Now it's been revealed that the U.S. Army has switched its autonomy program from GM's ISV to the MRZR platform. RideApart · Aug 14
Polaris Wants Autonomous Vehicles. Likely For Its Army Contracts A host of military industrial companies produce autonomous systems that utilize Polaris side-by-side vehicles. Now, according to a recently uncovered patent, Polaris wants to produce it in-house. RideApart · Aug 14
Dara Khosrowshahi Hails Uber's Japan Robotaxi Expansion, Says Country Has Been a 'Terrific' Market for the Ride-Hailing Giant Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi hailed the expansion of the ride-hailing giant’s Robotaxi exploits in Japan as the global autonomous driving race heats up. Benzinga · Aug 14
Analysts see 'increasing foundry success conviction' as Intel CEO puts $12 million more of his own money in company — analysts point to accelerating foundry progress and capex expansion Intel's Lip-Bu Ran reportedly buys $12 million worth of Intel stock as analysts believe that the management is increasingly convinced about landing external customers. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 13
Tesla's Robotaxi Reality Check: Time to Deliver Tesla's thin auto margins and negative free cash flow are pressuring its stock as investors await Robotaxi deployment data to justify its 300x earnings multiple. MarketBeat · Aug 12
Tesla’s Robotaxi Just Put Starlink Inside Its Roof Starlink hardware molded into the Tesla Cybercab’s roof shows how satellite links can back up 5G and LTE for driverless fleet and passenger connectivity. Motor1 · Aug 12
Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Benzinga · Aug 8
Uber Stock Lags in 2026, But Cash Flow and AV Bets Fuel Upside Uber posted record Q2 revenue and rising free cash flow despite tepid guidance, as buybacks, strong bookings growth, and an autonomous-vehicle strategy support a Moderate Buy analyst consensus. MarketBeat · Aug 8
New Jersey police officer disguised as a roadside tree helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours A New Jersey police department used an officer in a ghillie suit resembling a tree. This unusual tactic aimed to raise awareness about distracted driving dangers. Later, plainclothes officers conducted an operation and cited seventy-four drivers. These citations were for using mobile phones while operating vehicles. The campaign sought to… The Times of India · Aug 7
Zoox Can Start Charging For Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis In Las Vegas Federal regulators grant Zoox a two-year, 2,500-vehicle exemption in Las Vegas, testing how US robotaxi rules handle steering-wheel-free shuttles. Motor1 · Aug 7
Pressured by Tesla, European regulators keep 'Full Self-Driving' safety data secret The Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's FSD system, but refuses to share safety evaluation details. RDW cites Tesla's demands for commercial secrecy as the reason for withholding public information. European experts express concern over this lack of transparency regarding public safety. Tesla is seeking EU approval for FSD, which requires… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Zoox's Autonomous Pod Without A Steering Wheel Wants Your Money Now Zoox said that it will start charging for rides in Las Vegas on August 10. It's the first time this kind of vehicle has been put into commercial service. InsideEVs · Aug 5
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 ‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’ Wayve Uber wins first minicab licence for autonomous cabs from TfL but vehicles will have a safety driver (at first)
Evening Standard · Aug 5 Fleet of London self-driving 'robotaxis' given minicab licences Uber hails ‘key milestone’ in bringing self-driving taxis to London
Clever Dude · Aug 3 NHTSA Grants Zoox Two-Year Exemption From Several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Its Automated Driving System Vehicle The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted automated vehicle company Zoox a temporary exemption from portions of several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that apply to its automated driving system (ADS)-equipped vehicle. The exemption, published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, is effective from July…
InsideEVs · Aug 3 The U.S. Army’s New Unmanned Ground Vehicle Is An Extended-Range EV The platform used by American Rheinmetall for the new UGVs can export up to 350 kW of power.
Benzinga · Aug 2 Weekend Round-Up: Rivian's Q2 Triumph, Trump's AV Push, Boeing's Sudan Connection, Baidu's London Test and Ford's Q2 Results This week was a whirlwind of news in the tech and auto sectors. From Rivian’s impressive Q2 results to Trump’s push for autonomous vehicle deployment, there was no shortage of headlines. Let’s dive into the top stories.
Motor1 · Jul 31 Uber, Rivian, And The $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Deal Rivian R2 targets Level 4 autonomy by 2028 as Uber eyes up to 50,000 robotaxis, blending retail SUV duties with high-mileage ride-hailing work.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption The Donald Trump administration on Thursday introduced changes to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at expediting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, granting Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Robotaxi operator Zoox a temporary exemption to deploy its driverless vehicles commercially.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approval to charge customers for rides in Las Vegas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating rules for autonomous vehicle technology. Concerns about safety data and reporting standards for robotaxis remain.…
International Business Times · Jul 30 Amazon's Robotaxis Have Been Approved For Use. Zoox Will Now Begin Charging For Rides Amazon's autonomous robotaxis can begin charging people for rides after gaining a series of approvals from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Economic Times · Jul 30 Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis with no human controls Amazon's Zoox secured US approval for limited commercial robotaxi deployment. This marks a significant milestone for autonomous vehicle technology development. The company received clearance to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually. NHTSA will monitor performance and can adjust conditions based on vehicle behavior. Zoox currently operates testing services in Las…
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Tesla manager says self-driving vehicle team was so overworked that cars were ‘rolling hazards on public streets,’ lawsuit reveals Exclusive: ‘I was really trying to let them know how serious this was,’ fired Tesla manager Javier Medrano told The Independent. ‘‘But there was no sense of urgency’