BIZARRE: 8 - What They Never Told You

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to dangerous glitch

Recall comes after firm paused operations of its autonomous taxi fleet in four cities due to issues with puddles

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Waymo Is Facing A Major Recall Because They Might Enter Freeway Construction Zones

Nearly 4,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall and will be given a software fix.

Motor1 · Jun 18

Voltaic Marine Is Repositioning As A Maritime Technology Company

Known for high-performance electric wake boats, the company is consolidating around a single electrification and autonomy platform, with consumer and defense vessels set to reach the water this year.

International Business Times · Jun 18

Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in London

Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operations this year. This move follows a similar announcement from British startup Wayve. While fully driverless rides may take longer, London is poised for a significant shift in…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Transportation safety technology drawing interest in Congress

As advanced safety technologies reach new stages of development across the transportation sector, Congress has been grappling with how to legislate such innovations, trying to balance industry needs against calls to prevent tragic accidents. A subcommittee hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee took up the issue of…

Roll Call · Jun 10

Who pays when a self-driving car crashes? BYD’s answer could change the industry

DRIVESMART: BYD has become the first major car maker to offer damage cover for accidents involving its self-driving technology in China. It has reignited the debate over who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes, writes EV editor Steve Fowler

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Burglary suspect makes escape in self-driving Waymo

The vehicle’s interior footage was already purged by the time police served a warrant

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Tesla wants to add 5,000 robotaxis to Las Vegas streets

The permit requests approval to operate up to 5,000 robotaxis during the first 12 months

The Independent UK · Jun 9

UK tightens driving test booking rules after thousands miss appointments

Britain's driving test system is undergoing significant reforms to combat no-shows, booking abuse, and record waiting times. New rules, effective June 9, restrict appointment changes to nearby test centers and allow only learners to book or modify tests, aiming to ensure slots reach genuine candidates and reduce exploitation.

The Times of India · Jun 9

The Lucid Gravity's Latest Update Brings Hands-Free Driving And Google Maps Information

Lucid's three-row SUV, the Gravity, just got some big feature upgrades thanks to a software update.

InsideEVs · Jun 8