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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.…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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).

International Business Times · Jul 30

Would you get in? Robotaxis with no steering wheel get federal green light

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals

The Independent UK · Jul 30

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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 Economic Times · Jul 30

'Public Trust Is Earned': Feds Are Officially Tired Of Robotaxis Getting In The Way Of First Responders

Federal regulators want robotaxi companies to improve how its autonomous cars interact with first responder during emergencies.

InsideEVs · Jul 10

Feds Are Looking to Remove a Major Roadblock for Driverless Robotaxis: The Steering Wheel

The head of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration wants to remove steering wheel requirements for cars that are only intended to be driverless.

InsideEVs · Jul 9

NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations.

Benzinga · Jul 9

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Tesla Under Fire—But Gene Munster Says NHTSA's Massive FSD Investigation Might Be The Best Thing To Happen To Elon Musk Yet

Deepwater Asset Management's investor Gene Munster thinks the ongoing NHTSA probe into Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system could prove to be beneficial for the EV giant.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025

As NHTSA Opens Tesla FSD Investigation, Gary Black Says Elon Musk's EV Giant Needs PR Staff: 'For Years I've Argued…'

As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into traffic violations committed by Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, thinks the EV giant needs better PR.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025

Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk Flew Into The Sun With Trump Alliance: 'It Just Never Works'

Billionaire Mark Cuban has a warning for what might happen to fellow billionaire Elon Musk after his falling out with President Donald Trump.

Benzinga · Sep 5, 2025

Elon Musk Attacks Trump For Calling Jeffrey Epstein Case 'A Hoax,' Then Defends Him Against Birthday Letter Leak

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk launched another attack on President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein client list row amid rising discontentment over the case.

Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025

Scout Motors Slams Car Dealers: 'Burdensome Restrictions'

Today on Critical Materials: Scout calls dealers a burdensome restriction, Tesla Robotaxi expansion is wild and NHTSA pick wants to accelerate self-driving.

InsideEVs · Jul 17, 2025

Elon Musk's Tesla Could Face Stricter Oversight As Trump's NHTSA Pick Targets Autonomous Driving: 'Cannot Sit Back'

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Jonathan Morrison, has called for more oversight on autonomous vehicles.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025

Trump Nominates Tesla Critic To Lead NHTSA Amid Rising Tensions With Elon Musk

As tensions continue to rise between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump has nominated a known Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) critic to lead the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Benzinga · Jul 11, 2025

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We Got This Covered · Jul 10, 2025

Trump takes his Elon Musk revenge fest to the next step as he brings back Tesla’s former nemesis

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