Autonomous & Software2027 Ford F-150 Adds Hands-Free Towing to BlueCruise
Ford's 2027 F-150 gains hands-free towing via an expanded BlueCruise system, but mapped-road and driver-attention limits still apply.
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Autonomous & SoftwareNHTSA Demands Tesla Swear Its Cybercab Meets Federal Safety Rules
NHTSA issued a Special Order requiring Tesla to prove under oath that its steering-wheel-free Cybercab complies with federal safety standards by September 30.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla's Cybercab Rollout Fails to Impress, Waymo Maintains Robotaxi Edge
Tesla's Cybercab launch fails to impress, leaving Waymo as the robotaxi leader. Read about the market implications and the race for autonomous ride-hailing dominance.
Autonomous & SoftwareStellantis Pro One Debuts BOW Autonomous Electric Delivery Concept at IAA Transportation
Stellantis Pro One presents BOW, an autonomous electric delivery concept built with UQI Robotics, at IAA Transportation as a testbed for urban logistics.
Autonomous & SoftwareWaymo Sets Its Sights on Tokyo for 2027 Robotaxi Service
Waymo aims to launch driverless ride-hailing in Tokyo by 2027 with two local partners, though testing in other cities has yet to yield paid rides.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla's Worst Month for Driver-Assist Crashes: 236 Reports, Four Fatalities in July 2026
Tesla reported 236 driver-assist crashes in July 2026, its worst month ever, including four fatal ones where Autopilot or FSD was engaged.
Autonomous & SoftwareGM Overhauls In-Cab Software for Its Best-Selling Pickups, Brings Back CarPlay
GM redesigns infotainment for its top-selling pickups, adding CarPlay to the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. A major shift in its software approach.
Autonomous & SoftwareBMW Overhauls Navigation With Tesla-Like Unified Display in New iX3
BMW's new iX3 introduces a Tesla-inspired navigation system that combines navigation and driver assistance into one unified display, aiming to reduce distraction and improve usability.
Autonomous & SoftwareLidl Tests Cabless Autonomous Truck on German Public Roads
Lidl is using Einride's cabless, Level 4-capable electric truck on German public roads after a first-of-its-kind permit, pushing driverless freight closer to daily logistics.
Autonomous & SoftwareEinride and Lidl Secure Germany's First L4 Autonomous Truck Permit
Einride and Lidl receive Germany's first Level 4 public road permit after safety validation, a milestone for autonomous trucking regulation.
Autonomous & SoftwareWaymo Eyes Japan as Its Next Robotaxi Frontier
Waymo is preparing to launch its robotaxi service in Japan, expanding its self-driving operations into a market known for embracing futuristic technology.
Autonomous & SoftwareWaymo Expands Driverless Rides to Las Vegas, Joining Zoox in the City
Waymo launches driverless rides in Las Vegas, expanding its U.S. footprint and competing with Zoox, which already operates in the city.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla's Robotaxi in Austin Turns Quick Trip Into a 70-Minute Detour
A Tesla Cybercab rider in Austin saw a 10-minute trip become 70 minutes after the robotaxi avoided highways and took a long surface-street route.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla to Expand Automatic Steering Feature to More Owners via Software Update
Tesla is rolling out a software update that lets its cars steer and intervene even without Full Self-Driving activated, reaching millions of owners.
Autonomous & SoftwareWaymo Reportedly Lining Up Berlin as Its Next Robotaxi City
Berlin officials say Waymo could begin a robotaxi trial later this year, though the company has not confirmed the plans. Munich is also in its sights.
Autonomous & SoftwareBMW Maps Brings Navigation and ADAS Together in One 3D Display
BMW Maps combines navigation and ADAS data into one 3D screen, shifting the driver's task from parallel processing to a single, unified view.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla's Cybercab Robotaxi Spotted in Australia Ahead of Public Debut
Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi has been spotted in Australia for the first time under wraps, ahead of an upcoming public showcase.
Autonomous & SoftwareHighway Trials Expose Blind Spots in Vehicle-to-Everything Communication
A Spanish highway trial shows V2X cooperative perception struggles beyond 50 meters and suffers up to 232 ms of combined latency at high speeds.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla Sets October 1 Date for Second-Generation Roadster Debut
Tesla will unveil its second-generation Roadster on October 1, nearly eight years after the sports car was first announced in November 2017.
Autonomous & SoftwareThe Boring Company Secures $3B Funding Round Backed by UAE
The Boring Company raises $3B in a UAE-led round to dig over 150 km of tunnels in the Middle East, advancing underground transit infrastructure.
Autonomous & SoftwareUS Army Backs Austin Startup Tern with $11M for GPS-Free Navigation Tech
The US Army invests $11M in Austin startup Tern, which is building a GPS-free navigation system it calls "Google Maps for the battlefield."
Autonomous & SoftwareinDrive Expands Beyond Ride-Hailing to Tap Into Broader Consumer Spending
Ride-hailing firm inDrive scales its ad business beyond transport, serving 2B+ impressions and attracting 2,000+ monthly advertisers as it expands into consumer spending.
Autonomous & SoftwareUber Pours $10M into Carrum, Its Largest Indian Black Car Fleet Partner
Uber invests $10 million in Carrum, its largest Indian Uber Black fleet partner, at a $168M valuation to boost premium ride services.
Autonomous & SoftwareAutonomy's Shift to Gas Cars: A New Strategy to Save Car Subscriptions
Autonomy, Scott Painter's car subscription startup, pivots to include gas vehicles to boost its model's appeal and overcome EV adoption hurdles.