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AI, Supercomputer, Eyes-Off Driving Tech: Ford Turns to the Future

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Ford took advantage of CES in Las Vegas this week to make a series of big announcements in the technology department. For starters, a new AI-powered assistant will begin rolling out in Ford and Lincoln mobile apps by mid-2026 and in vehicles from 2027. Unlike ChatGPT or Gemeni, this assistant …January 8, 2026

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Hyundai’s Atlas Humanoid Robot Debuts at CES, to Roll Out in 2028

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

New vehicles are seemingly taking a back seat this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, but Hyundai is using the event to introduce its new and transformative “AI Robotics Strategy.” By leveraging the expertise of its Boston Dynamics subsidiary, the Korean automaker aims to develop an …January 7, 2026

Lucid, Nuro and Uber Unveil Global Robotaxi at CES

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Uber has unveiled a custom robotaxi it is adding to its global ride-share platform, starting on the San Francisco home turf it shares with rival Waymo , owned by Google. The Uber robotaxis are taking shape through a collaboration with autonomous driving technology firm Nuro and electric vehicle maker Lucid …January 6, 2026

Waymo Robotaxis to Start Driving on U.S. Highways

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo's robotaxis will now be able to operate on highways in the San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles areas, a first for rides provided by fully autonomous vehicles . The subsidiary of Alphabet, Google's parent company, accelerated its highway testing in 2023, notably transporting some of its employees, before launching …November 13, 2025

GM Promises Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving in 2028

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

While rival Stellantis recently abandoned its Level 3 autonomous driving program, General Motors took advantage of the GM Forward media event in New York on Wednesday to make major announcements in this field as well as those of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. For starters, CEO Mary Barra promised the …October 22, 2025

Toyota Opens ‘Woven City’ in Japan to Test Future Mobility Solutions

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Toyota ’s plan to build an entire city at the foot of Mount Fuji to test autonomous vehicles and future mobility, announced at CES 2020 in Las Vegas , has finally come to fruition with the official inauguration of Woven City. The location will serve as a “living laboratory” where …September 25, 2025

Uber Invests $300 Million in Lucid In Robotaxi Push

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Ride-hailing giant Uber announced Thursday it will acquire $300 million worth of shares in US electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors as part of an ambitious plan to build its own fleet of robotaxis. The emerging autonomous taxi market is gaining momentum, with Google subsidiary Waymo currently holding the strongest position …July 18, 2025

U.S. Following Up on Possible Tesla Robotaxi Infractions

US safety regulators contacted Tesla after its self-driving cars stopped abruptly, sped or swerved into the wrong lane as the company began limited robotaxi service, US officials said Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is following up on videos posted online of Sunday's launch in Texas …June 25, 2025

Tesla Launches Long-Discussed Robotaxi Service

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla began offering robotaxi services Sunday in the U.S. city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk’s backers believe could lead to the company’s next growth wave. “Super congratulations to the @Tesla_AI software & chip design teams on a successful @Robotaxi launch!!” Musk posted on the X platform …June 23, 2025

Waymo Looks to Test its Self-driving Cars in New York

Google-owned Waymo on Wednesday said it has applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City, a first for the Big Apple. Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe transport options, tourist …June 19, 2025

Apple CarPlay Ultra is Here, Debuts in Aston Martin Cars

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Apple today announced the launch of CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay designed to “deliver the best of iPhone and the best of the car” by deeply integrating with the vehicle. Supporting iPhone 12 or later running iOS 18.5 or later, the system provides information for all of the …May 15, 2025

Stellantis Unveils Hands-Free, Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving Tech

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Stellantis, parent company of Chrysler , Dodge , Jeep , Ram and ten other global brands, has unveiled its first in-house-developed automated driving system offering hands-free and eyes-off (SAE Level 3) functionality. STLA AutoDrive, as it’s called, is at the heart of the automaker’s technology strategy, alongside STLA Brain and …February 20, 2025

Invisible Man: German Startup Bets on Remote Driver

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

With no one in the driver seat, the SUV pulling up resembles an autonomous robotaxi like those becoming increasingly present in some cities, but the car from German startup Vay is something else. One of a number of emerging players aiming to disrupt road transportation, the seven-year-old company is built …January 8, 2025

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