Amazon's Zoox Under Investigation for Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Zoox, Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, is under investigation by NHTSA for allegedly sidestepping federal safety laws.
Autonomous Cars
Baidu's Supercheap Robotaxis Raise Stakes for US Competitors
Baidu's Apollo Go unveils sixth-generation driverless car, priced under $30,000, threatening US robotaxi operators like Waymo
Letting Drivers Tweak Steering May Keep Them Attentive in Partially Autonomous Cars
New study finds that allowing drivers to adjust steering while using partial automation can reduce distraction and promote safer habits.
GM Abandons Robotaxi Ambitions, Shifts Focus to Privately Owned Autonomous Vehicles
General Motors scraps its robotaxi project, Cruise, citing high costs and regulatory hurdles, and instead plans to focus on developing autonomous vehicles for personal ownership.
Trump Administration May Repeal Crash Reporting Rule, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump administration is considering scrapping a rule that requires automakers to report crashes involving autonomous vehicles, a move that would greatly benefit Tesla, which has reported the most crashes under the rule.
China Surges Ahead in Autonomous Vehicle Race as US Robotaxi Companies Stumble
Pony.ai plans to expand its robotaxi fleet to 1,000 vehicles in 2025, while US companies like Cruise and Argo AI face setbacks, highlighting China's growing dominance in the autonomous vehicle market.
NHTSA Unveils New Rules for Self-Driving Cars, Demanding More Data from Companies
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new framework for autonomous vehicles, promising a less onerous process for companies, but requiring more data in return.
