GM Expects $1 Billion Annual Savings by Ending Cruise Robotaxi Development
General Motors CEO Mary Barra announces plans to refocus autonomous driving strategy on personal vehicles, expecting $1 billion in annual savings.
Autonomous Vehicles
GM Pulls Funding from Cruise Robotaxi Service, Shifts Focus to Personal Autonomous Vehicles
General Motors is ending its funding for Cruise's robotaxi service, citing a competitive market and resource allocation priorities, and will instead focus on developing autonomous technology for personal vehicles.
GM Pulls Plug on Cruise's Autonomous Vehicle Ambitions, Refocuses on Personal Vehicles
General Motors terminates funding for Cruise's robotaxi project, absorbs company into GM, and shifts focus to personal autonomous vehicles, leaving employees uncertain about job security.
Honda Abandons Robotaxi Venture with GM and Cruise Amid Shift in Autonomous Vehicle Strategy
Honda pulls out of robotaxi joint venture with GM and Cruise, citing changes in GM's autonomous vehicle plans and Cruise's commercial ambitions.
Kodiak Robotics Launches First Commercial Autonomous Trucking Operation with Atlas Energy Solutions
Kodiak Robotics hands over two autonomous trucks to Atlas Energy Solutions, marking its first commercial launch and a milestone in the autonomous trucking industry.
May Mobility Unveils Autonomous Electric Minibus at CES 2025
May Mobility reveals new electric, autonomous minibus in partnership with Tecnobus, expanding its fleet capabilities for urban transit and corporate campuses
Microsoft Takes $800 Million Hit from GM's Cruise Robotaxi Program Shutdown
Microsoft to record $800 million impairment charge due to GM's decision to shut down Cruise robotaxi program, a major blow to self-driving car ambitions
Moove Partners with Waymo to Manage Autonomous Fleet Operations, Jumia's Black Friday Sales Soar
Nigerian startup Moove partners with Waymo to manage autonomous fleet operations, while Jumia's Black Friday sales campaign sees a 18% increase in customer orders
NHTSA Investigates Tesla's 'Actual Smart Summon' Feature After Multiple Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into Tesla's 'Actual Smart Summon' feature, which allows vehicles to park themselves, following reports of multiple crashes.