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  • Laura Major Motional president CEO
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    Motional names president and CEO

    Laura Major will lead the autonomous driving tech firm as it prepares to begin commercial service in 2026.

    By • June 18, 2025
  • The Origin autonomous shuttle co-developed by Cruise, General Motors and Honda for their planned commercial ride-hailing service.
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    NHTSA revises exemption process for vehicles without driver controls

    The updated application process allows manufacturers to build up to 2,500 vehicles a year without steering wheels, pedals or mirrors.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale

    Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed. 

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption

    Robotaxi policies should factor in equity, workforce training, safety and environmental concerns, diverse city residents said.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 12, 2025
  • A group of Jaguar I-PACE SUVs painted white in the general assembly area of the robotaxi facility in Mesa, Arizona.
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    Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory

    The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

    Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

    By • May 16, 2025
  • A white car on a platform in front of a building with signs reading "Austin," "Texas" and "Uber."
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    Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others

    Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025
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    Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis

    The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 12, 2025
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    Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks

    The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 8, 2025
  • A blue Waymo autonomous passenger van designed in partnership with China-based electric automaker Zeekr.
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    Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform

    The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.

    By • May 5, 2025
  • The Origin autonomous robotaxi co-developed by General Motors and Honda for a commercial ride-hailing service.
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    NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment

    The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June

    Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxis will “be in many other cities in the U.S. by the end of this year.”

    By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2025
  • Chang Song, president and head of Hyundai and Kia’s advanced vehicle platform division speaks on a stage. Behind him arm the words "HMG Developer Conference Pleos 25."
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    Hyundai accelerates self-driving technology development

    The automaker plans to incorporate Level 2+ autonomous driving technology in an incremental step toward full automation.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 11, 2025
  • An interior view of the Rivian R1S SUV showing the dashboard and steering wheel.
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    Rivian rolls out hands-free driving via software update

    The automaker says that the cameras it developed for its Enhanced Highway Assist feature offer the highest resolution “of any vehicle in North America.”

    By • March 27, 2025
  • A vehicle body is lifted by a hoist at General Motors' factory Zero EV plant in Michigan in 2021.
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    GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles

    The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.

    By • March 20, 2025
  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address during the company's GTC artificial intelligence conference on March 18, 2025 inSan Jose, California.
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    Nvidia details AI roadmap with new chips, robots and more

    The chip designer unveiled its upcoming Rubin graphics processing units and partnerships with General Motors, Google and Disney.

    By Nathan Owens • March 20, 2025
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    Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan

    The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle. 

    By • March 17, 2025
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    GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

    Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

    By • March 5, 2025
  • People wait for cars in the Lyft pick-up area at JFK Airport on April 28, 2023 in New York City.
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    Lyft offers assistance for drivers, premium options to fuel growth

    CEO David Risher credited the company’s “customer obsession” for a strong quarter, but it's focusing on its drivers, too.  

    By Bryan Wassel • March 3, 2025
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    NHTSA launches safety probe of Ford’s BlueCruise

    Last year, the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving Mustang Mach-E vehicles while the system was engaged.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    GM expects to save $1B by shutting down Cruise robotaxi

    The automaker anticipates its Super Cruise hands-free driving feature will drive EV interest.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    US finalizes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

    The action impacts passenger vehicles starting with the 2027 model year, but leaves out trucks and buses.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • A Volvo Autonomous Truck for DHL Supply Chain on the road.
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    DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

    The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

    By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 6, 2025
  • A fleet of Cruise ride-hailing vehicles parked in a row outdoors on a sunny day with buildings and greenery in the background.
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    GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit

    “A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business," CEO Mary Barra said on a conference call Tuesday.

    By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024
  • A white vehicles with rooftop and other external sensors, lettered Waymo, drives along a street.
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    Waymo to begin robotaxi service in Miami next year

    The company also plans to add autonomous ride-hailing operations in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, building upon current services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

    By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 10, 2024