Ford and SK On are ending their U.S. battery joint venture
The factories live on; the joint venture will not.
Rivian is building its own AI assistant
The EV maker will likely share more details on its upcoming AI & Autonomy Day scheduled for December 11.
Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs in a ‘fight for our lives’
The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded EVs to European dealerships in 2028.
Investor letter reveals skyrocketing growth of Waymo’s robotaxi rides
Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides. But it’s grown significantly since, a leaked letter says.
The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles
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Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin
The agency already opened an investigation in October over Waymo’s performance around school buses.
California’s ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over
Revised rules in California would allow self-driving trucks to test on public highways. The rules also close a loophole allowing police to issue tickets for driverless vehicles.
Uber and Avride launch robotaxi service in Dallas
The robotaxis will initially have a human safety operator behind the wheel who will monitor the ride.
GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team
Three of GM’s top software executives have left the automaker in recent months, as the company moves to combine its disparate technology businesses.