Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7
Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there......»»
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet; former GM exec taking top role
Hertz is replacing its CEO with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit......»»
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet
Hertz is replacing its chief executive officer with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit......»»
Waymo"s massive self-driving expansion gets green light
The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo's ambitious expansion plans Friday afternoon......»»
Nissan eyes Level 4 robotaxi service in Japan"s cities in 2027
Japan's No. 3 carmaker will begin testing the driverless shuttle service in downtown Yokohama in the fiscal year starting April 1. Nissan's service will expand over the following years to accepting riders in a fleet of self-driving Serena family vans.....»»
Nvidia tops $2 trillion valuation in first for chipmakers
While Apple and Microsoft took over two years to go from $1 trillion to $2 trillion, Nvidia is on track to accomplish that in under a year’s time as the stock rides Wall Street’s AI frenzy......»»
GM’s Cruise prepares to resume robotaxi testing after suspension
General Motors Co.’s Cruise autonomous driving unit is nearing the resumption of robotaxi testing in the coming weeks, with Houston and Dallas emerging as potential locations, following the grounding of its fleet last year, according to people with.....»»
California regulators postpone decision on Waymo"s self-driving expansion plan
Waymo will wait a little longer to hear whether California regulators approve the self-driving tech company's ambitious expansion request......»»
Crashes prompt Waymo software recall
The Waymo recall is just the latest blow to the robotaxi industry......»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Mob sets Waymo car ablaze in San Francisco
An autonomous Waymo met an untimely end thanks to an unruly mob. Enlarge / A fire starts inside a Waymo car after a vandal threw a lit firework through the window. (credit: Anirudh Koul) This weekend marked Chinese New.....»»
Crowd torches Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
The incident was not the first time people harassed self-driving cars, but its severity signals growing public hostility toward the vehicles......»»
Waymo robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco
Investigators are trying to determine what prompted a crowd in San Francisco to attack a Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco on Saturday night......»»
Watch Toyota"s last-minute Super Bowl ad for the 2024 Tacoma
Toyota seized on late available CBS ad inventory to run a Super Bowl commercial portraying thrilling, and somewhat frightful, off-road rides in its Tacoma pickup truck......»»
Driverless Waymo car hits cyclist in San Francisco, causes minor scratches
The accident occurred after the cyclist was hidden by a truck and not visible as they crossed into the Waymo vehicle's path, the company said......»»
Waymo"s ambitious robotaxi expansion plan could be tempered by proposed California legislation
Waymo wants to expand driverless service across metro Los Angeles and through much of the San Francisco Peninsula. But proposed legislation that would give every town and county power to make their own rules is a big potential roadblock......»»
Driverless vehicles covered five times more test miles in California in 2023
General Motors' Cruise unit and Google affiliate Waymo accounted for the bulk of the miles — 63 percent and 36 percent respectively — recorded without a safety driver, according to the state's department of motor vehicles......»»
EV execution, Cruise crisis among GM tests in 2024
GM has said it would earn nearly $10 billion last year and offset higher labor costs in 2024, but it has to work through troubles with EV production and its Cruise robotaxi business......»»
The 5 best smart motorcycle helmets in 2024
Looking for a more advanced smart motorcycle helmet for your leisure rides or commute? This guide has you covered......»»
Cruise failed to disclose disturbing details of self-driving car crash
Company did not share all it knew about the accident with regulators. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi test vehicle in San Francisco. (credit: Cruise) A law firm hired by the General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise t.....»»