The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the next Waymo robotaxi
The two companies say this should be the first of many collaborations. Waymo's robotaxis are going to get a lot more angular in the future. Today, the autonomous driving startup a.....»»
Self-driving vehicles may reshape transportation, whether the cities that host them like it or not
San Francisco serves as a case study for the rollout of robotaxis, especially as Cruise and Waymo get ready to ramp up their driverless services. Others are taking close note of the friction and complications there......»»
In San Francisco, being a human instead of a robot will cost you
San Francisco's robotaxi rollout illustrates how regulatory standards treat human and robot drivers differently......»»
Kia, Toyota, BMW, Acura and Hyundai-Genesis stores change hands in Q1, Q2 deals
Three growing dealership groups and megadealer Terry Taylor expanded their footprints with acquisitions representing Kia, Toyota, BMW, Acura and Hyundai-Genesis stores......»»
Rear passenger safety lacking in 3 midsize models
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said three models, the 2023 Kia K5, 2023 Volkswagen Jetta and 2023 Hyundai Sonata, all performed poorly in a new rear-seat safety test of seven 2023 midsize vehicles......»»
Towering dealership landmark is toppled
A 26-foot statue that had been a San Antonio landmark since the 1960s was felled by Hyundai's dealership standards......»»
California gives Waymo and Cruise the go-ahead to charge passengers
The California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 to approve 24-hour service. Enlarge (credit: Cruise) The robotaxi companies Waymo and Cruise now have permission to offer around-the-clock driverless rides to fee-payi.....»»
Regulators give green light to driverless taxis in San Francisco
California regulators gave approval Thursday to two rival robotaxi companies, Cruise and Waymo, to operate their driverless cars 24/7 across all of San Francisco and charge passengers for their services......»»
Waymo and Cruise win quest for expansion in San Francisco
The California Public Utilities Commission's decision could have implications for robotaxi expansion beyond San Francisco......»»
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recast as adventuremobile
Hyundai's fifth-generation 2024 Santa Fe will offer a more of everything, including size, style, space and tech, but absent for U.S. customers is a plug-in variant that complements gasoline and hybrid counterparts......»»
Toyota, Pony.ai plan to mass produce robotaxis in China
Pony.ai has launched robotaxi services in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou......»»
Waymo will expand rideshares to Austin, Texas, its fourth city
Waymo say testers will be taking rides "this fall." Enlarge / A Waymo Jaguar I-Pace. (credit: Waymo) Waymo is "doubling down" on its autonomous rideshare program with an expansion to another city. The company's fourth ri.....»»
Rivian"s board adds former Waymo CEO John Krafcik
John Krafcik has also served on the board of TrueCar. "His expertise in manufacturing engineering and automotive technology will be a valuable addition," said Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe......»»
GM robotaxi unit Cruise says it reached union agreements in San Francisco
The agreement will employ “dozens” of workers who will construct and staff Cruise’s operations, the company said......»»
Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 US vehicles over fire risks, urge owners to park outside
Hyundai Motor and Kia said they are recalling more than 91,000 newer vehicles in the United States because of fire risks and urged owners to park outside and away from structures pending repairs......»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda sales advance as inventory rebounds
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand......»»
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda sales advance as inventory rebounds
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand......»»
Hyundai, Kia sales advance 12th straight month
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 15 to 18 percent in July behind improving inventory and healthy pent-up retail and fleet demand......»»
Alphabet"s Waymo unit slows self-driving trucking
Waymo, the self-driving unit owned by Alphabet Inc., is slowing the development of autonomous trucking that's being done by its Via subsidiary......»»
Charging your EV is about to get easier, as carmakers team up to build 30,000 chargers
A group of major carmakers -- BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, and Stellantis -- is investing in installing a whopping 30,000 EV chargers in North America......»»
Waymo kills off autonomous trucking program
Ride-hailing will let Waymo focus on "near-term" commercial success. Enlarge / A Waymo Via truck. Check out all that self-driving equipment on the front. (credit: Waymo) Google's cost cutters are taking another bite out.....»»