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.....»»
Waymo to open offices in Pittsburgh, an AV tech hub
Waymo, Google’s former self-driving car project that’s now an independent business unit under Alphabet, is expanding its presence in the eastern U.S. The company said Thursday it would be opening offices in Pittsburgh, joining a growing suite of.....»»
Egistec enters supply chain of Korea automakers
Fingerprint sensor specialist Egis Technology (Egistec) has reportedly entered the supply chain of South Korean automakers including Hyundai and Kia......»»
Watch this amazing dance routine by Boston Dynamics" Spot robots
The video is a celebration of Boston Dynamics’ acquisition by automaker Hyundai, which closed a $880 million deal with SoftBank earlier this week to take an 80-percent controlling stake in the Massachusetts-based robotics company......»»
Watch seven Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots strut their stuff in dance routine
Watch seven Spot robots perform a beautifully choreographed dance in celebration of Hyundai’s recent acquisition of the Massachusetts-based tech firm......»»
Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots strut their stuff
Watch seven Spot robots perform a beautifully choreographed dance in celebration of Hyundai’s recent acquisition of the Massachusetts-based tech firm......»»
Hyundai’s 2022 Tucson Hybrid is a charming and efficient crossover
There's a lot to like about this 38 mpg crossover, which starts at under $30,000. Hyundai describes the styling of the 2022 Tucson Hybrid as "Parametric Dynamics." [credit.....»»
Boston Dynamics is officially part of Hyundai Motor Group
Car manufacturing expertise could supercharge Boston Dynamics' commercial hopes. Spot and Atlas meet a Hyundai car. Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday t.....»»
Hyundai Acquires Boston Dynamics, Company Most Famous For Robot Police Dogs
Boston Dynamics has been purchased by Hyundai in a deal valued at $1.1 billion. According to Motherboard, the deal "sees Hyundai assume an 80 percent controlling stake in the robot company. Softbank will retain a 20 percent stake." From the report: I.....»»
Waymo raises $2.5 billion in latest fundraising round despite challenges
Waymo, the self-driving company of Google's parent company Alphabet, has raised $2.5 billion as its investors appear undeterred by a CEO change and progress that has lagged expectations......»»
Self-Driving Waymo Trucks To Haul Loads Between Houston and Fort Worth
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: On Thursday morning, Waymo announced that it is working with trucking company JB Hunt to autonomously haul cargo loads in Texas. Class 8 JB Hunt trucks equipped with the autonomous driving softwa.....»»
Waymo and J.B. Hunt partner to bring autonomous trucks to Texas in new pilot
Waymo will be moving freight for a major customer of transportation logistics company J.B. Hunt Transport Services under what the two companies are calling a “test run” that will take place in one of the country’s busiest trade corridors. Waymo.....»»
Waymo and JB Hunt partner to bring autonomous trucks to Texas in new pilot
Waymo will be moving freight for a major customer of transportation logistics company J.B. Hunt Transport Services under what the two companies are calling a “test run” that will take place in one of the country’s busiest trade corridors. Waymo.....»»
Self-driving Waymo trucks to haul loads between Houston and Fort Worth
The Class 8 trucks will still carry a driver and Waymo technicians for safety. Enlarge / Will Waymo's autonomous truck honk its horn for little kids on the freeway? (credit: Waymo) On Thursday morning, Waymo announced that it is working with t.....»»
Motional CEO hints at an autonomous future in logistics
Motional, the $4 billion joint venture between Aptiv and Hyundai, is exploring the company’s potential involvement in autonomous trucking or logistics, its CEO said today during a live session at TechCrunch’s 2021 Mobility Event. “T.....»»
Chinese lidar maker Hesai lands $300M led by Hillhouse, Xiaomi, Meituan
The rush to back lidar companies continues as more automakers and robotaxi startups include the remote sensing method in their vehicles. Latest to the investment boom is Hesai, a Shanghai-based lidar maker founded in 2014 with an office in Palo Alto......»»
Waymo’s driverless taxi service can now be accessed on Google Maps
Waymo One, the ride-hailing service that uses driverless vehicles in the suburbs of Phoenix, can now be accessed and booked through Google Maps. This will be the first fully autonomous ride-hailing option available in the app, which will roll out fir.....»»
Experts from Toyota, Ford and Hyundai will discuss automotive robotics at TC Sessions: Mobility
Experts from Toyota, Ford and Hyundai will discuss automotive robotics at TC Sessions: Mobility.....»»
Lithia enters Las Vegas market with purchase of 4 stores
The Hyundai and Genesis dealerships are expected to add $225 million in annual revenue to Lithia's books......»»
Hyundai reveals US specs for Ioniq 5 electric crossover
Retro-futuristic styling, 18-minute charge times, and a range of 300 miles. This crisply styled thing is the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a new battery electric vehicle due later this year......»»
Hyundai is launching in-car payments in the all-electric Ioniq 5
Hyundai developed an in-car payment system that will debut in its upcoming all-electric Ioniq 5 crossover that will offer drivers the ability to find and pay for EV charging, food and parking — the latest example of automakers finding new ways to g.....»»