#Autonomous Self Driving

Autonomous Vehicle Awareness Rises as Consumer Trust Remains Stuck, JD Power Finds

The firm’s 2026 Mobility Confidence Index found that while more consumers now understand what fully automated vehicles are capable of, concerns about safety, reliability, and real-world performance continue to limit broader acceptance of the technology.

BYD Offers to Pay Damages During Proper Use of Driver-Assist System

The program applies to eligible vehicles in China and is designed to encourage more drivers to adopt and trust advanced driver-assistance features.

Tesla Wins Approval for Self Driving Tests in Belgium

The approval currently applies to a single vehicle and testing is expected to begin after registration and insurance requirements are completed.

Uber Adds Hertz to Robotaxi Push with Lucid and Nuro

The collaboration highlights how autonomous mobility is evolving into a multi-company ecosystem, with each partner handling a specific layer of the service.

Hyundai Launches Ioniq Brand in China with New EV Strategy

The automaker confirmed it will debut its first China-specific production model at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show.

Tesla Ends Model S and X Custom Orders in Major Phase-Out Move

The move shifts both models to inventory-only sales, marking a major transition as Tesla reallocates resources toward next-generation technologies.

JPMorgan Backs Rivian Uber Deal But Flags Financial Risks

The deal includes a major investment and plans to deploy tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles, positioning Rivian to expand beyond traditional vehicle sales.

Tesla Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Results and Analysis

Management also outlined major strategic shifts, including winding down Model S and X production, expanding robotaxi operations, and ramping investment in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Ford’s Next EV Pickup to Get Level 3 ‘Hands-Free, Eyes-Off’ Tech by 2028

The truck, built on Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform, is set to debut in 2027, with full L3 functionality expected to be road-ready in 2028.

Lucid, Uber, and Nuro Reveal Production-Intent Gravity Robotaxi at CES

The vehicle debuted this week at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, with initial deployments planned for Uber’s network in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.

Rivian Stock Drops After AI Day as Investors Eye Long Road to Autonomy

Shares fell as much as 10% during the event before recovering slightly.

Rivian CEO Says LiDAR Still Key for Autonomy as Tesla Bets on Cameras Alone

Once prohibitively expensive, LiDAR sensors now cost just a few hundred dollars, Scaringe said.

Xpeng forecasts Q3 revenue to nearly double as EV deliveries surge

Chinese automaker Xpeng expects its third-quarter revenue to nearly double year-over-year.

Tesla Eyes 2025 Supervised Full Self Driving Launch in China and Europe

The news aligns with Tesla’s growing emphasis on AI-driven mobility.

Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Join Forces to Launch Premium Autonomous Robotaxi Fleet

New robotaxi services are on the rise.

Tesla Model 3 Named Safest Car in Europe for 2025

Critics can hate on Elon Musk all they want, but the Tesla Model 3 is really just a great car.

Tesla Stumbles In Q4 2024: Revenue Drops, Yet Big Plans Are Ahead

Tesla Sees An 8% Revenue Drop But Stays Optimistic With Strong Cash, Energy Growth, And Affordable EV Plans For 2025

Rivian Sets New Course For Autonomous Driving: Hands-Free And Eyes-Free Technology Ahead

Rivian Unveils Two-Stage Strategy Targeting Hands-Free Driving By 2025 And Eyes-Free Technology By 2026

Tesla’s Camera Cleaning Solution: Solving Vehicle Camera Visibility Challenges

New Cleaning Solution Aims To Resolve Visibility Issues Plaguing Cybertruck And Advance Tesla’s Self-Driving Aspirations

Honda’s CES 2025 Debut: Introducing The 0 Series EVs And New ASIMO OS Revolution

Honda’s 0 Saloon & 0 SUV Marks The First Self-Developed U.S. EVs With Reimagined ASIMO Tech Powering The Next-Gen Driving Experience