Category: Autonomous cars
Wayve secures £1.1bn investment to fund self-driving plans
London-based autonomous driving startup Wayve has secured a massive $1.5 billion (£1.1 billion) investment, marking one of the largest funding rounds in British tech history. The capital injection, led by […]
Uber and Lyft to trial Chinese ‘Robotaxis’ on UK roads from 2026
Chinese robotaxis are coming to London. Uber and Lyft have announced partnerships with Baidu to trial autonomous vehicles in the UK starting in 2026. The companies are currently seeking regulatory […]
Jury finds Tesla partly liable for fatal Autopilot crash
A jury in Florida has found Tesla partly liable for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot software that resulted in one death and a severe injury. The verdict is a […]
Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas
Tesla has officially entered the burgeoning self-driving taxi industry, launching its much-anticipated CyberCab robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The debut marks a significant step for the company, though […]
Uber accelerates UK driverless taxi trials
Uber is set to begin trialling fully autonomous robotaxis in London next spring, bringing forward plans for driverless vehicles on UK roads. The ride-hailing giant will partner with Wayve, a […]
UK government pushes self-driving car rollout to 2027, citing safety concerns
The UK government has revised its timeline for the approval of fully self-driving vehicles, pushing the expected date to the second half of 2027. This marks a change from the […]
Drivers Overlook Lifesaving Tech, IAM RoadSmart Study Finds
A significant number of UK drivers are failing to utilize driver assistance technologies that could enhance safety and comfort, according to a new report by IAM RoadSmart. The study reveals […]
Volvo Cars harnesses AI-generated virtual worlds to enhance safety
Volvo Cars is leveraging AI-generated virtual worlds to accelerate the development of its safety software, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in order to create safer vehicles. The company is employing […]
Lotus Robotics and CaoCao Mobility launch robotaxi platform in China
Lotus Robotics, the autonomous driving division of Lotus, has partnered with CaoCao Mobility, a ride-hailing company backed by Geely Holding, to deploy a new autonomous driving platform for robotaxis. Powered […]
How Car Manufacturers Can Improve Their Pedestrian Detection Systems
The rise of autonomous vehicles has brought significant advancements in safety features. The $53 billion autonomous vehicle industry has taken the transportation sector by storm. Yet, the challenge of […]
