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    Automotive Dive and WardsAuto combine: new site and newsletter coming soon

    Starting in October, readers will be able to access both publications’ work under a unified WardsAuto website and redesigned newsletters, as part of a larger combination.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Lucid Group closes on $300M Uber investment

    The strategic financing, which was announced in July, will cover the development costs associated with adding Lucid Gravity robotaxis to the Uber platform globally.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Hyundai officially launches its ‘Next Urban Mobility Alliance’

    The public-private initiative brings together government, industry and academia to co-develop an AI-powered mobility ecosystem for cities.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Cities test AI vision sensors for traffic and pedestrian safety

    AI-enabled cameras provide data for city traffic management and can alert motorists to pedestrians in low-vision conditions.

    By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 4, 2025
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    By Emily Arnott • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Honda signs multi-year partnership with Helm.ai on autonomous driving tech

    The collaboration is the latest tie-up between a legacy automaker and software startup to speed up development of advanced vehicle safety technology.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Silicon Valley startup Tensor unveils a personal ‘RoboCar’

    The company plans to deliver the Level 4 autonomous vehicle to customers in the second half of 2026.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Waymo readies its robotaxis for winter weather

    The company has tested its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Can they handle snow, ice and winter storms?

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Uber and Lyft CEOs want to add more robotaxis

    The ride-hailing companies are partnering with several robotaxi and technology companies to bring more AVs to more cities.

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2025
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    Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal

    Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Uber to add 20,000 self-driving Lucid Gravity SUVs to its ride-share platform

    The luxury-electric SUVs will be outfitted with Level 4 autonomous driving technology developed by California-based Nuro.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    May Mobility’s robotaxis will come to 2 more US cities this year

    The company will integrate its autonomous vehicles with Uber and Lyft.

    By Dan Zukowski • July 17, 2025
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    Laura Major will lead the autonomous driving tech firm as it prepares to begin commercial service in 2026.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    NHTSA revises exemption process for vehicles without driver controls

    The updated application process allows manufacturers to build up to 2,500 vehicles a year without steering wheels, pedals or mirrors.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Automakers face challenges in managing software-defined vehicles at scale

    Industry experts suggest as vehicle technology increases in complexity, faster and more secure data management will be needed. 

    By • June 13, 2025
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    Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption

    Robotaxi policies should factor in equity, workforce training, safety and environmental concerns, diverse city residents said.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 12, 2025
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    Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory

    The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

    Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others

    Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025
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    Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis

    The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 12, 2025
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    Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks

    The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 8, 2025
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    Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform

    The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.

    By • May 5, 2025
  • The Origin autonomous robotaxi co-developed by General Motors and Honda for a commercial ride-hailing service.
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    NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment

    The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June

    Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxis will “be in many other cities in the U.S. by the end of this year.”

    By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2025
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    Hyundai accelerates self-driving technology development

    The automaker plans to incorporate Level 2+ autonomous driving technology in an incremental step toward full automation.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 11, 2025