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Tesla's Big Robotaxi Promises Fall Flat As 2025 Comes To A Close

From Robotaxis to Full Self-Driving, more and more of Tesla's promises around autonomous cars failed to materialize this year.

InsideEVs · Dec 31, 2025

Waymo Ditched Drivers, But It’s Paying People To Close Robotaxi Doors

A Waymo robotaxi will not move if one of its doors is not closed all the way. So the company is paying at least $20 to fix the problem.

InsideEVs · Dec 30, 2025

Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi

Tesla has announced a new set of fees for spilling food, staining the interior, or any messes that require cleaning up after a rider in its fleet of Robotaxis.

InsideEVs · Dec 27, 2025

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Hyundai's Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game

The Korean automaker makes some of the best EVs you can buy today. Now, closing the gap with Waymo has become 'a top priority.'

InsideEVs · Dec 27, 2025

China puts brakes on push for self-driving cars after horror crash that killed three students

Some companies had reportedly already started making self-driving cars, expecting regulatory approval

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During The San Francisco Outage

The ride-hailing company’s autonomous taxis were seen blocking intersections. Here’s why that happened.

InsideEVs · Dec 24, 2025

Waymo sues Santa Monica for trying to stop it charging driverless cars overnight

The beeping noises and flashing lights from two charging ports, which continued through the night, have kept some residents awake since they were installed a year ago, according to new lawsuit

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

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Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Waymo resumes service after driverless cars caused jams during San Francisco blackout

About a third of the city lost power this weekend

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups

Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capital

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025

Mass power outages black out large parts of San Francisco and disrupt traffic

Traffic signals failed in large portions of the California city while Waymo robotaxis stopped in streets and intersections

The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 2025

Waymo suspends service in San Francisco after driverless cars cause traffic jams during blackout

It was not immediately clear when Waymo’s service would be restored in San Francisco

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025

The Latest Rivians Just Got 'Universal Hands-Free' And A Bunch Of Other Updates

Second-generation Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles got a bunch of upgrades in an end-of-year software update.

InsideEVs · Dec 18, 2025

California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims

California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

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T3 · Dec 15, 2025

Using an Android phone in a moving vehicle could soon be much easier

This is a game-changing feature for those who suffer with motion sickness.

Android Central · Dec 15, 2025

Here's why you might have to wait for Android 17 to use Motion Cues

Android's long-awaited answer to Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues is in the works, but it might require a new API that could be added in Android 17.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 15, 2025

Waze is testing a big traffic upgrade that will make your life easier

A new report indicates that Waze is finally testing traffic light indicators on its maps. However, the feature is still very much in beta at this point, with no indication of when it will be released.

InsideEVs · Dec 15, 2025

Tesla Is Finally Letting Robotaxis Drive Solo In Austin. Now Comes The Hard Part

The automaker has started testing robotaxis without human safety drivers on board after years of promises.

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InsideEVs · Dec 13, 2025

Here's How Much Rivian's Tesla FSD-Fighting Feature Will Cost And What You Get

Rivian's 'Universal Hands-Free' feature kicks off an 'Autonomy+' subscription. Here's how it compares to Tesla, GM and Ford.

InsideEVs · Dec 12, 2025

Rivian’s New Autonomy Tech Arrives: Is This the Breakthrough It Needs?

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we recap Rivian's Autonomy and AI Day event, and interview its AI chief, James Philbin.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2025

Waymo Recalls Over 3,000 Self-Driving Vehicles Due to Software Glitch

Waymo recalls over 3,000 self-driving cars after a software glitch caused them to illegally pass stopped school buses.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 12, 2025

Rivian unveils its own in-house RAP1 AI chip and ACM3 self-driving platform—automaker one-ups Tesla with LiDAR support

Rivian's ACM3 module and RAP1 chip outshine Tesla with LiDAR support

InsideEVs · Dec 11, 2025

This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars

The Rivian R2 is getting a lidar array, much like fully driverless cars from Waymo. This video from Rivian shows why a camera-based system isn't enough.

InsideEVs · Dec 11, 2025

Rivian Launches 'Universal Hands-Free' Driving—And An AI Assistant

Even the second-generation Rivian R1 vehicles are getting more advanced autonomous driving and the Rivian AI Assistant. Can it put Rivian ahead of Tesla?

InsideEVs · Dec 11, 2025

This Upgrade Could Make The Rivian R2 Fully Autonomous—Eventually

Rivian's upcoming $45,000 R2 crossover will get a lidar sensor as the EV startup raises the stakes on autonomous driving.

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