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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Android Central

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

InsideEVs

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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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

The Lucid Gravity Bungled Its First Range Test. But It Just Redeemed Itself

In an early test, the Gravity fell far, far short of its expected highway range. But after a re-do, things are looking better.

The Independent UK

Woman gives birth in Waymo after self-driving taxi alerted 911 to ‘unusual activity’

The company stated its rider support team detected ’unusual activity’ but declined to elaborate on how the vehicle knew something was amiss

Tom’s Guide

Google Maps just made it a lot easier to find your car — and it's coming to iPhones first

Google Maps will automatically save your parking location on iOS and you can mark your car with custom icons.

InsideEVs

'Entirely Different': The Next Few Years Of Vehicle Autonomy Will Change Everything

Today on Critical Materials: Rivian's autonomy day is coming, the math on Trump's MPG rollback and Volvo keeps its eyes on the U.S.

InsideEVs

Why Uber Picked The Lucid Gravity As Its Next-Gen Robotaxi

Uber’s Lucid Gravity robotaxis will enter San Francisco next year. Lucid’s CFO explains why the rideshare giant picked its electric SUV.

InsideEVs

Rivians Will Be So Driverless By 2030, You Won't Need To Be In The Car: CEO

Rivian founder RJ Scaringe has a bold timeline for self-driving technology you can actually buy.

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