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The Latest Breaking News on Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo car blocked ambulance trying to get to scene of Austin mass shooting

The incident was confirmed by the company and local officials, raising questions about how autonomous vehicles operate around fast-moving emergency scenes

The Independent UK

Austin Bar Shooting Update: Waymo Car Blocked First Responders' Route to Tragic Incident Scene That Left 3 Dead and 14 Injured

The Austin Bar Shooting left 3 dead and 14 injured, with a Waymo car's presence raising questions about autonomous vehicles in crisis situations.

International Business Times UK

Waze vs Google Maps: Which app has the best incident reporting?

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Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

AAP

Self-Driving Tech Takes "Away the Entire Reason to Ride a Motorcycle," Says Ducati's US CEO

Ducati’s top U.S. executive tells Business Insider that autonomous bikes miss what makes motorcycling meaningful.

RideApart

Waymo expands to four new cities across Texas and Florida

The expansion further cements Waymo's leading position in the autonomous driving sector

The Independent UK

Pre-17 driver training found to lower new-driver accidents by up to 84 per cent

New centre for budding drivers aged nine to 17 launched in London

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London black cab drivers react to news robotaxis are set to launch in the city

London is becoming a major test bed for robotaxis - much to the distain of black cabbies

The Independent UK

Uber’s $100 Million Charging Bet Is More Than Just About EVs

The ride-hailing giant’s autonomous vehicles are mostly electric, and they will all require fast, reliable charging stations.

InsideEVs

Android Auto update will put your car inside Google Maps – with customised models and colours

A little dab of Android Auto personalisation could make all the difference to your drive

Waymo is paying DoorDash drivers to close robotaxi doors left open by customers

Waymo has also partnered with a towing company to haul away vehicles that have lost power while on the roads

The Independent UK

Google finally fixed Android's Driving Mode, so it only turns on at the right time

Driving mode will now turn on more reliably when your phone connects to your car's Bluetooth system.

Android Central

London cabbies go to war with driverless cars over electric charging bays

Taxi groups say driverless vehicles have been plugging into electric points reserved for black cabs, prompting complaints to Transport for London

Evening Standard

GM’s Next-Generation EVs Are A Big Reset. Here’s What We Know

GM will release a new EV architecture that debuts with the 2028 Escalade Iq and it brings new batteries and new features such as eyes-off automated driving.

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The Times of India

Dubai brings self-driving AI cars to streets: Baidu, Uber’s Apollo Go goes live in UAE emirate

Dubai is launching fully autonomous ride-hailing services through a partnership between Baidu's Apollo Go and Uber, making it one of the first cities globally to offer robotaxis at scale via a mainstream app. Supported by the RTA, this initiative aims to modernise transport and achieve Dubai's goal of 25% autonomous…

InsideEVs

Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Can Now Run Longer Than Humans Drivers Are Legally Allowed

The startup’s latest update will enable its driverless trucks to cover 1,000 miles without stopping for mandatory rest breaks.

InsideEVs

Waymo's World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost

Today on Critical Materials: Waymo gets $16 billion, SpaceX buys xAI and California's new EV tax credit starts to take shape.

The Times of India

Dubai unveils driverless pod routes connecting metro stations to major destinations

Dubai is set to revolutionize urban transit with Glydways, an autonomous electric pod system launching within four months. These driverless vehicles will operate on dedicated tracks, tackling the "last-mile" challenge and aiming to eliminate traffic congestion. This initiative is a significant step towards Dubai's goal of 25% autonomous trips by…

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The Independent UK

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world

I tried a Waymo ride ahead of its London debut – Uber’s days could be numbered

Driverless taxis are coming to the UK with Waymo expected to be the first this year – here’s what it’s like to ride in one

InsideEVs

Americans Are Warming Up To Robotaxis, But Only When They Show Up In Their Cities

Robotaxi companies plan to aggressively scale their operations. Here’s how Americans feel about that.

The Independent UK

Waymo hits child near California elementary school in latest mishap involving self-driving taxis

The child had run into the street behind a double-parked SUV before getting struck, according to federal regulators

Here’s what Nvidia and Qualcomm just revealed for the future of automotive intelligence

Nvidia and Qualcomm both made major car tech announcements at CES

InsideEVs

Tesla's Profits Are Plummetting As It Steers Toward AI

Today on Critical Materials: Tesla's profits fell 46% last year, Musk's xAI gets a $2 billion cash infusion and a real autonomous trucking firm sets up shop.

Evening Standard

Driverless taxis are coming to London ‘by the end of the year’, says US firm Waymo

Londoners may be able to hail driverless taxis from later this year

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