Vay and Kodiak Team Up to Develop Assisted Autonomy Tech for Driverless Trucks

Germany-based remote driving technology company Vay has joined forces with U.S. autonomous vehicle developer Kodiak Robotics in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Kodiak’s proprietary Assisted Autonomy system. This collaboration brings together Vay’s cutting-edge teleoperation technology and Kodiak’s robust autonomous driving platform to expand the operational scope and safety of driverless freight […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi Debut: A Bold Beginning, But a Long Road to Autonomy

Tesla has officially entered the robotaxi race, launching its first pilot fleet of self-driving vehicles in Austin, Texas. The small-scale test—featuring modified Model Y SUVs—marks a significant milestone for the electric carmaker. But as Elon Musk touts a future of millions of autonomous Teslas by next year, industry experts are pumping the brakes. The initial […]

Fusion Processing Debuts Cambridge’s First Self-Driving Bus Service

Cambridge has officially welcomed its first automated bus service with the launch of passenger operations on the Connector project, led by Fusion Processing. This marks a significant milestone in the development of self-driving public transport in the UK, as the city becomes one of the first to implement continuous autonomous bus services in a real-world […]

Helm.ai Unveils Advanced Vision System for Autonomous Vehicles, Backed by Honda

Helm.ai, a California-based startup supported by Honda Motor, has unveiled its latest innovation in autonomous driving: a cutting-edge camera-based perception system called Helm.ai Vision. Designed to interpret complex urban driving environments, the system marks a significant step toward making hands-free driving widely accessible. The company also revealed that it is currently in discussions with multiple […]

Automakers Struggle to Scale Management of Software-Defined Vehicles

As the automotive industry pivots toward producing connected, software-driven vehicles with over-the-air (OTA) updates, traditional OEMs are undergoing a profound transformation. The shift from hardware-focused engineering to a software-first development model is reshaping vehicle design, requiring automakers to reimagine not only technology stacks but also organizational processes and talent pipelines. A recent panel discussion at […]

MOIA and Volkswagen Launch First Series-Production ID. Buzz AD for Autonomous Ride Services

Volkswagen Group and MOIA have officially introduced the first series-production version of the ID. Buzz AD—an all-electric, fully autonomous vehicle designed specifically for mobility services. This advanced vehicle is part of a broader, integrated solution that also includes software and operational tools aimed at helping public and private mobility providers easily launch and manage autonomous […]

WeRide Partners with RTA and Uber to Launch Pilot Program

In a major step toward redefining urban mobility, WeRide has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber Technologies to kick off pilot operations of autonomous vehicles in the emirate. This collaboration marks a critical milestone in Dubai’s journey toward becoming a global hub for smart and sustainable […]

UK Government Accelerates Self-Driving Vehicle Trials to Spring 2026

The UK government has announced that commercial trials of self-driving vehicles will begin a year earlier than planned, starting in spring 2026. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed that the move is aimed at accelerating the adoption of autonomous transport technology, which could create tens of thousands of jobs, boost safety on the roads, and generate […]

Volvo Unveils World’s First Multi-Adaptive Seatbelt System

Volvo Cars has once again set a new benchmark in automotive safety with the introduction of a revolutionary multi-adaptive safety belt—marking a world-first innovation. Scheduled to debut in the all-electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, this next-generation seatbelt system is designed to significantly enhance occupant protection by adjusting to both real-world traffic dynamics and the unique […]

Pony.ai Begins Road Testing of 7th-Generation Robotaxi in China

Autonomous driving startup Pony.ai has officially launched real-world testing of its seventh-generation robotaxi, developed in collaboration with Chinese automaker GAC. The vehicles, now operating on public roads in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, mark a major milestone in Pony.ai’s journey toward large-scale commercialization of self-driving technology. These new robotaxis are built on GAC’s second-generation Aion V electric […]