Rivian is taking a bold step forward in vehicle autonomy with the introduction of Enhanced Highway Assist on its Gen 2 R1 vehicles. This hands-off driving system marks the company’s first significant leap into advanced autonomy under the Rivian Autonomy Platform. Initially covering 135,000 miles of highways across the U.S.

Lotus Robotics, the autonomous driving division of Lotus, has joined forces with CaoCao Mobility, a ride-hailing company backed by Geely Holding, to accelerate the global deployment of self-driving solutions. Through this collaboration, they have launched what they claim to be China’s first fully comprehensive autonomous driving system, powered by Lotus

Nissan Motor Co. has recently showcased its latest advancements in autonomous driving (AD) technology with a real-world demonstration in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district. This marks a significant milestone for Japan, as it is the first instance of a test vehicle navigating public roads in a complex urban setting without a

Hyundai Motor Company has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Avride, an emerging autonomous vehicle and delivery robot startup. This collaboration is set to drive the expansion of self-driving technology, with a key focus on deploying up to 100 autonomous IONIQ 5 robotaxis by 2025. The foundation of this

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd. (MHI-MS), are set to participate in Japan’s first autonomous truck trial on a section of the Shin-Tomei Expressway. The trial, initiated by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the National Institute for Land

WeRide is set to mark a significant milestone in autonomous mobility with the launch of its first fully driverless commercial Robobus service in Europe. Partnering with Beti, Renault Group, and Macif, WeRide will introduce its L4 autonomous shuttle service in France’s Drôme region. This deployment will offer a high-level automated

In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing efficiency, Royal Schiphol Group, in partnership with KLM, is deploying a cutting-edge self-driving baggage vehicle developed by Aurrigo International. This initiative aims to improve the management of passenger baggage, particularly for those with extended layovers, by optimizing how baggage with long transfer times is

Mobileye has unveiled a groundbreaking series of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) designed to provide modular solutions for different levels of driving automation. These ECUs cater to a wide spectrum of automation needs, ranging from advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to fully autonomous vehicles. The series is powered by the cutting-edge

Tier IV, a company pioneering the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, has successfully completed a series of robotaxi pilot tests in Tokyo, Japan. These tests, conducted as part of a phased strategy toward commercialization, took place in two key areas—Odaiba in November 2024 and Nishi-Shinjuku in December 2024.

WeRide, a leader in autonomous driving technology, has received official approval to begin commercial operations of its latest-generation robotaxi, the GXR, in Beijing. This marks a significant milestone as the GXR becomes WeRide’s second robotaxi model to operate completely driverless in Beijing. It is also the company’s first large-scale deployment