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Zoox Clears Final Federal Hurdle to Launch Paid Robotaxi Rides
Zoox has received a federal safety exemption allowing the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company to begin charging passengers for robotaxi rides.
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TransportationFerrari’s First EV Is Selling Faster Than Many Critics Expected
Ferrari’s first electric vehicle, the Luce, reached its annual sales target in just two months despite criticism following its public debut in May.
TransportationWaymo Begins Restoring Freeway Routes After Robotaxi Software Updates
Waymo is restoring freeway routes to its robotaxi service after software updates designed to improve autonomous vehicle performance around highway construction zones.
TransportationDoorDash Launches Drone Delivery Business With Its Own Aircraft
DoorDash has launched DoorDash Air after receiving FAA certification, with plans to add its own drones to a delivery network spanning drivers and robots.
TransportationWaymo and Robotaxi Rivals Face Push for Federal Emergency Response Rules
Waymo and other robotaxi operators face growing scrutiny as lawmakers push for federal safety standards governing autonomous vehicles during emergencies.
TransportationSaudi Prince Al Waleed Takes 5% Stake in Lucid Motors
Saudi billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal has acquired a 5% stake in Lucid Motors, adding to Saudi Arabia’s substantial investment in the US electric vehicle maker.
TransportationBaidu and Lyft Launch Robotaxi Testing in London Ahead of 2027 Service
Baidu has begun testing autonomous vehicles in London with Lyft and Freenow as the companies prepare for a planned robotaxi launch in 2027, pending regulatory approval.
TransportationVolkswagen Engineers Charged in Rivian Insider Trading Case
Two Volkswagen engineers have been charged with securities fraud after allegedly using confidential information about the company’s Rivian joint venture to profit from insider trading.
TransportationRivian Sues U.S. Government to Recover Trump-Era Tariff Payments
Rivian has sued the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs paid under President Trump’s Liberation Day trade measures after the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional.
TransportationTesla Door Handle Concerns Could Lead to New U.S. Vehicle Safety Rules
U.S. regulators have begun a rulemaking process that could introduce new vehicle safety standards for emergency door exits following concerns over electronically operated door handles.
TransportationTesla Robotaxi Miles Fall 36% Despite Expansion to More Cities
Tesla’s Robotaxi service logged fewer paid miles in the second quarter despite expanding into more cities, raising new questions about the pace of its autonomous vehicle rollout.
TransportationFord Adopts Apple Maps Technology for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles
Ford will integrate Apple’s new MapKit for Automotive into its next-generation EVs, bringing native Apple Maps navigation and enhanced driver-assistance features.