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self-driving

Comprehensive coverage of the technological advancements, regulatory challenges and market dynamics shaping the rapidly evolving field of self-driving cars. In-depth profiles of key players, from pioneering startups to tech giants, examining the strategic partnerships and investments driving innovation. The economic, legal and societal implications of autonomous vehicles, with expert commentary on how this technology will transform industries and everyday life. Expect a blend of data-driven analysis with visionary perspectives, essential for staying ahead in this transformative industry. Read more about Technology.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Bets on R2 As an A.I.-First EV for the Masses

Rivian unveils its long-awaited R2 SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on A.I.-powered autonomy and lower pricing to attract mainstream EV buyers in a cooling U.S. market.
By Abigail Bassett
Hyundai Boston Dynamics Spot robot dogs are displayed at the New York Auto Show media day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on April 01, 2026 in New York City.

Why Robots Observe, But Humans Still Decide

As data centers scale and autonomous systems become more common, Micropolis Robotics’ Alexander Rugaev unpacks an operational boundary: machines can observe, but not decide. Robots are increasingly present, but critical judgment remains firmly human.
By Alexander Rugaev
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Wayve CEO Alex Kendall Raises $1.5B to Steer Europe’s Robotaxi Dreams

Alex Kendall’s Wayve lands $1.5 billion in funding at an $8.6 billion valuation, accelerating plans to deploy self-driving cars in London and expand with Uber.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly

Tesla’s Nightmare Week Starts With a Deadly Crash in Texas and Protest in China

By Sissi Cao

Tim Cook Hints At Apple’s Hyped Autonomous Electric Car in Rare Interview

By Sissi Cao

Tesla’s $10,000 ‘Full Self-Driving’ Add-On Will Never Actually Be Fully Self-Driving

By Sissi Cao

Waymo CEO Says Tesla Autopilot Will Never Be True Self-Driving and Elon Musk Responds

By Sissi Cao

GM Driver-Assist System Is a ‘Clear Winner’ Over Tesla’s Autopilot: Consumer Study

By Sissi Cao

The First Videos of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Cars Have Emerged

By Sissi Cao

This Waymo Manager Wants You to Know That Self-Driving Cars Are Totally Safe

By Sissi Cao

Amazon Buys Zoox For $1.2 Billion, Intensifying Big Tech’s Self-Driving Race

By Sissi Cao

Mercedes-Benz Announces Bombshell Supercomputer Car, Taking Aim At Tesla

By Sissi Cao

The Self-Driving Car Race Between Tesla, GM and Ford Takes a Big Turn

By Sissi Cao

Disgraced Ex-Google Engineer Declares Bankruptcy Over a $179 Million Fine

By Sissi Cao

Google’s Waymo Raises $2.25 Billion From Unexpected Sovereign Investors

By Sissi Cao
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GM Unveils New Self-Driving Car—But Will It Replace Uber?

By Harmon Leon

Trump Admin Says It Will Back ‘Voluntary Standards’ By Driverless Technologists

By Sissi Cao
The workplace environment of tomorrow will look nothing like that of today.

Workplace of 2030: A Day in The Life

By Mark Minevich
MIT's Mini Cheetah robot is capable of running, walking, jumping and turning.

Mini Cheetah Robots Could Be Elon Musk’s Worst Artificial Intelligence Nightmare

By Harmon Leon
You’re likely an AI user, whether you realize it or not.

Don’t Want to Use AI? Too Late.

By John A. Tures

Uber Faces Yet Another Scandal After Disastrous Q3, Stock Plummets

By Sissi Cao

Writer Reveals What It’s Like to Get Coffee in a True Self-Driving Car

By Sissi Cao
The U.S. Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle.

Secret Military Spaceplane Lands After Record-Breaking 780 Days in Orbit

By Harmon Leon

4 Hilarious Times Tesla’s ‘Smart Summon’ Self-Driving Feature Went Wrong

By Sissi Cao
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