WeRide Extends WRD 3.0 End-to-End ADAS to Multi-Chip Platforms
WeRide's WRD 3.0 one-stage end-to-end ADAS now runs on NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and SiEngine platforms, with GAC's Aion N60 marking its first Snapdragon production deployment.
Pony.ai Targets Sub-$34K Robotaxi, Unveils L4 Light Truck at Auto China
Pony.ai detailed sub-RMB 230,000 Gen-7 Robotaxi economics, unveiled a CATL-built L4 light-duty truck, and launched PonyWorld 2.0 at Auto China 2026, targeting 3,000 global Robotaxis by year-end.
MAN Automates Electric City Bus for Munich Pilot With ADASTEC
MAN Truck & Bus has equipped a Lion's City 12 E electric bus with ADASTEC's Level 4 automated driving system, with MVG public-road trials set for autumn 2026 under the MINGA project.
MOIA America and Beep Target 5,000 Autonomous ID. Buzz Vehicles for U.S. Transit
MOIA America and Beep will deploy up to 5,000 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles across U.S. public transit markets over the next decade, beginning with validation testing in Lake Nona, Florida.
Waymo Opens Public Robotaxi Service in Miami and Orlando, Adds Highway Driving
Waymo has opened its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the public in Miami and Orlando, converting a 150,000-rider waitlist and introducing highway driving for Miami users.
Dreame Nebula NEXT Deepens UC Berkeley Ties for AI-Defined Vehicle Push
Dreame Nebula NEXT Auto has expanded its research collaboration with UC Berkeley to accelerate AI-defined vehicle development, with an executive describing the car as a compute platform for large AI models.
Einride Files SEC Form F-4 Ahead of Planned NASDAQ Listing via Legato SPAC
Einride has publicly filed its Form F-4 with the SEC, advancing its planned NASDAQ listing through a $1.35 billion SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III targeted for Q2 2026.
PlusAI and Churchill Capital IX End Planned SPAC Merger
PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX have mutually terminated their planned $1.2 billion SPAC merger, citing market conditions. PlusAI says it will pursue a new capital raise with existing investors.
Massimo Advances Second-Generation Autonomous Patrol Golf Cart Platform
Massimo Motor is developing a second-generation autonomous patrol platform based on its electric golf cart chassis, targeting site-based security and monitoring applications at manufacturing facilities, campuses, and commercial properties.
Humble Exits Stealth With $24M to Build Cabless Autonomous Haulers
Humble has exited stealth with $24 million in seed funding and a cabless, fully autonomous electric Class 8 hauler designed for dock-to-dock freight operation across warehouses, railyards, and seaports.
Karsan Autonomous e-ATAK Enters Commercial Ski Service in Sweden
Karsan's Autonomous e-ATAK entered commercial service on a 4.8-kilometer route in Sälen, Sweden, becoming one of the first Level 4 public transportation vehicles deployed in a ski tourism region.
Rivian Extends Hands-Free Driving to 3.5 Million Miles With UHF Launch
Rivian's Universal Hands-Free expands hands-free driving to 3.5 million miles of North American roads, launching alongside a paid Autonomy+ subscription and custom in-house silicon in early 2026.
WeRide WRD 3.0 Claims Fourth Straight China ADAS Competition Win
WeRide's WRD 3.0 end-to-end ADAS has won its fourth straight China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition, beating Horizon Robotics and XPeng by more than 10 points at the Wuhu round on a Chery Exeed Sterra ET.
Hyundai Mobis Cuts SDV Validation Time With Data-Driven Simulator Platform
Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a data-driven validation system that links road-test data to parallel simulators connected to ECUs, targeting 10,000 hours of SDV and autonomous driving testing per week.
Nissan Targets 90% of Lineup With AI Drive Autonomy Tech
Nissan's new long-term vision targets Nissan AI Drive autonomy tech in 90% of future models, adds end-to-end ProPILOT by end of fiscal 2027, and streamlines the lineup to 45 models anchored by Japan, U.S. and China.
Illinois Teamsters Launch Coalition Against Waymo-Backed AV Bill
Illinois Teamsters Joint Council 25 and the Labor Alliance for Public Transportation have launched a coalition to block SB3392/HB5103, the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act backed by Waymo and other AV operators.
GAC Aion N60 Launches With WeRide WRD 3.0 End-to-End ADAS
GAC Aion's new N60 compact electric SUV launches with WeRide WRD 3.0 end-to-end ADAS standard across the lineup, marking the first mass-produced passenger vehicle co-developed by the two companies.
AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm Invest $60M in Wayve Series D Extension
Wayve extends its $1.2 billion Series D with $60 million from AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm Ventures, broadening silicon partnerships to accelerate AI Driver deployment across automotive compute platforms.
Glydways Closes Oversubscribed $170M Series C Ahead of 2026 Pilot Launches
Glydways closed an oversubscribed $170 million Series C co-led by Suzuki, ACS Group, and Khosla Ventures, with pilot autonomous transit operations set for 2026 in the UAE, NYC, and Atlanta.
Norway Approves First Autonomous Bus Operations Without a Safety Driver
Norway granted its first permit for autonomous bus operations without a safety driver, powered by Applied Autonomy's xFlow® fleet management platform in Stavanger's public transit network.