Gatik Raises $200 Million in QIA-Led Series D
Gatik has raised $200 million in a Series D round led by QIA and Koch Disruptive Technologies, funding expansion of its driverless regional freight operations across North America.
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CARIZON Level 2++ System Enters Series Production in China
CARIZON's HS8 Level 2++ driver assistance system enters series production in China, with the AI-based stack planned for seven Volkswagen Group new energy vehicle models this year.
TIER IV, Renesas Build Open AI-Native Computing Platform
TIER IV will adopt Renesas R-Car Gen 5 as a primary Autoware reference platform, building an open AI-native computing platform for SDVs spanning Level 2+/2++ through Level 4 autonomy.
SANY Ships Autonomous Mining Trucks to South America
SANY Group shipped its first SKT110Ei pure-electric autonomous mining trucks to South America on August 12, pairing the fleet with intelligent dispatching and lifecycle operations and maintenance services in its first Latin American autonomous mining deployment.
Apollo Go Robotaxis Launch on Uber in Dubai
Baidu's fully driverless Apollo Go robotaxis are now live on Uber in Dubai, serving Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah with New Horizon Luxury Transport operating the sixth-generation RT6 fleet.
Uber Autonomous Rides Launch in Europe
Uber has launched autonomous rides in Zagreb, the first European market where riders can book an AV through the Uber app, with Pony.ai technology and Verne operating the fleet.
Waymo, Raiders Announce Autonomous Ride-Hailing Partnership
The Las Vegas Raiders have named Waymo their Official Ride-Hailing Partner in a multi-year deal creating a dedicated autonomous vehicle pickup and drop-off area at Allegiant Stadium for all events.
Uber, Zipline Target One Million Daily Drone Deliveries
Uber and Zipline formed a strategic partnership to scale US drone delivery, targeting one million deliveries per day by the end of 2029, with first Uber Eats deployments later this year.
VinFast ADAS Roadmap Advances Toward L2+ Capability
VinFast says its current lineup runs Level 2 driver assistance and next-generation models will move to L2+/L2++, with each phase gated on measurable safety validation rather than a launch date.
Zoox Publishes Safety Case Framework for Robotaxis
Zoox has published the safety case framework behind its driverless robotaxis, built on a Collision, Injury, and Fatality metric measured in miles per event and validated across three risk domains.
ATL Spoke Autonomous Shuttle Draws Daily Atlanta Riders
ATL Spoke, the Atlanta Beltline's free autonomous shuttle, connects West End MARTA, Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, and Lee + White with 12-seat vehicles every 12 to 15 minutes.
TIER IV to Open-Source L4 AI Chip Design
TIER IV has joined JST's Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor R&D Program and plans to open-source the logic design, compiler, and toolchain for a Level 4 autonomous driving AI chip.
Pony.ai, Uber to Deploy 2,000 Robotaxis in Europe
Pony.ai and Uber have expanded their partnership to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe, extending the existing Zagreb service to four additional cities with Middle East deployment also planned.
Uber Taps Hinomaru Kotsu for Tokyo Robotaxi Pilot
Uber Japan has signed Tokyo taxi operator Hinomaru Kotsu to run day-to-day fleet operations for its autonomous vehicle pilot deployment, scheduled to launch in late 2026 with safety operators aboard.
WeRide Q2 Revenue Up 82.2% on Overseas Growth
WeRide posted second quarter 2026 revenue of RMB231.7 million, up 82.2% year over year, as overseas revenue climbed 164.4% and gross margin widened to 37.5% from 28.1%.
Einride, DAF Partner on Level 4 Autonomous Trucks
Einride and DAF Trucks will integrate Einride's autonomous drive system into DAF's electric truck platform, with interface testing in 2026 and software integration and commissioning on a DAF truck in 2027.
PlusAI Safety Case Readiness Reaches 93.4%
PlusAI reported Safety Case Readiness of 93.4% for the first half of 2026, alongside gains in autonomous miles and remote-assistance-free trips, as it targets a 2027 commercial launch.
Pony.ai Robotruck Business Targets 1,000 Gen-4 Trucks
Pony.ai plans 500 to 1,000 Gen-4 autonomous heavy-duty trucks in China within three years and 100,000 L4 light-duty trucks by 2030, with Robotruck revenue up 31%.
Einride, Centinus Partner on Autonomous Defense Logistics
Einride partners with Centinus to add threat detection and counter-UAS monitoring to its autonomous logistics platform, targeting a defense market it estimates at $7–13 billion through 2030.
AEye Apollo Lidar Validated on NVIDIA DRIVE Thor
AEye has validated its Apollo lidar sensor on NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, confirming DriveOS interoperability and positioning the company as a sensor partner in the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Ecosystem.