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CaoCao has unveiled its RoboX strategy, a full-scale AI transformation targeting 100,000 robotaxis and 100,000 robovans by 2030, alongside a Hong Kong robotaxi launch and new Farizon Auto and Douyin Group partnerships.
WeRide, Geely Farizon, and Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings have agreed to jointly develop a purpose-built right-hand-drive robotaxi on the GXR platform, with commercial service set to launch first in Hong Kong.
AVI-SPL and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have begun commercial autonomous freight runs between Dallas and Houston, using the Volvo VNL Autonomous powered by the Aurora Driver to move audio-visual electronics and recycled equipment.
Waymo is recalling 3,871 vehicles running its fifth-generation Automated Driving System after the software let driverless cars enter and drive at speed through closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the Bay Area.
ZF demonstrated a software-defined truck that links to yard infrastructure, letting operators control the parking brake and digital wheel chocks remotely through a service-oriented architecture and vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity.
Uber, Nuro, and Lucid have named Houston as the second market for their robotaxi program, targeting a mid-2027 passenger launch as a nearly 100-vehicle test fleet operates across California and Texas.
WeRide and Uber plan a commercial robotaxi service in the Greater Zurich Region, their second European market in two weeks, with public Uber-app operations expected later this year pending regulatory approval.
Applied Intuition has extended its Self-Driving System to Japan, bringing L2+ and L2++ driver-assistance capabilities to dense urban roads less than a year after launching across North America and Europe.
Stellantis, Wayve, and Uber have signed a non-binding agreement to develop and deploy Level 4 driverless robotaxis worldwide, pairing Stellantis vehicles, Wayve's AI driving software, and Uber's ride-hailing network.
Mobileye plans to launch its own autonomous ride-hailing business, starting with about 100 vehicles in a U.S. city in 2027 and scaling toward roughly 17,000 over five years.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Aeva are developing a 4D LiDAR-based active safety system for Class 8 mass-production trucks, expanding a partnership aimed at deploying advanced collision mitigation at high volume.
A German automaker has moved Teradar into a paid technical evaluation of its Summit terahertz vision sensor, testing edge-case detection in fog and other conditions where cameras, radar, and lidar struggle.
Stellantis heads to MOVE 2026 in London with its driverless L4-Ready Platform robotaxi and a 5G-over-satellite connectivity demo on the new Jeep Compass, plus an autonomous-driving panel led by its technology chief.
Element Fleet Management has formed a multi-year partnership with Waymo, putting its Element Mobility unit in charge of managing autonomous vehicle fleets, charging, and maintenance for the robotaxi service, starting in San Diego.
WeRide's WRD 3.0 driver-assistance system won the Tianjin round of the China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition, marking a record sixth consecutive win as the Bosch-developed system scales toward mass production.
Renault Group and Thales unveiled 4 TROOP at Eurosatory 2026, a 4x4 hybrid tactical prototype that operates and coordinates UAVs and UGVs and serves as a mobile command center.
AmiGo, the autonomous mobility service from Baidu's Apollo Go and PostBus, has received a FEDRO Level 4 permit in Eastern Switzerland, with fully driverless operations targeted for early 2027.
ZF's OnGuardMAX driver assistance system took the top Safety ranking in ETM Publishing's 2026 Best of New Transportation reader poll, with truck-trailer systems integration named as ZF's next safety focus.
Waymo has launched Waymo Premier, a $29.99-per-month invite-only membership offering priority pickups, 10% Waymo Cash back, early city access, and free cancellations, initially in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
JD Power's 2026 Mobility Confidence Index holds at 39 as AV awareness climbs to 58%, with safety concerns and situational trust still limiting consumer readiness for self-driving vehicles.