Tesla has been granted a Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), enabling the company to operate a paid ride-hailing service in the state officially. This will allow Tesla to launch its ‘Robotaxi’ similarly to how it does in California – meaning with Uber drivers using Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD).… Continue reading Tesla obtains permit for its ‘Robotaxi’ with a safety driver in Arizona
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Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it
After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout. Well, the last domino has fallen, but the most interesting thing is… Continue reading Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it
Waymo announces expansion: autonomous rides coming to Miami, Dallas, Houston, and more
Waymo is significantly accelerating its rollout. After years of slow and methodical expansion, the Alphabet-owned company is now moving at a faster speed, announcing today that it is bringing its autonomous driving technology to five new major cities, starting with Miami. This comes just days after the company finally unlocked driverless freeway rides for passengers… Continue reading Waymo announces expansion: autonomous rides coming to Miami, Dallas, Houston, and more
Tesla Robotaxi ‘safety driver’ caught sleeping on video
A Tesla Robotaxi ‘safety driver’ in San Francisco was caught on video sleeping in the middle of a drive with a customer. The good news is that the system did wake him up, but certainly a bit late. Tesla currently claims to be operating its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas, and the Bay Area in… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi ‘safety driver’ caught sleeping on video
Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total
Tesla reported three more crashes involving its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas – now bringing the total to 7 incidents despite low mileage and in-car supervisors preventing more accidents. Since the launch of the ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas, where Tesla moved the supervisor from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat, it now has to… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total
Self-driving leap: new ProZision autonomous riding mower from Honda
Honda is eager to prove itself as a self-driving leader with the launch of the all-new, all-electric, ProZision zero-turn riding mower that can run under human control or computer guidance for quieter, cleaner commercial groundskeeping operations. First seen as a concept back in 2023, the production version of Honda’s autonomous groundskeeping vision is powered by… Continue reading Self-driving leap: new ProZision autonomous riding mower from Honda
Toyota’s 1,850-acre EV battery plant is live, but the company says this is just the start
Toyota’s $14 billion US battery plant is now up and running. The mega site spans 1,850 acres, or about 121 football fields, but Toyota is saying it will be even bigger. Toyota’s new US battery plant is set for an expansion The first batteries rolled off the production line at Toyota’s new battery plant in… Continue reading Toyota’s 1,850-acre EV battery plant is live, but the company says this is just the start
Meet the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV, Nissan’s first-ever plug-in hybrid for the US
Nissan’s best-selling vehicle is arriving as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. The 2026 Rogue is Nissan’s first PHEV for the US, with enough electric range to power through your daily commute. 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV electric range and specs The Rogue is by far Nissan’s most popular vehicle in the US, but a… Continue reading Meet the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV, Nissan’s first-ever plug-in hybrid for the US
Tesla settles another lawsuit over Autopilot crash, 4th since losing first trial
Tesla has settled another lawsuit involving its Autopilot driver-assist system, which is alleged to have caused a crash. This time, a 2020 Model Y on Autopilot crashed into a stationary police vehicle in Texas. This is Tesla’s fourth known settlement in lawsuits involving Autopilot crashes since losing its first trial earlier this year. The case,… Continue reading Tesla settles another lawsuit over Autopilot crash, 4th since losing first trial
Tesla pushing suppliers to cut all China-made parts for US cars
Tesla is reportedly telling its suppliers to remove all China-made components from parts bound for its US-based factories, a significant acceleration of its effort to decouple its US supply chain from China. The move, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is a fresh example of the fallout from the deepening trade and geopolitical tensions… Continue reading Tesla pushing suppliers to cut all China-made parts for US cars