Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Waymo’s officially on its way to the nation’s capital. The Alphabet-owned autonomous driving robotaxi service will be available in Washington, D.C., in 2026, the… Continue reading Waymo will launch Washington, D.C., robotaxi service in 2026
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Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Washington D.C. in 2026
Waymo said Tuesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides via the Waymo One app in Washington D.C. in 2026. Before it can launch commercially, the company will have to up its lobbying game in the capitol, where autonomous vehicle permits still require a human behind the wheel. The news from Waymo comes as the Alphabet-owned… Continue reading Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Washington D.C. in 2026
Waymo plans robotaxi launch in Washington, DC in 2026
But it will need to change the law prohibiting fully driverless vehicles first. But it will need to change the law prohibiting fully driverless vehicles first. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and… Continue reading Waymo plans robotaxi launch in Washington, DC in 2026
Hyundai Motor Group Commits to U.S. Growth with USD 21 Billion Investment
The Group to invest a total of USD 21 billion in the U.S. from 2025 to 2028 USD 9 billion to expand U.S. automobile production to 1.2 million units annually USD 6 billion to enhance parts, logistics and steel business, increasing the localization of auto parts and strengthening supply chains USD 6 billion to expand… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Commits to U.S. Growth with USD 21 Billion Investment
TechCrunch Mobility: Inside Waymo’s deal with SFO, Elon’s moment of truth, and BYD’s breakthrough
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Before we jump into the news, just a quick bit of housekeeping. I’m putting “This week’s wheels” on hiatus for a few weeks as I get into… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Inside Waymo’s deal with SFO, Elon’s moment of truth, and BYD’s breakthrough
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees ‘hang onto your stock,’ urges vandals to ‘stop being psycho’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk watches as President Donald Trump talks to the media, outside the White House in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters During Elon Musk’s two months in Washington, D.C., Tesla shares have been on a precipitous decline, losing over 40% of their value. Protests and campaigns against Tesla, Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Tesla employees ‘hang onto your stock,’ urges vandals to ‘stop being psycho’
Top EV and AV Stocks to Invest in Now
The automotive industry is undergoing a massive transformation, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge. For years, it seemed that Tesla TSLA was the only automaker that was playing at the forefront of the EV phenomenon and taking the concept of green vehicles seriously from a real-world functionality standpoint. But now the landscape is shifting, with legacy… Continue reading Top EV and AV Stocks to Invest in Now
Callback at Amazons Zoox
Amazon subsidiary Zoox has recalled 258 self-driving cars for unexpected braking maneuvers. The measure follows NHTSA examinations after two accidents with motorcyclists. The startup Zoox, the company for autonomous driving, has caused a voluntary recall of 258 vehicles because problems with the autonomous driving system could lead to unexpected strong braking maneuvers. The recall follows… Continue reading Callback at Amazons Zoox
Zoox recalls software on 258 self-driving cars over unexpected braking
Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous driving unit, has issued a voluntary recall for 258 vehicles due to issues with its autonomous driving system that could cause unexpected hard breaking. The recall follows a preliminary investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last May after the agency received two reports of incidents in which motorcyclists collided… Continue reading Zoox recalls software on 258 self-driving cars over unexpected braking
Tesla (TSLA) obtains ride-hailing permit in California, no robotaxi yet
Tesla (TSLA) has officially obtained a permit in California to operate an internal fleet for a ride-hailing service, but it’s not for robotaxi yet. In fact, the automaker hasn’t even applied for an autonomous driving permit yet. A few weeks ago, it was reported that Tesla had applied for a ride-hailing permit in California. Even… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) obtains ride-hailing permit in California, no robotaxi yet