Fully automated or driverless vehicles, systems and deployments at SAE Levels 4–5.
Charger Logistics to deploy Aurora driverless trucks on Dallas–Laredo route
Charger Logistics will deploy Aurora’s second-generation driverless trucks on freight runs between Dallas and Laredo, Texas. The agreement is intended to add capacity and improve tractor utilisation, with further routes planned.
NuPort completes autonomous truck tests at Blue Water Bridge
NuPort Robotics has completed year-long autonomous truck and platooning tests in the Blue Water Bridge corridor in Ontario. The project assessed autonomous freight technology around congestion, customs approaches and controlled access points, supporting future cross-border operations.
UN adopts global technical framework for automated driving systems
The UN has adopted the first globally harmonised technical framework for Automated Driving Systems. The rules establish performance-based safety, validation, fallback, data-recording and lifecycle requirements for fully autonomous vehicles, with implications for manufacturers, suppliers and certification bodies.
Aurora signs Value Truck for autonomous freight routes
Aurora has signed Value Truck as a customer for its autonomous trucking service. The carrier will deploy Aurora Driver-equipped trucks on the Dallas–Laredo and Fort Worth–Phoenix freight lanes, adding long-haul capacity while drivers focus on local operations.
Tesla targets self-driving capability for Semi trucks by early 2027
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says autonomous-driving capability will be working on the battery-electric Semi by late 2026 or early 2027. Sensor-equipped trucks have been undergoing public-road testing in California ahead of planned self-driving deliveries.
Waymo to end exclusive Uber robotaxi arrangement in two US cities
Waymo plans to launch its own robotaxi app in Atlanta and Austin in January 2028, ending its exclusive Uber arrangement while continuing to offer hundreds of vehicles through Uber until at least May 2028.
Tesla reports negative cash flow as self-driving and AI spending accelerates
Tesla reported negative second-quarter free cash flow and expects more than $25bn in 2026 capital spending, including investment in self-driving, AI, robotics and driverless Cybercab production.
Aurora launches second-generation driverless trucks for US freight network
Aurora has launched second-generation driverless trucks based on the International LT, with upgraded hardware designed for a million miles. Roush is integrating the systems and targets production of 1,000 autonomous trucks annually by year-end for Aurora’s US freight network.
Autoware Foundation to host autonomous-driving tutorial at ITSC 2026
The Autoware Foundation will host a tutorial at ITSC 2026 covering its open-source autonomous-driving platform, deployment on vehicle platforms, research applications and software-defined vehicle implementation using the Open AD Kit.
CoMoUK urges clearer UK policy for driverless vehicles
A CoMoUK report warns that unclear UK policy could see driverless vehicles increase congestion and disadvantage rural areas. It urges ministers to prioritise shared robotaxis, public-transport integration, mobility hubs and measures to curb empty running.
XPeng to expand Australian EV range and pursue AI mobility plans
XPeng will expand its Australian range from one to five EVs, grow its regional retail network and establish local service support. The company also outlined plans for autonomous vehicles, robotaxis, flying cars and AI-powered humanoid robots.
Spain’s first autonomous on-demand bus launches at Mercamadrid
Project MOBILITIES FOR EU has deployed Spain’s first autonomous on-demand bus at Mercamadrid. The fully electric shuttle uses autonomous driving and 5G connectivity to provide flexible mobility within the logistics hub.
NuPort Robotics reports commercial traction for autonomous trucking platform
Canadian autonomous-trucking developer NuPort Robotics says its commercial deployments across retail, ports, forestry and mining have generated more revenue than the capital raised. Its retrofit NuDrive platform is operating with customers and the company is seeking further North American deployments.
Great Britain restricts marketing terms for authorised self-driving vehicles
Great Britain has introduced regulations reserving terms including “self-driving”, “driverless” and “autonomous” for authorised or listed vehicles, with enforcement possible against misleading marketing claims.
First Hydrogen advances AI-powered unmanned ground vehicle
First Hydrogen is developing AI capabilities for an unmanned ground vehicle platform targeting autonomous navigation, situational awareness, threat detection and counter-drone operations in defence, security and critical-infrastructure environments.
NEXT RIDE study examines autonomous vehicles in European public transport
The NEXT RIDE project has published a study examining autonomous-vehicle deployment, operating models, governance, procurement and regulation for European public transport authorities and operators.
Chips JU opens €300m funding calls for European autonomous-driving stack
Chips JU has opened 16 funding calls worth more than €300 million, including a strategic call to build a European autonomous-driving ecosystem around next-generation software-defined vehicle architectures.
UNECE adopts first international rules for fully driverless vehicles
UNECE’s WP.29 has adopted the first international regulation for fully driverless automated driving systems. It sets safety-case, testing, monitoring and data-storage requirements, and has been endorsed by major markets including Canada, China, the EU, Japan, the UK and US.
Waymo expands driverless rides to four US cities
Alphabet's Waymo has begun offering fully autonomous rides in four additional US cities, initially to employees, with a subsequent public rollout planned; the company has grown its fleet to about 4,000 robotaxis and has signalled further international expansion.
Hesai Technology Blacklisted by US over Security Concerns
Hesai Technology, a Shanghai lidar manufacturer, has been blacklisted by the US Defence Department and has expanded partnerships with US firms including Nvidia. Experts have raised cybersecurity and national-security concerns about potential data access and firmware vulnerabilities.
Waymo and Uber end Phoenix robotaxi pilot
Waymo and Uber have ended their Phoenix robotaxi pilot, with Uber saying it has scaled AV operations in Austin and Atlanta, Waymo saying Phoenix vehicles have been redeployed for autonomous deliveries, and both firms have pursued other regional partnerships.
Waabi AI driver transfers to Volvo autonomous truck without retraining
Waabi and Volvo Autonomous Solutions say Waabi’s AI-powered virtual driver operated the Volvo VNL Autonomous on highways and surface streets without retraining or new data, demonstrating zero-shot transfer across truck platforms.
Element and Waymo partner on autonomous fleet operations
Element Fleet Management and Waymo have formed a multi-year partnership to support Waymo’s autonomous vehicle fleet operations, starting in San Diego. Element will provide lifecycle management, charging and energy support, maintenance coordination and operational optimisation.
GMV presents platform for coordinating autonomous vehicles in crisis logistics
GMV presented its uPathWay platform at a defence and disaster-response logistics conference, highlighting coordinated autonomous ground vehicles, sensors and robots for transport, supply, inspection and surveillance in degraded environments.
Momenta files for HKEX IPO after listing hearing
Momenta has passed its HKEX listing hearing and has filed listing materials, has reported 2025 revenue of 2.41 billion yuan and a 3.46 billion yuan net loss, and has outlined plans to use proceeds for R&D and robotaxi expansion.
Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi ahead of US rollout
Zoox has unveiled a redesigned robotaxi with improved interiors and enlarged reflectors, has announced planned production at its San Francisco Bay Area plant, and has signalled market expansion and intentions to begin charging for rides pending regulatory approval.
Tesla Semi spotted undergoing autonomous-driving validation in California
A Tesla Semi electric heavy truck has been photographed on California public roads fitted with additional sensors and ground-truthing equipment, apparently for autonomous-driving system validation ahead of future self-driving deliveries.
Xiaomi YU7 GT sets Nürburgring autonomous lap record
Xiaomi’s electric YU7 GT completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife without human intervention in 10 minutes 29.483 seconds, setting an automated lap record and establishing a baseline for its production autonomous-driving software.
Waymo recalls 3,900 robotaxis over freeway construction-zone risk
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 US robotaxis after 13 incidents involving freeway construction zones. The company has restricted freeway operations while developing and validating a software remedy.
EPA documents reveal Tesla Cybercab’s 48 kWh battery and 680 km range
EPA approval documents reveal the Tesla Cybercab’s 48 kWh battery, 163 kW front motor and 600-plus km range. The two-seat autonomous electric robotaxi began production in April 2026, according to the report.
Mobileye targets 2027 launch of its own US robotaxi service
Mobileye plans to launch its own robotaxi service in a major US city in 2027, starting with 100 autonomous vehicles and aiming to scale to about 17,000 over five years.
GMV showcases autonomous robotics and agentic AI at IC2
GMV has presented autonomous robotics and agentic AI at IC2, introduced its uPathWay platform, and has described these technologies as enabling improved site safety, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making in construction.
Waymo launches $29.99 Premier subscription
Waymo has launched a $29.99 monthly Premier subscription in select US cities, offering prioritised matching, up to five free cancellations and 10% loyalty credits, and has begun invite-only enrolments ahead of further expansion.
Safety Foundations for Robotaxi Deployment
The robotaxi sector has moved into commercial operations and global partnerships have been announced, while NVIDIA has introduced the Halos operating system and safety evaluation framework to support standardised interfaces, verifiable AI guardrails and validation infrastructure for regulatory compliance.
BYD projects largest automaker by scale in five years
At its 2025 AGM, BYD has projected it will be the world's largest automaker by scale within five years, has reported stronger-than-expected overseas sales and has highlighted data-led progress in intelligent driving and premium technology.
EU states sign cross-border autonomous vehicle declaration
Seventeen Member States have signed a joint declaration to establish large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles, and have committed to coordinate regulatory approaches, permitting procedures and deployment activities to support cross-border testing in public transport, freight and logistics.
MOVE 2026 to bring mobility leaders together in London
MOVE 2026 will bring automotive, fleet, energy and technology leaders to London’s ExCeL on 17–18 June, with discussions on autonomous, electric and software-defined vehicles, regulation and public trust.
NVIDIA Research presents scalable physical AI models
NVIDIA Research has presented three foundation models for robotic grasping, autonomous driving and embodied agents, trained at scale to improve generalisation, computational efficiency on embedded hardware and virtual-environment training for deployment.
NVIDIA Releases Agent Skills for Physical AI Research
NVIDIA has unveiled agent skills and tools to accelerate physical AI workflows for autonomous vehicles, robotics and vision systems, integrating simulation, neural reconstruction and generative models to support synthetic data generation, policy training and closed-loop evaluation.
BYD unveils 4nm chip and Level 3/4 autonomous-driving technology
BYD says its new Xuanji A3 chip supports Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving, while its next-generation God’s Eye system will use LiDAR and other sensors across its vehicle range. The company also announced one-year liability coverage for urban navigation.
China imposes regulatory pause on robotaxi deployments
China's robotaxi operators have continued fleet expansion despite regulators having imposed a temporary 'cooling-off' after a mass outage; firms have reported rising vehicle counts and orders and have called for differentiated, performance-based oversight to guide commercialisation.
Tesla Robotaxi fleet in Texas smaller than Waymo's
Texas DMV filings have revealed that Tesla has registered 42 driverless vehicles for its Robotaxi service, compared with Waymo's 577; the state has enacted a law requiring operators to self-certify SAE Level 4 status.
Waymo launches Ojai robotaxis for select customers
Waymo has started offering Ojai robotaxi rides to select customers in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix and has scaled production of lower-cost, Geely-built vehicles using its sixth-generation Driver and upgraded sensors.
BYD launches Xuanji A3 4nm ADAS chip
BYD has launched the self-developed 4nm Xuanji A3 ADAS chip, has begun mass production and has positioned it for L3 and L4 applications and robotaxi integration, and has reported improved power utilisation and LiDAR compatibility.
Safety validation remains key barrier to scaling autonomous trucks
Nauto CEO Stefan Heck says safety validation, vast real-world datasets and controlled freight corridors are the main barriers to scaling autonomous trucks. He also highlights continuing human oversight, economic incentives and the need for harmonised US standards.
Einride to test autonomous electric trucks in Ohio
Einride has announced plans to test SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks on public roads and EASE Logistics property in Ohio, under the Truck Automation Corridor Project, to evaluate impacts on operations, safety and freight efficiency.
APC and Zenzic publish UK strategy for connected automated mobility
The APC and Zenzic have released a Vision 2040 report outlining how the UK can integrate automated mobility, electric vehicles, charging, digital infrastructure and policy to create a safer, lower-carbon transport system.
Xpeng launches GX flagship full-size SUV in China
Xpeng has launched the GX, a three-row flagship full-size SUV in China, priced from 279,800 yuan. It has been offered with BEV and EREV powertrains and advanced chassis and assisted-driving options, and has been positioned against premium NEV rivals.