Robotaxis, driver-assist systems and the long road to full autonomy. Launches, disengagements and regulatory fights.
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The article discusses reports that Tesla is operating vehicles without steering wheels in the United States and argues that removing human controls clarifies who bears responsibility after a crash. Its central thesis is that autonomous driving should not be considered mature until manufacturers or fleet operators clearly accept liability.
虎嗅 · 12d ago
Tesla’s Cybercab has reportedly encountered regulatory enforcement shortly after entering public roads. The incident highlights a widening gap between autonomous-vehicle technology and regulations that have not yet fully adapted.
钛媒体 · 13d ago
Volkswagen Anhui’s 08 Hunter Edition electric SUV will launch and begin deliveries on September 12 at a presale price of 230,000 yuan. It combines VLA 2.0, dual Turing chips, 1,500 TOPS of compute, and 26 high-precision sensors with an 800V platform and up to 730 km of CLTC range.
IT之家 · 13d ago
Chery has begun rolling out the second OTA update for the Fengyun T11, adding nine features and four major optimizations. The update improves Falcon 700 assisted driving, introduces remote vehicle preparation, autonomous ETC passage, child-seat alerts, and remote diagnostics.
IT之家 · 14d ago
The Qijing GX7, jointly developed by GAC and Huawei, surpassed 20,000 reservations within 18 hours of presales opening. The extended-range SUV is priced from 249,900 to 311,900 yuan and includes Huawei’s ADS 5 intelligent driving system.
IT之家 · 14d ago
The latest half-year reports from autonomous driving companies suggest that the industry is shifting from competing on vehicle installations to competing on profitability. Financial performance is becoming a more important measure of business viability.
钛媒体 · 15d ago
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is urging Congress to permanently ban the sale, import, and manufacture of China-linked connected vehicles and related software and hardware in the United States. The campaign is based on potential data-exfiltration and remote-control risks, although the alliance has not provided public evidence of actual data transfers to the Chinese government.
虎嗅 · 15d ago
Mercedes-Benz will launch its China-specific long-wheelbase GLE SUV on September 16, featuring a Doubao AI assistant and planned Momenta R7 world-model integration. The SUV also adds AR navigation, vehicle-to-vehicle assisted driving, and enhanced hybrid powertrain technology.
IT之家 · 15d ago
NIO reported 2026 Q2 revenue of RMB 32.137 billion, deliveries above 100,000 units, and an adjusted net profit of RMB 26.1 million. However, memory chips and smart-driving components pushed vehicle costs higher, while reduced R&D spending raises concerns about sustainable intelligent-driving competitiveness.
虎嗅 · 15d ago
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is evaluating Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi rollout after the service began carrying passengers. The launch started Thursday in limited areas of Austin, and NHTSA says it is in contact with Tesla.
The Next Web (TNW) · 15d ago
文章聚焦 L3 自動駕駛商業化前夕的產業變化。核心轉變是從交付駕駛功能，逐步走向交付與自動駕駛責任。
钛媒体 · 15d ago
Seres reported a RMB 1.717 billion net loss in the first half of 2026 despite AITO deliveries growing, reversing a RMB 2.941 billion profit a year earlier. The downturn was linked to model transition costs, higher battery and chip prices, asset impairments, and substantial payments to Huawei-linked intelligent vehicle businesses.
虎嗅 · 16d ago
Uber is rolling out its self-driving robotaxi service in London on Thursday. BBC reporter Zoe Kleinman rode in one of the vehicles to experience the service firsthand.
BBC Technology · 16d ago
Londoners can now request Wayve self-driving taxis through the Uber app, marking the city’s first public robotaxi service. Availability remains highly limited, with only 15 licensed vehicles and a human safety operator ready to take over.
The Guardian Technology · 17d ago
Li Auto founder Li Xiang says the roughly RMB 500,000 MPV is entering an “iPhone moment,” while retaining its existing exterior design. The updated configuration reportedly adds four lidar units and dual M100 processors.
量子位 · 17d ago
文章分析 Momenta 所謂的「三級火箭」發展框架，並指出市場上真正理解這一策略的人仍然不多。文中以「Don't make the same mistake twice」作為警示，提醒讀者重新審視其長期布局。
钛媒体 · 18d ago
Toyota plans to introduce a Tesla Full Self-Driving rival on 2028 models, marketed as “Level 2++.” The system will use a neural network with an additional guardrail layer, while the driver remains legally responsible.
The Next Web (TNW) · 18d ago
Waymo has opened driverless rides in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. Denver marks the company’s first commercial deployment in a city that experiences real snowfall, expanding its operating conditions.
The Next Web (TNW) · 18d ago
Waymo robotaxi rides are now open to the public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. The expansion broadens public access to Waymo's autonomous transportation service.
Engadget · 18d ago
The article examines the concerns surrounding Pony.ai during the Year of the Horse. It asks how investors and the market should evaluate a startup that has entered the public markets, with implications for autonomous-driving companies.
钛媒体 · 18d ago
Horizon Robotics reported first-half 2026 revenue of RMB 2.055 billion, while Momenta reached RMB 1.602 billion with faster growth and a higher gross margin. Horizon is shifting toward technology licensing and integrated hardware, whereas Momenta is scaling software delivery across mass-production vehicle projects.
虎嗅 · 18d ago
BAIC launched the Xiangjie G9 and Taitan 700 to target two different off-road segments, from premium technology SUVs to intelligent body-on-frame vehicles. Both models use Huawei driving and connectivity technologies as BAIC seeks growth in China’s expanding urban-light-off-road market.
虎嗅 · 22d ago
Waymo is criticizing camera-only approaches to autonomous driving as Tesla prepares to launch its steering wheel- and pedal-less Cybercabs. In a blog post covering lessons from more than 200 million fully autonomous miles, Waymo executive Srikanth Thirumalai argues that cameras are not sufficient for full autonomy.
The Verge · 23d ago
Xiaopeng plans to deploy a new VLA version in September. The system is designed to remember the previous 30 seconds and predict the next 6 seconds while driving.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 23d ago
Data labeling has become a growing source of employment in Chinese counties, supporting autonomous-driving companies such as Baidu, Chery, and Voyah. However, low wages, repetitive rework, psychological pressure, and multi-layer outsourcing leave frontline workers and small operators with narrow margins.
虎嗅 · 24d ago
Waymo has imported more than 3,200 China-built vehicles derived from Zeekr’s Mix platform since 2024 for its Ojai autonomous-ride fleet. The vehicles reportedly enter the US as largely bare platforms before Waymo adds its autonomous-driving hardware, benefiting from an exemption for contracts signed before newer restrictions took effect.
虎嗅 · 24d ago
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology says the new energy vehicle industry grew from a million-vehicle scale to more than ten million during the 14th Five-Year Plan. The next plan will emphasize vehicle quality, autonomous-driving safety, market access pilots, and vehicle-road-cloud integration.
IT之家 · 25d ago
Waymo is preparing to expand autonomous ride-hailing to Munich, beginning with high-definition mapping and manual driving in the coming weeks. The company is targeting a commercial public service toward the end of 2027.
The Next Web (TNW) · 25d ago
Qijing has released official images of the GX7, a five-seat SUV that will debut Huawei HarmonySpace 6 and include an L3-ready architecture. The vehicle is expected to launch in the second half of this year, with a projected main price range of 200,000–350,000 yuan.
IT之家 · 28d ago
Pony AI reported first-half 2026 revenue of $70.47 million, nearly doubling year over year, while Robotaxi revenue surged 534%. However, net losses expanded in absolute terms, gross margin remained below 17%, and the company’s asset-light L4 strategy continues to face commercialization pressure.
虎嗅 · 28d ago