Robotaxis, driver-assist systems and the long road to full autonomy. Launches, disengagements and regulatory fights.
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ByteDance is reportedly expanding its efforts in autonomous driving technology, drawing comparisons to Baidu's Apollo project. The article questions whether they will follow a similar development path or adopt a new strategy.
钛媒体 · 67d ago
ByteDance is reportedly entering the autonomous driving sector, leveraging its Seed AI research team's expertise in world models and multimodal AI. While the company officially denies plans for a smart driving business, industry sources suggest it is preparing for logistics-focused autonomous applications.
36氪 · 68d ago
Volkswagen and Xpeng are set to launch their second joint vehicle, the Zhizhong 09, in the second half of the year. The vehicle features advanced AI-driven cockpit and driving assistance technologies, positioning it as a top-tier intelligent vehicle.
IT之家 · 69d ago
Autonomous driving company Momenta has officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, reaching a market capitalization of over 70 billion HKD. Future growth will depend on mass production scale and the successful deployment of Robotaxi services.
钛媒体 · 73d ago
Horizon Robotics and Momenta reported strong first-half growth as intelligent-driving penetration and vehicle deployments continued to rise. However, high gross margins have not translated into profitability because engineering-heavy projects, entry-level vehicle pricing, and automaker price wars continue to compress returns.
虎嗅 · 10d ago
Huawei Qiankun has reportedly crossed the industry’s 16% “survival line,” signaling that intelligent driving is moving into a scale-driven competition phase. The article frames this shift as an “arms race” centered on deployment volume and commercialization.
钛媒体 · 11d ago
NIO reported three consecutive quarters of operating profit, with second-quarter revenue up 69.1% and vehicle gross margin reaching 18.5%. Its strategy centers on protecting total gross profit while scaling its in-house Shenji chip, NWM world model, multi-brand portfolio, and asset-light battery-swapping network.
虎嗅 · 11d ago
Tesla FSD Supervised has resumed supervised L2 testing on French public roads after France initially rejected the system. The European approval process remains fragmented, while Tesla’s safety data shows fewer reported collisions than human driving but lacks detailed incident and causality disclosures.
虎嗅 · 12d ago
Tesla began commercial operations for its fully autonomous Cybercab in Austin, featuring a steering-wheel-free two-seat design and a Robotaxi app that also offers Model Y rides. The launch briefly lifted Tesla shares, but an NHTSA review of roughly 1,000 vehicles and limited deployment details quickly triggered a sharp selloff.
虎嗅 · 12d ago
Travis Kalanick’s company Atoms may be exploring entry into the robotaxi business. Kalanick has described Atoms as a way to pursue unfinished business, but no specific vehicle, technology, or launch plans have been disclosed.
TechCrunch AI · 13d ago
Changan Automobile has launched its self-developed intelligent driving solution, 天枢领航, covering highway NCA, urban NCA, and all-scenario parking. The company plans to deploy highway NCA overseas in 2027, supported by local computing centers and data closed loops.
IT之家 · 14d ago
Changan Automobile predicts that China’s intelligent-driving market will consolidate to roughly five or six competitive solution providers by 2028, with Changan and Yinwang among the survivors. Its 天樞領航 platform spans four capability tiers, has more than 20 million training segments, and is planned for external automakers and overseas deployment.
IT之家 · 14d ago
Tesla unveiled the Cybercab in Austin as a purpose-built, two-seat autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals, or conventional mirrors. The launch highlights a contrast with China’s Robotaxi industry, which has made substantial commercial progress but generally retains steering wheels because of regulatory and operational requirements.
虎嗅 · 14d ago
Uber and Wayve began carrying paying passengers in London on September 3, describing the service as the UK’s first autonomous ride-hailing operation. Each vehicle still includes a trained, TfL-licensed private-hire driver, meaning the launch does not yet represent fully driverless taxi service.
The Next Web (TNW) · 15d ago
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an audit query into Tesla Cybercab's certification process and supporting technical data. Regulators are examining the vehicle's lack of traditional features, including sideview mirrors, pedals, and a steering wheel, which are generally required under FMVSS.
The Verge · 15d ago
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will examine whether Tesla’s Cybercab, a self-driving taxi without a steering wheel, complies with federal auto regulations. The investigation could affect the vehicle’s regulatory path and future deployment plans.
New York Times Technology · 15d ago
Wayve has debuted autonomous taxi rides on Uber in London. The service operates with safety drivers keeping their hands near the steering wheel.
Bloomberg Technology · 15d ago
Uber and Wayve have launched London’s first robotaxi service, using Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles to carry passengers. Each vehicle has a licensed safety driver who can take control when necessary.
The Next Web (TNW) · 16d ago
Uber has launched London’s first commercial robotaxi service, beating Waymo to market. The vehicles use autonomous-driving technology from UK startup Wayve and will initially operate with safety drivers.
The Verge · 16d ago
Qianli Technology reported first-half revenue of 5.12 billion yuan, up 22.36% year over year, while adjusted net profit turned positive after three years of losses. Growth was primarily driven by Qianli Zhijia’s 1.241 billion yuan intelligent-driving revenue, although surging R&D and management costs largely offset its gross profit.
虎嗅 · 17d ago
Waymo will begin offering paid, driverless robotaxi rides to the public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. The expansion brings Waymo’s US service footprint to 14 cities.
Bloomberg Technology · 18d ago
Momenta released its first half-year report after going public on August 31. The report signals that mass-produced intelligent driving is increasingly being treated as a software business, shifting attention from technical narratives to financial performance.
钛媒体 · 19d ago
Saudi AI firm Humain is partnering with Applied Intuition to deploy self-driving trucks in Saudi Arabia by 2030. The initiative aims to apply autonomous driving technology to a practical use case aligned with the kingdom’s national priorities.
Bloomberg Technology · 19d ago
Didi Autonomous Driving has officially started unmanned passenger testing for its next-generation Robotaxi R2. The service marks a move from vehicle development toward real-world autonomous mobility operations.
量子位 · 19d ago
Baidu will convert its Hong Kong secondary listing into a primary listing on September 1, creating a dual-primary listing in Hong Kong and the US without issuing new shares. The move is intended to improve liquidity, broaden its investor base, and help the market revalue Baidu’s full-stack AI businesses.
雷峰网 · 19d ago
Yuanrong Qixing has surpassed 300,000 production vehicles equipped with its autonomous-driving solutions, but only added about 100,000 installations in the five months through April 2026. Its founder’s goal of reaching million-vehicle-scale deliveries this year, alongside a rumored Hong Kong IPO, is increasingly uncertain amid customer mix and vehicle-sales volatility.
虎嗅 · 20d ago
Anthropic has reportedly signed a $45 billion compute contract with Nscale, highlighting the growing infrastructure demands of frontier AI development. The roundup also notes Xiaopeng’s approval for fully driverless Robotaxi road testing in Guangzhou and strong second-quarter results from Bilibili.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 22d ago
Waymo plans to launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Munich, its third overseas market after the UK and Japan. The company says its vehicles have recorded severe-injury crashes at one-sixteenth the rate of human drivers across more than 350 million fully autonomous kilometers.
IT之家 · 24d ago
Uber and Wayve’s planned London robotaxi service is unlikely to begin passenger trips this year. Regulatory uncertainty and unresolved technical hurdles have delayed the rollout despite both companies receiving the capital’s first minicab licences for self-driving taxi services.
The Guardian Technology · 24d ago
A Tesla China insider said reports that the company emptied its Shanghai FSD data center and withdrew the related team are untrue. Public information indicates that Tesla continues work on data compliance and local adaptation for FSD in China.
TechNode · 24d ago