Robotaxis, driver-assist systems and the long road to full autonomy. Launches, disengagements and regulatory fights.
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Stellantis has filed a patent for projecting a virtual driver onto the windshield to make passengers more comfortable with driverless vehicles. The system could also display a remote human operator inside the cabin when autonomous driving encounters situations requiring human intervention.
IT之家 · 32d ago
WeRide appears to be improving, but CEO Han Xu has not yet convinced the market of the company’s trajectory. The article identifies scaling as the next major hurdle.
钛媒体 · 33d ago
During Voyah Zhuiguang S’s 360-degree tunnel loop challenge, Huawei Qiankun ADS reportedly triggered AEB while the vehicle was driving on the tunnel ceiling. The dashboard showed a peak speed of 134 km/h, followed by rapid deceleration and a “Please lift your foot” warning.
IT之家 · 34d ago
The interview explores how Lang Xianpeng is using a new robotics venture to replicate the large-scale commercialization experience of autonomous driving. It focuses on the ambition to achieve million-unit production through a robotics business.
量子位 · 36d ago
Waymo has received permission to offer autonomous rides in Sacramento and San Diego. The approval also allows the company to expand its fleet across additional parts of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Engadget · 36d ago
Zoox has published the methodology behind its claim that its robotaxis can be safer than human drivers, shortly after recalling its entire robotaxi fleet. The approach estimates collision, injury, and fatality risk as events per mile, combining risks from software, the vehicle, and fleet operations.
The Next Web (TNW) · 36d ago
Pony.ai is renewing its focus on Robotruck as autonomous freight moves toward scaled deployment. The industry is reassessing efficiency, operating costs, and viable business models.
钛媒体 · 36d ago
Tesla’s compressed FSD model for older HW3 vehicles reportedly pushes the onboard computer to sustained full load after an OTA update. Temperatures reportedly reach 96°C, triggering warnings and disabling FSD assistance until the hardware cools.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 37d ago
China’s ride-hailing market is shifting from user and order growth to intense competition for existing demand, prompting multiple platforms to pursue Hong Kong IPOs. Companies are raising capital to survive price competition, meet compliance requirements, and invest in autonomous driving and Robotaxi services.
虎嗅 · 37d ago
WeRide reported sales above expectations, driven by strong domestic ride-hailing demand. The company also accelerated its expansion in Europe, highlighting continued commercial momentum for autonomous mobility services.
Bloomberg Technology · 38d ago
Tesla has integrated Starlink satellite internet hardware into its Cybercab robotaxi. The company says this is the first Cybercab equipped with the system, enabling satellite communications through a concealed roof-mounted antenna.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 39d ago
XPeng opened pre-sales for its five-seat G9L flagship SUV in Guangzhou at a reported 25.98 million yuan, with four trims and dual powertrains. The event also previewed VLA 6.3.0, featuring a threefold increase in end-side model parameters and L4-grade Robotaxi capabilities.
Pandaily · 39d ago
Following a fatal Xiaomi SU7 crash and regulatory pressure, Chinese automakers are softening marketing language from “smart driving” and “high-level autonomous driving” to “driver assistance.” The article argues that naming and presentation can shape driver overconfidence even when limitations appear in manuals and disclaimers.
虎嗅 · 39d ago
This research extends active inference models of human driving by incorporating affective states through valence and arousal. The proposed formulation conditions emotion estimates on both current driving states and predicted future outcomes, producing signals that align with reported affective patterns in two interactive scenarios.
ArXiv AI · 40d ago
Waymo is expanding its driverless-car operations to 15 U.S. cities and more.
New York Times Technology · 40d ago
The article examines how a vehicle lockout controversy after crossing a border reveals risks beyond autonomous-driving capability. It argues that mature smart driving requires clear rules, responsibility allocation, and respect for user rights.
钛媒体 · 40d ago
Huawei and Jianghuai’s 尊界 V800 was presented as a million-yuan luxury vehicle built around specific user scenarios rather than traditional brand symbolism. Its differentiators include an intelligent cockpit, Huawei ADS-assisted driving, six LiDAR sensors, L3 hardware pre-installation, and features such as an electric shoe box, mobile wardrobe, and emotional energy cabin.
虎嗅 · 43d ago
Chinese automakers are encountering software, localization, connectivity, regulatory, and after-sales challenges as intelligent vehicles expand overseas. Problems range from Zeekr’s cross-border security restrictions to unreliable phone integration, incomplete driver-assistance services, awkward translations, and mismatched regional expectations.
虎嗅 · 43d ago
Automakers and suppliers are moving beyond reactive perception toward systems that model cause and effect in the physical world. The emerging competition combines vision-language understanding with world models and depends on data scale, simulation fidelity, and compute.
钛媒体 · 44d ago
Tesla owners reportedly experienced frequent overheating warnings after running the FSD V14 Lite release on older HW3 vehicles. Some reports allege that the Autopilot computer was permanently damaged and required replacement, potentially affecting millions of vehicles.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 44d ago
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi dismissed reports that the company’s partnership with Waymo is breaking up. He said the companies remain committed to operating together in Austin and Atlanta after ending their Phoenix partnership earlier this year.
The Verge · 45d ago
Moove has raised $250 million in a funding round led by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, reaching a $2.1 billion valuation. The vehicle-financing and fleet-management startup plans to expand into new markets and develop services for self-driving cars.
Bloomberg Technology · 46d ago
Lucid reported $688 million in first-half 2026 revenue but a $2.394 billion net loss, with operating and free cash outflows also worsening year over year. Its Gravity-based robotaxi program has begun delivering validation vehicles to partners Uber and Nuro for testing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Houston.
IT之家 · 46d ago
Neolithic Driverless Car’s affiliated company has changed its name to Neolithic Huitong Technology Co., Ltd. The company now operates as a joint-stock corporation, reflecting a significant corporate restructuring.
36氪 · 47d ago
Xiaomi Auto announced that its delivery volume for July 2026 remained consistently above 30,000 units. This indicates sustained production and market demand for their smart vehicle line.
36氪 · 50d ago
The 2027 Chery Exeed ES is set to launch on July 20, featuring significant upgrades in chassis, steering, and intelligent driving sensors. The vehicle offers both range-extended and pure electric versions with advanced hardware like LiDAR and Orin-Y chips.
IT之家 · 66d ago
Seres Group announced a projected net loss of 1.5 to 1.8 billion RMB for the first half of 2026. This financial downturn has triggered a sharp decline in both A-share and H-share stock prices.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 68d ago
Great Wall Motor's new H10 SUV, the first model on the Guiyuan platform, will begin pre-sales on July 18. It features the 'Fangding' design language and comes equipped with the Coffee Pilot 3 intelligent driving system.
IT之家 · 69d ago
NIO CEO Li Bin stated that the automotive industry's technical roadmap is clearly converging toward pure electric vehicles. Despite current market pressures, he remains cautiously optimistic about the second half of the year, expecting market stabilization.
IT之家 · 69d ago
Autonomous driving company Momenta is reportedly moving forward with its IPO plans despite having sufficient cash reserves. The move raises questions about the strategic necessity of public listing for top-tier AI-driven mobility firms.
钛媒体 · 72d ago