Robotaxis, driver-assist systems and the long road to full autonomy. Launches, disengagements and regulatory fights.
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Waymo has introduced a $29.99/month subscription tier called Waymo Premier, offering priority pickups and exclusive perks for frequent riders. The service is currently rolling out in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
The Verge · 101d ago
Tesla officially announced the delivery of its 300,000th vehicle in the UK. This milestone follows a strong sales rebound across Europe and record-breaking monthly delivery figures in China.
IT之家 · 108d ago
The May 2026 automotive sales report shows BYD leading the market with over 383,000 units sold. The data highlights significant growth in new energy vehicle (NEV) adoption and increased integration of intelligent driving features across major Chinese manufacturers.
IT之家 · 111d ago
CATL Chief Scientist Wu Kai stated that the implementation of the new national standard GB18384-2025 will significantly improve EV safety. The standard is expected to reduce self-ignition rates to be an order of magnitude lower than internal combustion engine vehicles.
36氪 · 114d ago
Under a new trade agreement, Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles, including those from Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, have begun arriving in Canada. This marks a significant shift as tariffs are reduced from over 100% to approximately 6%.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 115d ago
Avatr Technology announced that the expiration of its Hong Kong IPO prospectus is a standard technical procedure. The company is updating the documents and will resubmit them shortly.
36氪 · 117d ago
Tesla has officially renamed its FSD feature to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in the Chinese market. The pricing remains unchanged at 64,000 RMB, and the feature set continues to integrate both basic and enhanced driving assistance capabilities.
36氪 · 120d ago
Huawei has released the configuration and pricing details for the new AITO M9 SUV series, with the top-tier Ultimate model approaching 1 million RMB.
IT之家 · 121d ago
The article highlights a rising data service provider in the mobility sector that focuses on full-scenario data and end-to-end services. This approach aims to accelerate the iteration cycle of AI large models through high-quality, domain-specific data.
量子位 · 123d ago
An Oracle director successfully sued Tesla in small claims court after the company failed to deliver on its 'Full Self-Driving' promises over four years. The court issued a default judgment requiring Tesla to refund the $10,000 purchase price.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 125d ago
West Texas is becoming a testing ground for autonomous trucking technology. The region's unique infrastructure and regulatory environment make it an ideal hub for deploying driverless logistics solutions.
Bloomberg Technology · 125d ago
NIO's sub-brand Ledo has officially launched the L80, starting at 242,800 RMB. The vehicle offers two distinct intelligent driving configurations, including a pure vision solution and a LiDAR-integrated system.
36氪 · 128d ago
Tesla's Robotaxi-related business shows significant financial momentum. The company reported a 116% surge in vehicle sales revenue, signaling strong market confidence.
量子位 · 130d ago
Chen Qi, Co-CEO of Qianli Zhijia, officially denied rumors regarding his resignation and potential move into embodied AI entrepreneurship. He confirmed he remains committed to his current role at the company.
36氪 · 130d ago
Alphabet's Waymo is recalling 3791 vehicles in the US due to a software issue. The problem may increase risks of collisions or injuries, as reported by NHTSA on May 12.
36氪 · 132d ago
T3 Mobility, China's third-largest ride-hailing player, is accelerating toward an IPO. The firm is crafting a new narrative around Robotaxi to attract investors.
钛媒体 · 132d ago
As smart EV cockpits and intelligent driving systems converge, chassis emerges as key differentiation. Full wire-controlled chassis is now deploying on vehicles.
钛媒体 · 132d ago
Qianli Technology has resubmitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The AI veteran aims to deploy intelligent driving tech in 8 million vehicles after pivoting from bankruptcy.
钛媒体 · 133d ago
Caocao Mobility is advancing into the Robotaxi sector with China's first natively customized vehicle. It seeks a breakout path in a market dominated by early leaders, targeting a trillion-yuan opportunity.
钛媒体 · 134d ago
BYD Denza N9 Flash Charge Edition starts pre-sale at 450-500k CNY, launching May 18 with 420km EV range and 18 months free fast charging. Features TianShen Zhi Yan 5.0 ADAS with end-to-end closed-loop and reinforcement learning, plus AI smart cockpit with top large model.
IT之家 · 134d ago
Lantu Zhiguang S coupe SUV appeared in China's 407th MIIT vehicle announcement. It features Huawei 896-line quad LiDAR, Qiankun ADS 5, and 32 perception sensors.
IT之家 · 134d ago
Huajing S officially listed starting from 149,800 RMB. Equipped standard with Huawei Qiankun ADS.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 135d ago
NHTSA announced the Tesla Model Y as the first vehicle to pass its new advanced driver assistance safety tests under the Trump administration. Simultaneously, the agency is investigating 3.2 million Tesla vehicles for crashes involving the company's self-driving system.
The Next Web (TNW) · 135d ago
China Unicom announces the 1 billionth vehicle equipped with its car networking card, establishing the world's largest vehicle networking infrastructure. The platform, serving 92 automakers with over 20 billion monthly API calls, breaks 18 core technologies for high-reliability services.
IT之家 · 138d ago
Nuro has obtained an unmanned driving test permit ahead of Uber's planned robotaxi service launch. This market news highlights growing competition in autonomous vehicles.
36氪 · 138d ago
China's MIIT approved the first two L3 conditional autonomous driving vehicles for production and road use by December 2025. L4 pilots are advancing in cities like Guangzhou and Hainan for sanitation and tourism.
虎嗅 · 139d ago
Didi's 2025 profit dropped 21% to 10B CNY as international (Brazil food) and innovation (autodriving) losses hit 87B CNY, eroding China ride-hailing gains. Marketing expenses surged 57%; Q4 saw overall EBITA loss.
虎嗅 · 139d ago
Pirelli partners with Univrses, taking 30% stake to enhance Cyber Tyre with internal sensors and AI computer vision. System enables precise vehicle positioning, 3D mapping, and environment awareness for ADAS.
IT之家 · 139d ago
NIO's LeDao released L90 updated model with Shenji chip, world model, Sky OS, and LiDAR at same price months after launch, enraging early buyers. Li Bin apologized, offered 5-year free NOA and 10k voucher, but no hardware upgrades possible due to full redesign.
虎嗅 · 140d ago
A California auto shop converted a 1966 Ford Mustang into an EV using Tesla Model 3 dual motors, battery, and FSD software for $40K over two years. It achieves 16 kWh/100km efficiency, 400hp, and runs supervised FSD as the first non-Tesla vehicle.
IT之家 · 141d ago