Autonomous Vehicles
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Waymo's new model simulates human drivers for safety benchmarks
Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicles, has developed a new computer model that simulates the internal 'surprise' a human driver feels just before a crash.
Uber Deploys 500 Electric Cars For High-Fidelity Data Collection
On Friday, 500 custom electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs, bristling with cameras, lidar, and radar, began silently mapping the streets of Washington, DC for Uber, reports SmartCitiesDive.
Robotaxis Gain Momentum But Profitability Remains a Major Hurdle
In Los Angeles, Waymo recently launched fully driverless rides, yet just months prior, Cruise recalled 300 vehicles after an incident in San Francisco, highlighting the industry's simultaneous leaps a
Automotive Industry Faces Fierce AI Skills Race
Tesla Robotaxis have crashed at least twice since July 2025 while being remotely driven by a teleoperator, according to unredacted information submitted to the NHTSA .
Tesla Reports 2025 Sales Decline and First Annual Revenue Drop
Tesla reported its first-ever annual revenue drop and a significant decline in vehicle deliveries for fiscal year 2025, alongside a substantial reduction in profits. This period also saw competitor BYD become the global EV leader, prompting a strategic focus on autonomous vehicle technology.