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Robotaxi Sector Faces New Safety Pressure as Rivian Raises Fresh Capital

Robotaxi Sector Faces New Safety Pressure as Rivian Raises Fresh Capital

Robotaxi regulation, Rivian's $1.32 billion capital raise, and new EV and mobility deals signal a fast-changing future for autonomous transport.

Tesla FSD Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Robotaxi Race Accelerates
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Tesla FSD Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Robotaxi Race Accelerates

Tesla FSD faces renewed scrutiny as Waymo expands robotaxi plans, new mobility startups raise funding, and autonomous tr...

US regulators move to ease brake pedal rules for autonomous vehicles
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US regulators move to ease brake pedal rules for autonomous vehicles

U.S. regulators propose easing brake pedal rules for autonomous vehicles, a shift that could speed up robotaxi developme...

Zoox Refines Its Robotaxi Ahead of Commercial Rollout
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Zoox Refines Its Robotaxi Ahead of Commercial Rollout

Zoox has updated its autonomous robotaxi with new comfort features, improved communication tools, and production-ready d...

Waymo Limits Robotaxi Highway Use After Construction Zone Errors
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Waymo Limits Robotaxi Highway Use After Construction Zone Errors

Waymo has limited highway use for nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone errors, while it develops a software fi...

Rivian Faces Investigation Over Suspension Issues in R1 Models
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Rivian Faces Investigation Over Suspension Issues in R1 Models

Rivian is under investigation by the NHTSA regarding rear suspension issues in its R1 models, as it prepares to launch i...

Waymo Suspends Robotaxi Service in Atlanta Amid Flooding Challenges
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Waymo Suspends Robotaxi Service in Atlanta Amid Flooding Challenges

Waymo has paused its robotaxi services in Atlanta due to challenges navigating flooded streets, emphasizing safety and o...

Tesla Model Y Achieves New U.S. Driver Assistance Safety Standard
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Tesla Model Y Achieves New U.S. Driver Assistance Safety Standard

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that the upcoming 2026 Tesla Model Y has...

Tesla's Remote Parking Feature Investigation Concludes
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Tesla's Remote Parking Feature Investigation Concludes

NHTSA closes its investigation into Tesla's remote parking feature, finding incidents rare and minor, while Tesla contin...

Waymo Under Scrutiny: A Call for Transparency in Autonomous Vehicle Operations
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Waymo Under Scrutiny: A Call for Transparency in Autonomous Vehicle Operations

Waymo faces scrutiny over remote assistance practices, prompting calls for transparency in autonomous vehicle operations...

Lucid Group Addresses Q1 Sales Decline Due to Supplier Issues
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Lucid Group Addresses Q1 Sales Decline Due to Supplier Issues

Lucid Group experienced a promising end to 2025, doubling its electric vehicle (EV) production and achieving a remarkabl...

Lucid Motors Issues Recall for Gravity SUVs Over Seat Belt Concerns
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Lucid Motors Issues Recall for Gravity SUVs Over Seat Belt Concerns

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belts, emphasizing safety and quality assuran...

U.S. Regulator Elevates Tesla's Full Self-Driving Software Investigation
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U.S. Regulator Elevates Tesla's Full Self-Driving Software Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has intensified its scrutiny of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FS...