waymo Waymo CEO John Krafcik Steps Down Amid Leadership Shuffle Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo announces that CEO John Krafcik steps down to become an adviser. The leadership change signals a new strategic direction for the prominent autonomous vehicle company.
autonomous trucks Autonomous Truck Startup Plus Secures $220M, Considers SPAC Merger Plus raises $220 million in an extended funding round to accelerate the production of its self-driving trucks while actively negotiating a public listing via SPAC. The company stands out by preparing for mass production later this year with over 10,000 pre-orders already secured.
honda Honda Legend Becomes First Car to Earn Level 3 Autonomous Driving Approval Honda achieves a major automotive milestone as the Legend sedan becomes the first vehicle to receive official government approval for Level 3 self-driving technology. The new Traffic Jam Pilot system takes full control of the car in congested highway conditions.
honda Honda Releases First Certified Level 3 Autonomous Vehicle for $102,000 Honda unveils a limited lease of 100 Legend sedans equipped with the world's first government-certified Level 3 autonomous driving system. The vehicle operates hands-free in congested highway traffic after undergoing extensive testing and simulation.
waymo Waymo Showcases Self-Driving Truck Technology During Arizona Highway Test Waymo demonstrates its autonomous Class 8 truck navigating public highways near Phoenix, highlighting the system's ability to handle complex traffic and continuous learning.
general motors General Motors Selects Qualcomm Snapdragon Ride Chips for Ultra Cruise System General Motors chooses a trio of Qualcomm processors to power its upcoming Ultra Cruise automated driving system. The technology aims to handle 95% of driving scenarios on all paved roads starting in 2023.
autonomous trucks Autonomous Truck Startup Plus Secures $200M to Expand Global Operations Self-driving truck firm Plus raises $200 million in Series B funding to scale its commercial automated driving system across the U.S. and China. The company prepares for mass production with over 10,000 pre-ordered trucks.
autonomous trucks Autonomous Trucking Startup Plus Secures $200 Million for Global Expansion Plus raises a $200 million Series B round to mass-produce and deploy its self-driving truck platform across the U.S., China, and Europe. The funding supports the company's goal of helping fleets integrate autonomous technology to meet surging freight demand.
plus Autonomous Trucking Startup Plus Secures $200 Million for Global Expansion Plus raises $200 million in a Series B round to commercialize its self-driving truck platform across the U.S., China, and Europe. The funding arrives as pandemic-driven delivery demands accelerate interest in contactless freight solutions.
waymo Waymo Ditches "Self-Driving" Label in Clear Swipe at Tesla Waymo announces it will now use "fully autonomous" instead of "self-driving" to differentiate its technology from driver-assist systems, taking a clear shot at Tesla's naming conventions.
tesla Tesla and Waymo Trade Jabs Over Superior Self-Driving Technology Waymo's CEO dismisses Tesla as a mere competitor, claiming its system requires human supervision while Waymo achieves true autonomy. Elon Musk quickly fires back, asserting that Tesla possesses superior AI hardware and software.
aurora Aurora Acquires Uber's Self-Driving Unit in Major Industry Shake-Up Aurora absorbs Uber's Advanced Technologies Group to accelerate its self-driving technology, while Uber invests $400 million in the new strategic partnership.
waymo Waymo Drops Self-Driving Label to Clarify Autonomous Tech Capabilities Waymo officially stops using the term "self-driving" to describe its technology, opting for "fully autonomous driving" to prevent dangerous public confusion.
tesla Musk Clashes With Waymo CEO Over Superior Autonomous Driving Tech Elon Musk responds to Waymo's CEO by claiming Tesla possesses superior AI hardware and software despite Waymo's massive budget. The dispute highlights the fundamental divide between Tesla's driver-assist approach and Waymo's fully autonomous vision.
waymo Waymo Drops 'Self-Driving' Label to Improve Public Safety Understanding Waymo officially abandons the term "self-driving" in favor of "autonomous driving" to combat consumer confusion and distance itself from Tesla's driver assistance marketing. However, competing autonomous vehicle companies express mixed feelings about the sudden vocabulary shift.