Waymo launches the Ojai robotaxi in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles with a spacious EV van design, upgraded autonomous tech, and improved weather capability.
Stellantis and Wayve are partnering to integrate AI-powered automated driving into the STLA AutoDrive platform, targeting hands-free Level 2++ driving in North America by 2028.
Stellantis is deepening its partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to power future EVs and software-defined vehicles with AI, ADAS and Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms.
XPENG unveils its first mass-produced Robotaxi in Guangzhou, powered by in-house AI chips and vision-only autonomy, marking a major step toward commercial driverless mobility.
The 2026 BYD Seagull launches with optional LiDAR, up to 405 km range, and prices starting at just $10,300—raising the bar for affordable electric cars.
Nuro gains CPUC Drivered Pilot Permit in California, advancing robotaxi testing with Uber and Lucid as autonomous ride services move closer to launch.
Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne partner to launch Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, with testing underway and expansion planned.
XPENG confirms 2027 global launch of its VLA 2.0 AI driving system, with Volkswagen as first partner in China. Faster, smarter, and closer to full autonomy.
GM launches supervised highway testing of next-gen autonomous driving tech, paving the way for eyes-off driving debut in 2028 with Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Rivian and Uber plan to deploy up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis starting in 2028, expanding to 25 cities by 2031 with up to $1.25B investment.





