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Tesla Removes Autosteer From All Model 3 And Model Y Trims

Tesla has officially removed lane-centering for Model 3 and Model Y trims in the U.S. It's a big nudge toward subscription Full Self-Driving.

Jan 23 -

Elon Musk Promised Self-Driving Cars For Years. Tesla Finally Started Robotaxi Rides With No Safety Monitors

After years of promises to make truly self-driving Teslas happen, Elon Musk says he's done it.

Jan 22 -

The Only 'Eyes-Off' Driving System For Personal Cars In America Is Dead

Mercedes-Benz’s Drive Pilot system, available on the EQS EV and S-Class gas sedan, has been temporarily scrapped.

Jan 14 -

Hyundai Is Launching Its Own Robotaxi Service. Can It Win Where Cruise Failed?

CES 2026 was a coming-out party for Hyundai's Motional robotaxi division. It aims to compete with Waymo, but it has a lot of catching up to do.

Jan 12 -

The Company At The Heart Of The Autonomous Car Wars Isn't A Car Company At All

Is Nvidia about to become the real king of self-driving? Plus: Polestar squeezes out a win, and Stellantis ponders life after PHEVs.

Jan 12 -

Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Platform Will Get Eyes-Off Driving In 2028

Not to be outdone at CES, Ford announces a big tech push: in-car AI assistants, a unified “vehicle brain” and eyes-free driving soon.

Jan 7 -

Waymo's New Zeekr Cab Has A Real Name, And You May See It Soon

The Jaguar I-Pace will be around for a while, but the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company is moving beyond it soon.

Jan 7 -

I Tried Mercedes' Answer To Tesla Full Self-Driving. It Handles City Streets—With One Major Caveat

We went for a ride in a CLA sedan equipped with MB.Drive Assist Pro. Here's why Mercedes thinks hands-on is the way to go in cities.

Jan 5 -

Waymo Ditched Drivers, But It’s Paying People To Close Robotaxi Doors

A Waymo robotaxi will not move if one of its doors is not closed all the way. So the company is paying at least $20 to fix the problem.

Dec 30 2025 -

Hyundai's Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game

The Korean automaker makes some of the best EVs you can buy today. Now, closing the gap with Waymo has become "a top priority."

Dec 27 2025 -

Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During The San Francisco Outage

The ride-hailing company’s autonomous taxis were seen blocking intersections. Here’s why that happened.

Dec 24 2025 -

When The Power Went Out In San Francisco, So Did Waymo’s Robotaxis

The driverless taxis caused gridlock after the lights went out in the Bay Area.

Dec 22 2025 -

Volkswagen Is Testing This Robotaxi With No Steering Wheel Or Pedals

The manufacturer says it’s using this driverless taxi prototype to gauge passenger reactions.

Dec 16 2025 -

Tesla Is Finally Letting Robotaxis Drive Solo In Austin. Now Comes The Hard Part

The automaker has started testing robotaxis without human safety drivers on board after years of promises.

Dec 15 2025 -

This Video Shows Exactly Why Lidar Is Necessary For Self-Driving Cars

Cameras can help a car "see" the world just fine. So can radar. But when conditions get bad, this is why you want lidar's help.

Dec 11 2025 -

Rivian Launches 'Universal Hands-Free' Driving—And An AI Assistant

Even the second-generation Rivian R1 vehicles are getting more advanced autonomous driving and the Rivian AI Assistant.

Dec 11 2025 -

This Upgrade Could Make The Rivian R2 Fully Autonomous—Eventually

Rivian's upcoming $45,000 R2 crossover will get a lidar sensor as the EV startup raises the stakes on autonomous driving.

Dec 11 2025 -

Why Uber Picked The Lucid Gravity As Its Next-Gen Robotaxi

Uber’s Lucid Gravity robotaxis will enter San Francisco next year. Lucid’s CFO explains why the rideshare giant picked its electric SUV.

Dec 6 2025 -

Rivians Will Be So Driverless By 2030, You Won't Need To Be In The Car: CEO

Rivian founder RJ Scaringe has a bold timeline for personally owned self-driving cars.

Dec 5 2025 -

Waymo Has A Charging Problem

A neighborhood dispute over Waymo's overnight charging in Santa Monica has bigger implications for the autonomous taxi space.

Nov 30 2025 -

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Swerves To Avoid A Sideswipe In This Test

Pushing FSD to its limits on the track reveals how advanced it actually is.

Nov 29 2025 -

Tesla Pushes Mysterious 'Unsupervised' Geofenced Zones To Cars

A mysterious push of "unsupervised" geofenced zones has begun to roll out to cars. Could this be where Unsupervised FSD will launch?

Nov 24 2025 -

Tesla Claims Full Self-Driving Is Coming to Europe Soon. Regulators Say Nope

Tesla wants to deploy Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe. The main regulator in its way says "not so fast."

Nov 24 2025 -

Here's Waymo's New Autonomous Taxi From Zeekr, Spotted In The Wild

The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego.

Nov 21 2025 -