Rivian is gearing up to take on Tesla, Waymo, and the rest of the self-driving pack with a major update to its autonomy roadmap. The company has officially announced Autonomy+, a new paid driver-assist and self-driving subscription arriving in early 2026 — and it’s clearly positioned as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised). […]
Elon Musk reignited the long-running Tesla vs. Waymo autonomy debate this week, saying that Waymo “never really had a chance” against Tesla’s approach to self-driving. The comment came directly in response to Google DeepMind Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, who highlighted Waymo’s data-driven safety record and its growing lead in fully driverless miles. Dean pointed to […]
BMW EV drivers in the U.S. can now plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network, marking another major expansion of the charging standard that’s quickly becoming the norm across North America. As of December 10, BMW EVs officially support Supercharger access, giving owners entry to more than 2,000 stations and over 25,000 stalls (via BMW BLOG). The […]
Waymo is accelerating its expansion across the U.S. once again, announcing today that it has officially begun testing in four new cities: Baltimore, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. The company will start with manual driving as it maps local roads, gathers data, and works toward eventually offering driverless robotaxi service to the public. The move […]
Waymo is accelerating its rapid expansion across the U.S. with the launch of fully autonomous ride-hailing in five new cities: Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. The company announced the news today, noting that operations begin immediately in Miami, with the remaining four cities set to follow over the coming weeks ahead of opening […]
Volkswagen has announced that its electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network across North America starting November 18. The update will unlock more than 25,000 Supercharger stalls for compatible Volkswagen ID.4 and ID. Buzz owners, dramatically expanding their fast-charging options. To use Tesla’s network, VW drivers will need to purchase a Volkswagen-approved […]
Waymo is taking its driverless ride-hailing service to the next level. The Alphabet-owned company announced on Wednesday that it’s rolling out freeway support for public riders across the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles — a major step forward for autonomous mobility. The expansion means passengers can now take freeway trips between destinations […]
Toyota electric vehicle owners can now plug into Tesla’s vast Supercharger network across North America. Starting today, Toyota’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers have access to more than 25,000 Tesla Superchargers, marking a major step forward in expanding fast-charging options for Toyota’s growing EV lineup. The announcement comes alongside the launch of the new 2026 […]
Waymo and DoorDash have announced a new partnership to launch autonomous food and grocery deliveries in Phoenix, marking another major step in expanding real-world applications of self-driving technology. The collaboration will see Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles handling select DoorDash orders in Metro Phoenix over the coming months. “In the coming months, DoorDash customers may be […]
Waymo has announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London in 2026, marking its second international market after initial testing in Tokyo. The Alphabet-owned company says the launch will expand its growing global footprint and bring its driverless technology to one of the world’s most complex urban transportation networks. “We’re thrilled to […]
General Motors has officially taken the wraps off the all-new, second-generation Chevy Bolt, and it’s shaping up to be the most affordable EV in America. The 2027 Bolt will start at just $28,995 USD, including destination fees — making it the cheapest electric vehicle announced in the U.S. to date. For comparison, Tesla’s cheapest offering, […]
Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners in Canada can now tap into Tesla’s vast Supercharger network, marking a major expansion of cross-brand charging access in North America. As announced by Honda this week, owners of the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX can now charge at more than 25,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across North America using […]
Waymo on Wednesday announced the launch of Waymo for Business, a new program designed to bring its fully autonomous ride-hailing service directly to organizations. After piloting with a range of companies, schools, and event organizers, Waymo is now expanding its offering to help more groups streamline their transportation needs. Waymo for Business is available in […]
Lucid Motors has announced the delivery of its first engineering vehicle for what will eventually become an Uber-exclusive robotaxi network. The company shared the update on X, confirming that the vehicle has been delivered to autonomous driving technology company Nuro for integration with its Nuro Driver system. Introducing our Robotaxi Engineering Fleet.Lucid has delivered the […]
Nissan has taken the wraps off its next-generation ProPILOT driver-assist technology, with ambitions to rival Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Demonstrated on prototype Ariya vehicles in downtown Tokyo this month, the new ProPILOT leverages 11 cameras, five radar sensors, and a next-generation LiDAR unit to navigate complex city streets. At the heart of the system […]
