Tesla's Cybercab launch appears imminent after a significant sighting at Giga Texas, with hundreds of units stored on property. The vehicles have received a Certificate of Conformity from the EPA, allowing them to operate on public roads. Recently, Cybercabs were spotted with a "Cybercab" decal, similar to the "Robotaxi" logos on Model Ys before the ride-sharing platform launch. This development suggests the Cybercab may enter the Robotaxi fleet soon, possibly as early as July or August, pending [...]

Google has confirmed the full rollout of Google Meet for Android Auto, a feature that allows users to make conference calls from their vehicles. The feature is enabled by default and works automatically when a phone is connected to a supported Android Auto head unit. The rollout is expected to be complete by June 2026, with users seeing the feature on their car's in-car entertainment OS. A notification will inform users that "Meet is available" and allow [...]

Rivian owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against the electric vehicle maker, alleging that the company made false claims about the autonomous driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV models. The lawsuit claims that Rivian misrepresented its hands-free driver-assistance system, known as Driver+, as standard in every vehicle it builds, when in fact the first-generation models do not offer hands-free driving. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment.

A journalist recently completed a 9,000-mile trip across 21 states, towing a travel trailer with an electric truck. The journey proved that electric trucks can tow heavy loads over long distances, with flawless mechanical capability. However, the trip also highlighted the importance of battery size, demonstrating that current industry trends towards smaller battery packs are insufficient for real-world towing needs. The journalist visited numerous charging stations and national parks, gathering data on the hardware, numbers, and infrastructure [...]

Waymo has recalled its fifth-generation Automated Driving Systems after some self-driving cars entered closed freeway construction zones. The recall was initiated due to the vehicles' inability to detect and avoid construction zones, with incidents occurring in Phoenix, Arizona, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration listed the issue, stating that Waymo is developing a solution to update its ADS software. Freeway driving has been restricted until the issue is resolved, with Waymo's [...]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company plans to integrate Grok with Full Self-Driving, allowing drivers to control the car's navigation more explicitly. This feature is expected to be available in about three months, or around September. Musk's response was prompted by a Tesla owner's suggestion to enable conversing with Grok like an Uber driver, providing examples of commands such as turning right or dropping off at a specific location. The upcoming feature may also include [...]

A Swedish transport authority is recommending a vote against the Europe-wide rollout of Tesla's supervised self-driving software unless it disables its ability to exceed legal speed limits. The Swedish Transport Administration sent a letter to the EU's Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, citing concerns that allowing automated systems to exceed speed limits could undermine the legal framework and safety benefits of vehicle automation. Tesla has already secured approval in some European countries for its Full Self-Driving feature, [...]