Topic: autonomous driving tech
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Mobileye launches standalone robotaxi service in the US
Mobileye will launch a vertically integrated robotaxi service in a U.S. city in 2027, starting with roughly 100 robotaxis and using its Moovit platform for ride bookings and customer interactions. The service combines Mobileye's autonomous driving technologies with operational ownership to create...
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Uber partners with Autobrains and Nvidia for Munich robotaxi launch
Uber has partnered with Autobrains and Nvidia to launch robotaxis in Munich, aiming to prove that autonomous mobility can be achieved cost-effectively by integrating technology into existing production vehicles rather than building purpose-built cars. The strategy focuses on using Autobrains’ ada...
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VW, Toyota, Hyundai tap Chinese tech as local brands hold 70% market share
Foreign automakers briefly regained market share in early 2026 due to a "subsidy hangover" after China ended EV purchase incentives, but the long-term trend shows Chinese brands commanding nearly 70% of the market, with NEV penetration exceeding 54%. Domestic EV leader BYD saw sales drop over 30%...
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Ford Taps Apple Maps for New EV Platform and BlueCruise Update
Ford will embed Apple Maps into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, debuting with a $30,000 midsize pickup in 2027, offering natural language directions, real-time traffic, and intelligent EV routing with battery preconditioning. The Apple Maps integration is built into Ford's native system,...
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Gemini taps Volvo’s external cameras to read parking signs
Google and Volvo announced at Google I/O 2026 that the Gemini AI assistant will integrate with the Volvo EX60’s external cameras to help drivers understand their surroundings, enabled by the car’s Android Automotive OS. The initial feature allows drivers to ask Gemini to interpret confusing parki...
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