Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption

Why is Delhi targeting bikes first in its EV drive?

Why is Delhi targeting bikes first in its EV drive?

Uber is no longer offering Waymo rides in Phoenix

Rather than external partnerships, Uber may start leaning on its own robotaxis for driverless options.

The driverless car squeeze

Waymo’s rapid robotaxi expansion is accelerating the shift to autonomous vehicles, squeezing Uber and Lyft drivers

Trump’s DOT proposes new rules for driverless vehicles

Bloomberg/Getty Images The DOT is pushing for regulatory changes to enable the development of autonomous vehicles. NHTSA proposes allowing the removal of brake pedals and steering wheels for AVs. Safety advocates are concerned about the lack of clarity on vehicle operations. The idea of riding in a car with no steering wheel or pedals is []

The VinFast VF 8 and the New Priorities of EV Ownership

DUBAI, UAE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2026 - Today's EV buyers are looking beyond range and horsepower. They want an ownership experience that is just as reassuring as the vehicle itself, and that is where the VinFast VF 8 makes a strong case. Just a few years ago, conversations ...

रसुवागढीमा मालवाहक सवारीसाधन आवतजावतमा रोक

रसुवा। नेपालको उत्तरी नाका रसुवागढीस्थित मितेरी पुलबाट दुई दिनका लागि सार्वजनिक मालवाहक सवारीसाधनको आवतजावतमा रोक लगाइएको छ। अघिल्लो वर्षको २४ असारमा आएको ल्हेन्देखोला बाढीले पक्की पुल बगाएपछि तत्काल सञ्चालन गर्न बेलीब्रिज जडान गरिएको थियो। उक्त बेलीब्रिजबाट आगामी वर्षायाममा सवारीसाधन चलाउन मिल्ने वा नमिल्ने भनी परीक्षण गर्न यातायात सञ्चालनमा आज र भोलि रोक लगाइएको रसुवाका प्रमुख []

The West Got Two Half-Apps Instead of a Super App: Google Maps vs. Uber

Uber owns the transaction, and Google Maps owns the moment before it, and in the first half of 2026, both started using AI to cross into the other's territory. Travel distribution sits directly in the path.

Audi RS5: a ‘hoot’ to drive

Audi RS5: a ‘hoot’ to drive

Why Detroit Autos Could Be in Trouble Soon. Hint: Saying Goodbye to Big Profits?

One aspect of the automotive industry that has held true for decades is that Americans love their trucks and SUVs – but there is an early alarm bell ringing with recent demand shifts.

America’s giant SUV addiction has become a global problem

A new analysis shows that bigger pickup trucks and SUVs are making roads less safe for pedestrians. The post America’s giant SUV addiction has become a global problem appeared first on MS NOW.

Ithaca is a road trip RPG about climate resistance and dealing with the hostage you have in your trunk

The ethical quandaries around car usage aside, we can all agree there's nothing like a road trip, right? When better a time is there to think about every single decision you've ever made in life than on an open stretch of road with only other cars to stop you? It feels like a great setting for a video game, despite there not being very many road trip games. But another one is entering the fray and it's called Ithaca, a narrative road-trip with RPG elements about environmental resistance. Read more

The Latest Model Cars: Big Brother Is Watching You

What was once a symbol of American freedom and independence, automobiles are rapidly transforming into a high-tech cage that watches their every move and can override their decisions at will.

Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Who knew there was so much choice for families looking for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large five-seat SUV!

10 Autonomous Vehicle Features Consumers Should Understand Before Buying in 2026

Ten autonomous vehicle features every car buyer should understand in 2026, from SAE autonomy levels and automatic emergency braking to hands-free highway systems and over-the-air updates. The post 10 Autonomous Vehicle Features Consumers Should Understand Before Buying in 2026 first appeared on DailyGenius.com.

Need To Digitalise Traffic Management

With a spike in vehicles year after year, traffic management has become a daunting task, especially in urban centres lik...

US auto regulators want to kill robotaxi brake pedals

Requiring driverless vehicles to keep human brake controls impedes innovation, the NHTSA says

Electric car sales surge even as fuel prices ease

EV makers believe that following a surge in sales due to the cost of fuel, electric cars have won mainstream acceptance.

TOM EATON | New demerit system: the taxi industry is a sore point

To succeed, the traffic system requires road management that works

US moves to scrap brake pedal requirement, boosting Tesla's driverless car plans

The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to modernise standards for driverless cars and could ease the way for purpose-built autonomous vehicles

Reliability Takes the Wheel: UAE Car Buyers Shift Towards Practical Vehicles, dubizzle Data Shows

UAE car buyers are taking an increasingly considered approach to vehicle ownership, balancing value, reliability and long-term suitability alongside brand appeal, according to the latest marketplace insights from dubizzle, the UAE’s largest automotive platform. New data comparing vehicle searches in June 2026 against the previous month reveals a clear shift towards practicality in consumer preferences, [] The post Reliability Takes the Wheel: UAE Car Buyers Shift Towards Practical Vehicles, dubizzle Data Shows appeared first on Middle East News 247.

CaoCao Mobility’s RoboX plan targets autonomous driving’s next phase

Smart driving, customized vehicles, and AI-powered operations must work together to make driverless mobility commercially viable.

What New Drivers Should Check in a Rental Contract Before Signing

As a beginner driver, the prospect of driving for the first time may be thrilling but somewhat nerve-racking as well. Many people think it’s easy to get in behind the wheel when they don’t have to commit to owning a car. Renting a car is the easiest way to get started without having to commit [] The post What New Drivers Should Check in a Rental Contract Before Signing appeared first on QuintDaily.

AutoTrader drives digital innovation in SA automotive as OLX Group reports strong FY2026 results

Following OLX Group’s latest financial results, AutoTrader highlights the local achievements that continue to strengthen its position as South Africa’s leading automotive marketplace. AutoTrader demonstrated its leadership as South Africa’s leading automotive marketplace, now three times larger than its nearest competitor, by continuing to strengthen the way South Africans buy, sell, value, and research vehicles []

Trump DOT proposes dropping the brake pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles

The Trump administration’s Department of Transportation proposed on Wednesday removing the federal requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to be driven exclusively by automated driving systems. The rule change, if adopted, would eliminate one of the largest remaining regulatory barriers for companies building purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional human controls. The proposal updates Federal [] This story continues at The Next Web

Subaru trail seeker EV gets spare wheel fix, amid luxury lifestyle upgrade plans

Trail seeker continues to be marketed as a lifestyle-focused electric SUV The post Subaru trail seeker EV gets spare wheel fix, amid luxury lifestyle upgrade plans appeared first on BOL News.

How Western Automakers Are Losing Their Grip on the Chinese Market

Local EV rivals have almost entirely elbowed out foreign brands with a faster, more tech-focused approach to building cars.

Auto business no longer in spotlight in Tesla investor conversations: Barclays

Auto business no longer in spotlight in Tesla investor conversations: Barclays

I use Android Auto in my living room now - and it solves ones of my biggest productivity problems

My new favorite use of Android Auto happens outside my car. Here's why.

Hollywood’s ‘Artificial’ Dilemma: When Tech and Luca Guadagnino Collided

Amazon dropped the filmmaker's nearly completed OpenAI film. It's now on the hunt for a new home, but both political and commercial challenges await.

Autonomous vehicle hype is back, and Humble Robotics is bringing it to freight

The autonomous vehicle space is starting to feel like a repeat of the 2016 hype cycle. Travis Kalanick is back building a robotics company, and the talent wars and capital are heating up the same way they did the first time around. The money’s flowing back, and it’s the people who lived through that first []

Toyota sales hit 673,000 units as hybrid demand dominates

Toyota just proved that the appetite for hybrid vehicles and budget-friendly cars is still steering the American auto market.

Powering the Future: How TIM Motors Is Building the Foundation for Nigeria’s New Energy Mobility Era

When conversations about the future of transportation come up, they often centre on the vehicles themselves: electric cars, hybrid technology, longer driving ranges, and smarter features. However, the future of mobility is about much more than what people drive. It is about the infrastructure that supports ownership, like the confidence customers have in new technology. [] The post Powering the Future: How TIM Motors Is Building the Foundation for Nigeria’s New Energy Mobility Era appeared first on Vanguard News.

Q&A: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on how AI will transform autos

PARK CITY, Utah — If the early 20th-century auto revolution was sparked in Detroit by entrepreneurs like Ford, Dodge, and Sloan, the early 21st century has brought a new, digital auto revolution on America’s West Coast right out of a science ...

The 'SUV Tax': How Your Vehicle Choice Impacts Your Net Worth

The 'SUV Tax': How Your Vehicle Choice Impacts Your Net Worth

From Hatchbacks to SUVs : The Psychology Behind Your Rental Car Choice

Your rental car choice reveals your travel personality—compact, SUV, convertible, or electric—showing whether you value efficiency, adventure, comfort, freedom, or sustainability.

Self-Driving Taxi Company Annoyed by the Naughty Thing Passengers Keep Doing in Its Cabs

You're not supposed to smoke in the vehicle. The post Self-Driving Taxi Company Annoyed by the Naughty Thing Passengers Keep Doing in Its Cabs appeared first on Futurism.

Beyond Discounts: Building a Sustainable Electronic Taxi Industry 

Advertorial The electronic taxi industry in Ethiopia has grown rapidly over the past decade, transforming the way people move around cities and creating new economic opportunities for thousands of drivers. As competition intensifies and new players enter the market, consumers are benefiting from lower fares, promotional offers, and a wider range of choices. While affordable []

Advance Auto Parts: Turnaround Is Improving, But Still Too Early To Buy

Advance Auto Parts: Turnaround Is Improving, But Still Too Early To Buy

BMW's New iX3 offers first taste of Neue Klasse future

BMW has unveiled the New iX3 SUV, the first vehicle built on its Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform, marking the beginning of the software-defined vehicle era. Replacing the fragmented electronic architectures of conventional vehicles, the new platform unifies critical functions through centralized computing, improving performance, agility and efficiency. The latest iX3 is the first of more than 40 new and face-lifted BMW models set to launch across gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully

3 Android Auto apps I never knew existed — and now I can't drive without them

You're missing out on some real gems out there.

REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits

REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits

Sun Mobility offers T3-55T electric trucks with world’s first modular battery swapping at Pravaas 5.0

Unlike passenger cars, commercial vehicles are judged primarily on operating economics rather than technology. Sun Mobility is betting that battery swapping can tip that equation by cutting upfront vehicle costs, reducing charging downtime and creating a shared energy network that multiple truck and bus manufacturers can use. AIS-038-certified platform Sun Mobility aims to cut upfront vehicle costs by about 40 per cent and address one of the biggest barriers to commercial EV adoption.