Zoox Clears Final Federal Hurdle to Launch Paid Robotaxi Service

Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, has received a temporary exemption from federal safety regulators, allowing it to charge customers for rides in its custom-built robotaxi. The exemption marks a significant milestone for the company and the future of autonomous mobility.

Feds Demand Autonomous Vehicle Companies Stop Interfering with First Responders

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a directive to autonomous vehicle developers, citing instances of their vehicles interfering with first responders and law enforcement.

Avride Under Investigation for Self-Driving Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Avride, a robotaxi company that has partnered with Uber, after identifying more than a dozen crashes and one minor injury. The safety regulator's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) said all 16 crashes that it has identified have to do with \

Tesla's 2026 Model Y Earns Top Safety Rating from NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has rated the 2026 Tesla Model Y as the first vehicle to meet its new benchmark for advanced driver assistance systems. This milestone marks a significant step forward in vehicle safety.