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Latest McKinsey report concludes autonomous technology is “developing rapidly, but the future is still in flux”
Globally leading consultancy firm McKinsey & Company yesterday published its third biannual survey on autonomous vehicle technology, the first since 2023.
The report attempts to provide a comprehensive forecast of autonomous technology, offering a deep dive into the current trends and predictions dominating the fast-paced autonomous vehicle industry. Summarising its global findings from 2025, the report began: “Autonomous-vehicle technology is developing rapidly, but the future is still in flux.”
Waymo to update its software after San Francisco power outage wreaks havoc on its robotaxi fleet
Last weekend, Waymo came under fire after several of its vehicles were affected by a citywide power outage in San Francisco that left many of its vehicles stalled at intersections.
Waymo has since announced it will update software across its robotaxi fleet to better respond to outages, while also expanding its first responder engagement and emergency response protocols.
Baidu’s partnerships with Uber and Lyft promise robotaxis in London from 2026
Baidu has announced it will be teaming up with both Uber and Lyft to deliver autonomous robotaxis in London, consolidating the UK as the next hotbed for autonomous innovation.
On Monday, Uber announced it would begin pilot programmes in the UK capital following the unveiling of a strategic partnership with Baidu’s robotaxi unit, Apollo Go, back in July. Pilots are set to begin in early 2026.
Flying taxi technology ‘takes off’ in the UK and U.S.
Flying taxis may sound like a space-age fantasy, but they could be with us sooner than we think. China has recently approved its first flying taxis for commercial passenger service, granting EHang holdings and its subsidiary Heyi Aviation air operator certificates for short tourism routes.
As extensive piloting and some commercial operations scale in China, the future of flying taxis in the U.S and the U.K could also be just around the corner.
Zipcar’s planned departure leaves Londoners in the lurch
If you live in London, the sight of a Zipcar is, to some, almost as familiar as a red post box or an overcast afternoon. All this is set to change come 2026, following last week’s announcement that the American-owned car-sharing company will be shutting down its London operations by the end of the year.
The app, which allowed users to rent a car for as little as £5 for periods ranging from one hour to seven days, has suspended all new bookings beyond December 31.
WeRide and Uber launch first driverless robotaxi service in the Middle East
News Uber is ramping up its investment in autonomous vehicle technology, launching its driverless robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind in the Middle East. The announcement, made on Wednesday, is part of a joint venture with Chinese company and global...
Pony.ai and Bolt launch strategic partnership to accelerate autonomy in Europe
News Europe’s transport and mobility landscape is edging closer to full automation, as Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt announces a strategic partnership with Chinese autonomous driving specialist Pony.ai. The collaboration marks a significant step toward introducing...
China’s diesel-powered trucks face rapid electric overhaul
News China is accelerating its transition from diesel-powered trucks to electric alternatives at breakneck speed. Once almost entirely dependent on diesel for heavy freight, the country has seen a sharp rise in electric truck adoption, signalling profound changes for...
Autonomy on a macro scale: Pony.ai announces line-up of Gen 4 autonomous trucks
News Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its line-up of fourth-generation (Gen-4) autonomous trucks, positioning itself at the forefront of China’s autonomous logistics transformation. Set to hit Chinese roads in 2026, these...
Zoox to rival Waymo as they launch in San Francisco
News Google began testing its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo, in San Francisco back in 2009. Since then, the Bay Area has become a hotbed for autonomous innovation, with Waymo now expanding its service to Californian freeways, as announced earlier this month....
Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Detroit
News Waymo, owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is consolidating a foothold in the Midwest. This week, the company announced it will be moving to the Motor City, bringing its self-driving robotaxi service to Detroit. Detroit will be the sixth U.S. city to...
WeRide and Uber launch robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
News In the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, users of Uber will now have the option to hail an autonomous robotaxi alongside standard ride-hail services. The development is the result of a strategic partnership between Uber and WeRide, forged in September 2024, which saw...
Pony.ai and Stellantis join forces to advance autonomous deployment in Europe
News Legacy auto giant Stellantis and Chinese autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bringing Level 4 autonomous robotaxis to Europe. Following news earlier this week that Waymo plans to roll out driverless...
Waymo unveils plans to roll out driverless taxi pilots in London
News As early as next year, Londoners could expect to see driverless robotaxis joining the ubiquitous black cabs on British roads. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous car company, announced on Wednesday that it hoped to kick-start its planned entry into Europe with...
How U.S. states are shaping the future of autonomous travel
As autonomous vehicle (AV) technology hurtles towards wide-spread commercialization, the U.S. is proving that there is no single roadmap for AV success. Instead, the regulation of AVs represents an irregular patchwork where each state defines its own rules, timelines,...
New A-I powered platform could redefine EV charging infrastructure
News US company, Terbine, has launched its own AI-powered platform to streamline EV infrastructure. The platform, known as Strata, provides an overview of the EV charging network, only directing vehicles to charging stations that are fully operational and available...
Pony.ai CEO unveils Gen-7 breakthrough system for driverless vehicles
At MOVE 2025, Dr. James Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of Pony.ai, shared insights into the company’s journey and the future of autonomous mobility. Founded nearly nine years ago, Pony.ai aims to make transportation safer, more accessible and cost-effective through...
Transitioning to electric fleets with the Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose
Wen Han, Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose hosted a keynote talk at MOVE 2025 discussing how he is making electric commercial trucking a reality. Han highlighted several key themes shaping the future of heavy-duty trucking. Central was the push for a truly...
The age of autonomous with Baidu, Oxa, May Mobility and Einride
At MOVE 2025, leaders from Baidu, Oxa, May Mobility and Einride came together to discuss autonomous mobility for people and goods. A key focus was the varied global landscape: China leads with extensive large-scale driverless deployments, the U.S. offers diverse...
Affordable, driverless cars for all with the CEO of Pony.ai
At MOVE 2025, Pony.ai CEO Dr. James Peng discussed the company’s recent IPO and plans to scale its autonomous vehicle fleet. Since going public in November 2024, Pony.ai has focused on mass-producing affordable, Level 4 driverless cars. Peng highlighted the company's...
Embodied AI and the future of mobility with Wayve
In this keynote session from MOVE 2025, Kaity Fischer, VP of Commercial and Fleet Operations at Wayve explored the comapny's innovative use of embodied AI in autonomous driving, highlighting how the company’s end-to-end AI enables scalable, hardware-agnostic vehicle...
Fireside chat with Tony Han, Founder & CEO of WeRide
In this exclusive talk from MOVE 2025, WeRide Founder & CEO Tony Han reflects on the company’s recent listing on NASDAQ and what it means for the future of autonomous mobility. Han discusses WeRide’s journey from R&D to commercialisation, including its growing...
Accessible vehicle design and transitioning the UK’s largest fleet to EV with Motability Operations
At MOVE 2025, Motability Operations revealed the eVITA. This is a purpose-built, inclusive electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle (eWAV) to ensure disabled drivers aren’t left behind in the EV transition. Designed with CALLUM, eVITA reimagines accessibility from the...
WeRide CEO Tony Han tells us his vision for the future of autonomous mobility
At MOVE 2025, we spoke with Tony Han, CEO and Co-Founder of WeRide, about the company’s growth and its approach to global deployment of autonomous vehicle technology. Founded in 2017 in Silicon Valley, WeRide has expanded to operate in 30 cities across 10 countries....
A new future for the E-Trucks with SAT 1500 MCS
Press release supplied by Ekoenergetyka The electric truck sector is currently facing significant challenges that require not only innovative technological solutions, but also flexibility in adapting to the rapidly changing needs of the market. One of the most...
China deploys largest-ever fleet of autonomous mining trucks
Image: Huawei Chinese state-owned energy company Huaneng has launched operations of the largest ever fleet of unmanned autonomous electric mining trucks. 100 autonomous mining trucks have officially entered operation at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia,...
Baidu robotaxis may be headed to Europe
Chinese tech giant Baidu has entered into talks to launch its autonomous taxi service in Switzerland and Turkey. Its autonomous vehicle division has been holding discussions with Swiss bus service provider PostAuto to potentially launch its robotaxi service app,...
US giant DoorDash buys UK delivery platform Deliveroo
Unites States (U.S.) delivery giant DoorDash is set to acquire UK delivery platform Deliveroo as part of a £2.9 billion deal. The respective companies reached an agreement on the acquisition on Tuesday, which could see the combined companies reach a global presence in...
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