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Speakers in the news: Meet the companies making headlines ahead of MOVE 2026

by Eve Stevens | May 7, 2026

The world’s #1 auto tech event is returning to London, June 17–18. MOVE focuses on the technology that sits behind the automotive sector, specialising in autonomous, electric and software-defined mobility. MOVE is all about showcasing the leading agents of innovation and progress, from automotive OEMs, fleets, CPOs, transport operators, investors, start-ups and battery manufacturers, across 15 conference stages. Existing in a fast-paced and dynamic sector, industry change is an expectation rather than an anomaly when it comes to automotive and tech. To help you keep abreast of the latest developments, we have put together a shortlist of current news updates from some of the biggest disruptors speaking at the event this year.

Uber partners with Rivian in $1.25bn robotaxi deal, promising 50,000 vehicles by 2031

by Eve Stevens | Mar 20, 2026

Uber is forging ahead with its vision for a driverless future through a new partnership with American EV maker Rivian Motors.

The agreement outlines plans for Uber to invest an initial $300mn, potentially rising to $1.25bn by 2031, contingent on Rivian hitting key autonomy milestones. Alongside the investment, Uber intends to purchase up to 50,000 autonomous vehicles, beginning with 10,000 robotaxi-ready versions of Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV. The remaining 40,000 could follow from 2030.

Wayve secures $1.2 billion in investment to scale “generalisable” self-driving tech

by Eve Stevens | Feb 26, 2026

Autonomous driving company Wayve, founded in 2017, has officially raised $1.2 billion in funding following a successful Series D investment round. This new development accelerates Wayve’s post-money valuation to $8.6 billion, making it one of the UK’s most valuable AI startups.

The investment round was backed by investors including Microsoft, world-leading chipmaker Nvidia, ride-hail provider Uber, and automakers including Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis.

Alphabet-owned Waymo targets $110 billion valuation in new funding round

by Eve Stevens | Feb 2, 2026

Alphabet-owned autonomous driving company Waymo has ambitious plans to raise $16 billion in a financing round that would see the group’s valuation rise to nearly $110 billion.

The company, which plans to make its entry into Europe this year, starting with the UK capital, has a fleet of more than 2,500 vehicles already in operation.

How U.S. states are shaping the future of autonomous travel

by Eve Stevens | Aug 18, 2025

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, and barriers to entry. For companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Zoox, navigating this fragmented landscape is as critical as the technology itself.