Xpeng has announced that its first mass-produced robotaxi has rolled off the production line in Guangzhou, China.

The robotaxi, built on the Xpeng GX platform, is China’s first production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely with in-house technologies and engineered to L4 autonomous driving standards. Powered by four self-developed Turing AI chips, it reportedly delivers an industry-leading, effective onboard computing power of 3,000 TOPS.

In January 2026, Xpeng secured a road-testing permit for intelligent connected vehicles in Guangzhou, formally entering routine L4 public road testing. In March, the company established its robotaxi business unit to oversee product definition, R&D testing and operations.

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Nuro has announced that it has secured a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Drivered Pilot Permit, ahead of the launch of its robotaxi program with Uber and Lucid.

The CPUC Drivered Pilot Permit allows Nuro to conduct pilot testing of an autonomous passenger service in California, carrying passengers in test vehicles on public roads, with a safety driver on board. The permit builds on Nuro’s California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driverless Testing Permit, received in April, which allows the company to test autonomous vehicles without a safety driver.

Taken together, these permits enable two important steps toward launch in California: driverless testing and passenger-carrying pilot operations.

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Avride has announced that its fleet of autonomous robotaxis now numbers 200 vehicles.

Built on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 platform, Avride’s vehicles are actively testing on the streets of Austin and Dallas in Texas.

The company said it has added “dozens of new vehicles to the fleet, enabled by a streamlined process for pre-assembling key electronic components.”

It added, “More vehicles on the road mean more miles driven, more real-world scenarios and more happy passengers. Each ride helps us continuously improve both the technology and the service – making autonomy safer, more reliable and more accessible for all.”

In related news, Neusoft and AISpeech partner on AI-powered in-vehicle mobility companion using LLM technology

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Zoox has started deploying its purpose-built robotaxi on public roads in Austin, Texas, marking the latest phase in the company’s expansion of autonomous ride hailing services.

The rollout follows a testing program that began in mid-2024, when a retrofitted Zoox fleet was used to map the city and train its AI systems. These vehicles operated with safety drivers while collecting data, which was then transferred to the company’s purpose-built robotaxi platform.

In the initial phase, the robotaxi will operate in selected areas of Austin, including West and East Sixth, downtown, East Cesar Chavez, Riverside and the Rainey Street district.

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WeRide is expanding its collaboration with Lenovo to accelerate the large‑scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving worldwide. Starting in 2026, the two companies expect to jointly deploy 200,000 autonomous vehicles, including robotaxis, globally over the next five years, marking one of the industry’s most ambitious efforts to scale autonomous mobility.

The collaboration was announced during Auto China 2026. It will accelerate the development of a global autonomous driving ecosystem, integrating critical elements across technology, computing infrastructure and supply chain to enhance industry-wide cooperation and efficiency. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies will connect key capabilities from cloud to vehicle, accelerating the deployment of physical AI in real-world mobility scenarios.

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MOIA America, the autonomous mobility technology company within the Volkswagen Group, and Beep have announced a strategic partnership to introduce autonomous mobility for public transit operators across multiple US markets over the next decade, beginning in Orlando.

MOIA America will provide the MOIA brand’s turnkey autonomous mobility solution, which includes purpose-built, autonomous-ready ID. Buzz vehicles equipped with the self-driving system developed by Mobileye, a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) software platform, as well as operator training and enablement. The integrated solution helps autonomous vehicle fleet operators deploy and manage an autonomous driving ecosystem.

“MOIA America’s expansion into the Orlando region reflects the growing momentum of its autonomous mobility strategy in the US,” said Sascha Meyer, chief commercial officer of Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility.

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Waymo has moved a step closer to introducing a fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the streets of London as it begins testing autonomous driving in the UK capital with a trained specialist behind the wheel.

The company is also investing in the UK by hiring world-class talent, establishing multiple autonomous vehicle service centers across London, and strengthening its relationships with emergency services as it builds the foundation to expand its business in Europe. The Alphabet-owned US mobility company is targeting launching its robotaxi service in the UK by the end of 2026.

This announcement comes as Waymo is expanding its service in the USA.

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Wayve has announced a US$60m investment from technology companies Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Arm and Qualcomm Ventures, extending its Series D round. The investment builds on its US$1.2bn Series D, backed by leading financial investors, global technology companies and auto makers, as it deploys the Wayve AI Driver in production vehicles.

Wayve is developing end-to-end embodied AI software that enables point-to-point navigation across different environments and vehicles, spanning L2+ hands-off to L3/L4 eyes-off driving, without relying on high-definition maps. Unlike autonomous driving systems built for a specific car or hardware setup, the Wayve AI Driver is designed to run across a wide range of vehicle platforms and configurations.

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The Volkswagen Group company MOIA America and Uber Technologies have begun on-road validation testing of purpose-built, autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, marking the next phase of their strategic partnership introduced last year.

MOIA plans to scale its fleet during the testing phase to more than 100 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles with onboard human operators to supervize the validation of autonomous vehicle technology. The autonomous ID. Buzz is a core element of MOIA’s turnkey autonomous mobility platform. Rides on the Uber platform are planned for late 2026.

“This next step for MOIA America with Uber reflects strong momentum behind the strategy to bring autonomous mobility into real-world operation,” said Sascha Meyer, chief commercial officer for Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility.

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“Nashville is buzzing with music, tourism and nightlife, and now Waymo helps connect it all,” said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, as the mobility company announced it had launched its first public autonomous ride-hailing service in Nashville, Tennessee.

The initial 60-square-mile service area covers Music City’s most iconic spots, from the honky tonks of Broadway and the boutiques of 12 South to the energy of Midtown and the foodie scene in East Nashville. The company is also testing Nashville International Airport and intends to serve travelers there in the near future.

“As Nashville continues to grow, Waymo is proud to support that momentum by providing a safe, reliable and magical way for locals and visitors to experience everything the city has to offer,” added Mawakana.

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