Lucid Group, Nuro and Uber Technologies used the recent CES show to unveil the production intent vehicles that will be used in their global robotaxi service and introduced the Uber-designed in-cabin rider experience.

The companies also announced that autonomous on-road testing began last month, an important milestone in the development and validation of the robotaxi service ahead of its expected launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Nuro is leading the testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes supervised by autonomous vehicle operators, beginning in the Bay Area.

During CES, visitors were able to take a first look at the robotaxi, as well as check out the in-cabin rider experience.

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Nvidia is bringing its Nvidia Drive AV software with enhanced Level 2 point-to-point driver assistance capabilities to US roads, expected by end of this year – starting with the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA. The CLA is the German OEM’s first vehicle featuring the MB.OS platform, which introduces advanced driver assistance features powered by Nvidia’s full-stack Drive AV software, AI infrastructure and accelerated compute.

This design may enable over-the-air updates of future upgrades and new features, including planned enhancements to MB.Drive Assist Pro, which may be available ex-factory and through the Mercedes-Benz store.

The CLA recently achieved a five-star European New Car Assessment Program EuroNCAP safety rating.

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Verizon Business and Kodiak AI have penned a deal to bring Verizon connectivity and IoT data capabilities to Kodiak’s driverless trucking solutions. The Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s AI-powered virtual driver, incorporates technology that enables a human to provide remote assistance to a vehicle in certain low-speed and clearly-defined scenarios that benefit from human involvement. This ‘Assisted Autonomy’ capability is enabled by Verizon partner Vay Technology, a leading provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology.

Verizon connectivity enables Kodiak’s driverless vehicles to communicate with Assisted Autonomy drivers and send mission-critical communication between vehicles and command centers, with low latency over long distances in remote environments.

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In a story of man vs motor, Scania’s autonomously driven trucks gave Red Bull Athlete and mountain biker Matt Jones the opportunity to become the first person to jump through two moving trucks.

This world first, completed at an airfield close to Scania’s home in Södertälje, Sweden, was a true test of innovation and precision, as both the rider and the trucks needed to be in perfect sync for the jump to happen safely.

Having originally sketched the idea in a notepad, Matt chose to use Scania’s self-driving trucks because the accuracy and dependability of this cutting-edge AI-based technology would guarantee him a window of less than a second to make the jump.

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Ford has expanded the availability of BlueCruise, giving thousands more customers access to its ‘hands-off, eyes-on’ highway driving.

First available on the Mustang Mach-E in Europe, the advanced driver assistance system is being introduced to four more models – Puma, Puma Gen-E, Kuga and Ranger PHEV – from spring 2026.

Globally, Ford and Lincoln owners have driven more than 888,000,000 highway kilometers using the technology. According to the company, expanding the availability of BlueCruise across a broad range of Ford vehicles will allow even more customers to enjoy next-level comfort and convenience on their highway journeys, and reach their destinations more refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

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Zoox has launched its autonomous ride-hailing service on and around the Las Vegas Strip, with free rides available through the company’s app.

“The autonomous vehicle industry has made remarkable strides this year, bringing us closer to a future of safer, more accessible mobility,” said Aicha Evans, the CEO of Zoox. “With the launch of our fully driverless ride-hailing service using a purposefully designed robotaxi, we’re thrilled to be part of this groundbreaking journey. Las Vegas is a city famous for unforgettable moments, and it is the ideal location for our debut. Zoox is about transforming the entire ride-hailing experience, making every ride a delightful experience.”

After downloading the Zoox app, riders can select from several destinations, including Resorts World Las Vegas, AREA15, Topgolf and other resort and entertainment properties.

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Closed-course testing has been, and continues to be, a fundamental part of vehicle safety evaluation. However, it has its limitations. Waabi has launched an alternative to closed-course track testing – mixed reality testing (MRT).

Test track limitations

As the automotive industry has evolved toward automation, closed-course testing has been adopted by autonomous vehicle (AV) developers, from basic driver assistance systems to self-driving technology spanning SAE levels two through five. Though the practice is valuable, test tracks have limitations.

Test tracks are often resource-intensive; and they are also difficult to reproduce constantly and precisely, and therefore cannot always act as a control.

Continue reading Waabi launches mixed reality testing to support AV safety development at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.

According to a blog post on its website, Mobileye has applied its expertise in AI-powered computer vision and ADAS to develop an in-house driver monitoring system (DMS). By fusing Mobileye DMS directly with Mobileye ADAS on a single chip, the company says auto makers can now benefit from a highly integrated platform that simplifies development, lowers system costs and scales easily across global vehicle programs. 

“We’ve become a global leader in ADAS by constantly developing new technologies to solve challenges facing our customers,” said Nimrod Nehushtan, executive vice president of business development for Mobileye. “Our new DMS solution not only answers the business hurdles for integrating DMS and ADAS but improves the synergies between the two systems to make them even better for drivers.”  

Unlike standalone solutions, Mobileye DMS works in concert with the vehicle’s external sensing systems.

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AAVI recently hosted an exclusive webinar, in association with Henkel Adhesives, titled ‘Driving performance, efficiency and reliability: Material solutions for vehicle domain controllers’. Don’t worry if you missed it – you can still register (free) to watch the webinar at a time of your convenience, by simply clicking here.

Vehicle domain controllers (VDCs) are driving the next generation of automotive innovation – enabling centralized control, improved system efficiency and greater design flexibility – while aiding in AI advancements. This webinar highlights how Henkel’s advanced material solutions are specifically designed to support and optimize VDC performance.

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AAVI will host an exclusive webinar, in association with Henkel Adhesives, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, titled ‘Driving performance, efficiency and reliability: Material solutions for vehicle domain controllers‘. You can register (free) to attend, here.

Vehicle domain controllers (VDCs) are driving the next generation of automotive innovation – enabling centralized control, improved system efficiency and greater design flexibility – while aiding in AI advancements. This webinar will highlight how Henkel’s advanced material solutions are specifically designed to support and optimize VDC performance. From thermal management solutions to underfill, gasketing and more, discover how Henkel materials enable reliable, high-performance operation in demanding automotive environments.

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