self-driving technology
Coverage of self-driving technology in the Nexus archive.
- New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records
Chinese Tesla challengers Leapmotor and Zeekr achieved record electric vehicle deliveries last month, driven by new battery and self-driving technologies, despite a declining domestic EV sales trend. Leapmotor, backed by Stellantis, delivered 93,376 EVs, marking a 94.5% year-on-year increase.
- New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records
Chinese Tesla challengers Leapmotor and Zeekr achieved record monthly EV sales using advanced battery and self-driving technologies, outperforming the domestic EV market's downward trend and increasing pressure on Tesla. Leapmotor delivered 93,376 electric vehicles last month, a 94.5% year-on-year increase.
- The case of the missing Tesla fatal crash data
A fatal 2019 Tesla crash on Card Sound Road in Florida involving Dillon Angulo and Naibel Benavides sparked a yearslong investigation into missing data from Tesla's self-driving system. The case centered on a dispute over a 'glovebox computer' containing crash data, raising questions about Tesla's safety claims and handling of evidence.
- Tesla’s stock rips higher after a long-awaited update to self-driving technology
Tesla’s stock rose to its best day in over a year following an update to self-driving technology, though it remains down for the month.
- Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese self-driving technology start-up Momenta is raising HK$5.89 billion (US$751 million) through an IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange, offering nearly 19.94 million shares at HK$295.60 per share. The bookbuilding, sponsored by CICC and Deutsche Bank, closes on Friday ahead of a scheduled trading debut.
- Age-friendly cars: What to look for as driving needs change
The article discusses how age-friendly car features, such as driver-assist technology and improved accessibility, can address changing driving needs for older adults. Experts highlight the potential benefits of self-driving cars for maintaining independence but caution against over-reliance on technology, emphasizing a balance between ease of use and driver engagement.
- Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis
Wayve's self-driving technology will be integrated into vehicles manufactured by Stellantis, with deployment expected in 2028. This partnership represents a significant step in bringing autonomous driving capabilities to mainstream vehicles in the US market.
- Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, likely to challenge Tesla’s FSD software in AI race
Chinese EV maker Xpeng has begun mass production of autonomous cabs using its own chips, positioning itself to compete with Tesla in the self-driving technology market. The robotaxis feature level 4 autonomy capabilities as both companies intensify their competition in AI-powered autonomous vehicles.
- Musk pledges to fix 2019-2023 Teslas that can't fully self drive
Elon Musk has pledged to address an issue with 2019-2023 Tesla models that currently cannot achieve full self-driving capabilities. The announcement highlights Tesla's commitment to improving its autonomous driving technology.