US auto safety nominee calls for active oversight of self-driving cars
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the nation’s auto safety regulator will argue on Wednesday that the agency must...
Read MoreInternational regulatory advances for autonomous and electric vehicles will shape the future of mobility
From technological enhancements such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the rise of connected vehicles to electric vehicles...
Read MoreTesla has not yet applied for robotaxi permits in California, state regulators say
Tesla needs to apply for driverless testing, deployment permits in California. Company seeks to test robotaxis in Phoenix....
Read MoreCan new policies help Korea catch up in autonomous driving?
South Korea’s autonomous vehicle industry faces a crucial moment as the government prepares to unveil a new R&D road map to address...
Read MoreSelf-driving cars need permits in Texas by September
Starting September 1, autonomous vehicles in Texas will need a permit to operate....
Read MoreDriving Towards the Legalisation of Fully Autonomous Vehicles in the UK
On 10 June 2025, the Secretary of State launched a call for evidence and consultation on the secondary legislation which will be required...
Read MoreUSDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels
The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without...
Read MoreNHTSA To Streamline Process For Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Approval Ahead Of Tesla’s Anticipated Robotaxi Launch
U.S. auto safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will accelerate the safe development of automated...
Read MoreSeattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption
Robotaxi policies should factor in equity, workforce training, safety and environmental concerns, diverse city residents said....
Read MoreAutomated Vehicles Act 2024 implementation
An update on the work being done to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024....
Read MoreElon Musk pushes Congress to clear road for autonomous vehicles
Elon Musk is actively lobbying US lawmakers to back legislation that would clear the path for autonomous vehicles (AV) as part of Tesla’s...
Read MoreLegislation Aims to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) recently introduced the Autonomous Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2025, a legislative proposal designed to...
Read MoreNHTSA Adjusts Autonomous Vehicle Rules Ahead Of Tesla Robotaxi Rollout
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week amended its rules relating to autonomous vehicle safety....
Read MoreUber is ready for driverless taxis in the UK
Despite successful trials in London, UK laws still require a human driver, delaying Uber’s plans to roll out fully autonomous vehicles....
Read MoreCalifornian Autonomous Vehicles Get a Revised Regulatory Load if New DMV Law Passes
On April 25, 2025, the California DMV released a notice of proposed regulations focused on changes to the testing and deployment of...
Read MoreU.S. Safety Regulators Demand Answers from Tesla on Robotaxi Plans and Full Self-Driving System
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a detailed set of questions to Tesla regarding its upcoming robotaxi...
Read MoreChina speeding up standard-setting for autonomous driving safety
China will accelerate the development of mandatory national standards in its quest to improve autonomous driving safety, an official...
Read MoreNHTSA unveils new autonomous vehicle regulations to ‘prevent patchwork of state laws’
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will implement a new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulation framework that it says...
Read MoreCalifornia Moves to Allow Self-Driving Truck Testing
While it’s allowed self-driving taxis, the state has held back on self-driving trucks, until now....
Read MoreUS agency to ease some safety rules for self-driving vehicles
The Trump administration said on Thursday it aims to speed up deployment of self-driving vehicles by exempting some from certain safety...
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