In a blog post, Waymo announced yesterday that it was opening its fully driverless taxi service to the general public in Phoenix, Ariz. Waymo had announced in 2017 its vehicles had started operating on public roads in the Phoenix, Ariz. market without drivers as part of an early rider program. “Beginning today, October 8, we’re […]
FCA and Waymo Announce Expanded Autonomous Driving Partnership
Companies sign exclusive agreement to develop Light Commercial Vehicles to support rapid growth in delivery service demand. FCA and Waymo announced today that they have taken the next significant steps in the expansion of their autonomous driving technology partnership. Waymo, that started as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, will now work exclusively with […]
Renault and Nissan Alliance Announce Deal with Waymo to Develop Driverless Mobility Services in France and Japan
Groupe Renault and Nissan to become the first automotive manufacturers to develop driverless mobility services with Waymo in France and Japan. May include other countries. Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co., and Waymo, the former Google driverless car project, have entered into an exclusive agreement for an initial period to explore all aspects of driverless mobility […]
Consumers Union Says Uber, Waymo Crashes Raise Safety Concerns with Self-Driving Cars
Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, today called on companies developing automated driving systems, including Uber and Waymo, to take a safe and transparent approach to the testing and commercial use of self-driving vehicles. Crashes involving Uber and Waymo vehicles occurred recently during testing on public roads. Uber’s crash led the company to […]
Waymo Expanding Heavy-Duty Truck Self-Driving Technology Pilot to Georgia
Waymo’s, the former Google self-driving car project, announced it is turning its attention to the trucking industry. Starting next week, Waymo will launch a pilot in Atlanta, Ga. where its self-driving trucks will carry cargo bound for Google’s data centers. Over the past year, Waymo has been conducting road tests of its self-driving trucks in […]
Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxis Operating without Test Driver at Wheel
Waymo, the former Google self-driving car project, announced it is vehicles have started operating on public roads in the Phoenix, Ariz. market without drivers. Until this announcement, Waymo’s autonomous vehicle fleet had operated on public roads with a test driver at the wheel. According to Waymo, a subset of its fleet will operate in fully […]
AutoNation Signs Multi-Year Agreement to Support Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Program
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced that it has partnered with Waymo, the Alphabet Inc., self-driving technology company, in a multi-year agreement to support Waymo’s autonomous vehicle program. AutoNation will offer strategic capabilities to maximize the life of Waymo’s vehicles across the United States. AutoNation franchised stores, AutoNation USA stores and other AutoNation locations, will provide long-term […]
FCA Delivering Additional 500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans as Waymo Self-driving Program Expands
FCA US LLC announced today that Waymo, formerly the Google autonomous vehicle project, will add 500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans to expand its self-driving program. FCA previously delivered 100 minivans, modified for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016. Production of the additional 500 minivans will ramp up beginning next month. Waymo will […]