Driverless Cars news and trends

Amazon Reportedly Adding Driverless Car Maker Zoox To Its Portfolio For $1.2B 
Amazon Acquisitions // June 26, 2020

Amazon will pay more than $1.2 billion to acquire Zoox, the Foster City, Calif., self-driving technology company, the Financial Times (FT) reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Japanese Truck Designs Aim For New Delivery Frontiers
Retail // October 25, 2019

With a design that would let vehicles be customized for parcel delivery or serve as mini-hotels, trucks are being designed in Japan for a driverless future, with interchangeable container areas and no cabins. The innovation comes as higher demand for same-day deliveries and massive growth...

China’s Pony.ai Launches Self-Driving Taxi App Under The Radar
Innovation // January 15, 2019

Pony.ai, the Chinese driverless car startup, rolled out a new app that lets users get a ride from a self-driving taxi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Carmakers Pump The Brakes On Driverless Technology
Innovation // January 09, 2019

Many carmakers have softened their stances on driverless technology because they’re not sure if the tech is quite ready for the mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Tesla Eyes June Launch for Robotaxis Amid Decline in Sales

April 23, 2025
Automotive manufacturer Tesla is reportedly rolling out trials of its ridesharing service, giving employees access, as it looks to expand that service later this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Amazon Reportedly Adding Driverless Car Maker Zoox To Its Portfolio For $1.2B 

June 26, 2020
Amazon will pay more than $1.2 billion to acquire Zoox, the Foster City, Calif., self-driving technology company, the Financial Times (FT) reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Japanese Truck Designs Aim For New Delivery Frontiers

October 25, 2019
With a design that would let vehicles be customized for parcel delivery or serve as mini-hotels, trucks are being designed in Japan for a driverless future, with interchangeable container areas...

China’s Pony.ai Launches Self-Driving Taxi App Under The Radar

January 15, 2019
Pony.ai, the Chinese driverless car startup, rolled out a new app that lets users get a ride from a self-driving taxi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...