Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in capital
Autonomous vehicles that pass road testing and safety assessments will be allowed to apply for road trials.
Tue Dec 31 2024
INSIGHT - Trump’s victory could ease regulatory path for Musk’s robotaxi, but hurdles remain
Elon Musk may have the influence to help break through those regulatory roadblocks.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Musk now says it's 'pointless' to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
An all-new affordable Tesla for human drivers had until recently been a linchpin of Teslas strategy to become worlds biggest automaker.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
Elon Musk said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Tesla wants to register generic 'robotaxi' word as its own trademark
Tesla's applications were submitted, as Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's concept for self-driving taxi and a self-driving bus for up to 20 people.
Wed Oct 16 2024
INSIGHT - Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
The automaker is widely expected to showcase a prototype called the "Cybercab" rather than a road-ready driverless taxi.
Fri Oct 11 2024
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Tesla promises 'more affordable' cars after shelving all-new Model 2
Elon Musk said the company would include more-affordable models that would start production by early 2025.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that its global vehicle deliveries in the first quarter fell for the first time in nearly four years.
Mon Apr 22 2024
How GM's Cruise robotaxi tech failures led it to drag pedestrian 20 feet
A failure to detect the woman's location, the vehicle continue after hitting the woman instead of making an emergency stop.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Robotaxi company Cruise withdraws all cars from San Francisco streets
The move was to regain trust while investigations are being carried out, after a Cruise driverless car dragged a woman several metres.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis take to California roads
Zoox robotaxis have no steering wheels or pedals for human drivers.
Wed Feb 15 2023
First 'robotaxis' enter service in Beijing
It looks like a normal car but the white taxi by the kerb has nobody driving it, and communicates with customers digitally.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Amazon has unveiled its fully self-driving robotaxi called Zoox
Without a driver or even a steering wheel, Zoox can reach a top speed of 75 miles per hour (around 120 km/h) in both ways.
Thu Dec 17 2020
AWANI Tonight: 13th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Hearing begins for $1.83 bil lawsuit over Apple’s App Store
A UK court began hearings for allegations that Apple abused its App Store’s dominant position to charge commissions as high as 30%. The lawsuit is seeking damages of up to $1.83 billion for nearly 20 million UK Apple users.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Russian runners brave -50°C to run in marathon
Dozens of runners, wrapped up from head to toe, braved freezing temperatures in Russia’s Yakutia region to take part in a marathon held at a chilling -50°C.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: PM discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar in Abu Dhabi
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on the second day of his official visit to the UAE. Astro AWANI correspondent Irfan Faruqi breaks down the key moments of the day in Abu Dhabi and what they mean for Malaysia-UAE ties.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel imports China, India, Japan, S.Korea - MITI
MITI says the move, effective Jan 11, 2025, for up to 120 days, aims to prevent further harm to the domestic industry.
Mon Jan 13 2025
UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI
Countries worldwide race to become AI hubs while balancing the need for restrictions on the technology.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress
As Malaysia takes the helm as ASEAN Chair in 2025, it steps into a leadership role for one of the world’s most dynamic regions. ASEAN is on track to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030, but it faces immense challenges: from navigating an increasingly fragmented global order to advancing regional integration amid rising protectionism. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship make a lasting impact in just one year? And how can ASEAN strengthen its collective voice and economic clout in a polarised world? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairperson of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies, better known as ISIS Malaysia.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation
The first defense witness says he wants to avoid misinterpretations about the large sum of money in his personal account.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Death sentence of ex-lorry driver convicted of rape-cum-murder of elderly woman commuted to 40 years imprisonment
The three-judge panel dismiss K. Sathiaraj's appeal to overturn his murder conviction.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Thailand backs Malaysia's 'Inclusive And Sustainable' ASEAN vision for 2025
Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand views 2025 under Malaysia's Chairmanship as a pivotal moment in ASEAN's Community-building process.
Mon Jan 13 2025