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It Seems Hyundai Has A Solution For Waymo’s Door-Closing Problem

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A few days ago, I wrote about Waymo having a problem with passengers not closing robotaxi doors fully. It’s apparently paying towing companies $20 or so to go to these vehicles and close their doors. Waymo reportedly said that it has a solution coming with future vehicle models that will … [continued]

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New York Governor Opens Pathway for Robotaxis … Except in NYC

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly working on legislation to open the pathway for robotaxis across New York — well, everywhere except New York City. “New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: … [continued]

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Ford, Waymo, Tesla — Where Is Self-Driving Going in 2026?

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One of the big automotive stories out of CES 2026 from the last week was Ford making an announcement about eyes-free driving coming to its models — affordable EVs even — in 2028. There are layers to this, though. Ford’s L3 Eyes-Off Driving Plans — What Are They Exactly? First … [continued]

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Waymo Hiccup — Paying People $20 To Close Doors — To Get A Real Fix

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With a new technology comes issues people haven’t adequately foreseen and prepared for. I’ve seen readers highlight potential problems with robotaxis like customers needing help with their luggage, but I don’t recall seeing anyone bring this one up: passengers not closing the door properly and then walking away. Apparently, Waymo … [continued]

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