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Waymo Senate Hearing Reveals The Real People Behind Self-Driving Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0000

While Waymo's robotaxis are advertised as being 100% autonomous, the company does have human support staff. Thanks to a Senate hearing, we know how it works.

Tesla Driver Makes First-Ever Full Self Driving Trip From LA To New York

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Despite the controversy and legitimate concerns surrounding Tesla's Full Self-Driving, how did it fare on a 3,000+ mile coast-to-coast roadtrip?

This City Is Letting Tesla's Robotaxis Drive Unsupervised

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:45:00 +0000

One city is allowing Tesla to drive passengers without a safety driver, but "unsupervised" claims may not be what they seem to be. Here's what we know.

Waymo Blames Human Driver For Self-Driving Taxi Screw Up

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:15:00 +0000

In September 2025, a video of Waymo car driving onto a golf course was widely shared. Now, one was reportedly parked in a bike lane in Denver, Colorado.

Waymo Car Caught On Video Cruising Down Light Rail Tracks

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Waymo's robotaxis are expanding fast, but a new incident in Phoenix highlights how unexpected road changes can still challenge self-driving systems.

Mercedes' New CLA Makes Tesla Autopilot Look Dated, But That Wasn't My Biggest Surprise

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Teo Van Runkle) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Mercedes won't call it true self-driving, but the 2026 CLA EV's new MB.Drive Assist Pro handled dire San Francisco traffic with astonishing ease.

California Demands Tesla Stop Calling Its Cars 'Self-Driving'

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:45:00 +0000

California has stepped in to address Tesla's recent run of cars, with its DMV issuing a strict order that Tesla drop its "self-driving" term from marketing.

Are Waymo Robotaxis Putting School Children At Risk? Investigation Ramps Up

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:45:00 +0000

The Alphabet owned robotaxi company, Waymo, has been getting quite a bit of scrutiny lately over whether the driverless cars are putting kids at risk.

Self-Driving Waymo Car Cruises Through Active Crime Scene In LA

staff@slashgear.com (Max Miller) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:15:00 +0000

A viral clip shows a Waymo driverless car roll into a tense LAPD standoff, raising new questions about how autonomous vehicles handle real-world chaos.

Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis Seemingly Go Off The Rails In San Francisco

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Waymo is the company with fully autonomous taxis, allowing passengers to have a quiet ride without any forced conversations. But it's not a perfect experience.

Nvidia Wants To Use Your Uber Rides To Train The Next Generation Of Self-Driving Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Joseph Chidi) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Nvidia wants to partner with Uber to train future self-driving vehicles. Here's how both companies are perfectly poised to accelerate the technology forward.

New York Could Be The Next State In Waymo's Robotaxi Invasion

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:15:00 +0000

Waymo's robotaxis have established a foothold in several states, and it looks like New York could be the up next. Here's what we know so far.

Tesla May Allow Users To Gift Full Self-Driving Trials To Others Before The Holidays

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000

All Tesla vehicles come with Autopilot, but the more extensive Full Self-Driving functions come at a price. Subscriptions will be discounted for the holidays.

There's Only One Thing Tesla Could Do To Make Me Consider Buying A Model Y SUV

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:35:00 +0000

Teslas were huge in EVs years ago, but now they have enough competition that there are lots of choices. There is one thing that could put them back on top.

Who Gets The Ticket When A Cop Pulls Over A Driverless Car?

staff@slashgear.com (Brian McHugh) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Do you're a police officer who chases down a car for a moving violation and, as you get to the window, you realize there's no driver. Who gets the ticket?

Texas' Driverless AI Trucking Industry Is About To Have Another Player After A Successful Trial

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0000

Texas' driverless trucking scene is heating up as a new contender enters the race - one that just pulled off something no other startup has done before.

Even A Driverless Waymo Car Can Get Stopped At A DUI Checkpoint

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:45:00 +0000

Waymo is one of the major names in the world of driverless cars. Not having anyone at the wheel hasn't absolved them from being pulled over, however.

Researchers Suggest Adding A New Color To Traffic Lights – Here's What It Would Be For

staff@slashgear.com (Stephen Fogel) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:15:00 +0000

Researchers at North Carolina State University have proposed a fourth traffic light color that could save fuel and make traffic smoother. Here's how it works.

Tesla Vs Waymo: Who's Winning The Robotaxi War?

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:35:00 +0000

Waymo, Google's self-driving taxi service, has been operating in cities across the U.S. for a while, but could Tesla's competiting Robotaxi service overtake it?

Honda's New Zero-Turn Lawnmower Can Mow Your Yard, Even If You're Not On It

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:14:39 +0000

In addition to having zero-turn technology, Honda's latest model comes in an autonomous variant that you can train to mow your yard from your phone.