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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

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Sterling Anderson Is Front-Runner to Succeed GM's Mary Barra

Anderson joined the company as chief product officer in June after working for Tesla and co-founding Aurora Innovation. His job is to bring cutting-edge software and self-driving tech to GM cars.

December 18, 2025
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Uber Safety Chief to Depart in Latest Executive Shake-Up

Gus Fuldner's departure sets off a second round of executive changes this year at a time when the rideshare giant is being scrutinized in court over the measures it takes to protect riders.

December 18, 2025
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Waymo Seeks More Than $15 Billion in Funding Round

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, is in discussions to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation near $100 billion, in a financing round led by its parent company.

December 17, 2025
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Luminar Files for Bankruptcy After Losing Volvo Contract

Before filing for bankruptcy, Luminar struck an agreement with Quantum Computing to sell it the equity of its subsidiary, Luminar Semiconductor, for $110 million in cash.

December 15, 2025
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Tesla Share Price Nears Record High as AI Hopes Fuel Rally

It’s been a rocky comeback for Tesla, whose share price has more than doubled since it hit a low in early April amid a wider market meltdown sparked by President Trump’s tariff offensive.

December 15, 2025
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Xi Warns Officials Against Superficial Economic Gains

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said officials should not only be assessed by the economic growth rate, but also their achievements in ensuring people’s well-being and maintaining stability.

December 15, 2025
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Rivian Unveils AI Chip for Automated Driving, Ditches Nvidia

The automaker will equip its upcoming R2 sport utility vehicles with Rivian Autonomy Processor 1 chips and a new lidar sensor. TSMC will produce the chips.

December 11, 2025
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3,000 Waymo Taxis Recalled After School Bus Passing Problems

The operating software was updated in all vehicles by Nov. 17. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.

December 11, 2025
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Woman Has Baby in Waymo Self-Driving Taxi in San Francisco

A mother was in a Waymo self-driving taxi on her way to the University of California, San Francisco, medical center when she delivered her baby inside the robotaxi, Google parent Alphabet said.

December 10, 2025
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California Advances New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

California regulators opened a 15-day public comment period Dec. 3 as they advanced revised rules that would broaden how autonomous vehicles operate on state roads.

December 9, 2025

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