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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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Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year

It wasn’t immediately clear from Musk’s post on social media Nov. 6 whether Cybertruck production would be switched to another factory or phased out completely.

November 6, 2026
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Toyota sets up robot unit as carmakers push new technology

Toyota raised its annual operating profit forecast 15% to $24.7 billion as quarterly earnings rose 34% on strong hybrid demand.

November 5, 2026
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What the midterms could mean for trucking

The results of Election Day 2026 may completely change how transportation policy is decided.

November 3, 2026
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Uber President Jill Hazelbaker departs for OpenAI

Uber President Jill Hazelbaker is leaving the ride-hailing giant to lead communications at OpenAI, becoming the latest veteran executive to depart Uber this year.

November 3, 2026

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Bob Toews, CEO of TruckDown, discusses winter readiness in the connected fleet era. 

October 29, 2026
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Aurora will miss 2026 goal but remains on track for 2027

Autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation expects to fall short of its production target for this year but said it’s on track to recover for 2027.

October 29, 2026
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Tesla profit tops estimates as cash flow stays positive

Tesla's third-quarter profit beat estimates, potentially assuaging concerns about the EV maker’s increased investment into new areas such as robots and AI.

October 21, 2026
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GM plans lower-cost EVs with new battery chemistry

GM is unfazed by the EV meltdown of the past few years, moving ahead with a new program expected to produce a new battery-powered mainstream SUV within about three years.

October 21, 2026
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Waabi, Warrior Logistics begin customer operations in Texas

The trucks are transporting food, beverages and consumer goods, among other freight categories. Texas-based Warrior has a fleet of more than 200 trucks.

October 19, 2026
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Tesla launches Roadster at SpaceX site in latest merger hint

Tesla held a product reveal designed in collaboration with SpaceX that outfitted the Roadster with air thrusters that jumped over other cars and flipped in midair.

October 16, 2026

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