Waymo plans to launch an all-electric autonomous ride-hail service in Singapore, starting with manual operations next year and progressing to fully autonomous vehicles. The service aims to enhance road safety, support sustainable mobility, and complement Singapore's existing public transportation network.
Waymo detected a firearm inside one of its robotaxis carrying two teenagers in early September and alerted police, leading to arrests. The incident raises significant questions about privacy expectations in autonomous vehicles, what data they record, and how that footage is shared with law enforcement.
Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027, partnering with Japanese taxi firms Go and Nihon Kotsu. The service will start with a small fleet and expand to 100 vehicles, marking the first autonomous service on Japanese public roads and part of Waymo's global expansion that also includes London.
General Motors is integrating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into its vehicles after previously considering omitting them, featuring a redesigned infotainment interface with improved aesthetics and quick-access controls. The update will debut on GM trucks before expanding across its broader portfolio, allowing phone projection platforms to work alongside native apps like trailering and vehicle status.