KATHMANDU: Tesla has renamed its driver-assistance system from “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe following concerns from Germany’s Transport Ministry that the previous name could mislead customers. The change follows discussions between Tesla and German transport officials…

KATHMANDU: The Indian government has removed licensing requirements for select vehicle safety and communication technologies, paving the way for wider adoption of autonomous driving and crash-avoidance systems, according to ET. Under the new rules, on-board units and short-range automotive radar…

KATHMANDU: UK-based AI self-driving startup Wayve has raised $1.2 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to $8.6 billion as it prepares to launch its first robotaxi service in London later this year. The latest investment round includes participation from…

KATHMANDU: Blocked from the U.S. market, Chinese self-driving technology companies are expanding rapidly in Europe, Reuters reports. They are opening offices, signing data deals and testing autonomous vehicles, raising competition concerns among local firms. China is already the world’s biggest…