In autonomous and self-driving vehicle news are Zoox, Waymo, Uber, XPENG, Tesla, Bosch, Cariad, Valeo and NHTSA. In this Article Zoox Details Production Robotaxi Design Autonomous mobility developer Zoox has unveiled the production-intent iteration of its purpose-built, bidirectional robotaxi, introducing targeted cabin and exterior modifications derived from early fleet deployment testing and feedback from 500,000 riders. The structural and aesthetic revisions establish the finalized baseline for the company’s upcoming commercial assembly pipeline. Zoox plans to initiate volume manufacturing at its dedicated serial production facility in Hayward, California, with the capability to ramp output up to 100 vehicles per week to support regional ridehailing fleet expansions later this year, subject to regulatory clearance. Interior modifications focus on cabin comfort, materials durability, and usability within the vehicle’s symmetrical, carriage-style seating configuration. The color, material, and finish palette has been transitioned to a lighter, monochrome design featuring aloe green seating alongside stone-grey flooring and structural trim to minimize visual distraction. Ergonomic adjustments include increased cushioning and re-contoured geometry across all passenger seats and headrests. Functional cabin interfaces were similarly updated, incorporating high-contrast component surfaces to prevent passengers from misplacing personal items, stabilized fluting on wireless device charging pads, expanded cup holder dimensions, and higher-luminance touchscreens. Exterior modifications optimize physical visibility and acoustic communication pathways for public road interactions. The vehicle’s proprietary bidirectional color-rotating reflectors have been repositioned to enhance external classification of the robotaxi’s operational orientation. The primary entry interface integrates an upgraded microphone and speaker hardware array to expand two-way audio throughput. These acoustic enhancements are engineered to streamline audio communication between passengers and remote operations, while providing clearer external messaging channels for general road users, support personnel, and first responders. Waymo Ends Phoenix Robotaxi Deal Uber Waymo terminated its long-running autonomous vehicle partnership with Uber in Phoenix, Arizona, completely withdrawing its