Martha Stewart Reveals Her Must-Haves for Driverless Car Rides: ‘This Is the Future’ (Exclusive) The lifestyle mogul chatted with PEOPLE all about her love for self-driving cars while speaking about her latest partnership with Waymo for their new Ojai vehicle By Natalia Senanayake Natalia Senanayake Natalia Senanayake is a Writer-Reporter, Lifestyle at PEOPLE. She first joined the brand in 2022. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 27, 2026 11:00AM EDT Leave a Comment Credit : Yana Yatsuk NEED TO KNOW Martha Stewart is partnering with Waymo to spotlight their new Ojai autonomous vehicle, calling it a “home away from home”The Ojai features a spacious design, LED screens, and AI tools, offering riders comfort and customizable travel experiencesStewart praises autonomous vehicles as the future and highlights their privacy, convenience, and work-friendly environment Martha Stewart is embracing the future! The lifestyle mogul, 85, chatted with PEOPLE all about her latest partnership with Waymo in celebration of the autonomous driving technology company’s new Ojai vehicle. Stewart says the roomy self-driving car is especially perfect for her as someone who’s always working, “even when I’m on vacation,” because she has enough space and comfort to get tasks done. “I use my time in any vehicle to do work,” she explains, adding that she loves using Waymo because she can “arrive at my destination safely, having done whatever I wanted to do.” As for her car ride “essentials” the star keeps it simple: “I have to have a mode of communication, my bottle of ice cold water, a seatbelt and good visibility.” Our new app is here! Free, fun and full of exclusives. Scan to download now! Referring to Waymo’s new Ojai vehicle, Stewart says she prefers it because it’s “a convenient and lovely way to travel.” “There’s privacy, there’s no driver and there’s nobody
Aug 27, 2026 · via people.com
The rapid scaling of robotaxis over the last two years has come with a hidden human cost. Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These test drivers, who put autonomous vehicles through their paces on public roads, have suffered sprains, strains, whiplash, and more, according to OSHA data and interviews with former and current workers. Some have been sidelined for weeks or months. Transdev, which employs and manages Waymo’s test drivers, reported 16 injuries tied to Waymo depot locations in three cities that were caused by the autonomous software braking hard or swerving suddenly. Zoox reported as many as eight worker injuries linked to hard braking. Other autonomous vehicle companies do not appear in the dataset, though it’s possible they’re exempt. The Zoox and Waymo injuries appear because the companies classify themselves as taxi, limo, or transit services, which OSHA subjects to greater disclosure because they’re “higher-hazard” industries. OSHA also only requires establishments with 100 or more employees in these industries to make this information public, meaning test drivers in newer cities where operations haven’t scaled may have been injured on the job without appearing in this dataset. TechCrunch was unable to learn whether Waymo or Transdev logged any new injuries in 2026. OSHA does not require companies to submit annual data until the following year as part of the agency’s Injury Tracking Application. In Zoox’s case, injuries are still happening, according to sources who spoke to TechCrunch on condition of anonymity. Two current and three former Zoox contractors told TechCrunch that the company’s test fleet vehicles — modified Toyota Highlander SUVs equipped with
Aug 27, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
SHREVEPORT, La. — SporTran will host a public unveiling and demonstration for its new autonomous vehicle program, SporTran Evolve, Thursday afternoon at Riverview Hall.
The initiative aims to improve public transit mobility and accessibility across Shreveport and Bossier City. The pilot project focuses on connecting key local corridors, including the future Bus Rapid Transit medical corridor and the city's redeveloped entertainment district.
As part of the pilot, SporTran is partnering with ATU Local 558 to launch an autonomous workforce training program to prepare local transit workers for emerging vehicle technology.
Events begin Thursday at Riverview Hall, located at 600 Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport. A VIP leadership luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by the official vehicle unveiling and public demonstration at 1:15 p.m.
Featured guest speakers include Glenn Ledet Jr., Louisiana secretary of transportation, and Seval Oz, assistant secretary for research and technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Transit officials say the program marks a key step toward building a more inclusive and modern transportation system for the regional community.
Aug 27, 2026 · via ktbs.com
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Aug 27, 2026 · via kptv.com
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Aug 27, 2026 · via foxcarolina.com
By Sam Rathburn, Technical Manager, Safety & Product Leadership -- The enormous potential of autonomy and its expected impact on the non-road industry cannot be denied. From helping to create safer work environments and improving productivity to reducing the need for consumable resources, autonomous equipment is already beginning to make an indelible mark on how the agriculture and construction industries build, power, and feed the world around us. In order for technology to be developed for autonomous equipment to live up to its vast and yet-to-be-fully-realized potential, however, our industry relies heavily on an important consensus standards process. In recognizing the key role standards play, AEM and its members have been advocating for and participating in the creation of standards since 1968. A standard is an engineering specification that defines materials, products, processes, tests, test procedures, and performance criteria to achieve a specified purpose. Standards are important in that they: - Improve product and component compatibility - Reduce risk - Improve safety More specifically, product standards also lead to economic benefits. The specifications found in standards help drive the product design process. And by establishing a single set of global requirements, standards can help reduce trade barriers and promote international product marketability. The standards creation process itself is designed to ensure open and balanced participation, with wide recognition, acceptance, and harmonization. Two standards in particular, ISO3471:2008 and ISO10987:2012, have played a huge role in improving the safety, sustainability, and productivity of earth-moving machinery over the past decade-plus. There are many other examples. And now, given the enormous opportunity autonomy presents to the heavy equipment industry, standards around autonomous equipment are now starting to take center stage. Autonomous equipment is a developing technology that OEMs continue to advocate for today. This technology intends on creating a safer working environment for workers,
Aug 27, 2026 · via aem.org
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Aug 27, 2026 · via walb.com
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Aug 27, 2026 · via azfamily.com
Speaking at the National Day Rally on Aug. 23, Wong said the government intends to scale up AVs once the technology is proven as Singapore seeks to meet growing transport demand amid manpower shortages, The Straits Times reported. It is becoming harder to recruit bus drivers, while two-thirds of the country's taxi drivers are already aged 60 or older, he said. AVs could help ease these constraints and keep transport services reliable. But the technology also poses a major concern for taxi and private-hire drivers who depend on driving for their livelihoods, Wong acknowledged. "So, even as we scale up autonomous vehicles, we will do so progressively. We will not let adoption run ahead of our ability to retrain and support affected drivers, and help them move into new jobs," he said. | Grab's autonomous shuttle and a GrabCab taxi behind. Photo from Grab | Some drivers are already preparing for the transition. Taxi driver Charles Ban Kum Cheong, 55, a 10-year industry veteran, has taken artificial intelligence courses and used all his SkillsFuture credits as he prepares for a transport sector increasingly shaped by AVs. "Upskilling is a must for everyone. I’ve taken AI courses and used all my SkillsFuture Credits," Ban said in a recent interview with Singapore's National Trades Union Congress. He was also among the first group of SMRT Strides taxi drivers to switch to an EV in 2021, when electric taxis were still relatively new in Singapore, ranked the world's second-richest economy behind Switzerland by GDP per capita in The Economist's 2025 ranking. When autonomous driving technology matures, Ban hopes to move from driving one taxi to remotely operating several AVs. He believes such a transition could still be at least a decade away but does not intend to wait until then to prepare. AVs
Aug 27, 2026 · via e.vnexpress.net
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guident Corp. (“Guident”), a leader in autonomous vehicle remote monitoring and human-in-the-loop operations, today announced a strategic collaboration with Florida State College at Jacksonville (“FSCJ”) to advance workforce development for the rapidly evolving autonomous transportation industry. The partnership will support the development of an autonomous vehicle remote monitoring and control training program at FSCJ’s Downtown Campus. The program gives students, faculty, and transportation professionals practical exposure to the technologies, workflows, and operating models required for transportation systems to transition from conventionally driven vehicles to autonomous and human-supervised mobility services. As a first major milestone, Guident has installed its GuideOn™ remote monitoring and operations technology at FSCJ, establishing the college as Guident’s sixth Remote Monitor and Control Center (RMCC) location globally and marking the sixth GuideOn vehicle integration through the addition of FSCJ’s “Olli” autonomous shuttle. The Olli autonomous shuttle will be incorporated into the training environment to provide hands on experience for students learning remote assistance, analytics, safety procedures, and operational oversight. As autonomous vehicles become more common, the workforce will evolve beyond traditional drivers and maintenance technicians to include new roles focused on remote supervision, incident response, mobility data analysis, safety monitoring, and autonomous fleet operations. The partnership combines FSCJ’s workforce-development mission with Guident’s experience in human-in-the-loop autonomous vehicle operations. The collaboration is designed to help prepare students and transportation professionals for the next generation of mobility jobs. It also supports a local talent pipeline for public transportation, campus mobility, airports, ports, logistics, municipal services, and commercial robotics. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the autonomous vehicle industry. As autonomous shuttles, robotaxis, and specialized mobility platforms move from pilots toward broader deployment, operators and public agencies are increasingly focused on the infrastructure required to support autonomy in complex
Aug 27, 2026 · via markets.businessinsider.com
BMW iX3 EV sees strong pre-order debut in China while facing delivery and display hurdles, report says BMW has opened pre-sales for its “Neue Klasse” iX3 at the Chengdu Auto Show on August 21. The model has already secured tens of thousands of preliminary orders, while facing a peculiar sales challenge: a total lack of showroom display cars, as reported by 36KR. The iX3 is priced between 269,900 yuan (39,700 USD) and 339,900 yuan (49,900 USD). According to dealers interviewed by 36KR, the response has been overwhelming, with some core-region stores reporting nearly 80 preliminary orders each within the first week. However, this sales achievement comes with a caveat. Because physical display cars are not expected to reach more than 500 dealerships nationwide until late October, sales teams have been forced to sell the vehicle based solely on product brochures and digital images. “We aren’t selling cars, we are selling pictures,” lamented one veteran BMW salesperson. The surge in “blind orders” suggests that BMW’s brand equity remains potent and its product specifications are finally aligning with those of emerging EV competitors. The top-trim iX3 features large cylindrical batteries delivering a CLTC range of 919 km. Official tests around Qinghai Lake have confirmed a real-world range exceeding 800 km. The iX3 features end-to-end autonomous driving developed in collaboration with Momenta – which is standard across all trims – and an intelligent cockpit integrated with both Alibaba’s Qwen and DeepSeek large language models to enhance voice interaction. The risk of “future delivery” Despite the initial excitement, BMW faces a precarious timeline. While the first batch of deliveries is slated for November, large-scale delivery will not materialise until 2027. Some users may have to wait until January 31, 2027, to confirm their orders. In a market where “launch-to-delivery” cycles are typically two months,
Aug 27, 2026 · via carnewschina.com
Global growth startegy Hyundai announces 100 new models by 2030 Hyundai is sharpening its growth strategy through to 2030 by introducing more than 100 new or revised models - including range extenders - robotaxis with Waymo as well as investments in AI, battery technology and local production are intended to secure growth. Hyundai has presented a comprehensive five-year plan with regard to new products, technologies and its own production. At CEO Investor Day 2026, the Korean manufacturer announced that it will bring more than 100 new or revised models onto the market worldwide by 2030. At the same time, the company is investing in autonomous driving, robotaxi services, robotics, battery technologies and the expansion of its global manufacturing. By the end of the decade, Hyundai wants to sell 5.55 million vehicles worldwide and achieve a market share of six per cent. The share of electrified vehicles is to rise from 23 per cent in 2025 to 60 per cent. The basis for this is an unusually broad powertrain strategy that includes battery-electric cars, hybrids, combustion-engine vehicles and, in future, so-called Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV). These vehicles combine an electric drive with a range extender. “Our starting position is stronger than ever before. The Hyundai Motor Group is the third-largest automotive group worldwide and at the same time the second most profitable,” said CEO José Muñoz. “By 2030, we will bring more than 100 new models with different powertrain options onto the market.” Range extender set to make its debut in 2027 An important building block of the product offensive is the Group's first range-extender model. The Santa Fe EREV is set to launch in the first half of 2027 and, according to the company, achieve a range of more than 965 kilometres. The vehicle is to be produced at
Aug 27, 2026 · via automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com
- Hyundai’s Level 2+ semi-autonomous driving system arrives in 2028. - Future EVs will use new cells that reduce battery costs by 30%. - Global production capacity is set to increase by 1.27 million units. Hyundai’s massive product push dominated their investor day event, but it wasn’t the only thing the company announced. Quite the opposite as the automaker talked about increasing production, ramping up autonomous driving efforts, and offering improved technology. Starting with autonomous driving, the first Ioniq 5 Waymo robotaxis will be delivered in the fourth quarter and they’ll “enable an international expansion of robotaxi services as early as 2027.” More: Hyundai Is Launching More Than 100 New Vehicles By 2030 Besides the Waymo effort, Hyundai-owned Motional will use Ioniq 5 robotaxis. They’re scheduled to begin commercial operations later this year in Las Vegas. Additional cities should then follow in 2027. On the consumer front, “Hyundai Motor Group is standardizing its sensor architecture around the NVIDIA ecosystem so that data acquired by Hyundai Motor, Kia, 42dot, and Motional can be integrated and used to a single consistent standard.” This means learnings from one company can be applied to others. Hyundai is also working to deploy its autonomous driving artificial intelligence, known as Atria AI, by the end of the year. It will eventually be used to power the company’s Level 2+ system, which arrives in 2028. The automaker went on to say “Atria AI will be extended progressively across mass-produced vehicles, building a full lineup of autonomous driving capability from Level 2+ to Level 4.” Since Hyundai sells millions of vehicles annually, they’ll collect a ton of data, and this will be used to rapidly improve the AI’s self-driving capabilities and performance. Improved EVs Hyundai has been an electric vehicle pioneer and this experience is about to pay
Aug 27, 2026 · via carscoops.com
How The Volvo EX60 EV Can 'See' Deer Around Corners Through A New Update It's not just deer, either. The Volvo can even detect people and other hazards before you do. - Volvo EVs are getting new safety features via a software update. - The EX60, EX90, and ES90 in the U.S. and Canada will get four new safety alerts based on data collected from other vehicles on the road. - One could help you avoid hitting a deer or other animal. The Volvo EX60 can see into the future. Well, sort of. It can see into your future. In 2016, the Swedish automaker launched its connected safety technology, which uses data collected about road hazards from other vehicles to alert you about upcoming dangers. Now, it's expanding on that tech with new features that can let you know about a deer in the road, around a blind corner, before you even get there. With the latest software update, Volvo EX60, EX90, and ES90 EVs in the U.S. and Canada will gain four new features to help warn drivers of impending danger. Large Animal Alert is pretty self-explanatory, as it warns drivers of big ol' animals in the road, like deer or moose. I imagine the latter is extra helpful in Volvo's home country. There's also Vulnerable Road User Alert, which tells you about humans who might be up ahead, like cyclists or pedestrians, on or near highways. Roadwork Alert and Accident Ahead Alert are again alert you of upcoming road work or accidents. None of these replace the existing connected safety features, like Slippery Road Alert and Hazard Light Alert. They're all just added to Volvo's safety arsenal. In Europe, this system works by using data collected from the European Union's "Data for Road Safety" ecosystem. The system is
Aug 27, 2026 · via insideevs.com
Austin City Council to weigh data center regulations, possible ban in work session AUSTIN, Texas — Austin City Council members are preparing to begin a formal push to regulate — and potentially prohibit — large-scale data centers within the city limits, with a work session scheduled for Tuesday and a possible vote later this week. Council Member Mike Siegel, who represents District 7, said the work session will start the conversation on how to amend city code to allow for data center regulation. He said he expects at least five council members to support outlawing data centers. "Because I've spoken with them, but most likely a majority of council saying loud and clear, once these regulations become final, we don't want hyperscale data centers within Austin, period," he said. Those voices, along with Mayor Kirk Watson, would be enough support to move forward with action, with the city council only having capacity for 10 total votes. Last week, Watson posted on the city message board about a memo aimed at establishing “clear and rigorous guardrails that put Austin values first and prevent harm in the community." ALSO | Texas fights Minnesota extradition bid for ICE agent accused in Minneapolis shooting "The memo recognizes the importance of Austin keeping up with the technological changes of our times while protecting our City," Watson said in the post. Watson says he proposed an initial framework back in May for preventing and regulating the infrastructure in Austin. Siegel said the effort is intended to ensure city policies do not favor data centers. “This is basically the follow-up that really has been initiated by the mayor and council to make sure that in our land use regulations, in our water utility regulations, our electric utility regulations, we’re not favoring data centers in any way,” Siegel
Aug 26, 2026 · via cbsaustin.com
Full story Waymo targets Munich rollout Waymo said it will begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich in the coming weeks, laying the groundwork for a commercial ride-hailing service in Germany that it aims to launch toward the end of 2027. “Waymo said on Tuesday it would begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Munich” Reuters reported that Waymo’s vehicles would initially drive manually across Munich to map local roads and test with trained autonomous specialists behind the wheel. In its announcement, Waymo said it is taking a phased approach that starts with high-definition mapping of local street networks and testing with trained autonomous specialists behind the wheel before it aims to open commercial ride-hailing to the public towards the end of 2027. Waymo said it is already engaging with local, state and federal officials on regulatory approvals needed to offer its service in Germany, while also planning to invest in local fleet operations and create high-skilled jobs as it prepares to launch in Munich. Officials praise, company pledges Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana framed the Munich move as a milestone in global expansion, saying, "Munich is a world-class hub for mobility and engineering, and becoming part of this city marks an important milestone in our global expansion," in the company’s blog post. Bavaria’s minister Florian Herrmann welcomed the news, saying, "Autonomous driving is a key technology for the future of mobility and for the transformation of our automotive industry," as France 24 reported. Waymo said the validation period will ensure the Waymo Driver adapts seamlessly to Munich’s distinct driving conditions before commercial ride-hailing to the public toward the end of 2027. The company also said it is working with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority, known as the KBA, as well as state authorities and local officials, and TechCrunch reported Waymo expects to
Aug 26, 2026 · via newscord.org
Updated autonomous vehicle rules mooted Draft amendment addresses rapid changes in transport technologies China has dedicated a chapter to autonomous vehicles in a draft revision to its Road Traffic Safety Law, seeking to strengthen the legal framework for the rapidly developing sector. The draft, which was submitted to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Tuesday for its first reading, defines autonomous vehicles and driver-assistance functions, clarifies the conditions for autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads, sets principles for handling traffic violations and outlines insurance arrangements for such vehicles. It also specifies the responsibility of automakers and importers in handling road safety violations that might occur when the vehicle's self-driving function is activated. It contains 170 articles in nine chapters and introduces a dedicated chapter on autonomous vehicles, while also addressing distracted driving, electric bicycles, road-occupying activities and traffic risks involving delivery platforms. The existing Road Traffic Safety Law took effect in 2004, with individual provisions amended in 2007,2011 and 2021. While introducing the draft revision to lawmakers, Minister of Justice He Rong said that with socioeconomic development and rapid changes in transport technologies, existing provisions can no longer fully meet practical needs in areas including traffic safety responsibilities, management measures, law enforcement and legal liability. According to the draft, China supports the safe, orderly and regulated testing, demonstration and operation of autonomous vehicles on public roads. It defines an autonomous vehicle as one capable of continuously performing all dynamic driving tasks under specified operating conditions, whereas driver-assistance functions only help drivers perform some of these tasks. Vehicles operating without autonomous driving functions activated, as well as those equipped only with driver-assistance functions, would be managed under rules applying to conventional vehicles. Before applying for production approval or import permission,
Aug 26, 2026 · via chinadaily.com.cn
36Kr 8 AM Brief | Revised Draft of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Automakers shall be held liable for violations occurring under autonomous driving conditions; All products have been removed from SK Hynix's official flagship store on Taobao; Canada announces the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on American goods Today's Hotspot Overview - Multiple apps have been notified for issues including excessive permission requests and unclosable windows - Apple has completed the preparation for leadership transition, and Tim Cook will officially step down as CEO next week - Every child in Singapore will receive a subsidy of 320,000 yuan in the future - China revises the Law on Banking Supervision and Administration to strengthen the protection of consumer rights and interests - The United States uses new DNA technology to confirm more 9/11 victims TOP 3 Major News Revised Draft of Road Traffic Safety Law: Automakers Shall Bear Responsibility for Violations Occurring Under Autonomous Driving Status The revised draft of the Road Traffic Safety Law, which was submitted for the first deliberation at the meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on August 25, sets up a special chapter titled "Special Provisions for Autonomous Vehicles", clarifies the definitions of autonomous vehicles and assisted driving functions, and stipulates that where a road traffic safety violation is committed by an autonomous vehicle when its autonomous driving function is activated, the producer or importer of the autonomous vehicle shall be held responsible for the violation. Autonomous vehicles with their autonomous driving functions not activated, as well as vehicles that are only equipped with assisted driving functions being driven on roads, shall be governed in accordance with the regulations applicable to non-autonomous vehicles. (Xinhua News Agency) SK Hynix's official Taobao flagship store has removed all products from shelves, announcing that it
Aug 26, 2026 · via eu.36kr.com
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Aug 25, 2026 · via youtube.com
The Texas Senate Committee on Transportation examined the expansion of autonomous vehicles on Texas roads Tuesday and flagged potential gaps in current law after officials acknowledged that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is not automatically notified when an autonomous vehicle is involved in a serious or fatal crash. The hearing came as Texas begins implementing a new regulatory framework for commercial autonomous vehicles. Senate Bill 2807, passed in 2025, requires commercial driverless vehicles to receive authorization from TxDMV and provide DPS with a first-responder interaction plan. The authorization requirement became enforceable on May 28. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are While the TxDMV has the authority to restrict or suspend AV authorizations, officials said current law does not require serious or deadly crashes to be reported directly to the agency. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. In an exchange with lawmakers, TxDMV Enforcement Director Corrie Thompson told State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, the agency learned of a deadly crash involving an AV in Dallas through media reports rather than through a required notification. “The current statute as written does not have a mandate for reporting to the department," said Thompson. You gave me the answer that scares the living [hell] out of me as a legislator,” Perry said. Local The latest news from around North Texas. Perry later said media reports should not be the state's first source of information about a potentially serious incident involving an autonomous vehicle. TxDMV officials said the preliminary Dallas police report did not contain a final fault determination. According to the agency's description of the report, a human-driven vehicle struck a pedestrian who entered the roadway outside a crosswalk, throwing the pedestrian into an autonomous vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Lawmakers pointed to the
Aug 25, 2026 · via nbcdfw.com