Sweden’s transport authority has urged the European Union (EU) to reject Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software unless the carmaker removes its ability to exceed speed limits, Reuters reported. The advice came in an April letter from the Swedish Transport Administration (TRV) to the EU’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV), obtained by the publication. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. The TCMV meets on 30 June, ahead of an EU-wide vote. FSD lets vehicles steer themselves on city streets and motorways under human supervision and is approved in several European countries; EU-wide clearance would aid Tesla’s sales amid growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The system’s “Speed Offset” feature lets drivers set a margin by which the car may exceed posted limits. Tesla’s manual adds drivers must “drive at a safe speed based on traffic and road conditions” rather than rely on it. The TRV’s letter, cited by Reuters, said “allowing automated systems to systematically exceed legal speed limits risks undermining both the legal framework and the expected safety benefits of vehicle automation”. It added: “Failing this, the Swedish Transport Administration recommends that TCMV vote against the proposed introduction.” A TRV spokesperson told the publication that its position remains unchanged since April and aligned with the Swedish Transport Agency (STA), Sweden’s national type approver. Internal documents show the STA raised concerns with Tesla and the Dutch regulator RDW, including at a meeting on 4 June. RDW approved FSD’s use in April and backs the rollout. The STA, Sweden’s TCMV representative, said it was assessing the matter. FSD uses cameras and map data to detect speed limits. In the US, the system offers five modes – Sloth, Chill, Standard, Hurry and Mad Max – ranging from driving
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Consumers Question Autonomous Vehicle Safety TROY, MI—Despite growing adoption of self-driving vehicle technology on American roads, consumers remain skeptical of the technology. According to a new study by JD Power, there’s a persistent gap between growing awareness of automation and rising expectations for safety. The company’s 2026 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index Study claims that “fundamental concerns around safety, performance and trust continue to slow adoption—and in some cases, deepen hesitation.” Even as people become more informed, their expectations are rising faster than their comfort. Today, fewer than 25 percent of respondents say they are comfortable riding in a fully self-driving vehicle, highlighting a persistent gap between awareness and readiness. Trust in self-driving vehicles remains highly situational. For instance, consumer have greater confidence in lower-risk, predictable scenarios, with 54 percent indicating high trust for activities such as food pickup vs. just 31 percent for transporting children, highlighting how trust declines as perceived risk increases. “Consumer awareness of automated vehicle technology is improving, but confidence still depends on proven safety, real-world performance and clear consumer value,” says Lisa Boor, director of auto benchmarking and mobility development at JD Power. “Consumers need to see that these systems can respond to unexpected situations, perform reliably in real-world conditions and clearly communicate what they are doing. Without that, broader adoption will remain limited.” According to Boor, personal safety is the leading concern, cited by 60 percent of respondents, followed by emergency handling (58 percent) and performance in challenging conditions such as bad weather or heavy traffic (51 percent). Only 16 percent are comfortable sharing the road with self-driving semi-trucks and 43 percent believe they are less safe than human-driven commercial vehicles. While consumer expectations continue to evolve, the path forward increasingly depends on how the autonomous vehicle ecosystem earns and sustains public trust over time.
Jun 19, 2026 · via assemblymag.com
Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid. A few years ago, it felt like an open question as to whether we'd ever have accessible autonomous transportation. But with Waymo expanding to over a dozen cities this year, Tesla piloting its own truly driverless service, Zoox up and running, and Uber collecting AV partnerships like Pokémon cards, it's more clear than ever that the autonomous future is near. So who's going to own the biggest piece of the pie? That's what we talk about on this week's Plugged-In Podcast, after a week in which we saw yet more developments in the autonomous vehicle race. We got (most of the) specs for the Tesla Cybercab, thanks to some filings with the Environmental Protection Agency. We got a big announcement from Mobileye, too, which is launching its own autonomous ride-hailing service next year after years of partnering with traditional automakers on driver-assistance tech. Gallery: Tesla Cybercab LA Auto Show 2024 And, of course, we got more news from Uber. We rarely go a week without hearing some more about the company's plan for global robotaxi domination. This week, the company announced that its partnership with Nuro and Lucid will expand robotaxi service to Houston next year. That's not all, though. The ride-hailing giant also inked a memorandum of understanding to develop robotaxis based on Stellantis vehicles and powered by Wayve AV technology. The plan is to deploy them all over the globe. Then, as if that wasn't enough, after we recorded the podcast Waymo recalled all of its 5th-generation AVs over concerns that they could drive into freeway lanes that were closed for construction. It's
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Jun 19, 2026 · via fuelcellsworks.com
PHOENIX — Waymo said they are making software improvements to thousands of their vehicles after several drove into construction zones on highways in Phoenix and San Francisco in recent months. According to the Safety Recall Report submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,800 vehicles have been identified as needing safety upgrades, specifically when driving around construction zones. The report said that a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) drove past ramp closure signs and into pre-planned freeway construction zones in Phoenix on April 11. The same thing happened again five more times on Phoenix highways on April 19. The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed these incidents happened on SR 51 during the ongoing pavement rehabilitation project. A day later, Waymo’s Field Safety Committee began meetings reviewing the events. The report also found seven incidents on May 19 when Waymo AVs drove between cones designating lane closures on a freeway in the San Francisco Bay Area "inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone.” The company, which began rolling out on freeways late last year, pulled its cars off the high-speed routes last month. “Waymo’s mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver, and the data shows that we’re making roads safer in the communities in which we operate,” the company said in a statement. "We identified an area of improvement regarding performance around freeway construction zones. We voluntarily restricted freeway operations last month while making improvements, proactively notified state and federal regulators, and decided to file a voluntary software recall with NHTSA. We continue to safely serve riders on surface streets in all the cities where we operate.” Associate professor and researcher of autonomous vehicle technology at Arizona State University, Yan Chen, said he’s not overly concerned about the recall,
Jun 19, 2026 · via kgun9.com
Back in February, when the first Tesla Cybercab rolled off the line at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, there was plenty of talk in media circles about what was to come. Now, Tesla’s certification documents submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveal all that was previously under wraps. Though we now know a great deal more about the highly anticipated Cybercab, there are still some really important bits that are missing from these documents. First, let’s start with what we do know. Curb weight: 3,113 lb (1,412 kg). That’s roughly 700 lb (317 kg) lighter than the lightest Tesla Model 3 currently on sale. Not too shabby for a modern electric vehicle (EV). But then again, it’s important to remember the Cybercab’s only got two doors and two seats. In that regard, the Cybercab might just be a tad too heavy. For instance, the Toyota GR86, which has two (albeit tiny) seats at the back as well, still comes in at 2,811 lb (1,275 kg). Even a proper two-seater like the Porsche 718 Cayman is lighter, at around 3,058 lb (1,387 kg). Of course, a good chunk of that heft comes from the 680-lb (308 kg) Lithium-ion, single pack 326-V, 47.6-kWh battery. That unit should be enough to offer around 418 miles (673 km) of mixed range or 375.4 miles (603 km) of highway range alone. Keep in mind that those numbers are for the EPA’s Multi-Cycle Test (MCT). Out in the real world, expect the actual range to hover around the 300-mile mark. The battery is also listed for a recharge energy (AC from wall) of 53.365 kWh. Next up, the motor. Documents reveal an AC 3-Phase Permanent Magnet motor that’s rated at 219 hp. But perhaps, more interestingly, the Cybercab will be a front-wheel drive, single-speed automatic – as
Jun 19, 2026 · via newatlas.com
Norway Deploys New Deep-Sea Mapping AUV on First Expedition Norway has launched the first expedition of a newly acquired autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to improve mapping and understanding of the country's deep-sea areas. The HUGIN Superior vehicle began operations in the northern Norwegian Sea earlier this month after being procured by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) through funding provided by the Ministry of Energy in 2025. The deployment marks the first time Norway has access to its own advanced deep-sea mapping platform, a capability previously sourced through private contractors. “This is important for Norway. Now that we have access to our own advanced mapping resources, we're enhancing both the knowledge base and our ability to understand and manage deep sea areas in a responsible way. “We're looking forward to receiving data of very high quality – and to further refining knowledge about Norwegian deep-sea areas,” said Hilde Braut, Assistant Director for New Industries at the NOD Deep-sea mapping in Norway dates back to the 19th century, when simple weighted lines were used to measure water depth and identify seabed features. Modern mapping is primarily conducted using ship-based multibeam echo sounders, with higher-resolution surveys increasingly carried out by autonomous underwater vehicles. The HUGIN Superior can operate at depths of up to 6,000 metres and collect detailed seabed data using sonar technology. The vehicle maps underwater structures and objects by transmitting sound waves and analysing the returning signals. The AUV will be operated by the Norwegian Marine Data Centre (NORMAR), which is affiliated with the University of Bergen. The vehicle was formally christened in Bergen before departure in a ceremony attended by representatives from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, the Ministry of Energy, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and Kongsberg Group. The new capability is expected to improve the collection of
Jun 19, 2026 · via marinetechnologynews.com
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones The recall affects 3,871 vehicles after robotaxis drove past ramp closure signs and entered active construction zones Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents in which the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System. According to NHTSA, the software issue could allow a vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue traveling at posted speeds. Regulators said affected vehicles may avoid or fail to recognize certain construction-zone closures because of the software defect. Waymo estimates that all 3,871 vehicles covered by the recall are affected. WAYMO PAUSES FREEWAY ROBOTAXI ROUTES AFTER SAFETY AND SOFTWARE CONCERNS According to the recall report, Waymo's Field Safety Committee began reviewing the issue in late April after examining six incidents in which robotaxis drove past ramp closure signs and entered freeway construction zones. The committee met again in May after identifying seven additional instances involving active construction zones in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a result of the 13 reported incidents, Waymo implemented freeway-driving restrictions while engineers worked to identify the root cause and develop a remedy, according to the filing. The recall covers Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems manufactured between May 17, 2022, and May 19, 2026. As of June 13, a software remedy remained under development, according to the filing. WAYMO RECALLS MASSIVE AUTONOMOUS FLEET AFTER INCIDENT FLAGS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE Waymo currently operates driverless ride-hailing services in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin, and has announced plans to expand into additional markets. | Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % | |---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 19, 2026 · via foxbusiness.com
Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Geely Farizon Green Smart Mobility Solution Debuts at 2026 Hong Kong Expo | Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Product Launch HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 18, 2026, the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially kicked off at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. As a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon) returned for its second consecutive year with a full product lineup featuring the “methanol electric + pure electric” technology roadmap. The showcased products cover a wide range of application scenarios, including public transportation, urban logistics, autonomous vehicles, ferry vessels, emergency power generation, and more. The exhibition demonstrated a comprehensive green smart mobility ecosystem solution rooted in transport-energy integration, dedicated to fully supporting Hong Kong in achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Farizon’s lineup covers methanol REV SV, methanol REV Homtruck, methanol REV light truck, Robotaxi, methanol REV U12M, Hong Kong-tailored electric double-deckers, plus Visionol mobile power vehicles, methanol generators and marine engines. The tailor-made double-decker debuts in Hong Kong for the first time. Its livery and interior are built for local transit and sightseeing, forming a new urban mobility landmark. The U12M methanol bus has obtained an emission exemption from Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department and will enter commercial operation in August. This validates that Farizon’s methanol-electric vehicles comply with Hong Kong’s stringent environmental regulations and lays groundwork for global methanol technology rollout. On the Expo’s opening day, Geely Holding Group hosted the “Green City, Smart City — Geely Green Energy & Intelligent Mobility Technology Ecosystem Launch Event” where Geely Farizon sealed a strategic partnership with CaoCao. The two parties plan to roll out 100,000 units of Farizon Robovan by 2030 to
Jun 19, 2026 · via eqs-news.com
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles Plaintiffs claim the company overstated the capabilities of the R1T and R1S. Rivian has been sued on allegations that it made misleading statements about the self-driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV. According to the class action complaint brought by Rivian customers, the first-generation models of these vehicles are not capable of the offering the self-driving potential that the company had promised. The plaintiffs argued that Rivian represented that those early models would be capable of level 3 autonomous driving, meaning the vehicle would be able to steer, accelerate and break without driver action. "In reality, Rivian manufactured its Gen 1 Vehicles without the hardware, cameras, sensors, and compute to enable hands-free driving and/or Level 3 autonomous operation," the complaint states. "No software update — no matter how sophisticated — will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised. Rivian unquestionably knew that its Gen 1 Vehicles would never be capable of Level 3 autonomy or 'true hands-free driving' yet continued to tout the supposed capabilities of its vehicles to induce consumers to purchase them." Rivian introduced its "universal hands-free driving" software update late last year. The tech was made available for the company's R2 collection of electric vehicles and the second generation of its R1 lineup. When contacted by TechCrunch, Rivian declined to offer comment on the pending case.
Jun 19, 2026 · via engadget.com
A Model Y used in Tesla’s Bay Area ride-hailing service was spotted on Thursday with a permit sticker allowing it to operate at the San Francisco International Airport. The “Authorized Limousine Permit” sticker — numbered LP-263002 and valid through January 31, 2027 — is issued by the City & County of San Francisco for limousine operations in the San Francisco International Airport. It marks the first confirmed evidence that SFO has granted Tesla commercial ground transportation access at the airport — roughly nine months after the company first approached the facility about securing one. The sticker signals that the vehicle can conduct paid passenger pickups and dropoffs at SFO’s designated commercial ground transportation zones. As of Thursday, no public announcement had been made by Tesla or SFO regarding the approval date. Tesla’s First SFO Approach Tesla initiated formal engagement with SFO and two other Bay Area airports — San Jose Mineta International and Oakland International — in September 2025. The company’s legal team notified the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) at the time that the company was “initiating engagement with the following airports to secure the necessary approvals,” according to reporting by Politico. SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel confirmed to the media outlet that the airport had received Tesla‘s request and was scheduling discussions. San Jose airport representatives revealed Tesla had inquired about permits but had not yet filed an application, while Oakland officials confirmed initial contact but no detailed plans. All three airports reported no approvals at the time. The outreach came shortly after Tesla launched its ride-hailing service in the Bay Area, nearly a month after the debut of the Robotaxi service in Austin a year ago. The Bay Area service is provided with safety drivers behind the wheel. The service has since expanded to cover large portions of
Jun 18, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA said all of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the defect. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The issue stems from how the autonomous vehicles respond in certain scenarios. “Under certain circumstances, the [autonomous vehicle] may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone,” the recall notice states. NHTSA added that driving at speed in a freeway construction zone “increases the potential for collisions.” The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday. Waymo temporarily restricted robotaxis from operating on freeways while it investigated the issue. Its Safety Board reviewed the incidents on June 1 and decided to initiate a recall on June 8. The company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami. This is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in floodwater in Atlanta in May. Waymo currently operates a commercial robotaxi service in
Jun 18, 2026 · via nbcbayarea.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · via autonews.com
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA said all of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the defect. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are The issue stems from how the autonomous vehicles respond in certain scenarios. “Under certain circumstances, the [autonomous vehicle] may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone,” the recall notice states. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. NHTSA added that driving at speed in a freeway construction zone “increases the potential for collisions.” The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday. Waymo temporarily restricted robotaxis from operating on freeways while it investigated the issue. Its Safety Board reviewed the incidents on June 1 and decided to initiate a recall on June 8. Recall Alert The company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami. This is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in
Jun 18, 2026 · via nbcdfw.com
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Waymo is recalling more than 3,800 robotaxis following at least 13 instances of vehicles driving into highway construction zones, according to the company and federal filings.
The Bay Area-based autonomous vehicle company attributed the incidents to a software issue.
MORE: Waymo issues voluntary recall after recorded issues in Texas; vehicles will remain on roads
Six of the incidents occurred in Phoenix in April, while seven occurred in San Francisco last month. In response, Waymo immediately restricted its freeway operations.
The company's vehicles continue to operate on surface streets.
According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a fix for the problem is "under development."
The recall places Waymo back in the spotlight as officials and the company work to address the safety concern and prevent autonomous vehicles from entering highway construction zones.
Jun 18, 2026 · via abc7news.com
SANTA ANA, Calif. (CN) â Rivian owners are accusing the electric truck and SUV manufacturer of making demonstrably false claims about the self-driving capabilities of its early vehicle models. Plaintiffs in the class action say between 2018 and 2023, Rivian marketed its Gen 1 vehicles, known as the R1T and R1S as capable of level 3 autonomous driving through its Driver+ system. Under level 3 autonomous driving, or conditional automation, the vehicleâs autonomous driving system takes over its operations, including accelerating, braking and steering. While the driver can legally do other tasks in the vehicle, they must remain seated and prepared to take over if prompted, according to SAE International standards on autonomous driving. The plaintiffs say the company represented that level 3 functionality would be standard on every Rivian vehicle, either at the time of purchase or through eventual software updates to the vehiclesâ computer systems. This was not possible in Rivianâs first generation vehicles, the plaintiffs say. âIn reality, Rivian manufactured its Gen 1 Vehicles without the hardware, cameras, sensors, and compute to enable hands-free driving and/or level 3 autonomous operation,â they write. âIndeed, the Driver+ system was never designed to support the type of autonomous driving Rivian claimed its vehicles could perform. No software update â no matter how sophisticated â will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised.â Rivian knew that this was the case, but nevertheless continued to market the level 3 capabilities of its vehicles over the course of five years through marketing materials, statements from its sales teams and public statements by the companyâs founder, RJ Scaringe, the plaintiffs say. Specifically, plaintiff Michael Fritz, of San Diego, said that Scaringe explicitly stated all Rivian vehicles would be equipped with two front-facing remote sensors and other sophisticated technology that would provide drivers
Jun 18, 2026 · via courthousenews.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · via mysanantonio.com
Owners sue Rivian over alleged false claims about R1 autonomous driving Three plaintiffs allege Rivian misrepresented first generation R1T and R1S self driving abilities, setting up a high stakes case with wider implications for EV advertising. As reported by Techcrunch Rivian is facing a lawsuit over allegations that the electric-vehicle maker made false statements about the autonomous driving capabilities of its R1T and R1S models. The complaint, filed on Wednesday with the U.S. Central District Court in California, focuses on the first-generation R1T and R1S models and claims that Rivian marketed these flagship vehicles as capable of driverless driving. No software update – not even the most advanced – will enable first-generation vehicles to achieve the claimed capabilities. – lawsuit The complaint also states that Rivian, over five years and as part of a coordinated nationwide marketing campaign, promised to make the Driver+ system standard in all vehicles the company makes. It mentions RJ Scaringe’s participation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022, where alleged statements about the company’s autonomous ambitions were made. The case lists three named plaintiffs and asserts claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Coleman Law and Tycko & Zavareei serve as lead plaintiffs’ counsel and have requested a jury trial. Earlier, Rivian agreed to pay $250 million to settle a shareholders’ lawsuit after a price increase for its R1 pickup and SUV in 2022. The first-generation R1T and R1S do not offer hands-free driving. The second generation, updated in 2024, already offers such capability. The second-generation lineup retains the exterior look, but Rivian upgraded the interior components – the battery pack, suspension, electronics, interior, and touchscreen glass. As part of the second-generation update, Rivian’s autonomy platform was introduced, which is standard and includes 11 cameras, 5 radar sensors, and a computer ten times more powerful than the previous
Jun 18, 2026 · via mezha.net
Rivian has been sued over allegations that the EV maker made false claims about the autonomous driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV models. The class-action complaint, which was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, focuses on the first-generation models of the R1T and R1S and claims that Rivian represented that these flagship vehicles would be capable of hands-free, eyes-off driving. This kind of capability is also called Level 3 autonomy, a designation by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) that means the vehicle can automatically handle steering, acceleration, and braking without the driver’s hands on the wheel or eyes on the road in certain conditions such as highways or at low speeds. This doesn’t mean these vehicles are fully autonomous; the human driver is still expected to stay attentive and take over when necessary. The lawsuit alleges Rivian falsely promised, over a five-year period and through a coordinated nationwide marketing campaign, that it would make its hands-free driver-assistance system — known as Driver+ — standard in every vehicle it builds. Among the appearances cited in the suit: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe’s appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022, where he reportedly made representations about the company’s autonomous driving ambitions. “No software update — no matter how sophisticated — will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised,” the complaint reads. “Rivian unquestionably knew that its Gen 1 Vehicles would never be capable of Level 3 autonomy or ‘true hands-free driving’ yet continued to tout the supposed capabilities of its vehicles to induce consumers to purchase them.” Rivian declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing pending litigation. The lawsuit, which includes three named plaintiffs, makes claims against Rivian for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Coleman Law and Tycko & Zavareei, the
Jun 18, 2026 · via techcrunch.com