Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Robotaxi market: Waymo and Zoox scale operations

56 clusters · 316 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: California sees Waymo expansion and business relocation to Texas

Waymo continues to expand its geographic footprint, having launched driverless taxi services in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. This brings its total U.S. operational footprint to 15 cities. In Denver, the deployment marks

Mazda CX-5 safety ratings and technical updates

9 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mazda launches third-generation CX-5 SUV with global and regional production plans

The third-generation Mazda CX-5, launched globally in 2026, features a larger silhouette with a length of approximately 4.7 m, a width of 1.9 m, and an extended wheelbase of 2.80 m. This redesign increases cargo capacity

Waymo autonomous vehicle safety and technology approach

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Waymo challenges Tesla's camera-only autonomous driving strategy

Waymo leadership continues to advocate for a sensor-fusion approach, emphasizing that cameras alone cannot meet the safety standards required for full autonomy. Co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov has characterized reliance solely on c

Digitalization of the automotive repair industry

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Automotive industry shifts toward data-driven repairs and facility management software

The automotive repair and refinishing industry is undergoing a technological transformation characterized by digitalization, automation, and data-driven workflows. Initial developments focus on optimizing physical works

Global vehicle size and weight increase

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Increasing vehicle size and weight raises road safety concerns

Global trends show a significant increase in the size, weight, and height of modern vehicles, a phenomenon described as ‘car spreading’. This growth is driven by consumer demand for larger SUVs and crossovers, enhanced s

US commercial truck accident fatalities and economic trends

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Liability and consequences of commercial truck accidents

Commercial truck accidents in the United States are characterized by a significant disparity in mass between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. This weight difference means that in multi-vehicle collisions, smaller