OTA updates raise new software approval questions A survey by German vehicle inspection and testing organisation Dekra and Ipsos shows growing driver interest in over-the-air updates. Owners value fewer workshop visits, but Dekra says software changes still need independent approval and inspection. Holger Holzer
Zoox wins approval to charge for driverless rides Zoox has secured a US exemption allowing it to charge passengers for rides in its purpose-built robotaxis. Paid services are due to begin in Las Vegas as the Amazon subsidiary moves from free trials towards commercial scale and intensifies competition with Waymo and Tesla. Benjamin Müller