Aug 24, 2026
Amazon's autonomous vehicle unit Zoox has secured approval from US auto safety regulators for limited commercial deployment of its steering-wheel-free robotaxis, marking the first such authorization in the autonomous ride industry.
American automakers and suppliers are racing to replace Chinese-made connectivity hardware and software in vehicles as federal restrictions take effect, with bans on Chinese connectivity software beginning with 2027 models and hardware restrictions starting with 2030 model years. The shift has spurred new domestic suppliers like Eagle Wireless while affecting companies like Polestar, which faces a U.S. sales ban over Chinese technology concerns.