Tesla’s upcoming rollout of its driverless Cybercab has drawn scrutiny from federal regulators, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation into the vehicle’s autonomous capabilities. Meanwhile, the CEO of Here Technologies, a mapping subsidiary of a major automaker, has highlighted a growing industry trend as carmakers increasingly prioritize in-house mapping solutions over third-party providers. The shift reflects concerns over data control and reliability in self-driving technology. Industry observers are watching closely as these developments could reshape the future of autonomous vehicles.


Tesla's driverless Cybercab launch triggers an NHTSA probe, while Here Technologies' CEO details automakers' shift back to embedded maps.