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Waymo Selects London for European Robotaxi Launch in 2026 Expansion

Alphabet’s Waymo will bring its fully autonomous robotaxi service to London in 2026, establishing its first European foothold. The expansion comes as the company scales operations across multiple U.S. cities and partners with mobility fintech firm Moove for fleet management.

Waymo’s European Expansion Strategy

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, will launch its first European robotaxi service in London sometime in 2026, according to reports from the company. Sources indicate the California-based company plans to operate a fleet of electric Jaguar I-PACE SUVs without human backup drivers, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.

by Tyler Brooks P.EOctober 16, 2025

Automobility Autonomousvehicles

Waymo’s Robotaxis Set for London Launch in 2026 Following UK Regulatory Approval

Waymo’s autonomous taxi service is expanding to London next year as the UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle regulations. The Google subsidiary faces its most complex driving environment yet in London’s winding medieval streets.

Waymo’s International Expansion Accelerates

Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, will launch its robotaxi service in London next year, according to reports from the company’s Wednesday announcement. Sources indicate this marks only the company’s second international venture and potentially its first fully operational robotaxi service outside the United States.

by Megan CarterOctober 15, 2025

Automotive Business

Carmakers Face Massive UK Lawsuits Over Diesel Emissions Test Cheating Allegations

Over 1.6 million claimants accuse Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen of using defeat devices to cheat diesel emissions tests. The London High Court case represents one of the largest mass lawsuits in English legal history, with allegations that vehicles emitted up to 12 times legal NOx limits on roads.

Some of the world’s largest carmakers face massive UK lawsuits over allegations they systematically cheated diesel emissions tests, with lawyers for over 1.6 million claimants telling London’s High Court that manufacturers “would rather cheat than comply with the law.” The landmark case targets Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis-owned brands Peugeot and Citroen, representing one of the largest collective actions in United Kingdom legal history.