Self-driving car systems company Mobileye Global is acquiring Israeli startup Mentee Robotics in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $900 million, as it looks to develop humanoid robots.
January 6, 2026Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Transport Stocks Jump to Record High on Economic Optimism
U.S. transportation stocks closed at a record level Jan. 6, capping off a rebound fueled by prospects of strong economic growth this year.聽
January 6, 2026Doug LaMalfa Remembered as Steady Voice for Trucking
"Only a small handful of members of Congress hold a CDL, and Congressman LaMalfa spoke with pride about being a part of this elite group,鈥 ATA President Chris Spear said.
January 6, 2026Bosch, Kodiak Partner to Scale Self-Driving Trucks
The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak鈥檚 ability to scale its self-driving technology.聽The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.
January 6, 2026Amazon, Aumovio Team Up to Boost Autonomous Truck Deployment
Aumovio and Amazon Web Services are using generative artificial intelligence to enhance the development process for autonomous vehicles, starting with Aurora's self-driving trucks.
January 6, 2026Automakers Face an 鈥楨V Winter鈥 in 2026 as Sales Growth Slows
Growth in global sales of EVs is expected to slow as China聽winds down some subsidies, Europe wavers on its聽phase-out of combustion engines, and U.S. producers make a U-turn聽from the segment.
January 6, 2026Nvidia Reveals New AI Tools for Autonomous Vehicles, Robots
Nvidia, aiming to extend the reach of its technology, announced a group of AI models and tools designed to speed the development of autonomous vehicles and power a new generation of robots.聽
January 6, 20263PL Trinity Logistics Buys Granite Logistics
Trinity said the deal with Minnesota-based Granite 鈥 a freight agent partner for 14 years 鈥 would enhance its nationwide presence and increase specialized freight capabilities.
January 5, 2026Hyundai Showcases Humanoid Robot for Work in Car Factories
Hyundai's Boston Dynamics unit unveiled the latest iteration of a humanoid robot designed to work in the carmaker鈥檚 manufacturing plants starting in 2028, including at its factory in Georgia.
January 5, 2026Transportation Stocks Eye Record on Economic Growth Hopes
Among the Dow Jones Transportation Average's best performers in 2025 were C.H. Robinson Worldwide, surging 56%, as investors聽fawned over聽its use of artificial intelligence to cut costs.聽
January 5, 2026