AV Competitive Landscape — Aurora, Zoox, Cruise: Who's Still in the Race
The AV race is not Tesla vs Waymo only. Aurora launched driverless trucking; Zoox is testing; Cruise is rebuilding after its 2023 suspension.
The AV race is not Tesla vs Waymo only. Aurora launched driverless trucking; Zoox is testing; Cruise is rebuilding after its 2023 suspension.
How GM Cruise lost its California driverless permit in 2023, the three failure modes, and the regulatory lessons for Tesla and Waymo's ramp.
Waymo and Tesla lead commercial AV by years. Aurora leads trucking. Zoox, Cruise, and Mobileye remain pre-commercial — fewer rivals than headlines imply.
Cruise collapsed after a 2023 cover-up. Aurora earns trucking AV revenue. Baidu matches Waymo in China rides. The 2026 AV field has consolidated sharply.