Tesla’s wildest ride yet: Musk puts steering-wheel-free Cybercabs on Austin streets, daring Americans to let goMusk’s Tesla has begun testing a new generation of Cybercabs on Austin streets that have neither steering wheels nor brake pedals, placing ...
Inside Tesla’s Cybercab push: Can Robotaxis power the next stock rally?Tesla shares rallied more than 5% ahead of the company’s closely watched Cybercab event in Austin, as investors focused on its robotaxi amb...
Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluationCEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...
Uber, Wayve begin robotaxi rollout in London's busy streets as Europe takes cautious approachLondon is launching its first self-driving taxi service with Uber and Wayve. These electric vehicles will initially have human safety drive...
‘AI introduces a new set of problems’ in cybersecurity: Securonix CEO Toby WeissSecuronix CEO Toby Weiss believes AI will not simplify the fragmented cybersecurity landscape. He notes that enterprises are rapidly adopti...
China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
Ex-Elevation Capital partner Mayank Khanduja in talks to join Silicon Valley VC fund BessemerMayank Khanduja is in advanced discussions to join Bessemer Venture Partners. He is expected to join the firm over the next three to four w...
US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous carsFederal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received ...
Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis with no human controlsAmazon's Zoox secured US approval for limited commercial robotaxi deployment. This marks a significant milestone for autonomous vehicle tec...
MFs push back on Zepto valuation; PEs take AI betsHappy Monday! Zepto's IPO pricing expectation has run into resistance from top mutual funds. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispat...
Waymo explores ending Uber partnership: Financial TimesThe companies have increasingly clashed over operational and commercial issues, according to the report. Waymo has raised concerns about t...
US Senate panel advances bill tightening ban on Chinese automakersA US Senate committee approved legislation to ban Chinese automakers from the American market. This bill could affect German automaker Merc...
Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earningsTesla has expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa this week. This move aims to prove the company can scale its autonomous ride-h...
Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smokeLast week, the top U.S. auto safety official said self-driving car companies must quickly address a "clear pattern" of driverless vehicles...
Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in PhoenixUnder the partnership struck in 2023, Uber had integrated Waymo's autonomous vehicles into its ride-hailing and food delivery platforms.
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidentsWaymo, a leading robotaxi company, has recalled almost 4,000 driverless cars. This action follows incidents where vehicles entered highway ...
Google's self-driving sister, Waymo, gets first outside investorsFounded 11 years ago as a small project inside Google, Waymo now is widely considered the leader in developing self-driving technology. But...