Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up

After Uber and Waymo ended their partnership in Phoenix earlier this year, experts and robotaxi watchers wondered whether the companies’ improbable bromance was fraying. Not so, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said today. The two companies are committed to continue working together in Atlanta and Austin, and the partnership remains “very strong.” “Waymo is a very […]

Zoox to start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas

This marks the official launch of Zoox’s commercial operations.

Studying “Fault” In Robotaxi Crashes; Tesla’s Not Getting Hit Enough

To study robocar crashes, it becomes necessary to try to estimate who was at fault. Tesla’s few crashes suggest they just aren’t driving much. Waymo and Zoox fault counts are better.

Indian EV startup River raises $120M Series C to scale production, launch more models

River plans to build a new factory, launch additional models from 2027, and target profitability as it scales production.

Hackers Are Hijacking Vehicle Shipments, Auto Shippers Report

An average of three cars — worth around $80,000 each — are stolen at a time by thieves targeting auto carriers in cyberattacks.

Curbee Mobile Service Tech Selected By Major Florida Dealership

Curbee, which provides mobile vehicle services for dealerships, says a major Florida dealership is now using its tech.

Elon Musk repeatedly one-upped his execs on SpaceX’s first earnings call

Musk kept inflating the already-big promises being made by SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen and Gwynne Shotwell on the company’s first call.

Lucid’s turnaround plan hinges on $1.4B in cash savings, robotaxis

Lucid’s new CEO Silvio Napoli listed four must-win priorities, including the successful launch of its midsize EV, finishing a factory in Saudi Arabia, cutting expenses, and robotaxis.

Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone

Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, the latest step in the company’s bid to scale its self-driving technology across the United States, U.K., and Europe.

BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior
BMW’s in-car Spider-Man ad is villain behavior

When a premium car brand like BMW says it has a “special surprise” in store for drivers, I’d expect something more luxurious than having a movie commercial beamed onto the dashboard. That’s exactly what’s happening to many BMW owners, however, who are being shown banner ads for Spider-man: Brand New Day on their Control Display […]