tesla Former Tesla Executive Questions Robotaxi Reveal and Vision-Only Strategy Former Tesla executive Jon McNeill expresses surprise at the lack of a detailed roadmap during Tesla's recent robotaxi reveal. He also questions whether the company's vision-only approach to self-driving truly simplifies the development process.
wayve UK Self-Driving Startup Wayve Expands Testing to San Francisco Well-funded UK startup Wayve brings its self-learning autonomous driving technology to the U.S., launching initial tests with Ford Mustang Mach-Es in San Francisco.
tesla Tesla Tests Employee Robotaxi Service Ahead of Planned 2025 Launch Elon Musk announces Tesla is currently testing a ride-hailing service with employees in the Bay Area, aiming for a 2025 launch in California and Texas. The test vehicles still require human safety drivers despite years of ambitious self-driving promises.
pony ai Pony AI Slashes Valuation Target Amid U.S. IPO Filing Toyota-backed Pony AI files for a U.S. IPO, revealing a lowered minimum valuation of $4 billion and a modest fleet size. The autonomous vehicle startup shows growing revenue but continues to face significant financial losses.
tesla Tesla Robotaxi Ambitions Hit Regulatory Reality After Hyped Reveal Tesla unveils a steering-wheel-free Cybercab and a Robovan, but regulatory roadblocks and vague timelines leave experts skeptical. The lack of concrete details causes a significant drop in the company's stock price.
waymo Waymo Secures $5.6 Billion to Expand Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services Waymo closes a massive $5.6 billion investment round led by Alphabet to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service to more cities. The company currently provides over 100,000 paid weekly trips and plans to launch in Austin and Atlanta in 2025.
tesla Tesla Faces Regulatory Hurdles With Unsupervised FSD and Robotaxi Plans Tesla aims to launch unsupervised Full Self-Driving in Texas and California next year, but significant regulatory questions remain. While Texas currently offers a loose regulatory environment, the rollout of driverless vehicles faces potential red tape and safety scrutiny.
tesla Tesla Unveils Sub-$30,000 Cybercab and 20-Passenger Robovan Tesla reveals its futuristic two-seater Cybercab and a surprise 20-passenger Robovan at the flashy "We, Robot" event. Industry veteran Anthony Levandowski voices support for Elon Musk's autonomous transportation vision.
waymo Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Vice President Harris Motorcade in San Francisco A driverless Waymo vehicle stalls while making a U-turn in front of Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade, requiring police intervention. The incident adds to a growing list of high-profile malfunctions for the autonomous driving company.
motional Motional CEO Steps Down as Hyundai Takes Control of Self-Driving Startup Motional president and CEO Karl Iagnemma is stepping down from his leadership role, with CTO Laura Major taking over as interim CEO. The leadership change comes shortly after Hyundai acquired a majority stake in the autonomous vehicle joint venture.
autonomous vehicles Autonomous Vehicle Developers Drive Record $2.7B Robotics Funding in June Robotics investments reach a 2024 high of $2.7 billion in June, largely driven by massive funding rounds for autonomous vehicle companies. The monthly total easily surpasses the trailing 12-month average and pushes the 2024 halfway mark to $8.4 billion.
ces 2024 CES 2024 Shifts Car AI Focus Away From Self-Driving Toward Better Voice Assistants Rather than pushing autonomous driving, automakers at CES 2024 showcase AI that improves communication between drivers and their vehicles. Major brands like Mercedes and Volkswagen announce plans to integrate ChatGPT into their in-car voice assistants.
tesla Tesla Plans August Robotaxi Reveal as Detroit Launches AV Shuttle Tesla announces an August 8th unveiling for its dedicated Robotaxi, while Detroit prepares a free, 10.8-mile autonomous shuttle pilot service this summer. Multiple companies including Perrone Robotics and SiMa.ai drive new advancements in the self-driving sector.
tesla Tesla Offers Free One-Month FSD Beta Trial to Boost End-of-Quarter Sales Tesla provides a free one-month trial of its $12,000 Full Self-Driving Beta system to all eligible U.S. customers to drive end-of-quarter sales. The aggressive promotion comes just weeks before a high-profile civil trial regarding a fatal Autopilot crash.
waymo Waymo One Expands Fully Autonomous Rides to Los Angeles and Austin Waymo announces plans to operate its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in four major cities by the end of this year, with immediate public launches starting in Los Angeles and Austin.