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Watch: Tesla Robotaxi Pushes Through Austin Bollards

Austin’s Model Y Robotaxi drives through curbside bollards with riders aboard, spotlighting Tesla’s unsupervised rollout and its recent impeccable safety rhetoric.

Motor1 · Aug 19

Tesla’s Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Could Hit Austin Streets This Month as Elon Musk Ramps Up Robotaxi Push: TSLA Stock Down 1.38% (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The story has been refreshed with the latest market price action and a revised headline.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Elon Musk's Tesla Reportedly Targets Late August for Cybercab's Austin Rollout, With Staff Riding First

Tesla plans to launch its autonomous Cybercab in Austin, Texas, starting with employee trials. The initiative aims to integrate driverless vehicles into public roads, enhancing future revenue and profitability.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Polaris Wants Autonomous Vehicles. Likely For Its Army Contracts

A host of military industrial companies produce autonomous systems that utilize Polaris side-by-side vehicles. Now, according to a recently uncovered patent, Polaris wants to produce it in-house.

RideApart · Aug 14

Dara Khosrowshahi Hails Uber's Japan Robotaxi Expansion, Says Country Has Been a 'Terrific' Market for the Ride-Hailing Giant

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi hailed the expansion of the ride-hailing giant’s Robotaxi exploits in Japan as the global autonomous driving race heats up.

Benzinga · Aug 14

Analysts see 'increasing foundry success conviction' as Intel CEO puts $12 million more of his own money in company — analysts point to accelerating foundry progress and capex expansion

Intel's Lip-Bu Ran reportedly buys $12 million worth of Intel stock as analysts believe that the management is increasingly convinced about landing external customers.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 13

Tesla’s Robotaxi Just Put Starlink Inside Its Roof

Starlink hardware molded into the Tesla Cybercab’s roof shows how satellite links can back up 5G and LTE for driverless fleet and passenger connectivity.

Motor1 · Aug 12

Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

Benzinga · Aug 8

New Jersey police officer disguised as a roadside tree helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours

A New Jersey police department used an officer in a ghillie suit resembling a tree. This unusual tactic aimed to raise awareness about distracted driving dangers. Later, plainclothes officers conducted an operation and cited seventy-four drivers. These citations were for using mobile phones while operating vehicles. The campaign sought to…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Zoox Can Start Charging For Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis In Las Vegas

Federal regulators grant Zoox a two-year, 2,500-vehicle exemption in Las Vegas, testing how US robotaxi rules handle steering-wheel-free shuttles.

Motor1 · Aug 7