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Uber launches self-driving rides in Elon Musk’s backyard

Musk, who plans to launch a fleet of self-driving cars this year, has been pipped to the post

The Independent UK

A Self-Driving Maserati Just Hit Nearly 200 MPH

A self-driving supercar just broke the speed record for an autonomous car by going 197.7 mph at the Kennedy Space Center.

InsideEVs

Self-driving taxis are speeding ahead in America—so why is Europe still waiting?

Despite years of testing, Europe has no commercial robotaxis. Funding, regulations, and infrastructure are holding them back—can the bloc ever catch up?

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GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year

General Motors is no stranger to navigating storms. It survived the 1970s oil crisis, managed to stay relevant after the onslaught of Japanese automakers in the 1980s, got a colossal bailout from the U.S. government after the 2008-2009 financial crisis, survived the pandemic and now offers the most diverse electric…

InsideEVs

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

In the race to lead the autonomous vehicle space—and maybe even the future of transportation—Google's Waymo has about a 100-mile head start. The self-driving taxi division just hit a new milestone: over 200,000 paid rides per week through its Waymo One service.

InsideEVs

3 Stocks Powering the Future of Autonomous Driving

Robotaxis are on their way as the new administration will accelerate their arrival, but these autonomous vehicles need key components to operate smoothly.

MarketBeat

Americans Are Still Afraid Of Robotaxis: Study

Automakers are throwing a lot at American car buyers at the moment: electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, extended-range EVs and, now, a growing emphasis on robotaxis. Many consumers may not even be fully aware of the gazillion powertrain options that will soon be available to them across segments. The vast…

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Tesla Snubs Uber On Robotaxi Partnership: ‘They Want To Do It Alone’

Uber wants in on Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions, but so far, the interest has been somewhat one-sided.

InsideEVs

Tesla Cybertruck's FSD Crash Raises Red Flags For Robotaxi Launch

Over the past few days, at least two Tesla Cybertruck owners learned the hard way that their stainless steel behemoths equipped with the Full-Self Driving (FSD) software are anything but self-driving.

InsideEVs

Uber's CEO says no one wants to compete with Tesla—or Elon Musk

Tesla's Cybercab, or robo-taxi, was announced last October and is due to hit the roads in Texas this June as part of a trial roll-out.

Fortune

Lyft Plans To Launch Fleet Of Robotaxis

Lyft's CEO announced what city will see the first of the autonomous vehicles.

International Business Times

Ackman Announces Major Stake in Uber: Should You Follow His Lead?

Bill Ackman took to X to announce that his company, Pershing Square, holds 30.3 million shares of Uber after they began purchasing stock in January.

MarketBeat

Uber stock jumps 7% after Bill Ackman reveals $2.3 billion stake

The Pershing Square CEO said he's admired the ridesharing giant since actor Edward Norton introduced him to the app in its early days.

Fortune

Uber’s Business, Cash Flow, and AI are Why it Will Set a New High

Uber is driving the push to autonomous vehicles and is positioned to dominate the AV service industry, connecting riders with rides with its AI assistance.

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Uber CEO says the company is 'well-positioned' on autonomous vehicles—but gains are still a long way off

Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber was "well-positioned" as the autonomous-vehicle market heats up.

TechRadar

Tesla promises more affordable EVs and could start its Robotaxi service in June – but I've heard this all before

Elon Musk makes more big Tesla promises during a quarterly earnings call, but I'd like to see it go back to doing what it does best.

Fortune

Elon Musk’s dream of Tesla robotaxis has been stymied in China by a bizarre foe: The humble bus lane

Tesla aims to roll out its unsupervised FSD robotaxi software in most global markets this year, helping justify the $1.3 trillion market cap. Yet Musk revealed his team is still getting tripped up in China.

Kiplinger

How Does Car Insurance Work for Ride-Sharing Drivers?

Can you use your personal auto insurance? Does it cover everything or only certain things? Here's how to find out.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will roll out paid robotaxi service to customers in June in Austin

Tesla is moving quickly to try to play catch-up with its main competition: Alphabet’s Waymo.

Barchart

3 ‘Strong Buy’-Rated Self-Driving Car Stocks to Buy After CES 2025

As autonomous vehicle technology took center stage at CES 2025, here are three ‘Strong Buy’-rated self-driving car stocks to consider now.

Barchart

Can Uber Stock Gain 35% in 2025? Analysts Think So.

Wall Street is bullish about Uber’s prospects as it strengthens its core business and expands into autonomous vehicles.

Reason

The Slow Approval of Self-Driving Cars Is Costing Lives

Laws requiring a "driver" in driverless cars make as much sense as requiring a horse to be yoked to the front of an automobile, just in case.

TechRadar

Five CES 2025 EVS that make me excited for the future of transportation

These are the most interesting EV tech I saw at CES 2025.

InsideEVs

'We Need Each Other’: Why China's Zeekr Is Optimistic About The U.S. And Europe

It was standing room only in Mandalay Bay, one of CES’s satellite locations away from the main Las Vegas Convention Center area. I was late, not realizing just how far it was from my hotel, but CES’ takeover of the entire city can make travel daunting. But I should have…

InsideEVs

The Zeekr Mix Ultra-Luxury Van Says A Lot About Where ‘Driving’ Goes Next

I feel like every automaker in this new precarious, pseudo-self-driving era wants to create an experience where the car is a sort of an extension of your home, rather than a conveyance meant that one would drive from place to place. These neo-futurists—car designers, tech bro CEOs, and investors alike…

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