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Tesla robotaxi rollout in Austin tests Musk’s vision of self-driving future

A person familiar with Austin’s autonomous-vehicle policies said the city has been meeting regularly with Tesla since December and that the company has shared some deployment plans with the city. Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are… Continue reading Tesla robotaxi rollout in Austin tests Musk’s vision of self-driving future

Tesla rallies on robotaxi hopes as fear over Musk-Trump feud subsides

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images In the three trading days since Elon Musk’s war of words with President Donald Trump last week sank Tesla’s market cap by 14%… Continue reading Tesla rallies on robotaxi hopes as fear over Musk-Trump feud subsides

Waymo Hiring For a “Public Affairs Specialist” in Los Angeles While People Are Settings Its Cars on Fire

Waymo is hiring a “community and public affairs specialist” — at the same time that the company’s self-driving vehicles were becoming unwitting participants in Los Angeles’ anti-immigration raid protests. After rabblerousers set fire to a bunch of Waymo’s driverless cabs, the company suspended service in the city of Angels and San Francisco, where satellite solidarity… Continue reading Waymo Hiring For a “Public Affairs Specialist” in Los Angeles While People Are Settings Its Cars on Fire

Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company will start offering public rides in driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, on June 22, which would mark the beginning of his long-promised robotaxi service. That date could shift because Musk claimed Tesla is “being super paranoid about safety.” Tesla Model Y SUVs have been spotted in recent days… Continue reading Musk targets June 22 launch of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service

German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Elon Musk wants to start Robotaxi service this month.

After the break with US President Donald Trump (78) wants to Elon Musk (53) again devote more to his companies-and has promised that Teslas could probably start Robotaxi offer on June 22. Musk wrote this on his online platform X. However, the appointment could still be postponed because Tesla “Paranoid” is in terms of security.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Elon Musk wants to start Robotaxi service this month.

Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in Austin for the first time, but with trailing car

Tesla’s driverless robotaxi has been spotted in Austin for the first time, but it is being followed by a trailing car with a driver. CEO Elon Musk now says that Tesla aims to “tentatively” start its service on June 22. Tesla now plans to operate its own small internal fleet of vehicles with dedicated software… Continue reading Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in Austin for the first time, but with trailing car

Uber taps AI firm Wayve to pilot fully driverless rides in the UK

A delivery van outfitted with Wayve’s autonomous driving software is part of the fleet of vehicles making grocery deliveries across London. Source: Wayve Uber on Tuesday announced it’s partnered with self-driving car technology firm Wayve to launch trials of fully autonomous rides in the U.K., starting in spring 2026. The ride-hailing app said the pilot… Continue reading Uber taps AI firm Wayve to pilot fully driverless rides in the UK

The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests

As hundreds of United States Marines deploy in Los Angeles under presidential orders to protect federal property amid growing protests over immigration enforcement, constitutional scholars and civil rights attorneys warn of long-term implications for American democracy and civil-military relations. President Donald Trump revealed Monday that he had ordered the deployment of more than 700 activity-duty… Continue reading The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests

German Manager Magazin: Waymo cars in flames: Robotaxis company withdraws due to protests from parts of Los Angeles.

The robotaxi company Waymo has temporarily stopped his service in Downtown Los Angeles. The reason for this are the persistent protests in the US metropolis, in which several self-driving Waymo vehicles have recently been destroyed. A company spokesman confirmed that the news agency “Associated Press” confirmed that a total of five robotaxis were affected. According… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Waymo cars in flames: Robotaxis company withdraws due to protests from parts of Los Angeles.