Tag: Waymo/Google

Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix

Sixteen years ago, engineers working on the Google self-driving project conducted their first autonomous vehicle tests on the freeway that connects Silicon Valley to San Francisco. The company would eventually become Waymo, autonomous vehicle testing would expand — fanning out to other cities. Eventually, the company launched commercial robotaxi services in Phoenix, San Francisco, and… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, San Francisco, and Phoenix

Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities

Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region. 2025 continues to be a pivotal year for… Continue reading Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities

Waymo’s Robotaxis Can Now Use the Highway, Speeding Up Longer Trips

When Google’s self-driving car project began testing in the Bay Area back in 2009, its engineers focused on highways by sending its sensor-laden vehicles cruising down Interstate 280, which runs the length of Silicon Valley’s peninsula. More than 15 years later, the cars are back on the freeway—this time without drivers. On Tuesday, the project,… Continue reading Waymo’s Robotaxis Can Now Use the Highway, Speeding Up Longer Trips

Waymo is hitting the highway — but can it handle the speed?

Transportation Autonomous Cars Life is a highway, and Waymo needs to learn to drive it if it wants to grow. Life is a highway, and Waymo needs to learn to drive it if it wants to grow. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 12, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Waymo is hitting the highway — but can it handle the speed?

Tesla loses program manager behind its most successful electric car

Emmanuel Lamacchia, the program manager for Tesla’s Model Y, its best-selling car, announced that he is leaving the automaker. Tesla has now lost two program managers on the same day. Earlier today, we reported that Siddhant Awasthi, head of the Cybertruck program, announced his departure from the company. Now, we learn that another Tesla vehicle program… Continue reading Tesla loses program manager behind its most successful electric car

Remote driving startup Vay could grab up to $410M from Singapore’s Grab

Autonomous vehicles are having a moment, and it’s making it a lot easier for smaller companies to raise money. Vay, a German startup offering remote-controlled rental cars, will get $60 million in cash from Singaporean tech heavyweight Grab, the company announced on Monday. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close… Continue reading Remote driving startup Vay could grab up to $410M from Singapore’s Grab

When Tesla’s FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn’t, you get blamed.

Photo by Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, via New York Times Tesla has engaged in a pattern of taking credit for the successes of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, even though the car still relies on an attentive driver, and yet blaming the driver rather than the software whenever things go badly. But new moves towards… Continue reading When Tesla’s FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn’t, you get blamed.

The Doers Company Unveils Doers Summit to Spotlight Dubai as Asia’s Next Big Startup Hub

Doers Summit debuts in Dubai this November DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Doers Summit lands at Dubai Silicon Oasis on November 26–27, 2025, uniting 3,000+ founders, operators, investors, and leaders for two days of insights, connections, and deals. The Dubai chapter expands The Doers Company’s global platform (formerly Reflect Festival), now active in Athens,… Continue reading The Doers Company Unveils Doers Summit to Spotlight Dubai as Asia’s Next Big Startup Hub

Tesla to begin Cybercab production in April, Musk claims

Tesla will begin producing the Cybercab, an autonomous electric vehicle with no pedals or steering wheel, this April at its factory in Austin, Texas, CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s shareholder meeting Thursday. His comments on Cybercab came just moments after shareholders overwhelmingly approved a compensation package for Musk that could be worth as… Continue reading Tesla to begin Cybercab production in April, Musk claims