Tesla CEO Elon Musk is trying to ward off critics of his approach to autonomous driving. Many years ago, the mercurial billionaire decided to rely exclusively on cameras — rather than LIDAR and radar sensors, like Tesla’s competitors — for the carmaker’s driver assistance software. Critics have long pointed out the limitations of such an… Continue reading Elon Musk Scoffs as Rival Waymo Plows Through Car While Driving Wrong Way Down Street
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Waymo announces expansion in Dallas, partners with Avis
Waymo has announced an upcoming expansion in Dallas, Texas, and a new partnership with car rental giant Avis to provide fleet maintenance. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes wild claims about its robotaxi covering half of the US population by the end of the year, Waymo is slowly but surely expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service… Continue reading Waymo announces expansion in Dallas, partners with Avis
Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed
Cyberbeast / Source: Tesla.com Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck has officially become a complete commercial flop. When first unveiling the Cybertruck and its polarizing design, CEO Elon Musk did mention that if the controversial truck proves unsuccessful, Tesla would build a different, less polarizing one. He even suggested that… Continue reading Tesla is considering building a smaller pickup truck after the Cybertruck failed
Waymo plans to bring its robotaxi service to Dallas in 2026
A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Alphabet’s Waymo unit plans on bringing its robotaxi service to Dallas next year, adding to a growing list of prospective U.S. markets for 2026, including Miami and Washington, D.C. Rental car company Avis… Continue reading Waymo plans to bring its robotaxi service to Dallas in 2026
Clean Technica: Robotaxi Updates from China004124
Robotaxi news keeps rolling. Today brings a few stories — I already covered the WeRide news from Saudi Arabia, but there are also updates from Pony AI and Tesla in China. Pony AI Extends Its Hours In China Pony AI sort of feels like the forgotten stepchild or something. Waymo, WeRide, Tesla, and Baidu get… Continue reading Clean Technica: Robotaxi Updates from China004124
Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Waymo said it plans to launch a robotaxi service next year in Dallas, the latest city to be added to the Alphabet-owned company’s growing commercial footprint that already includes Los Angeles and San Francisco. This time around, Waymo is partnering with Avis Budget Group to manage its fleet of all-electric autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. Avis… Continue reading Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Tesla investors are growing wary of Elon Musk’s futuristic promises
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 At Tesla, vehicle sales are slumping, profits are thinning and revenue from regulatory credit sales are poised to dry up due to Republican-led… Continue reading Tesla investors are growing wary of Elon Musk’s futuristic promises
Tesla plans ‘friends and family’ car service in California, regulator says
A vehicle Tesla is using for robotaxi testing purposes on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Tim Goessman | Bloomberg | Getty Images In an earnings call this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased an expansion of his company’s fledgling robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area and other… Continue reading Tesla plans ‘friends and family’ car service in California, regulator says
Tesla wants to bring robotaxis to San Francisco. Here’s what’s standing in the way.
Tesla is launching an even-more-limited version of its early robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend, according to Business Insider, after an initial rollout began last month in Austin, Texas. The company plans to send invites to Tesla owners to test the service, according to the report. Depending on how and if Tesla proceeds, its… Continue reading Tesla wants to bring robotaxis to San Francisco. Here’s what’s standing in the way.
Lyft to add autonomous shuttles in 2026 as Uber inks more self-driving deals
Lyft will add autonomous shuttles made by Austrian manufacturer Benteler Group to its network in late 2026, the company announced Friday. The shuttles will be deployed in partnership with U.S. cities and airports, according to Lyft, but could expand out from there if things go well. The partnership will let Lyft use urban electric shuttles… Continue reading Lyft to add autonomous shuttles in 2026 as Uber inks more self-driving deals