In the last week, two former Tesla self-driving/Autopilot program leaders have commented on the state of autonomous driving, telling a very different story than their former boss, Elon Musk. Elon Musk has been notoriously wrong about predicting when Tesla would solve self-driving. The CEO first announced that “all Tesla vehicles produced since 2016 have all… Continue reading Two former Tesla self-driving leaders are telling a different story than Elon Musk
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German Manager Magazine: Tesla profit collapses despite record sales004505
Tesla sold more cars in the last quarter than ever before – and still suffered the next drop in profits. The one from Elon Musk (54) guided Electric car-Manufacturer earned a good 1.37 billion dollars, which was 37 percent less than a year earlier. The trigger for the sales record was the final spurt at… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla profit collapses despite record sales004505
Baidu’s Apollo Go plans to launch taxis with no steering wheels in Switzerland as the race for robotaxis in Europe heats up
Chinese tech company Baidu announced Wednesday its Apollo Go robotaxi arm has entered a strategic partnership with PostBus in Switzerland. Baidu BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Baidu announced Wednesday that its robotaxi unit will start test drives in Switzerland in December, as firms race to get their vehicles on European roads. The company’s Apollo Go… Continue reading Baidu’s Apollo Go plans to launch taxis with no steering wheels in Switzerland as the race for robotaxis in Europe heats up
Tesla’s $1 Trillion Illusion: Elon Musk’s Pay Package And The Robotaxi Myth
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is about to rubber-stamp one of the most extravagant CEO pay packages in corporate history — a $1 trillion, 10-year deal for Elon Musk — even as its valuation stretches further from reality. Musk’s compensation… Continue reading Tesla’s $1 Trillion Illusion: Elon Musk’s Pay Package And The Robotaxi Myth
Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
A Waymo robotaxi was recently spotted driving around a school bus with its red lights flashing, and federal safety regulators have opened an investigation as a result. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday morning that its Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation after seeing footage from early October of a… Continue reading Regulators probe Waymo after its robotaxi drove around a stopped school bus
Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai to work with Stellantis on Europe expansion
Robotaxi operator Pony.ai has begun testing rides with human staff inside between a suburb of Beijing and a major high-speed train station. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai announced Friday it is working with Stellantis for testing self-driving taxis in Europe. The companies said they will start tests in the coming months in… Continue reading Chinese robotaxi company Pony.ai to work with Stellantis on Europe expansion
Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps, and this one wins easily
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A quick Google search will surface article after article claiming that Waze is far better than Google Maps. But is that actually true? I’m a longtime Google Maps (and Google Earth) user. I swear by the app, and I regularly side-eye anyone… Continue reading Waze vs. Google Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps, and this one wins easily
Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash
The sprawling metropolis of Phoenix continues to be a testbed for Waymo, and not just on the technical front. The Alphabet-owned company has used its first testing and commercial market to experiment with its business model, too, including delivery. Waymo is known for its robotaxis, but it has tested how its tech could be used… Continue reading Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash
Robotaxis: Waymo will operate in London from 2026
The robotaxi service Waymo is expanding its offering to Europe. The start is scheduled for 2026. (Waymo, car) Go to Source
Moove and Waymo expand partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London
Moove and Waymo expand their partnership from the U.S. to London The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to road safety, sustainability, and innovation in one of the world’s largest ride-hailing markets This partnership represents another major milestone in Moove’s journey to help redefine global urban mobility DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moove, the global… Continue reading Moove and Waymo expand partnership to bring autonomous ride-hailing to London