It’s a consequence of being a nerdy petrolhead that, despite most of us living thousands of miles away from northern Scandinavia, we’re familiar with the strange names of Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog and Rovaniemi. These settlements are the storied and chillingly remote testing hubs around which nearly every European car maker congregates each winter. They use facilities… Continue reading Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great
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Waymo suspends service in San Francisco as robotaxis stall during blackout
Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Saturday evening after a massive blackout appeared to leave many of its vehicles stalled on city streets. Numerous photos and videos posted to social media captured Waymo robotaxis stalled at roads and intersections as human drivers either passed them by or were stuck behind them. Waymo… Continue reading Waymo suspends service in San Francisco as robotaxis stall during blackout
Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla
Transportation Autonomous Cars Electric Cars The EV maker was known for its outdoor-themed off-roaders. Why is it now chasing Elon Musk down an AI rabbit hole? by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 20, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Transportation Autonomous Cars Electric Cars The EV maker was known for its outdoor-themed off-roaders. Why is it now chasing… Continue reading Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla
Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV… Continue reading Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving
An analysis of Tesla’s patent applications shows a slower pace of innovation in the last 2 years and a shift toward AI hardware and software as Elon Musk is betting the house on autonomous driving and robots. We have long debated whether Tesla (TSLA) should be valued as an automotive manufacturer or a technology company.… Continue reading Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving
Kirby Medical Center Partners with Switchboard, MD to Automate Patient Communication Workflows
ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Switchboard, MD is proud to announce a new enterprise partnership with Kirby Medical Center, a nationally-recognized critical access hospital based in Piatt County, Illinois. The organization selected Switchboard, MD to preserve and strengthen its service standards for care delivery and help advance the vision for greater access to care, operational excellence,… Continue reading Kirby Medical Center Partners with Switchboard, MD to Automate Patient Communication Workflows
Galbot Secures Over $300 Million in New Funding, Breaking Records with $3 Billion Valuation in China’s Humanoid Robot Sector
BEIJING, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Galbot has successfully completed a new funding round exceeding $300 million, bringing the company’s total funding to $800 million. This round once again sets new records for both the largest single-round financing and cumulative financing in the embodied AI sector, further cementing Galbot’s leadership in the rapidly evolving field… Continue reading Galbot Secures Over $300 Million in New Funding, Breaking Records with $3 Billion Valuation in China’s Humanoid Robot Sector
Arkestro Drives Significant Customer Momentum, Growth Across Industries Heading Into 2026
With new strategic investments and customer acquisitions in 2025, the predictive procurement platform has fueled $410 billion in spend across thousands of suppliers. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arkestro, the leading predictive procurement platform accelerating enterprise scale, today announced significant customer acquisition and enterprise adoption across a diverse range of industries. In 2025… Continue reading Arkestro Drives Significant Customer Momentum, Growth Across Industries Heading Into 2026
China’s CATL marks trailblazing deployment of humanoid robots at scale on the factory floor
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has started deploying humanoid robots at scale within its Zhongzhou production base in Luoyang, a city in central Henan province. The company on Wednesday described its deployment at scale as a “world’s first”, as humanoid robots built by start-up Spirit AI performed… Continue reading China’s CATL marks trailblazing deployment of humanoid robots at scale on the factory floor
Does Aptiv’s 2025 Valuation Justify Its Strong Share Price Rebound?
If you are wondering whether Aptiv offers good value at today’s price or if the recent excitement is already priced in, this breakdown will help you separate story from substance. The stock has quietly climbed 7.2% over the last month and is up 28.7% year to date and 31.8% over the last year, even though… Continue reading Does Aptiv’s 2025 Valuation Justify Its Strong Share Price Rebound?