Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads. The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up… Continue reading Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
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Legal Bay Settlement Funding Reports Johnson & Johnson Hit with Almost $1 Billion in Trial Damages During Fourth Quarter of 2025
Recent California verdict adds pressure as Johnson & Johnson faces mounting jury awards and thousands of unresolved talc lawsuits nationwide. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legal-Bay LLC, the Pre-Settlement Funding Company, is weighing in on the growing pressure facing Johnson & Johnson as the pharmaceutical giant continues to absorb massive jury verdicts… Continue reading Legal Bay Settlement Funding Reports Johnson & Johnson Hit with Almost $1 Billion in Trial Damages During Fourth Quarter of 2025
Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo
Uber and Lyft will start testing Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis in London in 2026, joining Waymo and local startup Wayve as companies that will have autonomous vehicles in the city next year. Lyft CEO David Risher said in a post on X and LinkedIn that Lyft will start testing once it receives local regulatory approval.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in London next year, joining Waymo
Watchdog Warns Uber Users To Take A Lyft Following NY Times Report That Uber Let Violent Felons, Rapists Drive, Background Check System Built To Fail, Says Consumer Watchdog
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog warned Uber users to start using Lyft after a blockbuster New York Times report. The report found Uber’s background check system let criminals convicted of crimes like child abuse, assault and stalking drive for Uber, as long as the conviction was more than seven years… Continue reading Watchdog Warns Uber Users To Take A Lyft Following NY Times Report That Uber Let Violent Felons, Rapists Drive, Background Check System Built To Fail, Says Consumer Watchdog
Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups
A Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Beijing, China. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP View image in fullscreen A Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Beijing, China. Photograph: Andy Wong/AP Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups Firms agree deals with Beijing-based Baidu to take self-driving cabs to UK capital Chinese robotaxis are due to… Continue reading Chinese robotaxis due in London next year as Lyft and Uber reveal tie-ups
CELEBRATING A DECADE, AUTOTECH VENTURES ADDS MIKE ABBOTT AS VENTURE PARTNER, ELEVATES SENIOR LEADERS, DOUBLES DOWN ON AI AND DEEP TECH
MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Autotech Ventures, an early- and growth-stage venture capital firm, celebrates its 10th anniversary as one of the most active sector-focused investors in transportation, logistics and industrial systems. Team Expansion As part of its 10-year milestone, Autotech Ventures announces a new venture partner and key promotions within its… Continue reading CELEBRATING A DECADE, AUTOTECH VENTURES ADDS MIKE ABBOTT AS VENTURE PARTNER, ELEVATES SENIOR LEADERS, DOUBLES DOWN ON AI AND DEEP TECH
Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line
watch now Robotaxis felt like science fiction just a decade ago, but this year, autonomous vehicles became a commonplace option for paying passengers across big cities in the U.S. and parts of Asia. Alphabet-owned Waymo kept expanding and dominates the robotaxi market in the U.S., though rivals Tesla and Amazon-owned Zoox also launched the first… Continue reading Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: TSLA, GOOGL, LYFT, UBER, BYDDF and XPEV
Chicago, IL – December 11, 2025 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Tesla TSLA, Alphabet GOOGL, Lyft LYFT, Uber Technologies UBER, BYD BYDDF, Nio NIO and Xpeng XPEV. Tesla’s New Bull Case: FSD, Brand Recovery & China Strength After a long and frustrating transitional period, three catalysts suggest that Tesla has turned the corner… Continue reading Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: TSLA, GOOGL, LYFT, UBER, BYDDF and XPEV
Tesla’s New Bull Case: FSD, Brand Recovery, & China Strength
After a long and frustrating transitional period, three catalysts suggest that Tesla (TSLA) has turned the corner and is ready to have a strong 2026, including: Alphabet’s (GOOGL) ‘Waymo’ service is off to a wide lead in the battle for robotaxi supremacy. Earlier this week, Waymo announced that it is far ahead of its robotaxi… Continue reading Tesla’s New Bull Case: FSD, Brand Recovery, & China Strength
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: TSLA, GOOGL, LYFT, UBER, BYDDF and XPEV
Chicago, IL – December 11, 2025 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Tesla TSLA, Alphabet GOOGL, Lyft LYFT, Uber Technologies UBER, BYD BYDDF, Nio NIO and Xpeng XPEV. Tesla’s New Bull Case: FSD, Brand Recovery & China Strength After a long and frustrating transitional period, three catalysts suggest that Tesla has turned the corner… Continue reading Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: TSLA, GOOGL, LYFT, UBER, BYDDF and XPEV