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Waymo Might Sell You A Robotaxi One Day

This decade will likely go down in history as the one where electric vehicles truly took off. Now, as automakers sow the seeds for self-driving cars, the next decade could be the era of the robotaxi. And no, they probably won’t be limited to fleets and ride-hailing services. Personal self-driving…

Uber and Volkswagen are teaming up to launch a robotaxi service with self-driving, electric microbuses

Uber and Volkswagen are teaming up to launch a robotaxi service with self-driving, electric microbuses

The partnership builds on Uber’s strategy of integrating others’ autonomous systems into its ride-hail network, adding to existing deals with Waymo, WeRide, and Avride.

Alphabet Stock Rises After Q1 Earnings: Is It Too Late to Buy GOOG Now?

Alphabet Stock Rises After Q1 Earnings: Is It Too Late to Buy GOOG Now?

Alphabet reported mixed earnings, but the company has several growth levers it can still pull.

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Passengers Say They Were Trapped In Driverless Taxi Stopped Mid-Street, But Waymo Blames 'User Error'

Passengers report being trapped in a Waymo driverless vehicle that unexpectedly stopped; company cites user mistake.

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Alphabet shares jump as Google Search advertising boosts growth in first quarter

Alphabet shares jumped following strong quarterly earnings, as Google Search advertising delivered better-than-expected growth. Google Cloud, its key growth driver, also saw a sharp rise in profit as demand continued to outpace capacity.

Volkswagen Could Beat Tesla With ID. Buzz Robovan

People love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. When I had a press loaner in New York City last month, the electric van grabbed eyeballs everywhere I went. Even the police were interested in checking the van out. Now, you might see a lot more of these vans out on the streets…

Elon Musk says first Tesla robotaxis in Austin will be a fleet of 10 to 20 Model Ys but gives few details: ‘You can just see for yourself in two months’

The Tesla robotaxi service, as stated, would be a significant leap in capability from what is currently available.

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Battered by tariffs and boycotts, Tesla really needs a successful robotaxi launch—and it needs to be on time

Battered by tariffs and boycotts, Tesla really needs a successful robotaxi launch—and it needs to be on time

2025 was supposed to be “the biggest year in Tesla history,” but it’s sure not shaking out that way so far.

The AI unicorns that will soar, stagnate, and fall over the next few years, according to readers

The AI unicorns that will soar, stagnate, and fall over the next few years, according to readers

Fortune asked readers to make some predictions about what the next few years will hold for the buzziest companies in AI.

Why Uber’s Stock Could Soar on AV Growth and Tariff Resilience

Why Uber’s Stock Could Soar on AV Growth and Tariff Resilience

Uber is scaling profits, expanding margins, and entering AVs with a smart, asset-light model. Here’s why the stock could ride higher in 2025.

Why 2025 May Be The Auto Industry's Most 'Consequential Year' Yet

Why 2025 May Be The Auto Industry's Most 'Consequential Year' Yet

Most people who just drive their cars every day or buy a new one every decade or so never see this, but the automotive industry works off a global rules-based order. Safety regulations tell the car companies what they can and cannot build; the same is true for emissions regulations.…

Don’t forget to tip! The driverless taxi that could also get you a job – or a date

Don’t forget to tip! The driverless taxi that could also get you a job – or a date

Looking for love or a new career in San Francisco, Los Angeles or Phoenix? You just might find it in a Waymo autonomous vehicle

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10 Major AI Companies You Should Know

10 Major AI Companies You Should Know

These 10 companies are at the cutting edge of the AI revolution. Here's how they're driving innovation and leading the biggest buildout in human history.

Robotaxi News: What Tesla and Lyft Headlines Mean for Shares

Robotaxi News: What Tesla and Lyft Headlines Mean for Shares

Tesla and Lyft made robotaxi headlines recently. What are the latest developments around these companies, and what do they mean for shares?

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There are 372 AI unicorns right now, according to PitchBook. Here’s what that means

Right now, in the tech industry paddock, there are 372 AI unicorns, according to PitchBook.

Waymo’s Robotaxis Racked Up $65,000 In Fines Just In San Francisco

Waymo’s robotaxis have been roaming the streets of several cities in the United States for a few years now. They’re quite successful, too, with the company saying earlier this year that it is offering no fewer than 200,000 paid autonomous rides per week—double compared to last year.

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Waymo Aims to Expand Paid Robotaxi Service to Washington Next Year Following Atlanta, Miami Rollout

Waymo is expanding its paid robotaxi experiences, and its next destination for 2026 is none other than Washington DC.

The Independent UK

Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on Tuesday added Washington D

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Aussie invention may cut the cost of self-driving cars

A single camera powered by artificial intelligence software could help drive future autonomous cars, slashing thousands of dollars from their production cost.

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Are the glory days of German carmakers gone forever?

The car industry is rarely out of the news, often under gloomy headlines related to tariffs, falling sales, low uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and workers’ strikes.

Alphabet CFO offers bullish view of Waymo as the future of transportation

Waymo develops self-driving technology and operates autonomous vehicles.

GM, Toyota, Stellantis Back New Bill To Weaken Fuel Economy Rules

There are two polite words to describe President Trump’s auto industry policies: uncertain and self-contradictory. He claims he wants to revitalize the car industry, which was already thriving under the previous administration. But the approach involves tariffs that could gut American manufacturing jobs.

A Remote Driver Will Deliver This Kia Niro EV Rideshare Car To You

The ride-hailing world is changing fast. Waymo is already running over 200,000 paid robotaxi trips per week in select U.S. cities. Tesla is gearing up to launch its own autonomous ride-hailing service later this year. Now, more upstarts are entering the ring, albeit with unique approaches.

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Uber launches self-driving rides in Elon Musk’s backyard

Musk, who plans to launch a fleet of self-driving cars this year, has been pipped to the post

A Self-Driving Maserati Just Hit Nearly 200 MPH

A self-driving supercar just broke the speed record for an autonomous car by going 197.7 mph at the Kennedy Space Center.

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