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In a recent discussion, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shared insights into the competitive landscape of the robotaxi market, highlighting Uber’s strategic positioning amidst rivals like Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Waymo and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). What Happened...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has dreamed for years of having vehicles that don't require a driver and can take a passenger from one place to another. On Thursday, Musk's vision could be realized with the likely unveiling of the Tesla Robotaxi. However, a new survey finds that when it comes...

As the race to dominate the robotaxi sector intensifies, Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is leveraging its extensive ridesharing network to compete against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary, Waymo. What Happened: Uber has shifted its focus from...

As Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) gears up for its highly anticipated Robotaxi event on Oct. 10, the rideshare market is bracing for disruption. Tesla's event, expected to reveal a low-cost, fully autonomous vehicle (AV), has sparked concern among investors, particularly for companies like Uber...

On Friday, Hyundai Motor Company (OTC:HYMTF) and Waymo by Google parent Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced in a joint statement that they have entered into a multi-year strategic collaboration. The initial phase involves integrating Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous...

On Friday night, Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris‘ motorcade was briefly disrupted by self-driving taxis from Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), in San Francisco. The incident occurred as Harris was returning from a fundraiser...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a confirmation from Waymo. Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Waymo is reportedly in talks with South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor for contract manufacturing its robotaxis. What Happened: Waymo officials have met with Hyundai...

The volatility that dominated markets in the early part of the month sharply reversed in the past week, driven by growing expectations of interest rate cuts that have bolstered investor risk appetite. The latest batch of inflation statistics for August have given the green light for the Federal...

Waymo, the self-driving technology company under Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), has seen a significant surge in its robotaxi rides, reaching a milestone of 100,000 paid rides per week. What Happened: Waymo’s co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana revealed on Tuesday that the company is now...

Ark Invest analyst Tasha Keeney said on Monday that EV giant Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) holds a key advantage over autonomous vehicle operators like Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo in deploying and scaling robotaxi operations owing to the company’s car manufacturing capabilities. What Happened:...

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) autonomous driving tech unit Waymo introduced its sixth-generation hardware on Monday to reduce costs while simultaneously delivering more performance, including in winter. What Happened: Waymo’s sixth-generation system builds on its...

Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt on Saturday cheered the retirement of autonomous vehicle critic and San Francisco fire chief Jeanine Nicholson, terming it a sign of progress for the city. What Happened: “Fortunately, she's gone. Progress for SF,” Vogt wrote about Nicholson’s...

The autonomous vehicles of Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), have been causing a disturbance in a San Francisco parking lot. The vehicles have been honking for extended periods, disturbing the residents in the area. What Happened: The self-driving vehicles of Waymo...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has committed to a new multiyear investment of $5 billion into its autonomous driving technology unit Waymo, company CFO Ruth Porat said on Tuesday. What Happened: The new round of funding, Porat said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call...

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG), (NASDAQ:GOOGL) subsidiary Waymo has set the standard for Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) to gain approval for its robotaxi service, according to a leading Tesla bull. What Happened: Gary Black, the Managing Partner at Future Fund, took to X to share his thoughts on the...