Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai’s robotaxis in Kazakhstan’s capital in the first half of 2027.
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Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
Third Dimension’s technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian’s reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.
Tesla is prepping a Cybercab onslaught
The company is looking to roll the gold two-seater robotaxis out to other U.S. cities this year, even as it goes mum on the number of paid rides.
Tesla says it will start selling Cybercabs by end of year
Tesla said Wednesday it will start selling its Cybercab to customers by the end of the year, even as federal regulators investigate whether the vehicle meets vehicle safety standards. The gold-hued, autonomous two-seater lacks a…
Tesla starts Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43%
Tesla’s revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.
GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers
To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GM’s fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
GM is giving OnStar an AI makeover
It’s one of the biggest overhauls ever to the 30-year-old connected car product.
Waymo starts offering rides at the Las Vegas airport
Pickups and dropoffs will happen at dedicated “autonomous vehicle zones” at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.
Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car
Google is bringing Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.