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self-driving

Comprehensive coverage of the technological advancements, regulatory challenges and market dynamics shaping the rapidly evolving field of self-driving cars. In-depth profiles of key players, from pioneering startups to tech giants, examining the strategic partnerships and investments driving innovation. The economic, legal and societal implications of autonomous vehicles, with expert commentary on how this technology will transform industries and everyday life. Expect a blend of data-driven analysis with visionary perspectives, essential for staying ahead in this transformative industry. Read more about Technology.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Bets on R2 As an A.I.-First EV for the Masses

Rivian unveils its long-awaited R2 SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on A.I.-powered autonomy and lower pricing to attract mainstream EV buyers in a cooling U.S. market.
By Abigail Bassett
Hyundai Boston Dynamics Spot robot dogs are displayed at the New York Auto Show media day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on April 01, 2026 in New York City.

Why Robots Observe, But Humans Still Decide

As data centers scale and autonomous systems become more common, Micropolis Robotics’ Alexander Rugaev unpacks an operational boundary: machines can observe, but not decide. Robots are increasingly present, but critical judgment remains firmly human.
By Alexander Rugaev
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Wayve CEO Alex Kendall Raises $1.5B to Steer Europe’s Robotaxi Dreams

Alex Kendall’s Wayve lands $1.5 billion in funding at an $8.6 billion valuation, accelerating plans to deploy self-driving cars in London and expand with Uber.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Robotaxi Reveal Is Filled With Glamour But Missing Details

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
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Elon Musk Talks Up Robotaxi and Dojo Supercomputer as EV Profit Slides

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
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Amazon’s Zoox Is Gearing Up to Deploy Steering Wheel-less Robotaxis on Public Roads

By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Ford CEO Jim Farley

Ford CEO Jim Farley Says True Self-Driving Is Just ‘a Few Years’ Away

By Rachel Curry
Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Elon Musk Says He Will Boost Pay For Tesla A.I. Engineers Amid ‘Craziest Talent War’

By Sissi Cao
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EV Journalist Discovers a Deadly Bug in Tesla’s Latest FSD

By Sissi Cao
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Tests the First Non-Beta Tesla FSD—And It’s Far From Perfect

By Sissi Cao
Jim Chanos

Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Is Worthless, Says Short Seller Jim Chanos

By Sissi Cao
Dan O'Dowd

Tech Billionaire Dan O’Dowd Owns 5 Teslas. Now He’s Waging a War Against the Company.

By Sissi Cao
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Cathie Wood Dubs Tesla’s Controversial FSD Tech the ‘Most Impactful A.I. Project’

By Sissi Cao

Apple Delays the Launch and Lowers the Ambitions for its Self-Driving Car

By Sissi Cao

Tesla’s Claim That Its Cars Are Self-Driving May Cross the Line From Permitted ‘Puffery’ to False Advertising

By Sissi Cao

An Apple Car Made By Porsche? Here’s What We Know So far

By Sissi Cao

GM CEO Tests an Autonomous Car Without Safety Driver: ‘It’s Surreal!’

By Sissi Cao

European Luxury Carmakers Are Betting Their Future on US Self-Driving Startups

By Sissi Cao

Apple Aims for Fully Autonomous Electric Car by 2025—Here’s What It Might Look Like

By Sissi Cao

Elon Musk Lauds Chinese EV Makers as ‘Most Competitive’ in the World Amid Image Crisis

By Sissi Cao

Tesla Autopilot Investigated Following Series of Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles

By Sissi Cao

Company That Absorbed Uber Self-Driving Is Going Public in $11 Billion SPAC Deal

By Sissi Cao

Self-Driving, Electric Trucking Startups Are Creating 20-Something Billionaires

By Sissi Cao

Volkswagen Will Develop In-House Self-Driving Chip to Compete With Tesla, Apple

By Sissi Cao
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