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Waymo's Next Big Robotaxi Test Will Be in Philadelphia
You can't hail a Waymo in the city just yet. The Alphabet-owned company is currently testing and mapping, with humans in the driver's seat.
Buy Now? Big Beautiful Bill Kills $7,500 EV Tax Credit Sooner Than Expected
While the BBB dropped a $250 annual fee for EVs, it will axe the federal tax credit by Sept. 30, three months earlier than originally proposed.
Tesla Robotaxi Hits Parked Car in First Recorded Accident
The incident earlier this week led to a Toyota being grazed outside an Austin, Texas, restaurant, though no major injuries were reported.
Elon's DOGE Departure Doesn't Help Tesla As Sales Slide Another 14% in Q2
Maybe next time Musk should spend less time backing a president set on killing EV-focused federal projects and more time refreshing the Tesla lineup.
Ford CEO Calls China's EVs 'Humbling' as Xiaomi Debuts $35K Tesla Model Y Rival
The cost, quality, and technology of Chinese EVs exceeds what Jim Farley has seen 'in the West.' He would know, because he drove a Xiaomi SU7 for six months and didn't want to give it back.
Pebble Flow Electric RV Hits Campgrounds With a Fancy 'Auto Dump' Toilet
Calling all deep-pocketed outdoorsy people: Pebble is here with advanced robotics, a battery and solar panels to go off-grid, and 'the world's first automated RV waste disposal system.'
Tesla Completes 'Fully Autonomous Delivery' From Factory to Customer
However, some sources in the EV space dispute Musk's claim that this was the first 'fully autonomous' journey on a US public highway.
Rough Start for CarPlay Ultra: Automakers Balk at Giving Apple Too Much Control
When Apple first teased CarPlay Ultra in 2022, it suggested 14 car makers were on board. Now, less than half are ready to give Apple control of their in-car infotainment systems.
Transportation Dept. Ordered to Unfreeze Federal EV Charging Funds for 14 States
Trump's other efforts to reverse what he calls Biden's 'EV mandate' are still on the table, including eliminating the $7,500 EV tax credit through the Big Beautiful Bill.
You Can Now Call a Waymo Robotaxi With Your Uber App in Another US City
Uber and Waymo are expanding their partnership to Atlanta, where your next ride could be an autonomous Jaguar I-Pace. Not into that? You'll have the chance to switch to a human driver.
Tesla’s Robotaxis Have Already Caught This US Safety Agency’s Attention
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has contacted Tesla after reports of dangerous driving from its robotaxis were shared on social media.
Tesla's Robotaxis Are Here: First Reactions From the Limited Test
Tesla's robotaxi service hits the road in Austin, Texas. It’s only available to select invitees for now, and there are limitations.
After 15 Years, the 2026 Nissan Leaf Is Finally Cool
The frumpy hatchback is now 'SUV-like,' with a 303-mile range and a NACS charge port. The bad news? All signs point to it being more expensive than its sub-$30,000 predecessor.
Tesla Robotaxis Will Reportedly Get a Quiet Launch: Just 10 Cars in Select Areas
The robotaxis will only operate in areas of Austin that Tesla considers safe. Additionally, all cars will be monitored by teleoperators who can take control if any issues arise.
You Can't Hail a Waymo in NYC Yet, But Its Robotaxis Are Testing Here Anyway
Alphabet-owned Waymo is also expanding in California, putting it leagues against competitors, including Tesla, which plans to launch a limited robotaxi service in Austin this weekend.
Waymo Scales Back Service Across US Amid 'No Kings' Protests
The move will impact operations in Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco.
Anyone Want to Pay $5,000 More for a Slower Tesla?
Tesla refreshes its Model S and X EVs alongside a $5,000 price hike, but the Model S Plaid versions are now heavier, bringing their top speeds from 200mph to 149mph.
Ready to Ride in a Tesla Robotaxi? Head to Austin on June 22
The first factory-to-home trip is also expected on June 28. However, CEO Elon Musk warns that Tesla is 'being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift.'
Waymo Robotaxis Set Ablaze in Los Angeles Amid Anti-ICE Protests
As some noted on social media, these self-driving cars are seen by some as symbols of job loss and the surveillance state.
Tesla Tries to Block Access to Public Records Ahead of Austin Robotaxi Launch
A Tesla attorney says granting Reuters an information request would disclose 'deployment procedure, process, status, and strategy,' and would thereby 'irreparably harm Tesla.'
