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.

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.

Sure, let’s smoosh SpaceX and Tesla together, who cares
Sure, let’s smoosh SpaceX and Tesla together, who cares

Oh sure, SpaceX’s credit risk is pretty high because it’s about to borrow another $40 billion to spend on Nvidia chips, but who cares about that? SpaceX and Tesla have formed special committees to discuss a merger! The degree to which you find this merger compelling likely has to do with the degree to which […]

Tesla driver using Full Self-Driving struck and killed a man crossing I-80
Tesla driver using Full Self-Driving struck and killed a man crossing I-80

A 71-year-old man was fatally hit by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode while crossing I-80 in Vallejo, CA around 2:30 AM on Thursday, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The California Highway Patrol’s statement to media outlets says it reviewed video of the accident from the Tesla’s dashcam, which “showed the Tesla’s brakes […]

Elon Musk says Tesla will sell 5 million cars by 2030 — math says otherwise
Elon Musk says Tesla will sell 5 million cars by 2030 — math says otherwise

On Tesla’s earnings call Wednesday, Elon Musk made one of his patented pie-in-the-sky predictions that typically sends his fans into paroxysms of ecstasy: 5 million vehicle deliveries by 2030. “We were aiming for 5 million vehicles a year by approximately 2030,” he said. “And I think we’ve got a good shot of achieving that goal.” […]

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.

Just because Tesla’s Optimus is in production doesn’t mean it’s actually ready
Just because Tesla’s Optimus is in production doesn’t mean it’s actually ready

On Tesla’s earnings call Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk announced that the company had begun early production of its humanoid robot on its high-volume line in Fremont, California. Then he laid out what still needs work: the robot’s hands, its safety, reliability, and durability, and the artificial intelligence needed to make it a productive tool. “There’s […]

First Look: Land Rover Freelander Is Back But Bigger Than Ever Before

Popular Freelander returns, bigger and more luxurious. The 617hp SUV has off-road ability, high-tech cabin and global ambitions as it heads to the UAE. Can it succeed?

Honda SuperN Is The Shape, If Not The Price, Of EV Things To Come

The Honda Super-N city car could be the EV which sets Europe’s auto world alight. Or at least a more affordable version. And Europe can lead the way with the help of AI.

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 steering wheel and othe…