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Elon Musk Slams LiDAR Again—Says Waymo Cars 'Stop Working' In Snow, Rain, Or Dust Due It: 'Well Aware Of Its Strengths And Weaknesses'

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has defended the EV giant's decision to bet on a camera-only approach to self-driving cars.

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Cars Are Now So Expensive That Seven-Year Loans Are The Norm

Today on Critical Materials: Car manufacturing could pivot to America, Musk disagrees with Uber CEO on autonomy safety and seven-year car loans are growing.

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NYC Taxi Drivers Demand Governor Hochul Halt Waymo's Robotaxi Rollout: 'Robots Cannot Replace Human Instinct'

Cab drivers in NYC have called on the New York State Governor, Kathy Hochul, to stop Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo Robotaxis from expanding into the city.

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Chicago Next for National Guard?

Plus: Zohran can't benchpress, Powell speech doesn't exactly soothe markets, Waymo approved for NYC, and more...

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Uber CEO Says Building Camera-Only Self-Driving System 'Very Difficult'—Elon Musk Responds, 'Turned Off The Radars In Teslas To Increase Safety'

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has offered his insight into the camera vs LiDAR system debate amid the U.S.'s self-driving push.

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New York City allows robotaxi company to test autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Brooklyn

New York City is allowing the robotaxi company Waymo to test a few of its autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Says Tesla Robotaxi Could Represent 90% Of TSLA's Value — Global Autonomous Taxi TAM Could Reach $10 Trillion By 2030

Investor Cathie Wood's firm ARK Invest released a new research paper outlining the autonomous ride-hailing sector's growth in the U.S., as well as predicting Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Robotaxi roadmap.

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Here's Why You Will Still See SUVs From This Dead Tesla Rival On NYC Streets

A fleet company in New York City, American Lease, has bought over unsold 2,800 units of the now-defunct Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) rival Fisker's Ocean SUVs to operate as cabs in the city.

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Uber's Autonomous Strategy Gains Traction As Riders Actively Seek Robotaxis (CORRECTED)

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify details of Uber's EV incentive program.

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China's EV Industry Is Now Spending More Abroad Than At Home

Today on Critical Materials: China is spending big on EVs abroad, ex-Tesla employees build a new charging startup and Waymo's former CEO throws shade.

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Uber's Human Drivers Ghosted In Atlanta As Riders Hunt For Waymo Robotaxis: Report

Users on Uber Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE:UBER) ride-hailing platform are reportedly ditching rides with human drivers in favor of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo autonomous taxis.

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Ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik Unimpressed By Tesla Robotaxi As Elon Musk Slams Critics: 'They Will Switch…'

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) autonomous taxi service Waymo's former CEO, John Krafick, is skeptical about Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Robotaxi.

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Amazon Just Gave Uber Stock Bad News. Should You Sell UBER Here?

Uber stock is under pressure after Amazon announced its revamped entry into the grocery delivery segment. Is UBER still undervalued right now?

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‘Tesla is Much Better Than Google. By Far’: Elon Musk Says They’re ‘The Best in the World at Real-World AI’

In a bold and sharply worded statement during Tesla’s Q2 2025 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk declared that Tesla (TSLA) is “by far the best in the world” at real-world artificial intelligence (AI).

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Uber CEO Welcomes Tesla's Robotaxi Entry, But Says There Will Be No Winner-Take-All: 'Could Be A Competitor, Could Be A Partner'

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) foray into robotaxis is a positive step for the autonomous driving industry, noting that the future market is large enough for multiple players to succeed.

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Uber Charts Path To 'Super App,' Unveils $20 Billion Buyback—Shareholders Its 'No. 1 Concern'

Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:UBER) delivered a second-quarter 2025 earnings call packed with updates on autonomous vehicle deals, surging user engagement and long-term platform integration—but it was the company's newly announced $20 billion share buyback that stood out as the clearest signal to Wall Street.

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Uber Q2 Earnings: Trips Surge, $20 Billion Stock Buyback, CEO Sees No Slowdown

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. The company reported a quarterly revenue growth of 18% year-on-year to $12.65 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $12.46 billion.

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Uber And DoorDash Earnings On Deck Amid Strong Year. What Investors Are Watching.

Uber stock and DoorDash have rallied to record highs this year while Lyft has picked up momentum of late.

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Did Alphabet Stock Just Become a Screaming Buy? CEO Sundar Pichai Says ‘Nearly All Gen AI Unicorns Use Google Cloud’

Alphabet’s Q2 proves AI dominance with surging cloud adoption, innovative search, and strong monetization — positioning it as an AI backbone.

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Tesla Wants To Bring Its Robotaxis To New York. Good Luck With That

Tesla's Robotaxi service, still operating with safety drivers, is looking to expand to Brooklyn, Miami, and Huston. Waymo, meet your newest competition.

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Google, Gold Miner Lead Five Stocks Near Buy Points After Market Sell-Off

Google-parent Alphabet remains among the best in profit growth thanks to artificial intelligence and other growing businesses.

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The 'Toyota Prius' Era of Hybrids Is Now Long Gone

Lamborghini proves that hybrids are going mainstream—and fast. Plus, lithium prices are crashing, and Tesla starts charging more for Robotaxi rides.

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Union-Backed Boston Ordinance Would Require Drivers in Driverless Waymos

Unionized drivers and politicians say regulation is needed to stop autonomous vehicles from replacing jobs.

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The EPA Says Greenhouse Gases Are A-OK. Here's What It Means For Your Next Car

The EPA wants to undo greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks. Meanwhile TikTok's parent company may be trying its hand at cars.

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Google vs. Tesla: Which Tech Stock is a Better Buy Right Now?

In the latest Market on Close, our hosts debated the outlook for Magnificent 7 tech giants - and robotaxi rivals - Google and Tesla.

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