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‘Lidar is lame’: why Elon Musk’s vision for a self-driving Tesla taxi faltered

The company’s rollout of its new driverless cars has gotten off to a wobbly start – and rival Waymo remains well ahead

The Guardian - US

Ford CEO Jim Farley Believes Waymo's Approach Makes More Sense Than Elon Musk-led Tesla's: 'When You Have A Brand Like Ford... You Have To Be Really Careful'

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley voiced skepticism about Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) autonomous driving strategy, underscoring the necessity of consumer trust and prudence.

Benzinga

Ford CEO Jim Farley says Waymo’s approach to self-driving makes more sense than Tesla’s

Farley says that lidar is “mission critical.”

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Winning And Losing Stocks From Tesla's Driverless Taxi Test

You may not have noticed, but on Sunday, June 22, the world of cars changed forever.

Benzinga

Tesla Robotaxi Has A Major Advantage Over Rivals Waymo And Zoox, Says Gary Black: '...Could Be Very Significant'

Future Fund LLC's Gary Black thinks that Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) holds a key advantage over Robotaxi rivals Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo and Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Zoox.

Benzinga

Pony AI Stock Pops On Report Uber Is In Talks With Travis Kalanick To Invest In Potential Deal

Pony AI Inc (NASDAQ:PONY) shares popped ahead of the close on Thursday and are continuing to move higher in after-hours following reports that Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) is in talks to help fund a takeover deal with the company.

Benzinga

Tesla's robotaxi rollout is already under investigation, as videos surface of erratic driving

Tesla's Robotaxi roll-out was hailed as a success, but it already has questions to answer.

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Gary Black Weighs In On Tesla Vs Waymo Debate, Says Investors Need To Stop Focusing On Efficacy

Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, thinks that investors should stop focusing on Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Robotaxi's autonomous driving when compared to Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo when it comes to valuation.

Benzinga

Uber and Tesla Surge on Robotaxis, Analyst Touts Texas Rides

Uber and Tesla's robotaxi rollouts hit a high note, with shares surging. One Wall Street analyst's rave review of the service adds fuel to Tesla's bullish fire.

MarketBeat

Robotaxi Roll Out: Tesla, Uber And Waymo Take Diverging Roads To Autonomy

Robotaxis are taking to the roads, and the major players in the sector operate with distinctly different business models. Here's a look at how Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Waymo are making their mark on the future of transportation.

Benzinga

Gary Black Calls Out 'Lack Of Constructive Feedback' On Tesla's Robotaxi Launch

Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, has slammed the lack of constructive feedback for Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Austin Robotaxi launch on Sunday.

Benzinga

Uber Nears All-Time High As Waymo Partnership Expands To Atlanta — Gary Black Calls It 'Low-Risk' While Tesla Lags In 'Supervised Autonomy'

Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, sees minimal risk in Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) as the ride-hailing giant announced the expansion of its partnership with Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Waymo.

Benzinga

Waymo Brings Robotaxis To Atlanta Days After Tesla's Mini Launch

Tesla is chasing Waymo in the race to commercialize self-driving technology. Alphabet's company is way ahead.

InsideEVs

Uber Stocks Sees Surge: How Its Latest Robotaxi Launch at Atlanta Help Boost Investor Confidence

The bullish momentum brings Uber close to its 52-week high of $93.60 (£68.70), signalling investor confidence and intense buying pressure.

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Benzinga

Uber Stock Is Moving Higher Tuesday: What's Driving The Action?

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) shares are moving higher Tuesday. The company announced that it began offering autonomous ride options with Waymo in Atlanta.

The Independent UK

Waymo's robotaxis to start carrying passengers in Atlanta, expanding Uber partnership

Waymo’s robotaxis will begin carrying passengers through parts of Atlanta Tuesday in an expansion of a partnership with Uber’s ride-hailing service that began earlier this year in Austin

TechRadar

I’m not buying the Tesla robotaxi hype – here’s why it’s still miles behind Waymo

Early reports have been largely positive, but let's be real – we're only seeing Tesla's early robotaxi testing phase, not an established service.

InsideEVs

Tesla Robotaxi Goes Live: The First Video Impressions Are Here

Tesla’s driverless ride-hailing service is limited to a geofenced area in Austin about half the size of the one rival Waymo operates in.

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Benzinga

Tesla's $4.20 Robotaxi Disruption - Waymo Should Be Worried

Tesla Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) recent Robotaxi launch in Austin grabbed headlines with a cheeky $4.20 flat fare and Elon Musk-style bravado. But JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth notes it's just the beginning. Tesla plans to scale from 20 to 1,000 vehicles and expand to LA, SF, and beyond in months.

International Business Times UK

How to Book Tesla's Robotaxi in Texas: What Sets It Apart from Ride-Hailing Services

Tesla's robotaxi service launched in Texas on 22 June 2025, offering £3.36 ($4.20) autonomous rides via an invite-only app.

Benzinga

Elon Musk's Mother Recalls Borrowing First Tesla Roadster In 2008—Now Celebrates Robotaxi Launch With Joyride In Driverless Car: 'No One Knew What It Was'

Maye Musk, mother of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, commemorated the company’s Robotaxi launch by reflecting on her early experience with Tesla’s first vehicle nearly two decades ago.

Benzinga

Ex-Tesla AI Chief Andrej Karpathy Says Self-Driving Still Isn't Solved After A Decade

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) former head of AI, Andrej Karpathy, thinks that tech companies still haven't solved autonomous driving.

Euronews

Elon Musk's Tesla begins robotaxi service in Texas but can it catch up in autonomous cab race?

Tesla launched a test run of a small squad of self-driving cabs in Austin on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk pins his hopes on a fleet of robotaxis as Tesla sales tank

Tesla shareholders have stood by Musk over the years

Fortune

Why Volkswagen is convinced Waymo and Tesla are vulnerable in the $500 billion robotaxi race — 'not a winner take all market'

Instead of Big Tech's approach of competing against existing transportation providers, Volkswagen aims to work alongside them as a partner.

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