Elon Musk Unveils Tesla ‘Robotaxi’
The company’s C.E.O. said the new autonomous vehicle, which does not have a steering wheel, would cost less than $30,000, but the technology still faces hurdles.
Tesla’s Self-Driving ‘Robotaxi’ to Enter the Spotlight
Elon Musk has said that the vehicle will add trillions to Tesla’s stock market value and that those who don’t believe him should sell their shares.
Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding
The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.
G.M. Reaches $1.5 Million Fine After Self-Driving Taxi Accident
The General Motors subsidiary reached a settlement with the main auto safety regulator after one of its self-driving taxis struck a pedestrian in San Francisco last year.
When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Actually Drive Themselves
An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.
WeRide, a Chinese Autonomous Driving Start-Up, Is About to Go Public
WeRide, a $5 billion software maker, is set for an I.P.O. amid geopolitical risks and a rush by Chinese automotive tech firms to raise money in the United States.
Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
Tesla says self-driving taxis will power its growth, but the company hasn’t said when such a service would be ready or how much it would increase profits.
Tesla Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 45% Profit Drop Amid Weak E.V. Sales
The company led by Elon Musk is selling fewer electric cars, and its big bets on driverless taxis and artificial intelligence could take many years to pay off.
G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Service
General Motors said the self-driving division’s cars will operate in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars.
Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.