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Transportation
Waymo has secured a landmark permit to test its self-driving vehicles in New York City, marking the first time the city has authorized such trials. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that testing will begin “immediately.” Under the permit, Waymo is allowed to deploy up to eight of its Jaguar I-Pace
Transportation
Self-driving vehicle startup Nuro has closed its late-stage funding round, raising $203 million at a $6 billion valuation, with backing from new investors Uber and Nvidia alongside returning supporters. The fresh capital includes a $97 million tranche announced on Thursday, adding to the $106 million secured in April from firms
Automotive
Hertz has announced a new partnership with Amazon that will allow customers to shop its used rental vehicles directly through Amazon Autos, the e-commerce giant’s growing car sales platform. The move marks the first time a rental car company has teamed up with Amazon to sell pre-owned vehicles online.
Travel
Alaska Airlines is making a bold move into the lucrative world of high-end travel rewards. The carrier, which acquired Hawaiian Airlines last year, announced the launch of a new premium credit card and a combined loyalty program called Atmos—both designed to compete head-on with the industry’s biggest players.
Transportation
Lyft is making a major play in the global robotaxi race by partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu to bring autonomous vehicles to European streets. Announced in a press release on Monday, the San Francisco-based ride-hailing company said it would begin deploying Baidu's sixth-generation Apollo Go self-driving robotaxis
Transportation
Electric air taxi pioneer Joby Aviation has announced a landmark acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger helicopter ride-share business, in a deal valued at up to $125 million. The transaction marks a strategic leap for Joby, giving it immediate access to a highly developed network of urban air mobility
Transportation
In a fast-changing world where geopolitical tensions are rising and defense budgets are expanding, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) manufacturers are being pushed to adopt more flexible, multi-purpose strategies. One company at the forefront of this shift is Israeli startup AIR, which has opted for a dual-track approach: simultaneously
Transportation
Waymo, the autonomous driving unit under Alphabet Inc., has announced plans to expand its commercial robotaxi service to Dallas in 2026. This strategic move strengthens Waymo's growing footprint in the self-driving vehicle sector, adding to its current operations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix. The
Semiconductors
In a landmark deal worth 22.8 trillion won ($16.5 billion), Samsung has secured a long-term contract to manufacture Tesla’s forthcoming A16 chip, a cornerstone of the electric vehicle company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) future. The agreement, which will run through 2033, marks a significant shift in Samsung’
Transportation
Lyft is doubling down on autonomous transportation. The ride-sharing company has announced a partnership with Benteler Mobility to deploy self-driving, all-electric Holon Urban shuttles starting in late 2026. These compact, rectangular vehicles—developed by Benteler’s subsidiary, Holon—will initially launch in select airports and cities across the U.S.
Transportation
In a bold move to establish itself as a dominant player in the autonomous vehicle race, Uber has announced a sweeping investment strategy that includes partnerships with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors and self-driving technology startup Nuro. The company plans to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into these firms
Transportation
Uber is continuing its aggressive push into autonomous vehicles with a major new deal—this time partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu. Announced Tuesday, the multi-year strategic partnership will bring Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis to the Uber platform in select markets outside the U.S. and mainland China, starting