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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’
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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.
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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
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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
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Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving technology subsidiary, is taking its autonomous vehicle (AV) testing to the Northeast. On Monday, the company kicked off two new “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City, marking the latest step in its nationwide push to refine its AI driver and eventually expand commercial robotaxi
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In a significant step forward for autonomous transportation, Uber customers in Atlanta can now hail a driverless Waymo robotaxi directly through the Uber app. This marks Atlanta as the second U.S. city, after Austin, to host the growing collaboration between Uber and Waymo, two companies that were once rivals
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At this year’s Cannes Lions advertising festival, Uber unveiled a bold new move in its growing ad business: an interactive ad format that lets brands pay to give users discounts on their next rides. Dubbed “Ride Offers,” the ad unit makes promotional content more actionable — and personal. The initiative
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Amazon-backed Zoox has taken a major step forward in the autonomous vehicle race with the opening of its first dedicated robotaxi production facility in Hayward, California. Announced on Wednesday, the 220,000-square-foot site marks the beginning of Zoox’s move toward full-scale commercial deployment, positioning it as a direct competitor
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Applied Intuition, a rising force in autonomous vehicle software, has closed a massive $600 million Series F funding round and tender offer, catapulting its valuation to $15 billion. The company, known for its advanced simulation and data management tools for autonomous systems, continues to cement its position as a cornerstone
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Uber is launching a new initiative aimed at making its app more accessible for older users. The feature, called Senior Accounts, introduces a simplified interface, ride-tracking tools for families, and flexible payment options tailored to the needs of older adults. Available now in the U.S., Senior Accounts offer a
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Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing arm of Alphabet, has now completed over 10 million paid rides, according to co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, who shared the milestone during the Google I/O developer conference this week. The figure marks a major acceleration for the company, doubling its trip count in just five months.
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In an era where everyday expenses feel increasingly out of reach, Uber is betting that affordability—not just convenience—will keep people coming back. The ride-hailing and delivery giant has unveiled a new feature called Route Share, which aims to offer a more budget-friendly alternative to traditional UberX rides during