Pony AI surges 145% in Q1 revenue to $34.3 million, crushing analyst estimates, while raising its 2026 robotaxi fleet target to 3,500 vehicles — even as operating losses widen to $58.3 million.
A Waymo robotaxi ride to Google I/O turns into a $102.72 nightmare as the self-driving vehicle gets lost in a parking lot, takes a wrong turn, and arrives 37 minutes late, exposing critical limitations of autonomous vehicles in real-world, time-sensitive conditions.
Uber launches 'AV Lab,' deploying sensor-equipped vehicles across its ridehail network to collect real-world driving data for robotaxi partners, targeting 2 million miles of data per month by end of 2026.
Google is replacing Assistant with its Gemini AI in cars featuring Google built-in, bringing smarter, natural voice conversations, real-time EV battery insights, charging station recommendations, and owner's manual integration — rolling out now to eligible U.S. vehicles in English.
Alibaba's Qwen AI is making waves at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, powering in-car voice commands across major Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and Li Auto, allowing drivers to order food, book hotels, and track packages hands-free as automakers race to stand out through smart software in a slowing EV …
Tesla kicks off production of its highly anticipated Cybercab robotaxi, a pivotal move in CEO Elon Musk's autonomous fleet strategy, even as the company battles a significant global sales slump.
Uber teams up with China's Pony AI and Croatia's Verne to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, with testing already underway and plans to scale to thousands of autonomous vehicles across multiple European markets.
Amazon's Zoox is expanding its robotaxi service to Austin and Miami, scaling its fleet to 100 vehicles, pursuing NHTSA approval for 2,500 self-driving cars, and partnering with Uber to offer commercial rides in Las Vegas this summer.
Google Maps launches 'Ask Maps,' a Gemini-powered AI feature delivering personalized location recommendations from 300 million places, alongside its biggest driving overhaul in a decade featuring immersive 3D navigation, smart lane guidance, and real-time route disruption alerts now rolling out in the U.S. and India.
Zoox and Uber are joining forces in a multi-year deal to bring fully autonomous, all-electric robotaxis to Las Vegas this year and Los Angeles by 2027, making Zoox's self-driving fleet bookable directly through the Uber app.