Tesla receives just 10 robotaxi permits in Nevada after applying for 5,000, with strict rules limiting vehicles to 45 mph on the Las Vegas Strip under human supervision — raising serious doubts about the company's ambitious autonomous ride-hailing timeline as full-scale deployment isn't expected until late 2026 or early 2027.
Ford launches an AI-powered assistant for Ford and Lincoln vehicles, starting as a mobile app chatbot with real-time vehicle data, and targeting a full in-car voice feature by 2027 as automakers race to integrate AI technology.
Google Maps is rolling out major AI upgrades, enabling users to book food, hotels, and events through simple conversations, while a new Personal Intelligence feature connects Gmail for personalized travel suggestions and a real-time transit widget tracks live delays minute-by-minute.
Apple races to develop smart glasses while wrestling with privacy concerns over potential video recording features, and simultaneously prepares three new Apple Watch models, updated Macs, a device leasing program, and a new Maps partnership with Ford.
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.