#Tesla Robotaxi

Tesla Starts Robotaxi Service in San Antonio at 5 a.m. Central on November 9

Tesla has opened its Robotaxi service in San Antonio, with the official account saying rides would be available from 5 a.m. Central on November 9. The company posted a launch-geofence map of central and north San Antonio but did not say how many vehicles would run the city, which models would be used, or what hours and fares would apply.

Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production at Texas Factory Around Mid-2027 for Cybercab

Tesla plans to wind down production of its electric Cybertruck pickup at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027, with CEO Elon Musk saying the move will make room for increased Cybercab robotaxi production. Musk did not say whether Cybertruck production would end at other locations, and he later said the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.

Nuro CEO Defends LiDAR as Lucid-Uber Robotaxi Program Nears Launch

Nuro Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer Jiajun Zhu has outlined the engineering case for multi-sensor autonomy as Nuro, Lucid and Uber prepare to launch commercial robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. In a set of four internal strategy memos shared publicly on Tuesday, October 27, Jiajun Zhu explained why the autonomous Lucid Gravity fleet pairs solid-state LiDAR and radar with cameras.

Tesla Shares Hit Three-Month High as Texas Robotaxi Registrations Top 1,000

Tesla stock climbed to its highest intraday level in more than three months on Tuesday, October 27, after the automaker’s registered robotaxi fleet in Texas crossed the 1,000-vehicle mark. Records from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles list 1,051 registered autonomous vehicles in the state, split between 544 two-seat Cybercabs and 507 Model Y crossovers.

Rivian Acquires Third Dimension AI to Speed Up Autonomy Testing and Validation

Rivian has purchased Third Dimension AI, a two-year-old software firm headed by a former Tesla Autopilot simulation leader that converts recorded road-sensor data into interactive 3D driving worlds. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the startup’s 15-member staff, located primarily in the United Kingdom, will fold into the autonomy and AI division under Senior Vice President James Philbin.

Tesla Cybercabs Draw Record Austin Sightings Ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Tesla deployed a large wave of driverless Cybercabs across Austin on Sunday for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, as videos and photos online showed queues of the gold two-seaters and Model Y robotaxis outside Circuit of the Americas. The surge came after Tesla widened its Austin service zone to reach the track and pushed nightly ride requests to 1 a.m.

Uber Adds Hertz to Robotaxi Push with Lucid and Nuro

The collaboration highlights how autonomous mobility is evolving into a multi-company ecosystem, with each partner handling a specific layer of the service.

Rivian Starts R2 Production Ahead of Spring Deliveries

Customer deliveries are expected later this spring, as the company positions the R2 to compete directly with mainstream EVs and expand beyond its premium R1 lineup.

Rivian Beats Q1 Delivery Estimates as EV Demand Stabilizes

The company delivered 10,365 vehicles in Q1, outperforming forecasts and reinforcing confidence ahead of its upcoming R2 launch.

Tesla Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Results and Analysis

Management also outlined major strategic shifts, including winding down Model S and X production, expanding robotaxi operations, and ramping investment in artificial intelligence and robotics.

Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payout Plan

The plan, which passed with 75% shareholder support, ties Musk’s payout to highly ambitious milestones.

Tesla Returns to Growth But Earnings Miss Sends Shares Lower

Tesla’s earnings fell short of estimates, sending shares down nearly 5% in after-hours trading.

Lucid Delivers First Gravity SUV for Nuro-Uber Robotaxi Program

The initial Lucid Gravity SUV was built at the company’s Arizona plant and shipped to California.

Lucid exec teases new off-road SUV with sub-$50K base price

Lucid Motors is preparing to expand its lineup with a mid-size off-road SUV.

Lucid Closes $300M Uber Investment to Build Robotaxi Fleet

The cash injection will support development of a next-generation autonomous robotaxi program built on Lucid’s EV platform.

Tesla Posts $22.5B in Revenue Amid Robotaxi and Energy Growth

Tesla posted a GAAP net income of $1.2 billion and a non-GAAP figure of $1.4 billion.

Tesla to Halt Model Y and Cybertruck Production Over Week of July 4

The halt is expected to pave the way for upgrades to Giga Texas.

Tesla Model Y and Cybertruck Workers to Take Week of Memorial Day Off

Line workers for the Tesla Model Y and Cybertruck have reportedly been asked to stay home for the holiday.

Tesla Stumbles In Q4 2024: Revenue Drops, Yet Big Plans Are Ahead

Tesla Sees An 8% Revenue Drop But Stays Optimistic With Strong Cash, Energy Growth, And Affordable EV Plans For 2025

GM Accelerates EV Growth: Profit Milestone And New Models Ahead

GM Hits A Key EV Milestone In Q4 2024 With Profitability And Growth, While Cadillac Electrifies The Luxury Market In 2025