#Mobility

Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi isn't just a vehicle upgrade. It's the company's most serious attempt yet at cracking the cost problem that has kept autonomous vehicles from scaling. Here's what's really at stake.

Auto China 2026 set records with 1,451 vehicles and 181 world premieres. But the real story isn't the size—it's how Chinese automakers stopped competing on price and started competing on brains.

Studded snow tires offer unmatched grip on ice, but they're banned or restricted in many countries due to road damage and air quality concerns. What's the real trade-off?

Uber partners with China's Pony AI and Croatia's Verne to launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service. Is this a survival strategy or a sign that the ride-hail giant is ceding its future to others?

Nissan, Uber, and UK startup Wayve are putting driverless taxis on Tokyo streets by late 2026. As global players converge on Japan's capital, the economics of who wins—and who loses—are coming into focus.

Nissan, Uber, and AI startup Wayve have announced a robotaxi partnership. Here's what their three-way deal reveals about who actually wins the autonomous vehicle race — and it's not who you'd expect.

Nissan is finalizing a deal with Uber and UK-based Wayve to launch autonomous ride-hailing globally. But in this three-way alliance, who captures the most value — and who gets left behind?

Uber launches Autonomous Solutions division to handle operations for self-driving companies. Is this the missing piece for AV commercialization or Uber's survival strategy?

Lyft launches teen accounts allowing 13-year-olds to ride solo in 200 US cities. With parental controls and driver screening, how will this reshape family mobility and teenage autonomy?

Uber beats Q4 expectations but CEO's bold autonomous vehicle predictions steal the spotlight. Can the ride-hailing giant really become the world's largest AV facilitator by 2029?

Uber launches AV Labs to share road data with 20+ autonomous vehicle partners at no cost. The real strategy behind this Tesla-inspired move revealed.

Governor Kathy Hochul proposes new legislation to allow commercial robotaxi services in New York. Discover what this means for Waymo, Tesla, and the future of mobility in 2026.