Waymo Expands Driverless Car Testing to Ten New US Cities
Waymo is adding at least ten new cities to its autonomous vehicle testing program, beginning with San Diego, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C., to improve the system's adaptability to diverse environments before wider commercial deployment; initial tests will use human drivers.
Waymo Expands Driverless Car Testing to Ten New US Cities
Waymo is adding at least ten new cities to its autonomous vehicle testing program, beginning with San Diego, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C., to improve the system's adaptability to diverse environments before wider commercial deployment; initial tests will use human drivers.
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36% Bias Score
Zoox to Launch Commercial Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas
Amazon's Zoox plans to launch its driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, despite setbacks in the autonomous vehicle market and uncertainties about its business model.
Zoox to Launch Commercial Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas
Amazon's Zoox plans to launch its driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, despite setbacks in the autonomous vehicle market and uncertainties about its business model.
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40% Bias Score
Five Former US Presidents Attend Carter's Funeral
Five former US presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, highlighting the bipartisan respect for the late president; his coffin lay in state at the US Capitol before the service.
Five Former US Presidents Attend Carter's Funeral
Five former US presidents attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, highlighting the bipartisan respect for the late president; his coffin lay in state at the US Capitol before the service.
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0% Bias Score
Honda-Nissan Merger to Spur Auto Industry Consolidation
Honda and Nissan plan to merge, creating the world's third-largest automaker by 2025, driven by high R&D costs for EVs and autonomous vehicles, intensified competition from Chinese automakers, and shrinking profit margins, potentially triggering further industry consolidation.
Honda-Nissan Merger to Spur Auto Industry Consolidation
Honda and Nissan plan to merge, creating the world's third-largest automaker by 2025, driven by high R&D costs for EVs and autonomous vehicles, intensified competition from Chinese automakers, and shrinking profit margins, potentially triggering further industry consolidation.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Team Seeks to End Automated Driving Crash Reporting Mandate
President-elect Trump's transition team plans to revoke a rule requiring automakers to report crashes involving automated driving systems, aligning with Tesla's stance; since June 2021, 2,746 such crashes were reported, with Tesla accounting for 1,570 (57%).
Trump Team Seeks to End Automated Driving Crash Reporting Mandate
President-elect Trump's transition team plans to revoke a rule requiring automakers to report crashes involving automated driving systems, aligning with Tesla's stance; since June 2021, 2,746 such crashes were reported, with Tesla accounting for 1,570 (57%).
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48% Bias Score
GM Ends Funding for Cruise Robotaxi Unit
General Motors announced it will end funding for its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit, citing the considerable time and resources required to scale the business, along with a highly competitive market, and refocus on driver-assist technologies like Super Cruise after safety incidents and ...
GM Ends Funding for Cruise Robotaxi Unit
General Motors announced it will end funding for its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit, citing the considerable time and resources required to scale the business, along with a highly competitive market, and refocus on driver-assist technologies like Super Cruise after safety incidents and ...
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48% Bias Score
Zoox Aims for 2025 RoboTaxi Launch in Las Vegas
Amazon's Zoox plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, using a purpose-built vehicle without manual controls, despite challenges and setbacks in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Zoox Aims for 2025 RoboTaxi Launch in Las Vegas
Amazon's Zoox plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, using a purpose-built vehicle without manual controls, despite challenges and setbacks in the autonomous vehicle industry.
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44% Bias Score
CES 2025: Automotive Tech Innovations
CES 2025 showcased BMW's Panoramic iDrive, Honda's all-electric 0 SUV and 0 Saloon with Level 3 automated driving, Stellar's improved mobile internet connectivity, and Toyota's Woven City project, highlighting advancements in user interfaces, EVs, charging infrastructure, and city planning.
CES 2025: Automotive Tech Innovations
CES 2025 showcased BMW's Panoramic iDrive, Honda's all-electric 0 SUV and 0 Saloon with Level 3 automated driving, Stellar's improved mobile internet connectivity, and Toyota's Woven City project, highlighting advancements in user interfaces, EVs, charging infrastructure, and city planning.
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24% Bias Score
Market Movers: Nvidia Slides, Acquisitions Fuel Gains
Midday market trading saw significant shifts: Nvidia fell 5% despite new product announcements; UniFirst jumped 18% on a Cintas acquisition bid; Getty Images and Shutterstock surged on their merger; and several other companies experienced large gains or losses due to acquisitions, partnerships, or r...
Market Movers: Nvidia Slides, Acquisitions Fuel Gains
Midday market trading saw significant shifts: Nvidia fell 5% despite new product announcements; UniFirst jumped 18% on a Cintas acquisition bid; Getty Images and Shutterstock surged on their merger; and several other companies experienced large gains or losses due to acquisitions, partnerships, or r...
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40% Bias Score
Autonomous Driving: The Map Debate
The autonomous driving industry is debating the use of detailed road maps, with Tesla opting against them while most others use them for better safety and accuracy. New crowdsourced mapping technologies are making detailed maps extremely inexpensive.
Autonomous Driving: The Map Debate
The autonomous driving industry is debating the use of detailed road maps, with Tesla opting against them while most others use them for better safety and accuracy. New crowdsourced mapping technologies are making detailed maps extremely inexpensive.
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44% Bias Score
GM Halts Funding for Cruise Self-Driving Taxi Project
General Motors announced it is ending funding for its Cruise self-driving taxi project due to the competitive market and resource demands, shifting focus to autonomous personal vehicles; this follows a series of setbacks including job cuts, safety incidents, and a criminal investigation.
GM Halts Funding for Cruise Self-Driving Taxi Project
General Motors announced it is ending funding for its Cruise self-driving taxi project due to the competitive market and resource demands, shifting focus to autonomous personal vehicles; this follows a series of setbacks including job cuts, safety incidents, and a criminal investigation.
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44% Bias Score
"GM Abandons Robotaxi Venture After $10 Billion in Losses"
"General Motors announced it is abandoning its money-losing Cruise robotaxi unit after investing $2.4 billion and incurring over $10 billion in operating losses, instead focusing on driver-assist technologies for its personal vehicles. "
"GM Abandons Robotaxi Venture After $10 Billion in Losses"
"General Motors announced it is abandoning its money-losing Cruise robotaxi unit after investing $2.4 billion and incurring over $10 billion in operating losses, instead focusing on driver-assist technologies for its personal vehicles. "
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56% Bias Score