On its fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday (Jan. 28), Tesla said its capital expenditures will exceed $20 billion in 2026, more than double prior guidance, as it accelerates investment in humanoid robotics, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI). The spending increase comes as Tesla winds...
Rivian Automotive unveiled a custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip and a comprehensive autonomy platform designed and engineered in-house. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
Carmakers are reportedly refocusing their efforts to roll out autonomous vehicles amid new competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Chipmaker Nvidia and ride-hailing giant Uber are teaming up to advance autonomous driving technology, a move that sent Uber’s stock up 3.5% on Thursday afternoon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
June 10, 2025
Many innovations have a crucial graduation date: when they move from speculative R&D to real-world deployment and utility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]
October 01, 2019
If you really want to understand human nature — really gain a deep sense about how people operate, and where they want to go — you could do worse than to...
June 13, 2019
If one doesn’t know where they’re going, sang one Beatle, any road will get them there — but not easily or efficiently. In an age of eCommerce (of two-hour delivery...
January 07, 2019
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February 01, 2026
Google-owned self-driving vehicle startup Waymo is reportedly close to finalizing a $16 billion funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]
November 02, 2025
Carmakers are reportedly refocusing their efforts to roll out autonomous vehicles amid new competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
October 23, 2025
Chipmaker Nvidia and ride-hailing giant Uber are teaming up to advance autonomous driving technology, a move that sent Uber’s stock up 3.5% on Thursday afternoon. Get the Full Story Complete...
July 09, 2025
China’s Baidu has launched what it calls the world’s first autonomous car rental service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...