Rivian is doubling down on an AI-centric approach to develop fully autonomous vehicles, as the money-losing electric-vehicle maker faces a tough market for its trucks and SUVs https://t.co/975MtA79ES ...

Autolane is building ‘air traffic control’ for autonomous vehicles https://t.co/vD0invzjlz ...

Autonomous Vehicle Systems Deployment - Defense startup Forterra states that "hundreds" of its autonomous vehicle systems are already in use [1]

Core Insights - Uber Technologies reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues exceeding expectations [1][3][11] Financial Performance - Earnings per share reached $3.11, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents, and showed over 100% year-over-year growth [3] - Total revenues amounted to $13.46 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.26 billion, reflecting a 20.4% year-over-year increase [3] - Gross bookings for the Mobility segment increased 19% year-over-year on a constant-currency basis to $25.1 billion [5] - Delivery segment revenues grew 27% year-over-year on a constant-currency basis, with gross bookings rising 24% to $23.3 billion [6] - Total gross bookings reached $48.7 billion, surpassing the estimate of $48.3 billion [6] User Engagement - Monthly active platform consumers increased by 17% to 189 million users [7] - The platform recorded 3.5 billion trips, marking a 22% year-over-year rise [7] Market Outlook - Fourth-quarter 2025 gross bookings are expected to be in the range of $52.25-$53.75 billion, indicating a growth of 17% to 21% year-over-year on a constant currency basis [9] - Despite strong performance, shares fell 5.1% post-earnings release due to soft EBITDA guidance for the fourth quarter [10][11] Strategic Initiatives - Uber is focusing on increasing cross-platform usage to enhance customer engagement and revenues [8] - The company is pursuing a partnership-driven strategy in the autonomous vehicle space to capture opportunities in the emerging robotaxi market [23] - Strategic diversification through acquisitions and geographic expansion is aimed at strengthening market position [21][22] Valuation and Market Position - Uber's forward P/E ratio stands at 27.87, above the industry average, indicating a relatively expensive valuation [16] - Year-to-date, Uber has gained 57%, outperforming competitors like Lyft and DoorDash [13]

While San Francisco's mayor Daniel Lurie is opening his arms to autonomous vehicles, other cities are more resistant. Boston, for instance, has considered a ban on autonomous vehicles in the city. https://t.co/Fstebm4mfS ...

Tesla's Future Growth & Autonomous Strategy - Wedbush Securities believes Tesla's autonomous robotics and AI roadmap represent a "golden chapter" and potential for significant stock growth (double) over the next 12-18 months [3] - Tesla aims to own the robo-taxi network, potentially posing a competitive threat to companies like Uber [6] - Tesla envisions a future where individuals can add their Tesla vehicles to the robo-taxi network while not in use [7] - The company anticipates significant earnings growth (12-20%) driven by autonomous capabilities in the coming years [8] - Tesla expects robots to become commonplace in homes within 2-3 years, performing tasks like laundry and dog walking [9][10][11] Apple's Performance & Outlook - The iPhone 17 is experiencing a surprise upgrade cycle, indicating strong demand [14][15] - China is shifting from a headwind to a tailwind for Apple [16] - Wedbush Securities predicts Apple's stock could reach $325-$350 in a year, potentially driven by an Apple Gemini partnership on AI [16] Cloud Market & Microsoft's Position - The Amazon outage is unlikely to significantly impact market share due to customer stickiness [18] - Microsoft is in a leading position in enterprise AI workloads [18] - Google's GCP is expected to show massive growth [19]

The collaboration will integrate Pony’s self-driving software into Stellantis’s electric medium-size van platform, which is built with advanced sensors to support autonomous vehicles. https://t.co/KjzRm82ThQ ...

Lyft ended this week up $1.6 billion, after a partnership with Waymo's robotaxi unit. The question is: How do autonomous vehicles fit into the ride-sharing market? @liamdenning explains (via @opinion) https://t.co/8xN79noZWd ...

Autonomous Driving Development - Waymo 获得许可在曼哈顿和布鲁克林的部分地区测试自动驾驶汽车 [1]

Production Plans - Tesla's new six-seat version of its Model Y sport-utility vehicle might not be released in the U S [1] Autonomous Vehicles - The rise of autonomous vehicles is a factor influencing Tesla's production decisions [1]