NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Pony AI Inc. (“Pony” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PONY). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Pony and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On or around November 27, ...

Core Insights - The first batch of vehicles is set to be operational in the second half of 2025 [1] - The launch of the seventh-generation Robotaxi family marks a significant milestone for the company in advancing L4 autonomous driving technology [3][5] Group 1: Product Development - The seventh-generation Robotaxi models feature six types of mass-production sensors, including 9 LiDARs, 14 cameras, 4 millimeter-wave radars, and additional sensors for comprehensive 360° detection within a 650-meter range [3][5] - The new Robotaxi models utilize 100% automotive-grade components, resulting in a 70% reduction in the total cost of the autonomous driving suite compared to previous generations [5][6] - The core costs of the autonomous driving suite, particularly the onboard computing unit and LiDAR, have seen significant reductions, with costs for the computing unit dropping by 80% and LiDAR costs decreasing by 68% [6] Group 2: Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations - The company initiated the "Kunlun" project in 2023, completing the entire process from development to production and operational deployment of the new generation Robotaxi [7] - A joint venture with Toyota China and GAC Toyota was established with an investment of 1 billion yuan to develop the first seventh-generation Robotaxi model [7] - The company has announced partnerships with BAIC New Energy and GAC Aion for the mass production of Robotaxis, introducing new models such as the BAIC Arcfox Alpha T5 Robotaxi and GAC Aion Tyrannosaurus Robotaxi [7] Group 3: Future Outlook - The CEO stated that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the mass production of Robotaxis, marking the realization of the "Kunlun" project [9] - The seventh-generation autonomous driving system is also expected to be applied to autonomous trucks in the future [9]

Highlights Waymo and Toyota are exploring a tie-up to bring autonomous driving to personal vehicles, combining Waymo’s self-driving tech with Toyota’s automotive expertise. The partnership reflects a broader industry trend, as automakers like GM, Ford and Hyundai have also tried collaborating with autonomous vehicles startups — with mixed results. Toyota is aiming for a zero-accident future, with autonomous and advanced safety technologies playing a central role. Alphabet’s Waymo autonomous vehi ...

Core Insights - Waymo and Toyota have signed a preliminary agreement to explore the development of an autonomous vehicle platform aimed at ride-hailing services and integrating self-driving technology into consumer vehicles [1][2][3] Group 1: Partnership Goals - The collaboration aims to combine Waymo's technology with Toyota's automotive expertise to create a new autonomous vehicle platform for a robotaxi service [3] - The partnership also seeks to incorporate Waymo's self-driving technology into future Toyota consumer vehicles [3] Group 2: Company Statements - Toyota's executive, Hiroki Nakajima, emphasized the company's commitment to zero traffic accidents and a shared vision with Waymo for advancing safety through automated driving technology [4] Group 3: Market Context - The announcement follows Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's comments regarding Waymo's interest in personally owned autonomous vehicles, marking a significant public acknowledgment of this direction [5] - Waymo has transitioned from a research phase to commercial operations, currently offering robotaxi services in multiple cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix [6] Group 4: Operational Changes - Recently, Waymo has begun partnering with other companies for operational aspects, such as hiring Moove for fleet management in Phoenix and collaborating with Uber for robotaxi operations in Austin and Atlanta [7]

作者 | The Alpha Analyst 编译 | 华尔街大事件 谷歌网络广告业务已陷入困境，并且面临诉讼和监管风险，这进一步加剧了整体风险。此外，还有来自 Meta 和亚马逊等其他平台的竞争。尽 管谷歌为吸引目标客户和广告商而增强的人工智能技术，能够持续支撑其业务稳定发展，但竞争对手已经提供了相同甚至更优的平台，具体取 决于目标市场。而且，他们也具备谷歌所拥有的人工智能优势。如果出现任何美国经济衰退，这一细分市场也可能受到影响，客户支出减少， 最终导致广告支出减少。 将人工智能与消费产品相结合，以及Pixel和Nest的持续发展，意味着消费产品和订阅业务（与其他服务业务一样）实现了可观的增长。这些产 品可能会受益于人工智能的整合，但仍面临关税压力。 谷歌云是过去几个季度增长最快的部门，目前利润率正在提高。云计算需求正在从人工智能的整合中获得增长，但基础设施的容量限制对短期 增长不利。除非 750 亿美元的基础设施开发支出超过需求激增的速度。在竞争方面，收入仍然落后于亚马逊 AWS 和微软 Azure，但令人鼓舞 的是，谷歌云的增长率和采用率的提高。 谷歌( NASDAQ: GOOGL ) ( NASDA ...

NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter 2025 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day. For ...

Shares of WeRide (WRD -4.83%) saw another day of big sell-offs Monday as investors continue to bet on a rival. The company's share price closed out the daily session down 5.5%, and the stock had been off as much as 14.3% earlier in today's trading. Shares for rival Pony AI jumped 47.2% in the session. Rapid gains for Pony stock on the heels of recent tech announcements have corresponded with big sell-offs for WeRide. While Pony stock is now up 143% over the last month, WeRide is down 22%. WeRide stock conti ...

Needham analyst Quinn Bolton reiterated the Buy rating on Mobileye Global Inc. MBLY, lowering the price forecast from $20 to $18.On Thursday, the company reported first-quarter revenue growth of 83% year-on-year to $438 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $435.2 million. Adjusted EPS of 8 cents was in line with the analyst consensus estimates. The analyst highlighted several positives from the quarter, including strong design win momentum, such as Mobileye's first Surround ADAS win and a sign ...

Core Insights - Uber Technologies has partnered with WeRide to introduce self-driving cars in Dubai, aiming to integrate WeRide's technology into Uber's platform [1][2] - The partnership aligns with Dubai's goal of making 25% of all city trips autonomous by 2030, following a similar initiative in Abu Dhabi [2] - The global robotaxi market is projected to reach $45.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 91.8% from 2025 to 2034, indicating significant market potential [3] Company Performance - Uber has achieved a 7.2% year-to-date gain, outperforming the S&P 500 and rival Lyft, which are both down in double digits [4] - Over the past year, Uber shares have consistently outperformed Lyft, reflecting strong market confidence [7] - Uber has surpassed earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters, with an average beat of 133.5% [9] Financial Strategy - In 2024, Uber generated a record $6.9 billion in free cash flow and an adjusted EBITDA of $6.5 billion, indicating robust financial health [10] - The company announced a $1.5 billion accelerated stock buyback program, part of a larger $7 billion buyback initiative, signaling confidence in its business strategy [10] - Uber's diversification into food delivery and freight has strengthened its market position and reduced risks [11] Growth Projections - In Q4 2024, Uber's total gross bookings increased by 21% year-over-year to $44.2 billion, with trips rising by 18% to 3.1 billion [12] - Projections for the March-end quarter indicate a 15.6% growth in gross bookings from the Mobility segment and a 15.1% growth from the Delivery segment [13] - Total trips are expected to increase by 19.4% year-over-year in the upcoming quarter [13] Investment Outlook - Based on favorable market conditions and growth prospects, Uber is considered a solid investment pick, currently holding a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [14] - The Wall Street average target price for Uber stock is $90.02, suggesting an upside of over 39% from current levels [14]

NEW YORK, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Pony AI Inc. (“Pony” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PONY).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Pony and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On or around November 2 ...