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Waymo Plans Munich Robotaxi Launch by Late 2027

Waymo targets a Munich robotaxi launch by late 2027, pending mapping, safety-driver testing and approval under Germany’s Level 4 vehicle rules for public rides.

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Gatik Raises $200 Million to Scale Driverless Trucks After PepsiCo Deal▲

Airbound Raises $37M to Challenge Trucks With Rocket-Like Delivery Drones

GM eBoost Brake Probe Escalates, Over 1 Million Vehicles at Risk▼

1,000 TOPS: Waymo’s Secret Chip Fuels Its Robotaxi Blitz

Tesla Recalls Nearly 3 Million Cars in China Over Hidden Door Releases

Waymo Opens Cheaper Ojai Robotaxis to All Riders in Three Cities

Rivian Spinout Also Raises $150M for Autonomous Delivery Push

Aircraft-shaped chess pieces merge and pivot toward a shield, symbolizing eVTOL consolidation and defense expansion.

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Waymo Plans Munich Robotaxi Launch by Late 2027

Gatik Raises $200 Million to Scale Driverless Trucks After PepsiCo Deal▲

Airbound Raises $37M to Challenge Trucks With Rocket-Like Delivery Drones

GM eBoost Brake Probe Escalates, Over 1 Million Vehicles at Risk▼

1,000 TOPS: Waymo’s Secret Chip Fuels Its Robotaxi Blitz

Tesla Recalls Nearly 3 Million Cars in China Over Hidden Door Releases

Waymo Opens Cheaper Ojai Robotaxis to All Riders in Three Cities

Rivian Spinout Also Raises $150M for Autonomous Delivery Push

Archer Buys Wisk, Joby Adds Defense Unit as eVTOL Sector Consolidates

California Clears Aurora and Kodiak for Self-Driving Truck Tests

Uber, Pony.ai Plan 2,000 Robotaxis Across Four European Cities

Ford’s $2 Billion Factory Overhaul on Track for Sub-$30,000 Fathom EV

Archer Aviation Buys Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu From Boeing

Ford Fathom EV Starts at $29,945, but Breakout Prospects Look Slim

Lucid Delays Sub-$50K Cosmos EV to 2027 Amid Sweeping Reset