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Waymo's New Robotaxi Is a Chinese-Made Minivan That Dreams of Making Money
Waymo launches a Chinese-made, Swedish-designed minivan robotaxi with cup holders and a dream of profitability, because what could go wrong?
2026-05-28
TechCrunch
2026-05-22
TechCrunch
Waymo Expands Its 'We Can't Handle Water' Pause to Four Cities as Robotaxis Keep Finding Floods
Waymo's robotaxis can't handle water, so the company is expanding its 'we give up' zone to four cities - because apparently, rain is still a mystery to AI.
2026-05-13
BBC World
Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis After One Decides to Go Swimming in a Texas Creek
Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis after one decided to go for an unplanned swim in a Texas creek, proving that AI still hasn't mastered basic puddle avoidance.
2026-05-06
TechCrunch
Nuro Gets California's Blessing to Test Driverless SUVs, Promises Not to Get Too Excited
Nuro gets to test driverless SUVs on California roads, but don't worry - they'll take their sweet time before actually doing it.
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