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Autonomous Vehicles News 13 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in the first of over 3,000 lawsuits alleging sexual assault by drivers. Uber shares fell 1.5% to $74.08 by midday Friday. The company and WeRide announced plans to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, pending regulatory approval. CFO Prashanth Mahendra‑Rajah will depart on Feb. 16.
6 February 2026
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Uber stock sinks after earnings outlook miss as CFO change and robotaxi push hit focus

Uber stock sinks after earnings outlook miss as CFO change and robotaxi push hit focus

Uber shares fell about 5% to $73.92 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company issued a first-quarter profit forecast below analyst expectations and announced CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down. Uber projected adjusted EPS of 65–72 cents, missing the 76-cent consensus. The company signaled a higher 2026 tax rate and plans to expand autonomous vehicle deployments.
5 February 2026
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Uber shares slide after earnings miss: cheap rides squeeze margins as robotaxi bets grow

Uber shares slide after earnings miss: cheap rides squeeze margins as robotaxi bets grow

Uber missed Q4 earnings estimates and projected Q1 adjusted EPS below forecasts, sending shares down over 8% premarket. Q4 revenue rose 20% to $14.37 billion, with trips and gross bookings each up 22%. CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down. Uber flagged a UK accounting change that will reduce reported mobility revenue margins.
4 February 2026
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Uber stock snaps a five-day slide as Waabi robotaxi pact draws focus ahead of earnings

Uber stock snaps a five-day slide as Waabi robotaxi pact draws focus ahead of earnings

Uber shares rose 2.4% to $81.70 Thursday, ending a five-day slide, and held steady after hours. Waabi announced an exclusive robotaxi deal with Uber, targeting a rollout of 25,000 vehicles, with funding tied to project milestones. Uber will report fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Feb. 4. Trading volume topped 26.7 million shares, above the 50-day average.
30 January 2026
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Uber stock drops 1.8% — Waabi robotaxi deal and Dutch driver ruling set up earnings test

Uber stock drops 1.8% — Waabi robotaxi deal and Dutch driver ruling set up earnings test

Uber shares fell 1.8% to $79.78 Wednesday, underperforming a flat S&P 500. A Dutch court ruled Uber drivers can be classified as self-employed, reversing a 2021 decision. Uber pledged up to $250 million to Waabi, aiming to deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis on its platform. Investors weighed regulatory and automation developments ahead of Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings report.
29 January 2026
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Tesla stock treads water ahead of earnings as Musk’s robotaxi bet looms

Tesla stock treads water ahead of earnings as Musk’s robotaxi bet looms

Tesla shares slipped 0.1% to $434.76 late Tuesday morning, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is set to report fourth-quarter results after markets close Wednesday, with investors awaiting updates on robotaxi deployment and Full Self-Driving progress. General Motors surged 9%, while Rivian fell 3% in volatile trading among auto stocks.
27 January 2026
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Tesla stock heads into a big week: $99 FSD push, robotaxi talk and earnings on deck

Tesla stock heads into a big week: $99 FSD push, robotaxi talk and earnings on deck

Tesla shares closed Friday down 0.07% at $449.06 after the company removed some driver-assist features from new U.S. and Canadian vehicles, pushing buyers toward its $99-per-month Full Self-Driving subscription. CEO Elon Musk said regulatory approval for the system could come in Europe as soon as next month, with China on a similar timeline.
24 January 2026
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Uber stock slides after-hours as robotaxi fears resurface, with earnings next in focus

Uber stock slides after-hours as robotaxi fears resurface, with earnings next in focus

Uber shares fell 2.0% to $82.56 Thursday, underperforming the Nasdaq and Dow after Tesla launched driverless robotaxi rides in Austin. Trading volume for Uber edged above its 50-day average. Investors await Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings report for updates on autonomous vehicle strategy. Lyft slipped 1.5%, while Tesla gained 4.1%.
23 January 2026
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Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla shares rose 4.1% to $449.15 after Elon Musk said robotaxi rides in Austin are operating without in-car safety monitors. Musk expects driver-supervised Full Self-Driving to get approval in Europe and China as early as next month. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on autonomy rollout and revenue.
22 January 2026
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Tesla stock rises in premarket as Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp and Lemonade bets on FSD

Tesla stock rises in premarket as Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp and Lemonade bets on FSD

Tesla shares rose 1.2% to $436.78 in premarket trading Thursday after a 2.9% gain Wednesday. Elon Musk warned initial production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot will be “agonizingly slow.” Lemonade said it will cut insurance rates 50% for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving in Arizona starting Jan. 26. Tesla denied reports of major layoffs at its Berlin-area factory.
22 January 2026
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Tesla stock slips as U.S. safety probe on Full Self-Driving gets a new deadline

Tesla stock slips as U.S. safety probe on Full Self-Driving gets a new deadline

Tesla shares fell 0.2% to $438.57 early Friday after U.S. regulators extended the company’s deadline to respond to a federal probe into its Full Self-Driving system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave Tesla until Feb. 23 to address questions about alleged traffic-law violations. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on margins and software revenue.
16 January 2026
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Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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