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Waymo will launch paid robotaxi service in Los Angeles on Wednesday — NBC News

Tech startup Waymo said Tuesday that it would begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, writes David Ingram. 

Ultra Cruise semi-autonomous driving coming to Cadillac Celestiq

General Motors has unveiled its newest semi-autonomous vehicle. The cadillac Celestiq will be deploying its Ultra Cruise advanced driver assistance system.

Elon Musk says Tesla’s next vehicle will operate ‘almost entirely in autonomous mode’ — Electrek

Elon Musk commented on Tesla’s next car, saying that it will operate “almost entirely in autonomous mode,” writes Fred Lambert. Here is the link: https://electrek.co/2023/03/07/elon-musk-tesla-next-vehicle-operate-almost-entirely-autonomous-mode/

Argo AI, driverless startup backed by Ford and VW, is shutting down — The Verge

The company, which was founded by veterans of Google and Uber’s self-driving car projects, has lost the financial support of Ford and VW, a source said, writes Andrew J. Hawkins.

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association appoints Jeff Farrah executive director

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Jeff Farrah as the organization’s inaugural executive director.