We rode in dozens of driverless robotaxis in China. Here's what we saw — and our advice for other curious travelers.

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Man in Chinese robotaxi in Wuhan smiles at camera.
Bryant Walker Smith, the main author, in a Baidu Apollo robotaxi in Wuhan.

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Trump's political threat to 'decertify' thousands of Canadian-made aircraft risks aviation safety, industry watchers say

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Delta CRJ and Airbus A220.
Trump threatened to essentially ground thousands of Canadian-made planes operating in the US. It's likely not legal and is anti-safety rhetoric.

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Automaker Stellantis is rolling out a 5-day return-to-office

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RAM
Stellantis is a conglomerate made up of several European and US auto brands, including Ram.

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Trump says airlines can fly to Venezuela again — and American wants to be the first to return

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An American Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at Juan Santamaría International Airport, in San Jose, on January 22, 2026.
An American Airlines plane on the tarmac in Costa Rica.

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Uber's new plan to deploy 25,000 robotaxis will come from an autonomous trucking company — led by an Uber alum

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Waabi
Waabi, an autonomous trucking company, is teaming up with Uber to deploy 25,000 robotaxis.

Waabi

One chart helps explain why Elon Musk is axing Tesla's Model S and X

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A white Model X is parked in a Tesla showroom. The car's second-row gullwing doors are both open.
Tesla is giving the Model X the ax. Its sales have likely been in decline for a few years.

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Mercedes-Benz Says the 2027 S-Class Gives Passengers a Better Ride Through AI

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Updates to the vehicle of the financial district include things you can feel, including heated seat belts.

A Waymo Robotaxi Hit a Kid by a School

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the incident.

Tesla Applies for Trademarks on ‘Cybercar’ and ‘Cybervehicle,’ But What Do They Mean?

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Place your bets now.

Elon Musk ended Tesla's earnings call with an urgent plea

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Elon Musk at Davos 2026.
Elon Musk at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2026.

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