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Tesla Rival Baidu Expands Apollo Go Robotaxi To Europe, Sets Sights On Turkey Amid Rising Competition: Report
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 4:48am | 587In a major move towards international expansion, Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is reportedly preparing to test its autonomous ride-hailing service in Europe. What Happened: The Beijing-based internet titan has been negotiating with PostAuto, a subsidiary of Swiss Post, to bring...
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WeRide Raises $440.5M Via US IPO And Placement To Fuel Its Autonomous Driving Vision, Valued At Over $4B
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 8:39am | 378China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide announced on Friday that it raised $440.5 million via an initial public offering in the U.S., alongside private placement. The company’s American Depository Shares (ADS) have been approved for listing and are expected to begin trading on the...
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Uber 'Well Positioned' Despite Tesla Robotaxi Threat, Analyst Says
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 2:28pm | 682As Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) gears up for its highly anticipated Robotaxi event on Oct. 10, the rideshare market is bracing for disruption. Tesla's event, expected to reveal a low-cost, fully autonomous vehicle (AV), has sparked concern among investors, particularly for companies like Uber...
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Robotaxi Firm WeRide Reportedly Delays US IPO Days Before Deadline Amid Growing US Concerns About Chinese Smart Vehicles
Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 5:43am | 412China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide has reportedly postponed its plans for an initial public offering in the U.S. What Happened: The company is still preparing for its first-time share sale, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The news comes days before the China...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Plans Face Fresh Competition As Chinese Firm WeRide Receives Approval To Test Driverless Vehicles With Passengers In California
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 6:07am | 535WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving startup, has been given the green light to test its driverless vehicles with passengers in California, a significant development amid the global race for autonomous vehicle technology. What Happened: The California Public Utilities Commission has granted WeRide...
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China-Based Autonomous Driving Company WeRide Looks To Raise $440M Via US IPO And Private Placement
Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 3:37am | 344China-based autonomous driving startup WeRide said on Friday that it is looking to raise up to $440 million in a U.S. initial public offering and subsequent private placement. What Happened: WeRide is looking to raise up to $119.4 million in the IPO by offering 6.452 million American depositary...
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WeRide Greenlit For Launch Of Paid, Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service In Beijing
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 4:54am | 623WeRide, a trailblazer in the autonomous driving industry, has received the green light for commercial operation of its fully driverless Robotaxi service in the Chinese capital. What Happened: According to the press release carried by PRNewswire, WeRide secured approval from the Beijing Intelligent...
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Bosch-Backed Autonomous Driving Startup From China Mulls $500M IPO
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 7:52am | 287China-based Guangzhou WeRide Technology Co is considering a potential $500 million initial public offering, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the situation. The driverless technology startup is working with advisers on the potential listing and is weighing the U.S...