As the market for IPOs remains as hot as ever, the latest one to debut on the exchanges is Kodiak Robotics (KDK), or Kodiak AI, as it will be known after its new rebranding. Kodiak's market debut is brought about following a merger with SPAC Ares Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (ARES), a large global alternative investment manager. Kodiak secured over $212.5 million from institutional investors through its merger w ...

Kodiak AI Inc. (NASDAQ: KDK ) has begun trading on the Nasdaq after Ares Acquisition Corp. II shareholders approved its SPAC deal valued at $2.5 billion. As I write articles on autonomous vehicles for SA, I feel compelled to weighAuthor of Autonomous Vehicles: Opportunities, Strategies, and Disruptions. Michael E. McGrath is a proven expert on the strategies of technology-based companies. He has researched autonomous vehicles for the last 3 years, leading to the original publication of this book, as well as ...

Management stated that at least half of Uber's future cash flow will go into share repurchases. This commitment is supported by a strong $20 billion buyback authorization. The remaining half will be used to expand the company's AV ecosystem. Uber’s push into autonomous vehicles could be a game-changer. Recent Waymo deployments in Austin and Atlanta have shown promise, with AVs completing more trips per day than 99% of human drivers.Uber is also tapping artificial intelligence (AI) to deepen engagement. Anot ...

Uber sign is seen on a car in Warsaw, Poland on August 24, 2025 (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesUber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) has experienced significant growth recently thanks to its primary ridesharing, delivery, and freight sectors capitalizing on recovering demand, as well as a renewed focus on improving margins and returning value to shareholders. With gross bookings rising 17-18% year over year in the recent quarters, and a strong increase in adjusted EBITDA ...

Tesla TSLA is pushing toward record third-quarter deliveries while sharpening its focus on artificial intelligence and autonomy despite rising competition from Chinese EV makers.The company continues to lead on real-world AI and self-driving technology, even as brand challenges and political headwinds weigh on its outlook.Tesla stock gained on Monday after Piper Sandler analyst Alex Potter maintained an Overweight rating and raised its price forecast from $400 to $500.Also Read: Tesla’s Model YL Takes On To ...

Key Takeaways Tesla launched robotaxi rides in Austin in June and quickly expanded to California, Nevada and Arizona.While safety monitors are in place, progress toward Musk's bold autonomous vehicle vision is moving well.Tesla links Musk's $1T pay package to milestones including 10M FSD subscriptions and 1M robotaxis in use.It has been three months since Tesla (TSLA) officially rolled out its robotaxi service, and the company is making good progress in expanding its footprint. The services were first intro ...

The next decade is expected to be a rocket ship ride for the driverless vehicle market, with total revenues projected to rise from $87.2 billion in 2024 to $991.7 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%, according to Research & Markets.“The autonomous vehicle business is being driven ahead by several causes, including public acceptance of AI-driven systems, government laws, environmental concerns, growing traffic congestion, technological developments, and the growing need for sa ...

We recently published Top 10 Stocks to Watch After Federal Reserve’s Rate Cut. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is one of the stocks analysts were recently talking about. Steve Weiss, Founder and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, explained a program on CNBC late July why he piled into Uber shares. Here is what the analyst said: “I think they’ve definitely got the pole position in autonomous and robo taxis, much more so than Tesla.They’ve got the right cost profile because they’re not p ...

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TOKYO, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) will feature its leading-edge IC test solutions at the 2025 International Test Conference, which will be held from Sept. 21-26 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, in San Diego, Calif. Advantest will highlight its broad portfolio of leading-edge test technologies for applications, including AI and high-performance computing (HPC), 5G, and automotive. Advantest is a proud Platinum sponsor of ...