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Aug 18, 2026
Tesla's Cybercab nears launch in Austin, but autonomous tech lags
Tesla is preparing to launch its steering-wheel-free Cybercab for employee rides in Austin as early as this month, then expand to public robotaxi service. However, the vehicle's value hinges on full self-driving capability, which remains far behind rivals like Waymo, raising doubts about its readiness.
Priya Sharma