Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have the sense of humor of South Park 's Terrance and Phillip, but one has to acknowledge his consistency. After expanding the Robotaxi service area in Austin to an area that looks like a giant penis, Tesla also increased the ride fare.

Tesla’s (TSLA) has been steering the robotaxi narrative for the longest time, but recently a brand new player quietly slid into the frame. Behind the scenes, one luxury EV maker just threw its hat into the race and is ready to challenge the status quo.

With the ability to cover up to 450 miles on a single charge, the Gravity SUV is expected to function well as a robotaxi, since it will need less downtime for recharging. This way, vehicles will be available for riders more often. Tesla ’s own Model Y is being used as the brand’s robotaxi, but that has nowhere near the range of the Lucid Gravity.

Waymo and Tesla ramp up robotaxi efforts, signaling a major shift in urban mobility and the future of autonomous transportation.

An upside down Tesla “T”? An upraised middle finger? Something else? The shape of EV maker’s new Austin service area draws laughs and criticism.

The three autonomous driving experts told Business Insider about how they think the launch went, and what may have prompted some issue.

Electric car maker Tesla posted a penis-shaped map to describe the scope of its expansion of its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.

Two weeks into Tesla’s invite-only ride-hailing service, CEO Elon Musk’s die-hard fans are amazed, but it’s not clear anyone else is.

Trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of more than 150 times 2025 analyst estimates, Tesla's valuation still reflects a future where autonomous driving becomes mainstream, and where Tesla, not Waymo or another company, is the dominant player. That's a huge bet, and right now, it wouldn't be the robotaxi company I'd wager on.

Elon Musk claims that Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California within the next 2 months, pending regulatory approval, but

What happens when your Tesla robotaxi decides it’s too risky to drive in the rain? YouTuber Ellie Sheriff shares her first-hand experience of being kicked out mid-ride during Tesla’s self-driving taxi beta in Austin,