On the Dash: Carvana partnered with Shaquille O’Neal to launch the AI-powered “Shaqbot,” embedding his voice and personality into its car-buying platform. The collaboration includes a campaign with national ads, a Shaqvana.com microsite, and a “Shaq Filter” for browsing Shaq-approved vehicles. Carvana views this partnership as a unique fusion...

On the Dash: Waymo secured a permit to test robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport, with a three-phase rollout planned. The company announced a Nashville launch next year in partnership with Lyft, allowing riders to hail autonomous vehicles through both apps. Waymo has surpassed 10 million paid trips and...

On the Dash: The U.S. DFC and Orion Resource Partners will jointly establish a $5 billion fund to secure critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, and rare earths. The fund reflects growing U.S. concern over reliance on China for mineral supplies and potential long-term global shortages. The DFC plans...

On the Dash: Tesla has privately settled two California lawsuits tied to 2019 fatal crashes involving its Autopilot system, avoiding trials set to begin next month. The confidential settlements follow a recent $243 million jury verdict against Tesla in Florida over another 2019 Autopilot-related fatal crash. These legal outcomes...