A futuristic vision of autonomous travel took center stage as Tesla unveiled its gold-colored, two-seat autonomous taxi prototype and demonstrated rides for select passengers on public roads. Meanwhile, Jaguar Land Rover announced a sweeping restructuring plan to eliminate thousands of jobs as part of broader efforts to streamline operations and reduce expenses. The moves highlight contrasting paths in the automotive industry—one pushing toward cutting-edge self-driving technology, while another prioritizes cost-cutting amid financial pressures. Industry observers will be watching to see how these developments reshape competition and workforce dynamics in the years ahead.
Tesla introduced the gold, two-seat autonomous cab at an event in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 3 and offered rides to invited guests on city streets. Jaguar Land Rover plans 4,000 job cuts to lower costs ...
