Trending Now - Lucid Motors Appoints New CEO, Secures Major Uber Deal

WHO:

Gizmodo - Lucid Motors appointed a new CEO.

Techmeme - Uber is involved in the partnership with Lucid Motors.

WHAT:

Gizmodo - Uber plans to buy at least 35,000 Lucid vehicles for its global robotaxi fleet.

Techmeme - Uber agreed to buy 35,000+ additional Lucid vehicles and invest $200 million, bringing its total investments in Lucid to $500 million.

WHERE:

Gizmodo - The vehicles are intended for Uber's global robotaxi fleet.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The investment and vehicle purchase agreement was announced in 2026.

WHY:

Techmeme - The investment aims to support Uber's future global robotaxi service.

HOW:

Techmeme - Uber's purchase will involve acquiring vehicles designed exclusively for use in the robotaxi service.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 17:22 UTC)

Lucid Motors has appointed a new CEO as Uber announces a significant partnership, planning to purchase at least 35,000 vehicles from Lucid for its global robotaxi fleet. This deal includes an investment of $200 million, bringing Uber's total investment in Lucid to $500 million, with the vehicles specifically designed for the robotaxi service. The agreement was officially announced in 2026 and aims to bolster Uber's future global robotaxi operations.