Tesla’s robotaxi reality check, One Nation’s Super proposal & what would you do for $750k?

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Sep 9, 2026

Tesla’s wheel-free Cybercab enters a crowded robotaxi race, with Chinese players gaining serious ground and Uber facing an uncertain future. The discussion then turns to One Nation’s proposal to redirect superannuation into take-home pay, the long-term cost of early access, and whether default funds are enough. A striking comparison explores how investment choices could shape retirement wealth by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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ANECDOTE

Tesla Launches A Car Without Driving Controls

Tesla launched a two-seat Cybercab without steering wheel, pedals, mirrors, or a conventional driver’s seat.
Regulators opened an investigation after Tesla self-certified the vehicle instead of seeking an exemption.

INSIGHT

Baidu Has Overtaken Waymo By Global Reach

Waymo leads the United States, but Baidu has become a global robotaxi leader by several operating measures.
Baidu operates in 28 cities and has completed 350 million autonomous kilometres, including 240 million without safety drivers.

INSIGHT

Uber Could Win Or Lose The Robotaxi Race

Uber could be either severely disrupted or strengthened by autonomous vehicles because it aggregates riders without owning a robotaxi fleet.
Its partnerships span Waymo, WeRide, Pony AI, Motional, and other autonomous-driving companies.

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