--- title: "Weekend Round-Up: Uber's Japan Expansion, Ford's Production Shift and More" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296026163.md" description: "This week's headlines featured Uber's $2 billion expansion into Japan for robotaxis, Ford shifting Lincoln production from China to the US due to tariffs, and a 27% drop in North American EV sales. Other news included Delta investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network, Archer Aviation's deal with Boeing, and NFL coach Kyle Shanahan's accident involving Tesla Autopilot." datetime: "2026-08-16T13:31:15.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296026163.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296026163.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296026163.md) --- # Weekend Round-Up: Uber's Japan Expansion, Ford's Production Shift and More This week was buzzing with news from the tech and auto industries. From **Uber’s** expansion in Japan to **Ford’s** production shift, there was no shortage of headlines. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories. ## **Uber’s Robotaxi Expansion in Japan** Uber CEO **Dara Khosrowshahi** expressed his excitement over the company’s Robotaxi expansion into Japan. He praised the Japanese market for its support in Uber’s delivery and mobility services. The company plans to invest over $2 billion in the Japanese market over the next five years. Uber is also on track to begin autonomous ride-hailing operations in 15 cities by the end of the year. Read the full article here. ## **Ford to Shift Some Lincoln Production to US** Ford plans to move production of some Lincoln vehicles from China to the US by 2030. This decision comes in response to a 52.5% tariff on the Lincoln Nautilus SUV imported from China. CEO **Jim Farley** confirmed the shift, praising Ford’s domestic production capabilities. Read the full article here. **Read Also: Elon Musk’s Tesla Compensation Was 2.5 Million Times the Median Worker’s Pay in 2025, 41 Times the EV Giant's 2025 Net Income: TSLA Stock Up 1.59%** ## **North American EV Sales Fall** Despite a global uptick in electric vehicle sales, North America saw a 27% decline in July. This drop is attributed to a lack of incentives and pro-fossil-fuel policies. Meanwhile, Europe saw a 33% YoY growth in EV sales. Read the full article here. ## **Delta Probes Unauthorized Wi-Fi Network** **Delta Air Lines Inc.** is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network activated on a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta. The airline has yet to comment on the incident. Read the full article here. ## **Archer Aviation’s Boeing Deal** **Archer Aviation’s** recent deal with **Boeing** is expected to significantly change the company’s profile. The $200 million Insitu business is expected to contribute positive free cash flow and offset spending in other areas. Read the full article here. ## **NFL Coach’s Tesla Crash** NFL coach **Kyle Shanahan** was involved in a car accident while using Tesla’s **Autopilot** feature. The accident resulted in multiple injuries for Shanahan and a reminder of the importance of attentive driving. 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