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The engine revved, the tires kicked up gravel, and the robot held on tight.

Self-driving cars are here, revved up and ready to go, according to one analyst, who is confident that Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. has effectively “solved” autonomy.

A former TV pundit, Milei came to power in December 2023 promising shock therapy for Argentina's long-ailing economy, revving a chainsaw as a symbol of his plan to slash state spending.

"It just seemed like a better idea because I didn't want to have to balance the clutch, the brake, the accelerator, check the revs, make sure I'm getting into the right gear," he says.

Tick the paddle shifter, the wailing revs slip slightly—a kind of warble—then head through the roof again.