Here, GM is testing a human driver's response in vehicles just as much as it's testing the vehicle tech itself.
That simulation is how GM -- and other automakers -- are testing future iterations of their advanced driver assistance systems.
Automakers with the best tech will get more consumers to subscribe to those capabilities, making automated driving a lucrative play for the industry.
Other automakers racing to advanced technology Hands-off technology is being deployed by many automakers today; Ford's BlueCruise is among the more notable examples.
Far smaller rollouts of sophisticated light-duty driving systems from various auto companies have been available in limited markets in recent years, but have been discontinued.
Oct 17, 2026 · via vindy.com
Ward 4 Councilmember and the presumptive next Mayor Janeese Lewis George wrote yesterday on her X: “DC is facing a jobs crisis.
Rushing the legalization of autonomous vehicles is irresponsible given the anticipated AI-related job displacement and disruptions that put countless workers at risk.
DC must be a leader in welcoming new technology while supporting workers and prioritizing safety.
Let’s get this right and not rush Waymo legislation this year.”
Stay tuned…
Oct 16, 2026 · via popville.com
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Oct 16, 2026 · via nul.org
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Oct 16, 2026 · via expressnews.com
News Summary: Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA will extend their partnership to jointly develop the next generation of driver assistance and automated driving systems.
Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA today announced that they will extend their strategic partnership to advance the next generation of automated driving systems.
About NVIDIA NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) is the world leader in AI and accelerated computing.
Mercedes‑Benz AG at a Glance Mercedes‑Benz AG is part of the Mercedes‑Benz Group AG with a total of around 164,000 employees worldwide and is responsible for the global business of Mercedes‑Benz Cars and Mercedes‑Benz Vans.
The brand portfolio of Mercedes‑Benz Cars includes the Mercedes‑Benz brand, as well as Mercedes‑AMG, Mercedes‑Maybach, and the G‑Class product brand.
Oct 16, 2026 · via nvidianews.nvidia.com
The California Highway Patrol released dashcam footage of a collision caused by a Tesla in self-driving mode that injured two officers in Solano County this week.
The CHP had shut down several lanes for a separate incident and the patrol vehicle was stopped in one of them.
The Tesla struck the patrol vehicle with two officers inside, seriously injuring them, the CHP said.
On Thursday, the CHP released dashcam footage of the crash which shows the Tesla speeding down the freeway and ramming into the back of the CHP cruiser.
According to the CHP, the driver told them he was asleep in the vehicle and using the car's driver-assisted technology.
Oct 16, 2026 · via abc7news.com
Self-driving cars promise fewer accidents, fewer injuries, and potentially thousands of lives saved.
In 1913, 33.38 people died for every 10,000 vehicles on the road.
In 2024, the death rate was 1.44 per 10,000 vehicles, a 96% improvement.
Nevertheless, the potential for safer driving and fewer accidents caused by cars without human drivers has surely been demonstrated.
Yet rather than championing laws that would foster development and safe use of autonomous vehicles, our PI lawyers, apparently feeling threatened, have been lobbying against bipartisan legislation that would set regulations for self-driving cars.
Oct 16, 2026 · via acsh.org
(TNS) — Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services (STARS) received four state grants totaling $4 million to explore autonomous vehicle technology in Saginaw’s medical diamond corridor and add route services to MBS International Airport.
A fourth grant will add regional transportation services for military veterans in collaboration with Flint Mass Transportation Authority, Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority and Shiawassee Area Transportation Authority.
The agency’s fleet of 80 vehicles provide an average of 41,000 rides each month, STARS officials said.
STARS officials said 72% of fixed route service takes place within the City of Saginaw, while 28% operates outside city limits.
STARS also receives support from Frankenmuth to operate a seasonal route, allowing Saginaw residents to travel between the STARS HQ in Saginaw and Frankenmuth.
Oct 16, 2026 · via govtech.com
Presumptive mayor-to-be and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George said Thursday that it would be “irresponsible” to rush legalizing autonomous vehicles, as the D.C. Council considers that exact question.
Since May, the Council has been reviewing a bill that would allow robotaxis, such as those from Alphabet-owned Waymo, to operate in the District.
“Rushing the legalization of autonomous vehicles is irresponsible given the anticipated AI-related job displacement and disruptions that put countless workers at risk,” Lewis George posted on X from her campaign account.
Lewis George has been relatively quiet about the issue since February, when she said she didn’t think D.C. was “ready” for autonomous vehicles.
There is not a public date when the bill will next be considered before the council or Allen’s transportation committee.
Oct 15, 2026 · via dc.citycast.fm
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Becker Transactions today announced the availability of MagTrac’s patent portfolio for acquisition, licensing, or strategic partnership.
Addressing a Critical Challenge in Autonomous Driving Autonomous vehicles depend on perception systems to detect roadway conditions, lane markings, vehicles, pedestrians, and other objects.
These limitations remain a major obstacle to the widespread deployment of highly automated and Level 5 autonomous vehicles, which must be capable of operating safely under diverse environmental conditions.
His latest focus has been on autonomous vehicle systems and methods that address a long-felt but unsolved need: the ability of autonomous vehicles to safely traverse roads in bad weather conditions.
About Becker Transactions Becker Transactions is a world leading patent brokerage firm expertly led by Dean Becker and Olivia Becker, a father daughter team, who bring a family legacy of navigating complex intellectual property transactions.
Oct 15, 2026 · via einpresswire.com
Autonomous vehicles are here in Denver with plans to expand even further, in fact more of these autonomous vehicle companies could be eyeing a launch in the Mile High City.
"It's important topic because there's absolutely a need for guardrails on autonomous vehicles," said State Representative Sheila Lieder, a Democrat from Jefferson County.
These real-life scenarios prompted us to take a look into accountability and parameters, and we learned there's a gray area with autonomous vehicles.
Denver police say, "if there's no driver in an autonomous vehicle, there currently isn't a mechanism within state law for issuing a citation for a traffic infraction."
Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says it can issue an autonomous vehicle a parking citation, but can't put a limit on how many autonomous vehicle companies can operate in the city.
Oct 15, 2026 · via cbsnews.com
Robotaxis are becoming a far more common sight on Austin streets, with new driverless vehicles arriving and safety questions following close behind.
The newest addition is Tesla’s Cybercab, a driverless car with no steering wheel or pedals that launched last month.
Waymo also has more than 300 robotaxis in Austin, bringing the total to about 700 autonomous vehicles.
The day after the Cybercab launched in Austin, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced an investigation to make sure the Cybercab meets federal safety regulations.
In July, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that Waymo robotaxis in Austin had fewer crashes than human drivers.
Oct 15, 2026 · via cbsaustin.com
The St. Paul City Council has joined Minneapolis in the push for regulating driverless rideshare vehicles, like Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi, but with a different approach.
It’s a different path than in Minneapolis, where seven out of 13 council members voted for an ordinance requiring human safety monitors in driverless rideshare vehicles.
In St. Paul, council president Rebecca Noecker, who introduced the resolution, said human safety monitors could be a potential answer but it’s too early to say.
She noted that St. Paul has more “breathing room,” rather than needing to write regulations “at the moment when a company is looking to come in.”
The resolution in St. Paul asks the planning commission to gather input from stakeholders, including disability advocates and rideshare drivers, before making recommendations.
Oct 15, 2026 · via mprnews.org
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Oct 15, 2026 · via usa.streetsblog.org
Gasgoo Munich- From Sept. 1 to 10, Zelos teamed up with two Thai agencies — the Department of Science Service and the Office of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Committee, both under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation — to launch the country's first national-level L4 connected and autonomous vehicle test project, evaluating the Zelos RoboVan.
Testing relies on Thailand's T-CAV automated proving infrastructure, referencing the ADAS EURO NCAP standard and the international ISO 22737:2021 standard for low-speed autonomous driving systems on predefined routes.
There, the Zelos RoboVan will enter a live industrial park to navigate real-world logistics scenarios.
Thailand's Office of the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Committee says the road data generated will help shape the country's future autonomous driving policies, L4 test standards and admission criteria.
Zelos, for its part, already operates across China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Austria, running logistics services in express delivery, fresh goods and food distribution.
Oct 14, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Dykema attorneys Mark Malven and Jay Logel will join a panel of automotive and mobility law practitioners for “Overview of Autonomous Vehicle Laws” at the State Bar of Michigan Information Technology Law Section's Annual Summit on October 22, 2026.
Held at Michigan Central in Detroit, the summit will bring together legal, technology, regulatory, and industry professionals for a full day of programming addressing artificial intelligence, data privacy, autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, and other emerging legal and technology issues.
Oct 14, 2026 · via dykema.com
The bus industry’s smartphone moment On 18 March 1895, at 6:25 in the morning, the world’s first motor bus line opened between Siegen, Netphen and Deuz.
The vehicle was a Benz Landauer.
It had eight seats, a one-cylinder engine of five horsepower, and fifteen kilometres of bad road ahead of it.
On the steepest hill, the passengers had ... From e-buses to autonomous mobility: Martin Schmitz outlines Mobility Move 2027 Autonomous driving will gain further space at Mobility Move 2027, while electric mobility will remain one of the main pillars of the Berlin event, scheduled for 16-18 March.
The topic was at the centre of the Sustainab...
Oct 14, 2026 · via sustainable-bus.com
Yokohama, Japan – Nissan today announced details of its fiscal year 2026 autonomous mobility service pilot program in Kobe City's Nada Gogo area and opened applications for participants interested in experiencing the service.
The program marks the next phase of Nissan's autonomous mobility service program, building on its successful fiscal year 2025 field tests.
Nissan is now expanding its autonomous mobility service in the renowned sake-brewing district which includes the expansion of the service area along with a new on-demand ride-booking and vehicle dispatch feature accessible via smartphone.
Nissan aims to launch paid service in 2027 and begin full commercial operations in the Nada Gogo area by 2030.
■Fiscal Year 2026 Pilot Program Overview Operation Area: Nada Gogo area and surrounding districts, Kobe City Period: December 8 (Tue.)
Oct 14, 2026 · via global.nissannews.com
Promoted by MLIT, the Autoflow Road is a new logistics system designed to transport cargo using unmanned, automated vehicles within purpose-built logistics lanes.
They do not represent the final dedicated transport hardware for the actual Autoflow Road deployment.
To test the applicability of these technologies to the Autoflow Road, the companies participated in MLIT's FY2025 demonstration project, conducting trials using TIER IV autonomous vehicle and Taisei Corporation's T-Localizer® alongside the T-iPower® Road.
The results confirmed the potential applicability and feasibility of these technologies for the Autoflow Road, while also identifying operational challenges.
Looking Ahead Insights from this project will help clarify the respective roles of vehicle autonomy and road infrastructure, laying the foundation for a lean and scalable deployment of the Autoflow Road.
Oct 14, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Driverless cars are already in cities across the country, but before Waymo brings them to the Rose City, Portland is racing to set rules for the new technology.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation laid out possible regulations on Tuesday during city council’s public works committee meeting.
Clark said she does not like driverless cars.
But instead of a ban, she would rather the city establish a framework for what they — and the companies behind them — can and cannot do.
The discussion comes as Waymo pushes to bring a fleet to Portland, with cars already on streets learning the roads.
Oct 14, 2026 · via kptv.com