Phoenix bar brawl leaves man fighting for his life, Waymo car smashed PHOENIX - A late-night brawl outside an Irish pub in north Phoenix has left one man fighting for his life and several others in police custody, authorities said Sunday. The June 21 incident, which remains under active investigation, also involved the damage of a Waymo autonomous vehicle. The damaged windshield of a Waymo autonomous vehicle is seen following a late-night altercation in north Phoenix. (FOX 10) What we know: According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to the Dubliner Irish Pub near 40th Street and Thunderbird Road at approximately 2:04 a.m. following reports of a fight. When police arrived at the scene, they quickly detained multiple adults. The Phoenix Fire Department responded to treat the injured. One man was taken to a local hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries. Phoenix Police Crime Scene Response Unit vans are parked at a taped-off shopping plaza near 40th Street and Thunderbird Road. (FOX 10) Dig deeper: While investigators are still trying to piece together what sparked the violent confrontation, police confirmed that a Waymo self-driving vehicle became part of the crime scene. At some point during the brawl, a person was inside the Waymo, causing significant damage to the vehicle. Footage captured at the scene Sunday morning showed a Phoenix police technician dusting a Waymo vehicle for fingerprints. The autonomous car suffered a shattered window during the incident. A Phoenix police forensics technician takes notes while investigating the scene of a violent fight involving a Waymo. (FOX 10) What we don't know: Police have not yet released the identities of those detained or the condition of the man who was hospitalized. Map of the area: The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the Phoenix Police Department.
Jun 21, 2026 · via fox10phoenix.com
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Jun 21, 2026 · via youtube.com
Renewed scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assist technology following a fatal crash carries reputational and regulatory risk for the stock, particularly given the company's ongoing push toward full self-driving and robotaxi ambitions. Headline risk tends to be short-lived for TSLA absent confirmed system fault or regulatory action, but any indication from investigators that the automated system contributed to the crash could reignite NHTSA scrutiny and weigh on sentiment. Markets will likely look past the incident in the near term given no charges have been filed, though it adds to a growing list of safety-related headlines the company has had to manage this year. Tesla driver Michael Butler was using an automated driving system when his car crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing resident M. Avila. No charges filed yet. Summary: According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office: - Michael Butler was driving his Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas around 8pm Friday using an automated driving assistance system - The vehicle failed to stay in its lane, left the roadway and struck a brick residence at high speed - M. Avila, who was inside the home, was airlifted to hospital and later pronounced dead - Butler was injured but showed no signs of intoxication and is cooperating with investigators - No charges had been filed as of Saturday afternoon, with the investigation ongoing Just awful news that a woman has died after a Tesla operating with an automated driving assistance system crashed into a home in Katy, Texas on Friday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said driver Michael Butler was travelling in his Tesla Model 3 around 8pm local time when the vehicle failed to remain in a single lane, left the roadway and struck the residence at high speed. The car entered through the brick exterior
Jun 21, 2026 · via investinglive.com
- The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a Level 2 hands-free driving system. - It operates on more than 200,000 miles of compatible roads in North America. - The system works remarkably well, but feels overly cautious sometimes. When you think about semi-autonomous driving systems, what comes to mind? Most likely Tesla’s Full-Self Driving, GM’s Super Cruise, or Ford’s Blue Cruise. While those are the best-known systems on the market, they’re far from the only options. Stellantis launched their Hands–Free Active Driving Assist system a few years ago, but it’s largely flown under the radar. Review: I Tried Out GM’s Smarter Super Cruise And It Feels Promising Part of this can be chalked up to the fact that Hands–Free Active Driving Assist is only available on a handful of models including the Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500. That’s a shame because, after hundreds of miles traveling hands-free, it’s clear the system works remarkably well. Like other Level 2 semi-autonomous driving systems, Hands–Free Active Driving Assist uses a series of cameras, sensors, and radar to monitor lane markings and your surroundings. It also has a driver monitoring camera mounted on top of the steering wheel, which ensures you’re paying attention when the vehicle is driving itself. Hands–Free Active Driving Assist works on over 200,000 miles (321,869 km) of roads in North America and using it is pretty straight forward. When driving on the highway, you tap a button on the steering wheel to activate the system, and then set your speed. If you’re on a compatible road, the instrument cluster surround will turn green as will an icon. In the 2026 Grand Cherokee, there are a couple of cluster display options, including one that shows detailed driver assistance information. This was my preferred setup as the display made it clear when
Jun 21, 2026 · via carscoops.com
Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis for software fix Washington – Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the United States because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. It is the second recall by Waymo in just over a month. The latest recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, stems from more than a dozen incidents since early April in California and Arizona in which Waymo autonomous vehicles did not recognize and drove past ramp closure signs into pre-planned freeway construction zones and freeway lanes with active construction work. The company initially imposed freeway driving restrictions until it adopted improved awareness and responses to freeway closures. Waymo updated vehicle software to avoid entering construction zones. Waymo said in a statement to Reuters on June 18 that it had “identified an area of improvement regarding performance around freeway construction zones. We voluntarily restricted freeway operations last month while making improvements.” Last month, Waymo recalled about 3,800 robotaxis because vehicles could enter flooded roads with higher speed limits. The recall followed an incident on April 20 in which a Waymo vehicle drove into a flooded lane in San Antonio during extreme weather. Waymo said the vehicle was unoccupied and there were no injuries, but the incident prompted the company to review similar scenarios involving high speeds and impassable flooded roads. Waymo has issued several recalls over the past two years, including over potentially inaccurately predicting the movement of a towed vehicle and over a vehicle’s detection response to pole or pole-like permanent objects. Separately, Waymo is facing an NHTSA investigation after one of its self-driving vehicles struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, in January, causing minor injuries. In March, the National Transportation
Jun 21, 2026 · via detroitnews.com
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Jun 21, 2026 · via autonews.com
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Today is Juneteenth, a U.S. federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. About 10 years ago, there was a lot of chatter about who was winning the self-driving car race. One of the problems with that debate — besides assuming there would be just one winner — was that no one had a reliable way to measure it. This was an early era filled with a lot of demos and capital, but little substance — at least what the public, and folks like myself, had access to. Advisory and research startup Autnmy AI has developed a generative AI platform to create a benchmarking system that evaluates and ranks autonomous vehicle companies in an effort to answer that question in real time. And this week, the startup released its Road to Autonomy Index, which searches relevant global public databases, including federal and state reports, SEC documents, public exchanges, and other data. The system weighs the company’s operations, scale, revenue, commercial partnerships, manufacturing, and safety record based on that data and provides an update every 12 hours. There are four indices that rank robotaxis, autonomous driving licensing companies, autonomous trucks, and delivery bots. One important note, per Autnmy AI co-founder Rob Grant, the AI platform doesn’t just scrape information off the internet. “We agreed early on, we don’t scrape information,” he said. “If it’s publicly available or if it’s available under a Creative Commons license, we will use that information. We do have some license data that we pay folks for, and under that agreement too.” The indices take a global approach, which produces
Jun 21, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
PHOENIX — A man was seriously injured, and a Waymo self-driving vehicle was damaged during a large fight outside a Phoenix pub early Sunday morning, according to police.
Phoenix police said officers responded shortly after 2 a.m. to the parking lot outside of a bar near 36th Street and Thunderbird Road after receiving reports of a large fight.
When officers arrived, they say they detained several adults.
Investigators said one person was inside a Waymo autonomous vehicle, which led to it being damaged during the fight.
Phoenix Fire personnel transported one person with serious injuries to a nearby hospital.
It is unknown what led up to the fight.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Jun 21, 2026 · via abc15.com
A woman lost her life after a Tesla vehicle, reportedly operating in an autonomous driving mode, plowed into a residence in the U.S. state of Texas, local media reported, citing investigators. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. local time on Friday (1:00 a.m. GMT Saturday) in Katy, when a Tesla Model 3, driven by Michael Butler, allegedly left its lane, veered off the roadway, and struck a residence, an ABC News report cited authorities as saying. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Butler was operating the vehicle “with an automated driving assistance system” (a computerized technology that allows the car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically) at the time of the crash. “Butler's Tesla entered through the brick residence at a high rate of speed and struck M. Avila who was inside the residence,” the sheriff's office said in a statement. Avila was airlifted to a hospital but was later pronounced dead, investigators said. Authorities said Butler was injured in the crash but showed no signs of intoxication and has been cooperating with investigators. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges had been filed as of Saturday afternoon, the report added. Tesla's automated driving features, which include Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), operate as Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems. According to the manufacturer, these features are designed to automatically navigate lanes, handle steering, accelerate, brake, and negotiate intersections under specified conditions. However, the automotive company explicitly states that these technologies do not make the vehicle fully autonomous or replace the need for a human operator. Drivers are legally required to maintain hands on the steering wheel, keep constant visual attention on the roadway, and remain fully prepared to take manual control of the vehicle at any moment to prevent a collision.
Jun 21, 2026 · via turkiyetoday.com
Autonomous vehicles have long promised to be better drivers than humans. They don't get distracted, don't speed out of frustration, and don't miss exits because they were singing along to the radio. What they apparently can do, however, is barrel through construction zones at highway speeds while a passenger shouts at the dashboard and a police cruiser gives chase. That is, more or less, exactly what happened to San Francisco resident Elliot Slade last month, and his experience is now part of a federal recall involving nearly 4,000 Waymo robotaxis. Slade was traveling along Highway 101 when his Waymo began behaving erratically as it approached an active construction zone. The vehicle attempted to merge around lane closures before ultimately driving directly through the cones and into the restricted work area. A California Highway Patrol unit spotted the situation31 and began following the vehicle. Slade, understandably alarmed, was reduced to yelling "Stop, Waymo" at a car that had no particular interest in his opinion. The robotaxi eventually exited the freeway on its own and turned into a residential neighborhood, apparently deciding the adventure had gone on long enough. The incident wasn't a one-off. Six construction zone violations occurred in the Phoenix area, once on April 11 and five more times on April 19, with Waymo robotaxis driving past ramp closure signs and into active work zones. One month later, seven additional vehicles entered freeway lanes with active construction in the San Francisco Bay Area, weaving between lane-closure cones. Waymo pulled all its vehicles from freeway operation the following day and has kept them off highways since. Waymo filed a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and proactively notified state and federal regulators. The company says a fix is currently in development. In the meantime, surface street operations
Jun 21, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
From：Internet Info Agency 2026-06-21 12:12:10 Tesla’s Cybercab engineering prototype integrates a spray-wash system within the housing of its side-view camera modules, designed to remove contaminants such as rain, snow, mud, and dust from the lenses. In Tesla’s vision-only autonomous driving approach, cameras serve as the sole environmental perception input for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, meaning lens clarity directly impacts system stability. In real-world usage, dirty lenses frequently cause the system to warn of reduced environmental recognition confidence—and in severe cases, even trigger safety protocols that force the vehicle to pull over. Current Tesla owners typically clean camera lenses manually, but driverless taxis—lacking steering wheels and required to operate 24/7—must rely on automated cleaning functions to maintain reliable perception performance. The Cybercab’s spray system precisely targets the side-view camera areas used for lane merging, lane changes, and blind-spot monitoring. Initial observations suggest a similar design may also be applied to rear-facing cameras, creating a comprehensive cleaning system covering all vehicle-mounted visual sensors. Presently, mass-produced vehicles equipped with AI4 hardware generally lack dedicated spray-wash mechanisms for side and rear cameras; only test versions of the autonomous Model Y robotaxi have been retrofitted with such equipment. As Tesla pushes toward large-scale deployment of unsupervised FSD, the limitations of current AI4 vehicles in adverse weather conditions are becoming increasingly apparent. While software optimizations can partially mitigate perception issues, physical lens cleaning remains irreplaceable during heavy rain or muddy road conditions. Industry analysts speculate that future AI4 vehicles may need to incorporate similar spray systems—or upgrade to AI4.5 hardware—to achieve all-weather autonomous driving capabilities comparable to those of the Cybercab. NIO ES9 Nears 10,000 Deliveries Within a Month of Launch; Pricing, Specs, and Delivery Plan Revealed Xpeng Mona L03 All-Electric Coupe SUV Spotted; Filed with MIIT Eight Legacy Automakers Permanently Lose Production Licenses, Exit
Jun 21, 2026 · via english.news18a.com
LOS ANGELES: The US state of Texas is tightening regulations for robotaxi fleets following a fatal incident in Dallas when an autonomous vehicle blocked access for firefighters during an emergency call. Rescuers were held up for over three minutes during a fatal gas explosion in late May after the car's AI system failed to move the vehicle out of the way. Another problem occurred when a gunman opened fire at a bar in central Austin in March. Ambulances rushed to the scene only to become stuck behind a Waymo that froze across the path to the crime scene while attempting a U-turn. In the end, a police officer was forced to get in the vehicle and move it, according to city records. Incidents like these are putting pressure on local lawmakers to introduce formal licensing requirements, mandatory emergency plans, public complaints services and stricter regulatory intervention powers. The new Texas law imposes stricter rules on autonomous vehicle companies operating in the state in order to satisfy these demands. US broadcaster CNN says it has identified hundreds of incidents in which robotaxis made dangerous moves on the roads and struggled with obstacles that humans instinctively handle properly. They ran red lights, drove into oncoming traffic and active crime scenes, failed to observe emergency road closures and came within inches of cyclists or pedestrians lawfully riding or just crossing the street. These are the kind of mishaps that the robotic vehicles are supposed to be programmed to avoid. In just the past two months, Waymo has recalled thousands of vehicles and halted operations in various cities after robotaxis drove into flooded streets, including in San Antonio where an unoccupied Waymo was swept away in rushing floodwaters. Waymo says its robotaxis have already made roads safer and that they are better than human
Jun 21, 2026 · via thestar.com.my
The development of Tesla's upcoming autonomous vehicle appears to be heading outside of North America. While public roads in the United States have been the primary home for validation testing ahead of the Cybercab’s long-anticipated public debut, a surprise sighting in the southern hemisphere reveals that the program is officially going global. Down Under Development A brand-new video surfaced on social media shows a couple of gold-painted prototypes being hauled on an open car carrier in New Zealand. The footage was captured by @Josh143574359 and shared on X by @gbhall. The clip reveals two Cybercab prototypes sitting atop an auto transport truck headed toward New Zealand’s capital of Wellington. Cybercab spotted in New Zealand 👀 — Gareth Blake Hall (@gbhall) June 17, 2026 Possible winter testing? Credit to @Josh143574359 https://t.co/qQLupx8I4U pic.twitter.com/Dh6qvILqta The most likely explanation for this sudden appearance is winter testing. It is currently the middle of winter in New Zealand, making its specialized proving grounds the perfect spot to validate the Cybercab in freezing temperatures and icy road conditions. For a vehicle intended to serve as the global foundation for Tesla’s driverless Robotaxi service, checking how the vision system and hardware hold up in harsh weather is an absolute necessity. The Cybercab’s global trip also comes as domestic testing accelerates. Public road testing of the vehicle is ramping up quickly in the U.S., with Tesla engineers recently seen running obstacle experiments on the front bumper camera. Potential Market Previews Beyond just standard weather trials, this move could drop a massive hint about Tesla’s future commercial expansion plans for its Robotaxi network. Australia and New Zealand were notably among the very first regions outside of North America to gain access to Full Self-Driving (Supervised), following a very limited rollout in China. While a local commercial service might be a
Jun 21, 2026 · via notateslaapp.com
Hanwha Aerospace is seeking technology partners for next-generation development projects, including autonomous driving AI, battery monitoring systems, counter-drone capabilities and aero engine materials, with development work scheduled to begin in the second half of this year. The company made its first appearance at NextRise 2026, South Korea's largest venture and startup exhibition, held at COEX in Seoul on June 18-19. Hanwha Aerospace unveiled internally developed projects across its ground weapons, guided weapons and aero engine businesses in an effort to identify technology partners for future development programs. The largest number of projects are concentrated in the ground weapons sector. Key objectives include upgrading weapons systems and reducing dependence on imported components. One representative project involves the localization of a 28-volt, 25-kilowatt vehicle direct current (DC) generator used in infantry fighting vehicles and other military platforms. Because the product has been sourced from overseas suppliers, discontinuation decisions by foreign manufacturers have created supply risks. Hanwha Aerospace aims to eliminate those risks through domestic development. The target is a compact, lightweight generator that meets military specifications while achieving efficiency above 95%. Battery health monitoring is another major focus. The company seeks to develop hardware capable of monitoring not only remaining battery capacity on the battlefield but also charge-discharge cycles and battery life prediction in real time. Hanwha Aerospace has been expanding its battery business, including supplying lithium-ion battery packs for Hanwha Ocean's next-generation submarines using prismatic battery cells from Samsung SDI. As autonomous driving capabilities for unmanned vehicles advance, integrating AI processing systems has become an increasingly important challenge. Currently, sensors such as cameras, LiDAR and satellite navigation receivers operate as separate systems. Hanwha Aerospace aims to consolidate them into a single AI processing unit that can be deployed as a modular solution across multiple vehicle platforms. In the guided weapons segment,
Jun 20, 2026 · via thelec.net
ICYMI: CBT News brought dealers, attorneys and policy experts to Washington, D.C., on June 16 for the Auto Leadership Summit: Fair Pricing & Compliance. Dealers and vendors from all over the country attended the sold-out one-day event at the Salamander Hotel for a full day of informative panels. The panels of experts took a unique look at the Federal Trade Commission’s scrutiny of dealership pricing, following warning letters sent to 97 dealership groups in March. Panel sessions included: - The FTC’s Enforcement Playbook: What dealers need to know right now — Brian Bennett (NADA), Barrie Charapp Beaty (Charapp & Weiss), and Shannon Robertson (AFIP) broke down the 97 warning letters, the Lindsay Chevrolet consent order, and the $78 million Maryland settlement. - The Dealer’s Perspective: Running a compliant store without killing the deal — Brian Benstock (Paragon Honda), Kevin Frye (Jeff Wyler Automotive Family), and Sam Weaver (Chevy Chase Automotive) discussed building compliant pricing into dealership operations. - Advertising in the Crosshairs: Online pricing, third-party listings, and what the FTC is watching — Aaron Baldwin (automotiveMastermind), Laura Perrotta (NJ CAR), John Fitzpatrick (Force Marketing), and Tianna Mick (Dealer Synergy) addressed online listing compliance, third-party platforms, and doc fee disclosure. - Culture, Compliance, and Accountability: Building an FTC-ready dealership — Marco Schnabl (RockED), Cuyler Owens (Widewail), and Mike Gilson (Conversica) examined how dealership culture drives FTC readiness. - Transparency as a Competitive Weapon: How the best dealers are using compliance to win — Scott Painter (TrueCar) made the case for how compliant pricing builds market share. - AI, Digital Retailing & the Next Frontier of Pricing Transparency — Devin Daly (Impel), Michael Affronti (DriveCentric), and Cassie Broemmer (Car Wars) looked at how AI tools are reshaping pricing transparency. - The Industry’s Voice in Washington — U.S. Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno sat
Jun 20, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
HII described REMUS as the world’s most widely deployed autonomous underwater vehicle. The family is used by the U.S. Navy, allied naval forces, government agencies, research institutions and commercial operators for undersea missions. REMUS 130 builds on more than 25 years of operational use. It is the latest addition to the REMUS family and the third generation of the REMUS 100 series. The new variant combines the reliability, simplicity and mission effectiveness associated with the REMUS line. HII said it also adds modernized electronics, open-architecture interfaces and enhanced payload flexibility. “The delivery of the first REMUS 130 represents an important step in the continued evolution of the REMUS family,” said Duane Fotheringham, president of the Unmanned Systems group in HII’s Mission Technologies division. “For decades, customers have relied on REMUS vehicles for their durability, ease of operation and proven performance. REMUS 130 builds on that legacy with a highly capable, modular platform that delivers greater flexibility, interoperability and value while leveraging common architecture across the REMUS fleet.” REMUS 130 is designed to meet demand for affordable and adaptable autonomous underwater systems. The vehicle has a compact, two-person-portable design, can operate at depths of up to 100 meters and offers up to 10 hours of endurance. HII said field-swappable batteries increase operational availability and mission readiness. The vehicle is built on the same technology foundation as the REMUS 300 and REMUS 620 platforms. REMUS 130 integrates HII’s Odyssey Autonomous Control System. It also includes advanced navigation, communications and processing capabilities. The platform uses modular interfaces for rapid integration of commercial, government and customer-developed payloads. HII said this design supports changing mission needs while reducing lifecycle costs and technology risk. Odyssey ACS uses an open-architecture design to turn underwater vehicles into intelligent robotic systems. The system is currently deployed on REMUS platforms
Jun 20, 2026 · via defence-industry.eu
‘The Light Turns Green And The Waymos Won’t Move’: Woman Gets Behind 2 Waymos At Stoplight. 50 Minutes Later, They Haven’t Budged 'Who can I yell at because what?' A woman who got stuck behind two stationary Waymo robotaxis at a traffic light filmed herself sitting through ten green cycles before calling 911, while a line of cars stretched behind her, and the driverless vehicles ahead simply refused to move. Her 91-second TikTok recording of the standoff has racked up more than 4.3 million views and reopened a question several U.S. cities are about to confront in court: When a car without a driver breaks the rules, who exactly does the ticket get written to? The video was posted on May 20, 2026, by Emily (@emilytatouille), a creator whose channel describes itself as “skits, hyperfixations, & rants.” Her caption was a seven-word distress signal: “Who can I yell at because what?” Stuck Behind 2 Waymos: Ten Light Cycles And A 911 Phone Call When the clip starts, Emily is already exasperated. “I just called 911 because I am stuck between two Waymos that are not moving, and I’ve been sitting here for 50 minutes,” she tells the camera. “We have gone through probably 10 light cycles, and the light turns green, and the Waymos don’t move.” The 911 dispatcher’s reply gave her the line the comments section would seize on. “They said, ‘Oh yeah, we already know. We’re sending an officer. Someone already called about this,’” she says, then turns the question on the listener: “Is the officer gonna argue with a ghost? There’s no one in the car. There’s no one driving the car. I am completely stuck.” The footage then captures one of the Waymos beginning to roll in the wrong direction. “The Waymo keeps backing up. It’s
Jun 20, 2026 · via motor1.com
Self-driving cars are already here. When will the law catch up? Australia could miss out on the potential safety benefits of automated vehicles – or end up with self-driving cars too dangerous to be on the road – if laws don’t catch up with technology widely available to local motorists, Victoria’s peak motoring group has warned. Tesla announced on Friday it was releasing the latest version of its semi-autonomous driving software in Australia, which can navigate city streets, stop at traffic lights and navigate into car parks without human input. The self-driving software is called Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and the carmaker tells drivers they “must be ready to take immediate action at all times” to take over from the automated system. Tesla’s marketing material shows its cars driving automatically around Melbourne’s CBD with a man sitting in the driver’s seat with his hands in his lap, not on the wheel – a practice that falls into a legal grey zone. RACV head of policy James Williams said the potential for automated driving systems to reduce road trauma was immense, given human error was a factor in about 90 per cent of all crashes. But Australian and Victorian laws were not keeping pace with technology that many Tesla drivers are already using, and which other car makers would soon roll out, he said. Victoria’s road rules say that a driver must have “proper control” of their vehicle but do not stipulate what this means, especially in a car that is steering, changing lanes, stopping and accelerating itself. “The advice from government has always been that means you should have one hand on the steering wheel. [But] it’s ambiguous so it needs to be resolved,” he said. Williams said the RACV’s position was that the law should be updated to state drivers
Jun 20, 2026 · via smh.com.au
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Automotive Sensors Market is estimated to grow from USD 48.45 billion in 2026 to USD 109.85 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 14.6%. Browse 150 market data Tables and 75 Figures spread through 310 Pages and in-depth TOC on " Automotive Sensors Market - Global Forecast to 2032" Automotive Sensors Market Size & Forecast: - Market Size Available for Years: 2021–2032 - 2026 Market Size: USD 48.45 billion - 2032 Projected Market Size: USD 109.85 billion - CAGR (2026–2032): 14.6% Automotive Sensors Market Trends & Insights: - The automotive sensors market is primarily supported by the increasing penetration of safety and driver-assistance technologies, the rapid shift toward vehicle electrification, and the development of connected and autonomous vehicles. In addition, regulatory mandates related to passenger safety, environmental compliance, and fuel economy are encouraging automakers to incorporate a higher number of sensors across vehicle systems. - By Sensor type, the position sensors segment accounted for the largest market share of 21.6% of the global market, by sensor type, in 2025. - By Vehicle type, the passenger cars segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in the automotive sensors market, by vehicle type, during the forecast period. - By application, Powertrain Systems captured the largest market share of 27.6% in 2025. - By region, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to record the highest CAGR of 15.1% in the automotive sensors market during the forecast period. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=426 The automotive sensors market is expected to benefit from the growing shift toward connected, software-centric, and automated vehicles. Increasing adoption of AI-enabled sensor fusion, along with advancements in technologies such as 4D imaging radar and solid-state lidar, is enhancing vehicle perception and operational intelligence. In parallel, stricter safety, cybersecurity,
Jun 20, 2026 · via prnewswire.com