On the Dash: - Model year 2025 inventory dropped 36% month-over-month; 93% of lots are now model year 2026 vehicles. - Dodge carries 142 days of supply; Toyota sits tight at just 36 days. - Incentive spending fell to 6.9% of ATP, signaling disciplined pricing across the market. U.S. new-vehicle inventory held mostly stable in April, as automakers worked to clear out model year 2025 (MY2025) stock from dealer lots. Total new-vehicle inventory slipped to 2.86 million units, down 1.1% from March, according to Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View. Days’ supply fell to 78 in April, down 2.4% from March and well below the 95 days recorded in January and February. MY2025 inventory dropped 36% month-over-month. By the end of April, nearly 93% of the total inventory was model year 2026 vehicles. April 2026 days’ supply ran 15.5% higher than April 2025, but analysts say that number is misleading. Last spring, automakers and dealers saw an abnormal spike in sales as customers rushed to make purchases ahead of tariff increases. Domestic brands, including Ford, GM, and Stellantis, held new-vehicle stock well above the 78-day national average. Dodge led all brands at 142 days, followed by Chrysler and Ram at 135 each and Jeep at 128. Ford carried 98 days of supply. Those brands are actively working to move out their remaining MY2025 stock. On the import side, Toyota led all brands with just 36 days of supply, followed by Lexus at 38 and Honda at 48. Import sedans showed softer demand, a sign that budget-conscious buyers are pulling back. Overall, automakers are using targeted incentives to move MY2025 vehicles rather than cutting prices. Incentive spending fell to 6.9% of the average transaction price in April, down from 7.2% in March. Meanwhile, the average transaction price for a new vehicle
May 15, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
New Jerseyans are skeptical of these self-driving vehicles One of my most “get off my lawn” stances is my lack of trust in self-driving vehicles. Maybe it’s because I unfairly think of technology going against humans in projects like ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ or the Itchy and Scratchy Land episode of ‘The Simpsons,’ but putting our faith in machines gives me the ‘ick.’ Sure, would I like to focus on other things during my commute (like, for instance, writing these articles)? Absolutely. I’d rather be productive during my 45 minute drive than get angry at other drivers, but I’m not at that level of comfort with the concept of a computer making decisions for me on the road. I’m not alone in being hesitant of self-driving cars With the increase in interest in autonomous vehicles, the site Murphy and Prachthauser checked the pulse of how people felt about the concept, especially when it comes to rideshare services. Imagine getting into a driverless car to get to your destination on a night out. How comfortable would you feel? According to the research done by M&P, not very. New Jersey is the state with the highest skepticism when it comes to the safety of robotaxis, with 82% of those surveyed feeling they are less safe than traditional vehicles. We were second in the nation to prefer a typical rideshare experience over an autonomous car, the only state ahead of us was New Hampshire. Can you blame us? With the dense traffic on Garden State roads and the influx of unpredictable out-of-state drivers, I don’t want to rely on technology knowing what to do. I understand we have to embrace new technology but this is coming from someone who is still watching movies on DVDs, so I’m going to need a little more
May 15, 2026 · via nj1015.com
Elon Musk’s companies are finding new ways to merge their most disruptive technologies. As Tesla ramps up testing for its purpose-built autonomous vehicle, a Cybercab has been spotted on public roads equipped with what appears to be a Starlink Mini dish. The high-resolution images, shared on X by Adan Guajardo (@AdanGuajardo), show the portable satellite terminal mounted directly onto the vehicle's rear liftgate. This sighting comes at a pivotal time for Tesla’s autonomous ambitions. The company officially kicked off mass production of the Cybercab at Gigafactory Texas last month, and entire fleets of the vehicle are already being staged for deployment. Integrating Starlink suggests that Tesla is looking for more than just a standard cellular connection to manage its upcoming Robotaxi fleet — at least during testing. Reliable Connectivity for Remote Support This isn't the first time we have seen Tesla add extra hardware to its autonomous testers. We previously reported on Project Halo, which involved modified Model Ys for Robotaxi operations that were equipped with secondary connectivity modules. Those modules were designed to provide a more reliable, uninterrupted connection to Tesla's remote support team. By utilizing Starlink — SpaceX’s low-earth orbit satellite constellation — Tesla can ensure the Cybercab remains connected even in cellular dead zones. This is critical for a vehicle designed without a steering wheel or pedals. If an autonomous vehicle encounters a situation it cannot navigate, a high-speed, low-latency connection allows a remote human monitor to assess the scene through the car's cameras and provide guidance in real-time. Tesla already uses Starlink for connectivity across its Supercharger network, and there have been longstanding rumors that the satellite internet service will replace the standard cellular connection on Tesla vehicles. Who knew the Cybercab would be the first one to get it? Faster Data and Global Scaling Beyond
May 15, 2026 · via notateslaapp.com
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday drew attention to a reported Tesla Inc. Cybercab sighting in Miami, saying he was curious how the autonomous vehicle would perform on city streets and how residents would respond. DeSantis Reacts To Miami Cybercab Sighting DeSantis reposted a clip on X that appeared to show a Cybercab stopped at a traffic signal in Miami. "Cybercab in Miami. Be interesting to see how it performs and how locals react," the Republican governor wrote. Cybercab in Miami. Be interesting to see how it performs and how locals react. https://t.co/Gio3Cmb6Ua — Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) May 12, 2026 Don't Miss: Still Learning the Market? These 50 Must-Know Terms Can Help You Catch Up Fast The sighting came days after Tesla held an "Autonomy Pop-Up" from April 29 to May 3 at Lummus Park during the Miami F1 Grand Prix Fan Fest. According to a report by Teslarati, the display featured a Tesla Cybertruck towing a production-intent Cybercab inside a transparent glass case marked "Future is Autonomous" through Miami Beach. Tesla Targets Miami For Robotaxi Expansion Tesla listed Miami among the cities it is targeting for robotaxi expansion in the first half of 2026, along with Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa and Las Vegas, according to coverage of its fourth-quarter earnings plans. The company is scaling an unsupervised robotaxi fleet that had expanded from Austin to Dallas and Houston. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he hopes to deploy robotaxis in "a dozen or so states" by the end of 2026, though Reuters reported last month that he struck a more cautious tone about the pace of expansion. Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your ‘Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing
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May 15, 2026 · via youtube.com
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT A recent Bloomberg report has drawn attention by citing unnamed "people familiar with the matter" to claim that "China has suspended issuing new licenses for autonomous vehicles," implying that the country's fast-growing autonomous-driving industry faces a gloomy outlook. In reality, this report is completely unfounded. The cited regulatory tightening stemmed from China's work meeting focused on the "regulated and orderly road testing and demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles" on April 14. The meeting urged local authorities to conduct comprehensive self-assessments in light of recent safety events, strengthen safety oversight across the entire process, and enhance emergency response capabilities to ensure safe and orderly testing and demonstration activities. Nowhere did it mention "suspending issuing new licenses." Distorting a routine regulatory meeting with an anonymous source is neither professional nor responsible. While some foreign media were hyping the "suspension" narrative, China's autonomous-driving industry continued advancing at full speed. In December 2025, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) officially granted the country's first permits for Level-3 (L3) conditionally automated vehicles, with two domestically developed models approved for pilot road operations on select areas in Beijing and Chongqing. It marked a major step toward commercial application. That same month, China's first license plate for L3 autonomous driving was granted in Chongqing. By late March this year, another automaker's in-house developed Robotaxi secured a Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving test permit in Chongqing. These developments stand in stark contrast to the foreign media narrative. The contrast also highlights a double standard in Western media coverage. In December 2025, a mass power outage in San Francisco disrupted traffic lights and caused thousands of Google-owned Waymo robotaxis to stall and block streets, sparking public frustration. Yet Western media largely framed the incident as a normal problem in technological development, rarely portraying
May 15, 2026 · via globaltimes.cn
Electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is developing a 15.6-metre-long autonomous rigid prototype truck without a cab, promising to maximise load space and payload at the longest permissible length for a non-articulated vehicle. The concept aims to extend a rigid lorry’s length and capacity beyond the current maximums of 12 metres, 32 tonnes and four axles to 15.6 metres, 42 tonnes and five axles. Ensure you always get Fleet News insight. Make us your preferred source on Google It will be the same length as a coach and the lack of a cab will free up weight and space for greater load capacity, creating what Voltempo founder and corporate development officer, Michael Boxwell, describes as a “smart trailer”. Berkeley Coachworks is building the body, and a well-known truck manufacturer will supply the electric drivetrain. The prototype is due to be completed by September 2027, and trials are expected to start later that year at an autonomous vehicle test track in South Wales. The UK’s Automated Vehicles Act allows driverless vehicles to travel on public roads from this year. Orders for production models of the autonomous vehicle are expected to begin in late 2027, with first deliveries tipped for mid-2028. “If you get rid of the (truck) cab, you’ve got a 15.6-metre long longer semi-trailer, in effect,” said Boxwell (pictured above). “An articulated tractor and trailer unit is about 15-17 tonnes as a diesel vehicle, and as an electric vehicle, it’s maybe 19 tonnes. “With this smart trailer, we can get the laden weight down to between 10 and 12 tons as an electric vehicle. That means you’ve got 15% more space compared to a standard-length trailer. “You’ve got a significant amount of extra payload – five-to-seven-tonnes – and, bearing in mind the weight of a cab is two tonnes… we worked out
May 15, 2026 · via fleetnews.co.uk
In NYC, Waymo Comes to a Stop. What’s Ahead for Driverless Cars? We are excited to begin sharing insights from our economic policy team as they relate to the latest city news. Jaylexia Clark, CNYCA's labor market analyst, writes why Waymo's pause on testing self-driving cars is an opportunity to strengthen worker protections against AI. This April, during a trip from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan, I spoke with Uber driver M. Khalid about the growing debate over autonomous vehicles and Waymo’s ongoing attempt to expand to New York City. Khalid, who has driven in New York City for more than two decades and witnessed Uber’s arrival firsthand, described Waymo as part of a broader pattern: technology companies enter the city’s market and accumulate vast amounts of wealth, all while workers absorb the economic consequences. This was a story I knew all too well, as a researcher focused on AI’s impact on workers who are already marginalized in today’s rapidly changing economy. Interviews I conducted with rideshare drivers and rideshare labor organizers in Chicago reflect that drivers suspect the tech platforms they depend on are working “against workers” to maximize the platforms’ profits. Eliminating the driver altogether is a continuation of those suspicions. In New York City, however, we are in a rare pause regarding the impact of driverless vehicles: On March 31, city and state permits that allowed Waymo, which uses ML (machine-learning) algorithms, to test its driverless taxis expired, and it’s unclear what will happen next. In several U.S. cities, autonomous vehicle deployment has already displaced rideshare and taxi drivers. New York City, however, remains a significant barrier to expansion because current New York State vehicle and traffic laws still require a human operator behind the wheel. My research suggests that whenever the next flashy tech company comes knocking,
May 15, 2026 · via centernyc.org
Waymo issues voluntary software recall after driverless car drives into flooded lane in Texas Company testing autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas implements software changes following April incident LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Waymo issued a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after one of its driverless vehicles drove into flood waters in Texas. A Waymo car operating with no one inside drove into a flooded lane in San Antonio on April 20 during extreme weather. The car detected the flooding but continued moving at a slower speed, according to Waymo. No one was hurt. AMPLIFIED: Inside look at autonomous vehicles in the Las Vegas Valley Waymo is making changes following the incident. The company is working on a software fix, refining its extreme weather operations during heavy rain and limiting access to areas where flash flooding might happen. Waymo continues testing a fleet of cars in Las Vegas. The company said the recall does not impact cars in Las Vegas because they are not yet operating fully driverless. A trained specialist remains in the driver’s seat. Waymo says it plans to offer rides with a driver this summer in Las Vegas but has not provided a timeline for fully autonomous rides, saying safety will guide the schedule. Copyright 2026 KVVU. All rights reserved.
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Driverless cars could soon be zipping around New Jersey roadways under a proposed three-year pilot program intended to give testers time to ensure the vehicles' safety. The Senate transportation committee on Monday unanimously advanced a bill that would also create a task force to help state transportation officials establish protocols on autonomous vehicle crashes, cyberattacks, operational disruptions, liability, and guidelines to ensure the safety of pedestrians and others. If the discussion sparked déjà vu, that's because New Jersey has been here before. Legislators in 2019 passed a law that also created a task force with a similar mission. But that task force issued its report the same day in March 2020 that New Jersey confirmed its first case of COVID-19. In the ensuing pandemic and shutdowns, the report was largely ignored and forgotten. This article from the New Jersey Monitor was published through the NJ News Commons, a collaborative network of digital news publishers in the state. Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Middlesex) was a chief sponsor of both the 2019 law and the current bill. "100% of our attention was on trying to keep people alive and find medical equipment," Zwicker said of the forgotten 2019 report. But autonomous vehicle technology and safety have advanced quite a bit in the six years since the first task force made its recommendations, and driverless cars also have become more widely accepted by the public, Zwicker said. That makes now the right time to get them on Garden State roads, he added. "We're talking about a transformative way to transport people and goods in the densest state in the country," he said. His current bill has embraced some of the recommendations in the task force's 2020 report, including requiring the vehicles to be road-tested before the state allows widespread public use and enacting protections
May 15, 2026 · via 70and73.com
The researchers used CUREE (the Curious Underwater Robot for Ecosystem Exploration), a robotic vehicle developed as a part of the WHOI Reef Solutions Initiative, and combined CUREE’s cameras, hydrophones, and powerful on-board computers to analyze audio and visual signals in real-time, enabling it to autonomously identify areas of higher biological activity at unprecedented resolution. Their work combines different types of observations—direct (mapping audio and visual detection of animals) and indirect (what can be inferred from environmental soundscapes or behavior of sentinel species)—to identify where biological hotspots are most likely to be located. The system represents a breakthrough in the ability to identify, map, and monitor the fine-scale structure of reef biodiversity, a key part of understanding reef health and resilience. “We know that biodiversity on reefs isn’t distributed uniformly,” said Seth McCammon, a WHOI roboticist and lead author of the study. “But until now we haven’t really been able to reliably quantify that by finding these patchy hotspots, mapping them at the centimeter scale, and measuring just how active they really are. Developing this capability is going to be critical to helping biologists get a deeper understanding of reef ecology moving forward.” Coral reefs, which occupy less than 0.01% of the ocean, yet support roughly one quarter of all marine species, are under mounting stress from warming ocean water, disease, overfishing, and coastal development. This biodiversity clusters in localized hotspots—areas of intense biological activity that are critical for feeding, shelter, and reproduction. By resolving biodiversity patterns at sub-meter scales and linking them to habitat features such as reef structure, scientists will be better positioned to understand the processes that sustain reef ecosystems. Unlike traditional reef surveys conducted by trained divers, which are costly, limited in coverage, and potentially hazardous, CUREE can operate autonomously for hours at a time, precisely localize
May 15, 2026 · via ecomagazine.com
bitsensing, a leading radar solution company, today launches the AIR4D Imaging Radar, engineered to help autonomous vehicle (AV) companies deploy autonomous fleets in real-world environments faster and at scale. In order to drastically speed up the commercialization of AVs worldwide, AIR4D gives companies direct access to high-resolution 4D sensor data (point cloud data & Doppler data), including radar raw data outputs, to train smarter models. Currently, other 4D radar solutions often operate as closed systems, limiting the availability of all the raw data produced from testing. Access to this raw radar data is critical because it enables developers and AV companies to continuously refine perception models, validate performance and accelerate the path from testing to safe, large-scale fleet deployment. A 4D Radar Purpose-Built For Autonomous Vehicles Crucially also, compared to other 4D radars on the mobility market, AIR4D clearly differentiates itself by being purpose-built for AVs. It delivers detailed 4D sensor data designed specifically for AV AI models, while being optimized for power and heat efficiency, helping these vehicles operate reliably in the real world. By contrast, many 4D radars were developed for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) functions in passenger vehicles, not for full autonomous driving functionality. In addition, AIR4D Imaging Radar relies on a camera-plus-radar architecture for AVs, opening up a viable path to significantly lower per-vehicle sensor costs, while markedly accelerating AV deployment on roads around the world. AIR4D is available for off-the-shelf deployment, offering: - Direct velocity per object: bitsensing’s radar measures how fast surrounding vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians are moving in real time, enabling faster and more accurate decision-making for AVs. - Long-range detection up to 300m: It identifies vehicles and obstacles farther down the road, giving autonomous vehicles more time to react safely. - Accuracy in nighttime and zero-light environments: The 4D radar can
May 15, 2026 · via eejournal.com
From a press release: “US Ignite, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) are thrilled to announce plans to launch an Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge in June 2026, a pivotal step toward understanding autonomous vehicle activity on public streets in dense urban environments. The AVO Zone Challenge is designed to identify and pilot innovative solutions that enable DDOT to detect, monitor, and analyze the impact of autonomous vehicle (AV) operations in Washington, DC. Supported by academic partners The George Washington University and the University of Washington, the initiative will help equip DDOT with tools and data insights to better understand how AVs interact within a bustling multimodal transportation environment as emerging transportation technologies continue to evolve. “US Ignite is excited to partner with DDOT and SWBID on the AVO Zone Challenge right here in Washington, DC. This effort leverages cutting-edge transportation technologies to provide the necessary data to inform AV policies in the District and nationwide,” said Nick Maynard, CEO, US Ignite. “It reinforces the need for cities to build capacity to better understand and monitor how AVs operate in complex, real-world conditions.” Ideal challenge participants include organizations offering solutions that can detect and monitor AV activity and interactions with other road users in mixed-traffic environments. Solutions should also be able to identify safety-critical events and providers must be capable and willing to offer high-quality data to support policy, research and public transparency. The AVO Zone Challenge seeks visionary teams ready to contribute to safer and smarter mobility systems in urban environments. An information session will be held in June 2026 to discuss further details about the AVO Zone Challenge. Interested participants can sign up to receive notifications at: us-ignite.org/avo-challenge-interest-form/ With this collaboration among US Ignite, DDOT, and SWBID, Washington, DC is taking
May 15, 2026 · via popville.com
Stay up to date with Hypepotamus Add us as a preferred source in Google As an Atlanta driver, there are few places that give me more personal anxiety than the parking lot at Lenox Square Mall. (The Home Depot Midtown lot and the Trader Joe’s parking lot are close contenders, though). It’s not just human drivers to blame anymore for parking frustrations. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are already adding a new layer of chaos to Atlanta’s most crowded lots. While convenient for riders, AVs are already disrupting parking operations at places like Lenox Square Mall, dropping off passengers in inconvenient spots, clogging valet lanes, and creating bottlenecks for pedestrians and traffic alike. At Lenox, the situation had become acute enough that Simon Property Group, which runs the mall, called it an “emergency situation.” To address the growing AV management challenge, Lenox is now one of the first properties in Atlanta to deploy technology from Bay Area-based startup Autolane, which has built a ride-hailing orchestration system designed to bring order to AV curbside chaos. What Is Autolane, and How Does Its Smart Curbside System Work? Autolane is a hardware and software startup building infrastructure to coordinate autonomous vehicles at retail and commercial properties, acting as a communication layer between AV companies and property owners. Ben Seidl, the startup’s co-founder and CEO, told Hypepotamus that Autolane solves the “communication, coordination, and control” problems that arise when AVs interact with retail locations. The core issue is that AV companies aren’t in direct communication with individual property owners. Each location has its own traffic plans and specific preferences for how vehicles should navigate their property. But autonomous vehicle companies aren’t coordinating with every venue. And unlike human drivers, AVs can’t read a hand-written sign, take a cue from a parking attendant, or make a judgment
May 15, 2026 · via hypepotamus.com
Waymo, the autonomous driving subsidiary of Google, recently initiated a voluntary recall affecting about 3,800 robotaxis after one of its self-driving vehicles entered a flooded roadway without properly recognizing the danger. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of fully driverless autonomous vehicles while highlighting a growing industry challenge: robotaxi operators must increasingly handle not only unexpected road hazards but also severe and rapidly changing weather conditions to achieve broader commercialization. According to Reuters and Autoweek on May 12 local time, heavy rain in San Antonio, Texas, on April 20 caused flooding across multiple roads, and one Waymo vehicle entered a deeply flooded area. No passengers were inside the vehicle at the time. Waymo said it decided to recall approximately 3,800 robotaxis and deploy software updates to review how its autonomous driving system failed to properly recognize the hazard and how similar flooding scenarios should be handled in the future. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Waymo's fifth- and sixth-generation autonomous driving systems (ADS). According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Waymo filed for a voluntary recall on April 30. The company also implemented temporary software updates to strengthen weather-related driving restrictions and updated mapping systems to better identify flood-prone areas. In a statement, Waymo said it is improving its autonomous driving system's response framework for extreme weather conditions, restricting access to regions vulnerable to sudden flooding and adding additional software safety safeguards. Waymo currently operates robotaxi services in multiple U.S. cities including Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin while expanding into more complex operating environments such as London and Tokyo that involve broader weather variability. Although the recall once again highlights ongoing safety concerns surrounding autonomous driving incidents, recent market research reports suggest the autonomous vehicle industry is moving beyond experimental stages toward commercial
May 14, 2026 · via thelec.net
LOS ANGELES — Waymo is recalling 3,791 autonomous vehicles after one of its driverless cars detected floodwater on a San Antonio roadway but continued forward before becoming stranded, according to a safety recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall lands as Los Angeles officials are moving to support new statewide restrictions on autonomous vehicle companies — including response-time rules, local incident technicians, and penalties when driverless vehicles block streets, bike lanes, emergency access routes or fire hydrants. Westside Current reported this week that an LA City Hall resolution calls for the city to formally support Senate Bill 1246, a proposal by Sen. Dave Cortese aimed at imposing new operating rules on autonomous vehicle companies in California. The federal recall affects vehicles equipped with Waymo’s fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems, according to NHTSA documents. Federal regulators said the software may allow a vehicle to “slow and then drive into standing water on higher speed roadways.” Entering a flooded roadway can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, according to NHTSA. According to Waymo’s recall report, the April 20 incident happened when an unoccupied autonomous vehicle encountered an “untraversable flooded section” of roadway with a 40 mph speed limit. Waymo told regulators the vehicle detected the floodwater but proceeded at reduced speed before becoming stranded. The San Antonio Express-News reported the vehicle was swept away by floodwaters and later recovered downstream. No one was injured, and the vehicle was unoccupied. Waymo told federal regulators it imposed additional operational restrictions the same day in areas and conditions where vehicles faced an elevated risk of encountering flooded higher-speed roadways. The company also said its Safety Board reviewed the issue on April 24 and decided to conduct a recall. Waymo said it began
May 14, 2026 · via westsidecurrent.com
US autonomous driving startup Nuro said on Thursday that it is establishing operations in Germany, opening its first European office in the Munich area as it expands its Level 4 AI driving platform. The Munich office will serve as Nuro’s European hub, supporting engineering, operations, and partner engagement, according to the Softbank-backed company. The European hub will allow Nuro to validate and adapt its technology for European driving conditions and regulatory frameworks. “Expanding to Germany is an important step in Nuro becoming a truly global autonomy company,” said Dave Ferguson, co-founder and co-Chief Executive Officer of Nuro. “We’re developing a universal Level 4 platform that can serve partners across vehicle categories and regions, and this expansion brings us closer to the partners, road conditions, and regulatory environments that will shape long-term deployment,” Ferguson added. The Universal Autonomy Platform Strategy Nuro’s approach is intended to reduce integration complexity, accelerate development cycles, and establish a consistent technical foundation across the full range of vehicle applications. The strategic positioning distinguishes Nuro from autonomous driving competitors that have focused narrowly on a single vehicle category — such as Waymo’s robotaxi-only deployment, or autonomous trucking startups focused exclusively on logistics. By developing a single Level 4 platform adaptable to multiple vehicle types, Nuro is positioning itself as a horizontal supplier to OEMs and ride-hailing operators rather than a vertically integrated competitor. The Japan Precedent Nuro’s Munich expansion builds directly on the company’s Japanese operations, which served as the first validation of its universal platform thesis. In Tokyo, Nuro demonstrated what it calls “zero-shot autonomy” with the Nuro Driver — showing that its platform could operate in a new driving environment without prior training on local driving data. Germany introduces a broader range of road infrastructure and regulatory frameworks that will further strengthen the generalisability of
May 14, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
LOS ANGELES — The city is moving to back a state crackdown on autonomous vehicle companies, adding to scrutiny that has already reached Santa Monica courtrooms and neighborhood streets. A resolution introduced at Los Angeles City Hall calls for the city to formally support Senate Bill 1246, a proposal by Sen. Dave Cortese that would impose new operating rules on autonomous vehicle companies in California. The resolution points to problems local officials say cities are already encountering — driverless cars blocking traffic, interfering with emergency responders, and gaps in how quickly companies can respond when something goes wrong. The resolution says autonomous vehicles are “rapidly expanding in number, geographic scope, and operating hours,” while cities across California have encountered rising public safety concerns. The resolution frames the issue as one of accountability — whether companies deploying fleets on public streets should be required to provide faster human response, clearer data, and a way for emergency crews to move vehicles when they fail. Under SB 1246, autonomous vehicle companies would face a series of new statewide requirements. Remote assistants, remote drivers, and local incident technicians would have to be based in the United States, hold valid California driver’s licenses, and be registered in the state’s Employer Pull Notice program. Companies would also be limited to one remote operator for every three autonomous passenger vehicles actively operating on California roads. The bill would require local incident technicians to arrive within 10 minutes of an accident or a request from a first responder. Those technicians would need the authority and physical ability to manually relocate a vehicle. First responders could request an on-site technician for collisions, immobilized vehicles, obstructions or other safety issues requiring someone physically present. The proposal also calls for every autonomous vehicle to be equipped with a manual override system
May 14, 2026 · via westsidecurrent.com
Why recent LiDAR partnerships matter for Innoviz Technologies (NasdaqCM:INVZ) Recent announcements around InnovizTwo evaluations set the stage for Innoviz Technologies (NasdaqCM:INVZ), including an on-sensor perception software agreement and a separate letter of intent with LOXO for L4 autonomous delivery vehicles. See our latest analysis for Innoviz Technologies. These new LiDAR evaluation agreements come as momentum has picked up in the short term, with 1 day, 7 day and 30 day share price returns of 16.6%, 22.0% and 33.8% respectively. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 3.5%. If the recent LiDAR news has you thinking about where autonomous and AI related hardware could head next, it might be worth scanning 39 AI infrastructure stocks With the stock still down over 3% on a 1 year view despite recent gains and trading below the average analyst price target, should you view Innoviz as undervalued today, or assume the market is already pricing in potential future growth? Most Popular Narrative: 55% Undervalued At a last close of $0.92 versus a narrative fair value of $2.03, the most followed view sees a substantial gap between price and long term potential. Expansion into nonautomotive markets, such as smart infrastructure, security, robotics, and traffic management, is driving incremental growth, with recently launched products like InnovizSMART already gaining early traction and commanding higher ASPs and margins, thereby improving long term gross margins and revenue diversification. Read the complete narrative. Curious how fast revenue is assumed to ramp, how margins are expected to shift, and which future earnings multiple underpins that $2.03 figure? The full narrative lays out a detailed growth path, a profitability timeline, and an earnings valuation framework built from explicit revenue, margin and discount rate assumptions. Result: Fair Value of $2.03 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and
May 14, 2026 · via simplywall.st