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Lidar-maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
Lidar-maker Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after months of layoffs, executive departures, loan defaults, and a contract dispute with Volvo. The company plans to sell its lidar…
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AIZevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet, starting with newcomer Tensor
Zevo is expanding its EV-only car-share fleet by adding robotaxis through a new partnership with Tensor, a startup claiming it will sell fully autonomous consumer vehicles by 2026. Zevo…
StartupsIndia’s Spinny lines up $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic, sources say
Spinny is raising around $160 million in a Series G round to finance its acquisition of GoMechanic, valuing the used-car marketplace at about $1.8 billion. The funding includes primary and…
TransportationInside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving
Rivian is making a significant push into AI-powered self-driving with its new Large Driving Model, debuting on second-generation R1 vehicles. The company plans to launch Universal…
TransportationWaymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
Waymo will issue a voluntary software recall after NHTSA flagged its robotaxis for unsafe behaviour around school buses, following multiple incidents in Atlanta and Austin.
GamingNew ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
Grand Theft Auto Online’s new DLC introduces chaotic “KnoWay” robotaxis that parody real-world autonomous vehicles like Waymo, featuring runaway AVs, surveillance themes, and an AI-driven…
TransportationAutolane is building ‘air traffic control’ for autonomous vehicles
Autolane raises $7.4M to build “air traffic control” for autonomous vehicles, coordinating robotaxi pickups, drop-offs, and AV logistics for major property owners.
BriefAirbus Orders Software Fix for Thousands of Planes Due to Solar Radiation Risk
Airbus orders software rollbacks on 6,000 A320 aircraft after solar radiation was found to corrupt critical flight-control data, causing global flight disruptions.
BriefNew York State Law Takes Aim at Personalized Pricing
New York now requires businesses to disclose when prices are algorithmically personalised using customer data. Regulators say more oversight is needed.
TransportationChina’s Pony AI plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026
Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai plans to triple its global robotaxi fleet to over 3,000 vehicles by the end of 2026. Currently operating in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and…
TransportationGM Tech Executive Shakeup Continues Across Software Division
General Motors’ software division sees three top executives leave as the company restructures under new Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson to unify software, hardware, and AI…
BriefRedwood Materials Reportedly Cuts 5% of Staff After $350M Raise
Redwood Materials has reportedly laid off about 5% of its workforce shortly after raising $350 million, impacting a few dozen employees at the Nevada-based battery recycling company.