Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla FSD

16 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Tesla Integrates Grok AI in Latest FSD v14.2 Update Amid Global Expansion and Hardware Shifts

The early 2026 software rollout brings xAI's Grok into the cockpit and introduces 'Arrival Options,' even as vision-based driving challenges persist.

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Tesla Investigation

2 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Regulatory red light: US expands probe into Tesla's autonomous systems

Federal regulators have launched a sweeping investigation into nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles, citing concerns over traffic violations and performance in low visibility, marking a critical turning point for autonomous driving oversight.

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Waymo

27 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Waymo Stalls in SF Blackout: Infrastructure Reliance Exposes AV Vulnerabilities

A massive power outage in San Francisco left Waymo robotaxis stranded at darkened intersections, forcing a service suspension and sparking debate over autonomous vehicle resilience during infrastructure failures.

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Tesla

21 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Tesla Removes Human Safety Monitors in Austin Robotaxi Tests, Signaling Major Shift in Autonomous Strategy

The electric vehicle giant advances toward unsupervised FSD with new testing protocols in Texas, though regulatory divides and safety concerns remain significant hurdles.

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Waymo

13 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

The Safety Paradox: Waymo Data Claims Superiority Over Humans Despite Rising Incident Counts

As Waymo surpasses 50 million autonomous miles, a complex picture emerges: statistically significant reductions in injury rates compared to human drivers, clashing with a growing absolute number of fender benders and regulatory scrutiny.

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Luminar Technologies

13 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Rivian's Lidar Pivot: A Lifeline for Luminar and a Reality Check for Autonomy

Rivian's confirmation of lidar integration in its Gen 3 platform has sent Luminar shares climbing, signaling a broader industry rejection of camera-only solutions.

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Waymo

12 Dec 2025 · 3 min read

Data vs. Distrust: Waymo Defends Robotaxi Safety Record Amidst Scrutiny and Expansion

Armed with new studies from Swiss Re and internal crash data, Alphabet's autonomous unit argues it has surpassed human safety benchmarks, even as software recalls and public skepticism persist.

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