#self-driving

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Waymo launches first membership program, Waymo Premier, for $29.99/month.
Benefits include priority pickups, 10% cashback, and early access to new cities.
Program is invite-only, targeting frequent riders.
Aims to boost customer loyalty and provide recurring revenue.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via electrek.co

Extracted source text says Rivian is mulling building its own lidar.
The move is tied to the company’s effort to build a full autonomous driving stack.
In-house lidar would give Rivian more control but also more technical and cost risk.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via electrek.co

BMW and Mercedes are reportedly pausing wider Level 3 rollout in Europe.
BMW's Personal Pilot Level 3 will not be offered on the updated 7 Series.
Both companies are shifting attention toward less advanced systems that compete more directly with Tesla-style driver assistance.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via autonews.com

Tesla said remote assistance operators can temporarily take direct control of some robotaxis.
The disclosure goes further than the more limited remote-support model described by Waymo.
It highlights the continued human role behind supposedly driverless services.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via gizmodo.com

GM has deployed 200 test vehicles on California and Michigan highways running eyes-off Level 3 autonomous driving technology
The system is targeting a 2028 production launch in the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ flagship
Level 3 transfers legal responsibility from driver to vehicle — a distinct step beyond current Super Cruise Level 2 systems

DT Editorial Team·Mar 24, 2026·via autonews.com

DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via therobotreport.com

DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·5 min read·via therobotreport.com

DT Editorial Team·Feb 25, 2026·4 min read·via techcrunch.com

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·4 min read·via theverge.com