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Rivian Weighs Building Its Own Lidar as It Pushes Toward a Full Self-Driving Stack

A reported internal discussion at Rivian suggests the EV maker is considering bringing lidar development in-house as it builds out a broader autonomous driving stack.

Key Takeaways

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.

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

BMW and Mercedes Reassess Level 3 Ambitions as Europe Driver-Assist Strategy Shifts

BMW and Mercedes are pulling back from wider Level 3 rollout plans in Europe and redirecting attention toward less advanced driver-assistance systems, highlighting how cost, complexity, and competitive pressure are reshf

Key Takeaways

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.

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

Tesla Says Some Robotaxis Can Temporarily Be Driven Directly by Remote Human Operators

Tesla has acknowledged that remote assistance operators are authorized in some cases to temporarily assume direct control of robotaxis, underscoring how much human intervention still sits behind self-driving deployments.

Key Takeaways

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.

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

GM Begins Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving Tests on Public Roads

General Motors has started testing Level 3 autonomous driving technology on California and Michigan highways, marking the first time a major US automaker has run eyes-off vehicles on public roads ahead of a planned 2028 production launch in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

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

AI & Robotics

UK-based Oxa has closed a Series D funding round to scale its configurable autonomous driving software platform, which can be deployed across more than 20 different industrial vehicle types for ports, airports, and manufacturing facilities.

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

AI & Robotics

Amazon-owned Zoox has expanded its autonomous vehicle testing to Phoenix and Dallas, bringing its purpose-built robotaxi fleet to 10 markets nationwide.

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

Transportation

Los Angeles electric trucking startup Harbinger has made its first acquisition, purchasing autonomous driving software company Phantom AI. The deal signals Harbinger's push to integrate self-driving capabilities into its commercial electric vehicles.

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

Culture

Waymo has launched fully driverless robotaxi service in Nashville, marking another major expansion for the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company.

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

#self-driving

Rivian Weighs Building Its Own Lidar as It Pushes Toward a Full Self-Driving Stack

BMW and Mercedes Reassess Level 3 Ambitions as Europe Driver-Assist Strategy Shifts

Tesla Says Some Robotaxis Can Temporarily Be Driven Directly by Remote Human Operators

GM Begins Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving Tests on Public Roads

Rivian Weighs Building Its Own Lidar as It Pushes Toward a Full Self-Driving Stack

BMW and Mercedes Reassess Level 3 Ambitions as Europe Driver-Assist Strategy Shifts

Tesla Says Some Robotaxis Can Temporarily Be Driven Directly by Remote Human Operators

GM Begins Eyes-Off Autonomous Driving Tests on Public Roads

Oxa Raises Series D to Deploy Self-Driving Tech on 20-Plus Vehicle Types

Zoox Begins Testing Robotaxis in Phoenix and Dallas

Harbinger Acquires Phantom AI to Build Autonomous Electric Trucks

Waymo's Driverless Robotaxis Now Roam Nashville Streets