Viral TikTok Shows Waymo Car Rear-Ended by Semi on Houston Highway
TikTok creator Lucia Molina posted footage of a Waymo autonomous vehicle rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on a Houston highway; Waymo says 911 was called and no injuries were reported.
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BMW to Debut China Long-Wheelbase iX3 with Conventional Door Handles at Beijing Auto Show
BMW will unveil a China-specific long-wheelbase iX3 at the Beijing Auto Show with non-flush door handles to meet new rules, extended wheelbase, ADAS camera and 400 kW charging.
Waymo Robotaxis Repeatedly Pass Stopped School Buses in Austin Amid NHTSA Inquiry
Waymo robotaxis in Austin have been recorded passing stopped school buses with flashing lights and stop arms deployed; the Austin Independent School District documented 24 incidents and an NHTSA probe is pending.
Tesla CEO Hints at “Cooler” Vehicle After Cybertruck Child‑Seat Post
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, tweeted that “something way cooler than a minivan is coming” after noting the Cybertruck can fit three child seats, offering no further details.
GM to Bundle Eight Years of OnStar and Three Years of Super Cruise with New Vehicles
General Motors will include eight years of OnStar and three years of Super Cruise on new vehicles as it pursues “exponential growth” in subscription services, CFO Paul Jacobson said.