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Mercedes, Uber, and Nvidia Launch Level 3/4 Autonomy in 2026 as Atlas Robots and Vera Rubin Chips Reshape Automotive AI

Mercedes, Uber, and Nvidia Launch Level 3/4 Autonomy in 2026 as Atlas Robots and Vera Rubin Chips Reshape Automotive AI

TL;DR * Mercedes-Benz to roll out MB.Drive Assist Pro Level 3 autonomy in 2026 CLA models across West/East Coast metro areas using 10 cameras, 5 radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors * Uber and Lucid launch joint robotaxi service in San Francisco Bay Area by late 2026 with 20,

VW Advances Steering-Wheel-Free Vans; U.S. New Car Prices Surpass $50K as EV-SUV Demand, Battery Costs, and EPA Rules Drive Record Hikes

VW Advances Steering-Wheel-Free Vans; U.S. New Car Prices Surpass $50K as EV-SUV Demand, Battery Costs, and EPA Rules Drive Record Hikes

TL;DR * Volkswagen tests autonomous Gen.Urban vehicles without steering wheels or pedals in Wolfsburg, Germany, as part of real-world passenger experience trials ahead of 2026 production scaling. * Tesla begins unsupervised robotaxi operations in Austin, Texas, with Model Y units spotted driving without occupants, ahead of planned fleet doubling