Car news briefs — May 16, 2026 · 8:58 AM EDT

Quick hits from autonomous tech, car enthusiast builds, and industry developments.

ENTHUSIAST

Company Combines Lidar And Cameras Into One Unit For Self-Driving Cars

The new sensors capture images and lidar distance data simultaneously in the same hardware, eliminating separate systems.

ENTHUSIAST

Reducing drag wherever possible improves fuel efficiency, and one common accessory might be holding you back.

ENTHUSIAST

Filling engine blocks with concrete is common practice with proven benefits for certain applications when done correctly.

ENTHUSIAST

A Florida man politely asked an alligator to move to the sidewalk, and the gator complied.

BMW

Revealed at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, this coupe shows how Alpina evolves under BMW stewardship.

BMW

The concept may tease BMW's future Bentley Continental GT competitor.

BMW

Revealed at Villa d'Este, the futuristic motorcycle looks as fast as it does sharp.

JEEP

The special edition comes with a themed comic book that may confuse most buyers.

ENTHUSIAST

Dozens of empty robotaxis repeatedly visit one random Atlanta neighborhood like confused pigeons.

TESLA

Tesla has ended production with no indication of working on successors to either vehicle.