Regulatory-issues

Tens of millions may be eligible for refunds or abatements of COVID-era penalties and interest, but claims must be filed by July 10, 2026, with Kwong v. United States as the legal hinge and protective claims recommended for uncertain outcomes.

VW's MOIA begins testing self-driving microbuses in LA with Uber, but faces a lengthy regulatory path before a commercial robotaxi launch.

U.S. Senate hearing questions Waymo and Tesla on robotaxi safety, liability, and China-related sourcing, with no immediate path to new autonomous-vehicle legislation.