Tmap Mobility said on July 9 it will launch “Tmap Short Form,” a service that lets users record and share places they have visited through short videos. The company aims to build data from visit experiences to enhance AI-based place recommendations. The service links video viewing to detailed place information, allowing users to check reviews, hours and menus, save locations and get navigation. Content will come from verified creators and general users, with recommendations shifting toward personalization over time.

The U.S. Transportation Department is seeking to drop a requirement for brake pedals in vehicles designed to operate only with automated driving systems, a move seen lowering hurdles for firms developing fully autonomous cars without steering wheels or pedals. Tesla is also expanding through initiatives such as a free Supercharger event and hiring plans at its Berlin plant. The article also covers Toyota’s EV strategy, China’s export surge, and intensified competition among South Korean mobility platforms and premium EV makers.