TechCrunch Mobility reports on recent developments in the transportation and EV sectors, focusing on Ferrari's new all-electric car, the Luce.Despite negative public reaction and comparisons to lower-priced EVs, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna confirms that the Luce is attracting orders from both new and existing Ferrari owners.

Historical precedent, such as the previously criticized Ferrari Purosangue SUV, suggests that initial dislike does not necessarily predict market failure.The article also covers updates in autonomous vehicles, highlighting a new Texas law that requires AV licensing and public data disclosure.Waymo leads with 577 registered AVs in Texas, followed by Avride, Nuro, and Tesla, though fleet size does not directly indicate commercial success.

In the mobility sector, several business moves were reported: Equip Capital acquired a majority stake in Ryde Technology, LiveWire acquired Dust Moto, Matternet raised $33 million and completed a reverse merger, Revel merged with Voltera, and Stark is seeking €300 million in funding.

Additional transportation news includes American Airlines expanding Starlink Wi-Fi on its aircraft, Rivian beginning deliveries of its R2 SUV, and Waymo introducing a new robotaxi minivan in select cities.The piece also engages readers with polls on the Ferrari Luce and potential SpaceX-Tesla merger scenarios.