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Elon Musk's empire of risk

He's taken big risks in space, on the roads and now online.

Axios

Nikola Recalls Tre BEV Electric Trucks: 93 Units

Nikola Corporation has to recall 2022 Nikola Tre electric semi trucks, because the seat belt shoulder anchorage assembly may have…

InsideEVs

Elon Musk Says NHTSA Needs To Stop Calling OTA Updates Recalls

The NHTSA states that manufacturers are required to initiate recalls for any repair, including over-the-air software updates.

InsideEVs

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Tesla Recalls Nearly 1.1 Million US Vehicles to Update Window Reversing Software

Tesla (TSLA.O) is recalling nearly 1.1 million US vehicles because the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tesla recalls around 1.1 million vehicles over power windows glitch

The electric car maker firm is mulling to fix the issue with an over-the-air update, so vehicle owners do not…

Livemint

The NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The safety board recommends all new vehicles be required to have systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.…

WEKU

California crash that killed 9 spurs call for new cars to detect drunken drivers

An investigation into a New Year's Day crash in Avenal, California, in 2021 that killed nine people — including seven…

Los Angeles Times

NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol…

The Independent UK

Nissan Recalls 200,000 Pickups Due to Roll-Away Threat

Safety regulators say Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles.

The Street

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NHTSA Estimates Show First Decline In US Traffic Deaths Since 2020

This is despite the increase in vehicle miles traveled during the first half of 2022.

Motor1

U.S. traffic deaths fall but issue "remains a crisis"

"These deaths are preventable, not inevitable, and we should act accordingly."

Axios

2022 Ford F-150 Raptor Recalled For Loose Wheel Lug Nuts

That set of optional 37-inch tires has caused quite a fuzz within Ford, including headaches.

Motor1

Recall: 2020 to 2021 Honda Africa Twins With DCT Could Stall

Honda Africa Twins produced between 2020 to 2021 have a software issue that could cause the bike to stall. Up…

RideApart

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Bring reckless driving to a screeching halt

There were an estimated 280 traffic fatalities in the state during the first quarter of 2022. Ignore the requests —…

Chicago Sun-Times

Here's Why Tesla's Autopilot Might Have A Problem Seeing Motorcycles

Tesla Autopilot has been implicated in over 270 crashes according to a 2022 NHTSA report, and that's before it was…

RideApart

Ford Recalls Some 2022 Mustang Mach-E SUVs For Axles That May Break

The recall potentially impacts about 1,200 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers. Due to improper manufacturing, the EV's right-rear axle half-shafts may…

InsideEVs

Nearly 200k Ford Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators Recalled For Fire Risk

It's believed that the problem originates from the front blower motor behind the glovebox.

Motor1

GM driverless car unit recalls vehicles after accident

New York (AFP) - General Motor's autonomous vehicle unit Cruise recalled 80 cars and updated their software after one failed…

AFP

Recall: Some 2014-2020 Indian Motorcycles May Have Faulty Headlights

In August, 2022, Indian Motorcycle expanded a recall from 2019 about a heavyweight air-cooled bike headlight defect to include several…

RideApart

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Tesla Owner Seeks Class Action Against Automaker For Phantom Braking

The Model 3 owner who wants to take Tesla to court describes the issue as a “frightening and dangerous nightmare.”

InsideEVs

Recalls issued for Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUVs

Owners of some Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUVs should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until they…

Tribune News Service

Safety concerns can’t stop Tesla from raising price of FSD beta

Tesla is keeping its FSD price rolling with an upcoming hike of $3,000. That brings its driver assistance system to…

Input

Recall: All 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO Scoots Sold In U.S. May Have Bad Vibrations

All 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO electric scooters sold in the U.S. are being recalled due to excessive handlebar vibrations. Do…

RideApart

Recall: 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO Scooters Sold In U.S. May Suddenly Lose Power

Genuine Scooters is recalling all 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO electric scooters sold in the U.S. because of a power loss…

RideApart

NHTSA Study Estimates Q1 2022 Traffic Fatalities At 20-Year High

Projected fatalities are up 7.0 percent over Q1 2021.

Motor1