The Latest Breaking News from NHTSA

German automaker BMW of North America LLC has issued a recall of over 196,355 units of its vehicles in the U.S. over a starter defect that can become a potential fire hazard.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) is under federal scrutiny after U.S. regulators opened a preliminary probe into potential seat belt defects on thousands of the company's electric delivery vans.

House lawmakers are working on legislation that would promote creation of a national safety regulatory framework for self-driving cars.

As the weekend wraps up, the tech and auto sectors have been buzzing with news. From Tesla’s ambitious plans for its Robotaxi service to Xpeng’s impressive sales surge, there’s plenty to catch up on. Here’s a quick round-up of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend.

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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been given the green light to start testing self-driving robotaxi cars with safety monitors in Arizona. This is another step in the company’s effort to roll out its ride-hailing services across the country.

Tesla has responded to a new investigation and potential Chinese ban on pop-up door handles, but I want to see them disappear for good.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has issued a recall of 101,944 Taurus sedans in the United States, citing a defect that could cause B-pillar door trim on the driver and passenger sides to detach while driving, creating a potential hazard.

NHTSA hits Ford with 100K+ Taurus recall on 19 September 2025 over detaching door trim dangers. No injuries yet, but crash risks soar—free fixes coming.