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Americans Are Still Afraid Of Robotaxis: Study

Automakers are throwing a lot at American car buyers at the moment: electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, extended-range EVs and, now, a growing emphasis on robotaxis. Many consumers may not even be fully aware of the gazillion powertrain options that will soon be available to them across segments. The vast…

Musk’s team is laying off staff at the agency that investigated Tesla crashes

Musk’s team is laying off staff at the agency that investigated Tesla crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched investigations into fatal crashes involving Tesla cars,

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The Tesla Cybertruck's First Crash Results Are Here

The Tesla Cybertruck's First Crash Results Are Here

The Tesla Cybertruck finally has an official crash safety rating more than a year after deliveries began in Nov. 2023. The result is impressive: five stars overall and in almost all individual categories.

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Key things to know about how Tesla could benefit from Elon Musk's assault on government

Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal probes and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles

The Independent UK

“I Called The Police”: Entitled Karens Block Ambulance, Almost Costs Person Their Life

"I had both vehicles towed, and less than 20 minutes later, hubby had to respond for a person having a heart attack." The post “I Called The Police”: Entitled Karens Block Ambulance, Almost Costs Person Their Life first appeared on Bored Panda.

Mercedes-Benz EQB EV Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 EQB electric crossovers in the United States for high-voltage battery packs that may fail internally and catch fire. The company said it hasn’t received any warranty claims, service reports or any other information related to this defect in the U.S. However, Mercedes is pushing through with the…

Feds Put a Stop to New Fuel Economy Standards

The newly confirmed head of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Sean Duffy, has ordered the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reset the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for automakers. The DOT said in a statement that the new standards will lower the price of new cars…

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Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

Sean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration

The Independent UK

Ford recalls more than 270,000 vehicles over fears of battery failure. Is yours on the list?

Ford recalls more than 270,000 vehicles over fears of battery failure. Is yours on the list?

Models affected by the recall include the 2021-2023 Bronco Sport SUVs and 2022-2023 Maverick trucks

The Independent UK

Chevrolet Equinox EV Recalled Because It May Not Brake When Using Cruise Control

Chevrolet Equinox EV Recalled Because It May Not Brake When Using Cruise Control

General Motors is recalling nearly 3,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV crossovers in the United States because of a software issue that prevents them from automatically braking when using adaptive cruise control.

Volkswagen Had A Tough Year. Here's Why 2025 Could Be Tougher

Volkswagen Had A Tough Year. Here's Why 2025 Could Be Tougher

Layoffs. Factory closures. Declining sales. Turning to upstart new partners in America and China to figure out how to make the cars of the future. Any way you want to look at it, the once-mighty Volkswagen Group had a hard 2024 pretty much everywhere it sells cars—electric or otherwise. And…

Toyota Hit With Astronomical Fine for Cheating Diesel Emissions

Toyota Hit With Astronomical Fine for Cheating Diesel Emissions

Yet another major automaker has been fined for cheating on diesel emissions. Hino Motors, a company within Toyota Group, agreed to a settlement totaling $1.6 billion resulting from "false and fraudulent CO2 emissions test data" submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fine includes a $236.5 million…

Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla

Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla

Transportation secretary nominee Sean Duffy promised to not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed to head the department

The Independent UK

Tesla feature that allows drivers to summon parked cars using their phone faces U.S. safety probe

Tesla feature that allows drivers to summon parked cars using their phone faces U.S. safety probe

A potentially faulty driverless car feature found in roughly 2.6 million Tesla cars on U.S. roads highlights the risks associated with CEO Elon Musk's plans to roll out unsupervised Full Self-Driving this year.

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Elon Musk's Tesla Under Fed Lens: 2.6M Cars Probed Over 'Smart Summon' Tech Amid Crash Reports

Crash reports have put the "remote summon" feature of Tesla cars under the noses of the Feds.

Indian Motorcycles Is Recalling Every 2025 Scout Over a False Neutral, Seriously

Just before Christmas 2024, Indian Motorcycle filed a Safety Recall Report with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding its 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty lineup. The problem is a gear position indicator on the dash that could potentially tell the rider the bike is in Neutral when it…

Tesla Is Being Investigated In The U.S. Over Cheekily-Named ‘ASS’ Feature

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States after it received several reports of crashes involving the use of the so-called Actually Smart Summon–or ASS–remote driving feature.

The Independent UK

US opens another Tesla probe, latest focused on tech that remotely returns car to driver

U.S. regulators have opening an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla after reports of crashes involving the use of company technology that allows drivers to remotely command their vehicle to return to them, or move to another location, using a phone app

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Ford Issues Recalls of Broncos and Mavericks Over Possible Battery Failure

Ford issued a recall on over 272,000 of their Broncos and Mavericks over possible battery failure. Ford also issued other recalls affecting cars and SUVs.

Tesla Recalled the Most Cars In 2024

If it feels like 2024 was a busy year for automotive recalls—it was. The ten worst offenders recalled more than 25 million vehicles last year alone, some for seemingly minor reasons like incorrect information printed on labels. Others had more pressing problems like electrical glitches, fluid leaks, fire risks, or…

The Independent UK

Tesla is recalling 700K vehicle over tire issue

Tesla’s Cybertruck has faced seven recalls this year

The Independent UK

US proposes voluntary guidelines for self-driving vehicles in waning days of Biden administration

The government’s highway safety agency is proposing voluntary safety guidelines for self-driving vehicles

US Halts Airbag Inflator Recall For Further Investigation

US government delays recall of 50 million air bag inflators for further investigation, prioritizing safety.

Auto Safety Regulators Investigate Air Bag Inflator Defects Further

U.S. auto safety regulators investigate 50M air bag inflators for defects, focusing on ARC Automotive Inc. inflators. Safety concerns raised by the auto in...

Buckle Up: Rear Seat Belt Alerts Mandatory Starting 2027

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule requiring alerts for unbuckled rear seat belts. It goes into effect on September 1, 2027 for new passenger vehicles, including three-row SUVs. Larger vehicles like multi-row passenger vans, buses, and vehicles with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds are…

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