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Tesla recalls over 2 million EVs because the warning light text is too small
Tesla is once again having to recall almost every EV it has ever sold in the US, this time due to a safety concern over warning lights. The automaker will able to fix the issue via an over-the-air update.
Tesla recalls 200,000 vehicles because of a faulty backup camera
Tesla is recalling 200,000 vehicles due to a malfunctioning backup camera. The camera wouldn’t work when the car was in reverse, which is the whole point of those cameras.
Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles in the US over a door safety issue
Tesla has issued a second recall in the US in as many weeks. The company has issued an over-the-air update to resolve a issue that could increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla knew some of its parts had high failure rates but reportedly blamed drivers anyway
An explosive investigative report chronicles patterns of blame-shifting and deliberate neglect at Tesla. A damning exposé details the Elon Musk-led company’s long-running tendency to blame vehicle owners for “driver abuse,” charging them for repairs over failures caused by parts the company secretly knew were flawed.
Tesla recalls over 2 million cars to fix Autopilot safety controls
Following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla will recall over 2 million vehicles to make fixes to its Autopilot system.
US regulators are investigating Tesla over Model 3 and Model Y steering issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla following a dozen reports about 2023 model year Model 3 and Model Y vehicles encountering steering issues. The agency opened a preliminary evaluation after drivers claimed they were either unable to steer their vehicle or that they suffered a loss of power steering.
GM’s auto emergency braking feature is now standard on its latest EVs
GM announced today that it’s making five active safety features standard on all its 2023 and newer EVs. In addition, the automaker says it will surpass its commitment to add Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles, as it’s included in 98 percent of GM’s 2023 models — including all its EVs.
The US government wants to recall 67 million airbag inflators
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling for a recall of 67 million airbag inflators after a lengthy investigation over allegations that they could rupture and injure drivers and passengers.
Tesla wins lawsuit over Autopilot Model S crash
This week, Tesla defeated a lawsuit that blamed the company’s Autopilot for a 2019 crash.
NHTSA opens Tesla probe over Model Y steering wheel detachments
The NHTSA says two Tesla Model Y vehicles were missing a bolt that secures the steering wheel. The agency will "assess the scope, frequency and manufacturing processes associated with this condition."
Tesla admits Full Self-Driving beta may cause crashes, recalls 363,000 vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Thursday that Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 of its vehicles because the Full Self-Driving software may cause a crash.
Mercedes is the first certified Level-3-autonomy car company in the US
Mercedes on Thursday confirmed its Drive Pilot ADAS now complies with Nevada Chapter 482A, which governs the use of autonomous vehicle technology on the state's roads. That makes Drive Pilot the only legal Level 3 system in the US.
NHTSA opens probe into GM's autonomous driving technology
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced Thursday that it is opening an investigation into the self-driving technology behind GM's Cruise fleet.
Jeep recalls over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids over engine shutdowns
Jeep has recalled over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe PHEVs over engine shutdowns that can lead to crashes.
Tesla recalls 321,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars over rear light issue
Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles over a software issue that causes the tail lights on some Model 3 and Model Y cars not to work properly.
Adaptive 'high-definition' headlights are just around the corner for American drivers
Until recently, the cutting-edge features found in European and Canadian headlights weren’t allowed on US vehicles due to an NHTSA regulation from the 1960s. But times change, and so too apparently, do Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Tesla to recall more than a million vehicles over pinchy windows
Your late model Tesla is probably broken again. Yeah, the windows this time, but the company says there's an OTA fix on the way.
NTSB calls for all new vehicles to include alcohol monitoring tech
The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on its sister agency to implement regulation requiring all vehicles sold in the US to include blood alcohol monitoring systems.
BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns
BMW is recalling 83 iX and i4 vehicles after investigating multiple battery fire incidents involving the two EVs.
NHTSA: 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months
The NHTSA has linked 392 car crashes to self-driving and assistance tech in the past 10 months, although it's not clear if design flaws are to blame.
