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NHTSA deepens its probe into Tesla collisions with stationary emergency vehicles
The agency added six more incidents since the investigation started.
Lucid recalls all of its 2022 Air EVs due to wiring issues
To prevent potential accidents caused by an unsecured wiring harness, Lucid has issued a recall for its 2022 Air EVs.
Tesla Autopilot under investigation following crash that killed three people
A recent Model S crash that killed three people has sparked another US probe into Tesla's Autopilot system.
Rivian recalls 502 R1T trucks due to an airbag sensor issue
Airbags may not disable correctly when a child sits up front in affected vehicles.
Tesla recalls 130,000 cars for overheating infotainment systems
For at least the third time this year, Tesla is recalling vehicles over a software issue.
NHTSA greenlights self-driving cars without manual controls
Ditching the steering wheel and pedals could enable a new class of autonomous vehicles.
NHTSA opens probe into Tesla's 'phantom braking' issue following owner complaints
The NHTSA announced on Thursday that it's opening an investigation into complaints by owners that Tesla Model 3/Ys would randomly decelerate while at freeway speeds, what's being called "phantom braking."
Tesla recalls more than 578,000 vehicles over pedestrian warning sounds
Tesla is recalling more than 578,000 cars over concerns the Boombox feature would overpower pedestrian warning sounds.
Tesla recalls more than 817,000 cars over faulty seat belt chimes
Tesla is recalling over 817,000 cars to fix a glitch with seat belt chimes.
Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over camera and trunk defects
Tesla has recalled over 475,000 Model 3 and Model S cars over flaws with camera and trunk systems.
Tesla will disable in-dash video games while its cars are in motion
Tesla is disabling the option to play games on the main touchscreen while driving.
Tesla under investigation for 'Passenger Play' gaming feature
The NHTSA is looking into how games being played on the infotainment system while the car's moving may distract drivers.
In 2021, Tesla's phenomenal profits were offset by constant crisis
Tesla's 2021 saw record profits and production but was routinely marred by federal investigations, vehicle recalls and its CEO's erratic antics.
NHTSA will investigate Tesla collision blamed on Full Self-Driving beta
The NHTSA is investigating a Tesla Model Y collision the owner blamed on the Full Self-Driving beta.
Tesla issues recall of 11,704 EVs over braking software glitch
Tesla has issued a recall over a glitch that led to phantom braking, hinting it might routinely issue recalls over software bugs.
Elon Musk says 'issues' have forced Tesla to pull its latest full self-driving beta
Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software 10.3 has been pulled shortly after it was released, with CEO Elon Musk citing "some issues."
Tesla ordered to share Autopilot data with the US traffic safety agency
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to hand over detailed Autopilot data by October 22nd.
Tesla's Autopilot is under federal investigation following crashes
The NHTSA probe is looking into collisions with emergency vehicles.
President Biden wants half of new vehicles to be zero-emissions by 2030
President Biden is signing an order that aims to make half of all new vehicles sold zero-emissions capable by 2030, including pure EVs and plug-in hybrids.
Bipartisan infrastructure bill could require cars to include anti-drunk driving technology
Nestled in President Biden’s sprawling 2,702-page Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a provision that could one day require vehicles sold in the US to come with alcohol-detection systems.