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Consumer Reports finds hybrid cars are more reliable than gas-only models
Consumer Reports says hybrids are more reliable than gas-only cars, but the same isn't always true for EVs.
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 recalls over 40,000 cars to address power steering flaw
Tesla has recalled over 40,000 Model S and X cars over a power steering glitch.
Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understand
Twitch has rewritten its Community Guidelines, and it's hoping the simpler language will result in fewer violations and more reports.
Amazon issues ill-timed advice after driver dies of apparent dog attack
One day after an Amazon driver in Missouri died of an apparent dog attack, some workers are accusing the company of sending an ill-timed, tone-deaf message in light of the incident.
Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flaw
Toyota has restarted production of its first EV, the bZ4X, after fixing a flaw that could have the wheels come loose.
Volvo has developed the world's first interior radar system for cars
In order to prevent heatstroke from pets and children locked inside cars, today Volvo announced the world's first interior radar system for cars, which is set to debut on the upcoming EX90 electric SUV.
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.
Ford thinks Bluetooth LE can keep pedestrians and cyclists safe from cars
Ford thinks it can reduce cycling and pedestrian deaths using Bluetooth LE.
Uber now offers assistance from a live safety agent via call or text in the US
The company is also rolling out its text-to-911 feature more broadly.
UK trials roadside van that detects if drivers are holding their phone
The sensor test vehicle can also check whether drivers and passengers are wearing seatbelts.
Twitch creators can share their banned user lists
The platform believes a new tool can help prevent serial harassers from targeting members of marginalized communities.
German traffic watchdog says 59,000 Tesla cars affected by safety bug
Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt traffic regulator is calling on Tesla to recall more than 59,000 vehicles over a software issue.
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.
Meta rolls out parental supervision tools for Quest VR headsets
Instagram is also expanding teen safety features to more countries.
Apple expands personal safety features with 'Safety Check'
Apple is expanding its personal safety features in iOS 16 with Safety Check, a new feature meant to make it easier to lock down privacy and security settings.
Injury rates of Amazon’s delivery contractors climbed 40 percent last year, new report claims
While it only covers a portion of the company's delivery network, the data is cause for concern.
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.
Ocasio-Cortez, Warren blast Amazon for 'wholly inadequate' warehouse safety
House and Senate politicians have criticized Amazon for a 'wholly inadequate' safety culture that led to six deaths at a warehouse.
GM's vehicle data might help make roads safer
GM and Inrix are joining forces on a program that will share car data with the government to improve road safety.