NTSB: Autopilot was not a factor in fatal Tesla Model S crashTwo people died in a 2021 collision in Texas, though neither was found in the driver's seat. By K. Holt, 02.09.2023
NTSB chair says EVs are getting too big and heavyThat extra bulk may be dangerous in a collision.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2023
NTSB calls for all new vehicles to include alcohol monitoring tech“We need to implement the technologies we have right here, right now to save lives.”By I. Bonifacic, 09.21.2022
Tesla recalls Full Self Driving feature that lets cars roll through stop signsThe feature appeared late last year with the new 'Assertive Mode."By S. Dent, 02.01.2022
NTSB head says Tesla must address 'basic safety issues' with semi-autonomous featuresJennifer Homendy finds Tesla's Full Self Driving name deceptive, too.By J. Fingas, 09.19.2021
Automakers must report crashes involving self-driving and driver-assist systemsThe NHTSA says car companies must file incident reports within 24 hours. By I. Bonifacic, 06.29.2021
Elon Musk: Data recovered 'so far' shows Autopilot not enabled in Houston crashInvestigators said they're 'certain' no one was behind the wheel of the Model S.By R. Lawler, 04.19.2021
NTSB cites Tesla to make the case for stricter autonomous driving regulationThe agency says the automaker has been testing unfinished driver-assist tech on public roads. By I. Bonifacic, 03.12.2021
Uber backup driver charged with negligent homicide in self-driving accidentUber's self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian in 2018 while the backup driver was distracted.By R. Lawler, 09.15.2020
NTSB criticizes Tesla Autopilot design in Model 3 crash reportSeveral design limitations contributed to the crash. By I. Bonifacic, 03.20.2020
EasyMile forced to suspend autonomous shuttle rides in 10 US statesThe decision follows an "unexplained braking incident" in Ohio.By R. England, 02.26.2020
NTSB chair eviscerates Tesla for inaction over Autopilot concernsRobert Sumwalt also had some choice words for lackadaisical 'government regulators.'By A. Tarantola, 02.25.2020
Driver in fatal Tesla crash had reported problems with AutopilotOn prior trips, Walter Huang said the car steered away from the highway.By C. Fisher, 02.11.2020
NTSB blames Uber’s 'inadequate safety culture' for self-driving fatalityAllowing a safety driver to watch 'The Voice' on their phone and shutting off the XC90's auto-braking were also at fault.By D. Cooper, 11.20.2019
Uber self-driving car involved in fatal crash couldn't detect jaywalkersThe system had several serious software flaws, the NTSB said. By S. Dent, 11.06.2019
NTSB says Tesla Autopilot was partly to blame for 2018 crashThe US safety agency says the driver was distracted and over-reliant on Autopilot.By C. Fisher, 09.05.2019
Navigation apps still lack railroad safety info the NTSB requestedApple, Google and Microsoft haven't complied with a 2016 safety recommendation. By A. Khalid, 08.12.2019
Las Vegas autonomous shuttle crash happened due to lack of manual controlThe shuttle's controller was apparently in storage during the incident.By M. Moon, 07.12.2019
NTSB says Tesla's Autopilot was active during fatal Model 3 crashThe agency has yet to determine whether the driver was at fault.By K. Holt, 05.16.2019
US agencies investigate fatal Tesla Model 3 crash in FloridaIt's not yet clear if Autopilot was involved.By J. Fingas, 03.03.2019