The DOJ is looking into Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claimsOfficials want details in the aftermath of multiple crashes.By J. Fingas, 13 hours ago
Uber Eats now shows users which of their personal details couriers can seeIt's another under-the-hood look at the app, and one that could give you more piece of mind.By K. Holt, 01.26.2023
High-powered lasers can be used to steer lightning strikesThe technology could protect rocket launchpads and power plants.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2023
NTSB chair says EVs are getting too big and heavyThat extra bulk may be dangerous in a collision.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2023
Peloton will pay $19 million for not reporting fatal Tread+ safety issues immediatelyThe CPSC says Peloton waited too long to take action.By J. Fingas, 01.05.2023
A new electrolyte mixture may prevent EV batteries from catching fireThe discovery could keep lithium batteries working in extreme heat.By J. Fingas, 12.08.2022
Jeep recalls over 62,000 Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids over engine shutdownsThere have been crashes linked to the PHEV's power loss glitch.By J. Fingas, 12.08.2022
Twitch's new 'Shield Mode' is a one-button anti-harassment tool for streamersYou can even silence first-time chatters.By J. Fingas, 11.30.2022
Honda's 'Sensing 360' next-gen driver assist will arrive in the US by 2030The system is already available in China and will begin arriving stateside later this decade.By A. Tarantola, 11.30.2022
US safety watchdog warns against Onewheel boards after reported ejection injuriesOnewheel has rejected demands for a recall.By J. Fingas, 11.16.2022
Consumer Reports finds hybrid cars are more reliable than gas-only modelsEVs and plug-in hybrids still have problems, though.By J. Fingas, 11.15.2022
Adaptive 'high-definition' headlights are just around the corner for American driversThe federal regulations changed in February, but the NHTSA is still working out a testing scheme. By A. Tarantola, 11.11.2022
Tesla recalls over 40,000 cars to address power steering flawThere's already a software fix for the problem.By J. Fingas, 11.08.2022
Twitch hopes its rewritten community policies are easier to understandThe simpler language will theoretically lead to fewer violations and more reports.By J. Fingas, 10.27.2022
Amazon issues ill-timed advice after driver dies of apparent dog attack“Amazon’s response to this has been nothing short of insulting,” said one driver.By I. Bonifacic, 10.26.2022
Toyota restarts bZ4x EV production after fixing dangerous wheel flawSales of Toyota's first EV have been on hold for three months.By J. Fingas, 10.07.2022
Volvo has developed the world's first interior radar system for carsThe new safety feature is set to debut on the company's upcoming EX90 electric SUV.By S. Rutherford, 09.27.2022
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
Ford thinks Bluetooth LE can keep pedestrians and cyclists safe from carsDespite good intentions, these kinds of apps are unlikely to see widespread adoption.By I. Bonifacic, 09.19.2022
Uber now offers assistance from a live safety agent via call or text in the USThe company is also rolling out its text-to-911 feature more broadly.By K. Holt, 08.30.2022