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fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

What Trump and Musk's Deregulatory Blitz Could Mean for Auto Safety - Streetsblog USA

Trump's deregulation push could severely impact automotive safety, especially for autonomous vehicles.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

DOT must not give Tesla or other automakers a free pass, advocates say

Consumer Reports emphasizes the necessity for robust regulations and resources for DOT agencies to ensure consumer safety in automotive technology.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off

Tesla recalls 46,096 Cybertrucks to fix trim defects that may detach while driving.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

What Trump and Musk's Deregulatory Blitz Could Mean for Auto Safety - Streetsblog USA

Trump's deregulation push could severely impact automotive safety, especially for autonomous vehicles.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

DOT must not give Tesla or other automakers a free pass, advocates say

Consumer Reports emphasizes the necessity for robust regulations and resources for DOT agencies to ensure consumer safety in automotive technology.
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off

Tesla recalls 46,096 Cybertrucks to fix trim defects that may detach while driving.
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fromFuturism
4 months ago

Elon Musk Is Flagrantly Gutting an Agency in Charge of Regulating Tesla

Elon Musk's cuts to the NHTSA raise concerns about vehicle safety and regulatory oversight, particularly for Tesla's autonomous driving features.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

More than 376,000 Tesla Model Y, Model 3s have faulty steering

Tesla faces safety concerns with over 376,000 vehicles at risk for power steering failure amid declining sales and political protests.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

NHTSA firing nearly half of autonomous vehicle regulation team raises safety concerns about Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology.
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fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

The Tesla Cybertruck's First Crash Results Are Here

The Tesla Cybertruck received a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, marking it as one of the safest vehicles tested.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The agency that regulates vehicle safety - and Elon Musk's Tesla - is another target of DOGE layoffs

NHTSA cut its workforce by 4% amidst investigations into Tesla's self-driving technology.
Elon Musk's DOGE is responsible for major layoffs across federal agencies.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Car safety experts at NHTSA, which regulates Tesla, axed by DOGE

NHTSA is actively investigating Tesla due to multiple complaints about vehicle safety and software issues, demonstrating ongoing concerns about the company's Autopilot features.
Cars
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Elon Musk Is Flagrantly Gutting an Agency in Charge of Regulating Tesla

Elon Musk's cuts to the NHTSA raise concerns about vehicle safety and regulatory oversight, particularly for Tesla's autonomous driving features.
Cars
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

More than 376,000 Tesla Model Y, Model 3s have faulty steering

Tesla faces safety concerns with over 376,000 vehicles at risk for power steering failure amid declining sales and political protests.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

NHTSA firing nearly half of autonomous vehicle regulation team raises safety concerns about Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

The Tesla Cybertruck's First Crash Results Are Here

The Tesla Cybertruck received a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, marking it as one of the safest vehicles tested.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The agency that regulates vehicle safety - and Elon Musk's Tesla - is another target of DOGE layoffs

NHTSA cut its workforce by 4% amidst investigations into Tesla's self-driving technology.
Elon Musk's DOGE is responsible for major layoffs across federal agencies.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Car safety experts at NHTSA, which regulates Tesla, axed by DOGE

NHTSA is actively investigating Tesla due to multiple complaints about vehicle safety and software issues, demonstrating ongoing concerns about the company's Autopilot features.
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fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago

Automakers Now Say The Government Is 'Stifling Innovation'

A major trade group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motor Co. and other automakers sharply criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, saying the auto safety regulator is impeding progress and struggling to modernize.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Recall issued for popular SUVs over fears they could burst into flames

Over 30,000 Ford vehicles recalled due to risk of fire from cracked fuel injectors.
Ford will address the issues at no cost to affected drivers.
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fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation | TechCrunch

NHTSA's investigation into Ford's BlueCruise system has escalated, focusing on safety limits tied to fatal crashes involving the Mustang Mach E.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs due to issues with loss of brake function

Ford is recalling 274,000 SUVs for potential brake function loss, increasing crash risks.
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fromTESLARATI
5 months ago

NHTSA dives deeper into Ford BlueCruise investigation

NHTSA is investigating Ford's BlueCruise for its limitations and the inability of drivers to respond during critical failures.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Ford recalls nearly half a million 2016-17 Explorers due to door trim that can detach while driving

Cars
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Recall issued for popular SUVs over fears they could burst into flames

Over 30,000 Ford vehicles recalled due to risk of fire from cracked fuel injectors.
Ford will address the issues at no cost to affected drivers.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation | TechCrunch

NHTSA's investigation into Ford's BlueCruise system has escalated, focusing on safety limits tied to fatal crashes involving the Mustang Mach E.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs due to issues with loss of brake function

Ford is recalling 274,000 SUVs for potential brake function loss, increasing crash risks.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
5 months ago

NHTSA dives deeper into Ford BlueCruise investigation

NHTSA is investigating Ford's BlueCruise for its limitations and the inability of drivers to respond during critical failures.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Ford recalls nearly half a million 2016-17 Explorers due to door trim that can detach while driving

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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash that killed 3 students leads to probe from NHTSA

NHTSA is investigating a fatal Cybertruck crash in California, raising concerns about vehicle safety.
This incident marks the second fatal Cybertruck accident in the U.S.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks being investigated in U.S. over unexpected gear shift | CBC News

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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash that killed 3 students leads to probe from NHTSA

NHTSA is investigating a fatal Cybertruck crash in California, raising concerns about vehicle safety.
This incident marks the second fatal Cybertruck accident in the U.S.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks being investigated in U.S. over unexpected gear shift | CBC News

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#autonomous-vehicles
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fromEngadget
4 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE reportedly cuts staff at agency that regulates Elon Musk's Tesla

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is significantly reducing the workforce at federal safety agencies, raising concerns about road and vehicle safety oversight.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Feds ease rules for autonomous vehicle testing to compete with China

NHTSA opens up exemptions for vehicle safety standards, facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waymo recalled software for more than 1,200 robotaxis after several cars were involved in collisions with barriers

Waymo recalled over 1,200 robotaxis due to software issues that caused collisions with barriers.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
4 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE reportedly cuts staff at agency that regulates Elon Musk's Tesla

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is significantly reducing the workforce at federal safety agencies, raising concerns about road and vehicle safety oversight.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Feds ease rules for autonomous vehicle testing to compete with China

NHTSA opens up exemptions for vehicle safety standards, facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waymo recalled software for more than 1,200 robotaxis after several cars were involved in collisions with barriers

Waymo recalled over 1,200 robotaxis due to software issues that caused collisions with barriers.
more#autonomous-vehicles
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Amazon's Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas

Zoox recalled 270 robotaxis after a crash exposed a software issue affecting safety at high speeds.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dems ask tough questions about DOGE as Musk departs

House Democrats demand transparency regarding Elon Musk's financial disclosures amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
NYC startup

DOGE job cuts will slow down robotaxi rollout, says fired federal worker

Layoffs at the NHTSA will significantly delay the deployment of self-driving cars, impacting companies like Tesla.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Road deaths fell below 40,000 in 2024, the lowest since 2019

A rare spot of good news today: For the second year in a row, US roads got a little safer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published its early estimate of road deaths in 2024; 39,345 people lost their lives, which is a 3.8 percent decrease from the 40,901 deaths that occurred on US roads in 2023.
US news
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fromwww.ocregister.com
7 months ago

US to add blind spot warnings, pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings

New safety ratings for 2026 will add driver-assistance technologies and pedestrian protection measures, enhancing overall vehicle safety evaluation.
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