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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundra and Sequoia hybrids over rearview camera issue

Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said. Included in the recall are 2022-2025 Toyota Tundras and Tundra hybrids and 2023-2025 Sequoia hybrids. The number of automobiles in the recall total 393,838, with the non-hybrid Tundra making up more than half of them.
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frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Why Do So Many EVs Copy The Worst Feature Of Gas Cars?

Automatic-transmission creep causes heavy vehicles to roll slowly without driver input, creating a dangerous legacy that persists into the electric vehicle era.
#tesla
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Parents of two college students killed in a Tesla allege design flaw trapped them in the burning car

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
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Parents of College Students Killed in Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Sue Tesla, Say Kids Were Trapped in Burning Car

fromFortune
5 days ago
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The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the car as it burst into flames because of a design flaw | Fortune

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fromFortune
5 days ago

Parents sue Tesla after their 19-year-old daughter died in her Cybertruck, alleging faulty door design made it impossible to escape the burning car | Fortune

Tesla Cybertruck electronic door design allegedly trapped passenger leading to fatal injuries; parents sue Tesla for lack of manual emergency egress and redundant systems.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Family of deadly Cybertruck crash victim sues Tesla claiming car's design didn't allow her to escape

A design flaw in Tesla Cybertruck doors allegedly prevented opening during a crash, trapping and killing 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, prompting a lawsuit and federal probe.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

Parents of two college students killed in a Tesla allege design flaw trapped them in the burning car

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Parents of College Students Killed in Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Sue Tesla, Say Kids Were Trapped in Burning Car

fromFortune
5 days ago
Cars

The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the car as it burst into flames because of a design flaw | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
Cars

Parents sue Tesla after their 19-year-old daughter died in her Cybertruck, alleging faulty door design made it impossible to escape the burning car | Fortune

#cybertruck
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV's door handles for better safety | TechCrunch

Rivian is changing the door handle design on its upcoming R2 SUV after employees and customers raised safety concerns, according to Bloomberg News. The automaker is one of many that has leaned into electronically-latched door handles over the last few years. While this allows for sleeker presentation and more aerodynamic design, it often results in the automaker tucking the manual emergency door releases away in hard-to-find places.
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frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Rivian R2 Is Up Next As Auto Industry Rethinks Door Handles

Rivian will redesign R2 interior door handles to include a clearly visible manual release near electronic handles amid safety concerns and federal probes.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Tesla is being sued by the family of a teenager killed in a Cybertruck crash after its doors failed to open

In Cybertrucks, a passenger has to click a button for the door to open. The only "manual" mechanism to open a rear door is to pull a cable -but reaching said cable involves removing "the rubber mat on the bottom of the rear door's map pocket," according to Tesla. The person then has to pull the cable forward before pushing the door open. These manual releases are in different locations in various Tesla models.
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#tesla-fsd
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Snow-Ready Rides: The Best Winter Vehicles

Vehicles with reliable all-wheel drive, high ground clearance, strong safety systems, and winter-specific features significantly improve safety in snow and cold conditions.
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fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Want Safer Vehicles? Amid Federal Inaction, Look to the States - Streetsblog USA

Federal vehicle safety regulations lag behind needed technologies and fail to address increasing vehicle size and weight that raise crash severity and fatalities.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Tesla Fans Try Coast-to-Coast Self-Driving Trip, Crash Almost Immediately

Two Tesla influencers were riding in a brand new Model Y "Juniper," a refreshed version of the automaker's most popular car. Sitting in the driver's seat was the content creator "Bearded Tesla Guy," who'd just begun a coast-to-coast road trip with his friend to put the vehicle's "Full Self-Driving" tech to a continent-spanning test.
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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Volvo promises software improvements for buggy EX90 SUV

Volvo upgraded the EX90 with an 800-volt charging architecture, an Nvidia Drive AGX Orin computer, and new safety features to address early reliability and sensor issues.
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fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago

Porsche's EVs Are Incredible. Here's Why They Still Face A Perfect Storm

Porsche's Taycan proves EVs can match combustion cars in performance and technology, yet Porsche is shifting back toward hybrids and gasoline models.
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fromApp Developer Magazine
9 months ago

Autonomous Lyft service rolls out robotaxi pilot in Atlanta

Lyft launched a pilot offering May Mobility autonomous robotaxi rides in Atlanta via its app, using retrofitted Toyota Siennas with in-vehicle human operators.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Benicia Told to Conserve Water After Pipeline Burst

The trial of animal welfare activist Zoe Rosenberg begins this week in Sonoma County. Rosenberg is accused of criminal conspiracy in connection with a 2023 incursion into a processing facility owned by Petaluma Poultry led by the Berkeley group Direct Action Everywhere. [Bay Area News Group] Residents of Benicia have been told to reduce their water consumption by 40% immediately after a damaged pipeline caused a significant water shortage. Something similar happened in 2022. [NBC Bay Area]
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back

Regulators opened a probe into 2021 Tesla Model Y electronic door handles after reports of failures trapping children and forcing parents to break windows.
#child-safety
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fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

2-year-old TikTok star known as 'Okay Baby' dies after car accident

A tragic car accident resulted in the death of 2-year-old TikTok star Preston Ordone, highlighting the importance of child seat safety.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Expert Says Self-Driving Cars Are Dead for Now

Widespread self-driving car adoption faces long delays because safety mistakes by autonomous vehicles provoke liability, regulatory backlash, and uncertain near-term returns on massive technology investments.
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fromInsideEVs
3 weeks ago

Tesla Tried To Reimagine Door Handles. Here's Where It Backfired

Flush-mounted electronic door handles can hinder occupants and first responders, increasing injury severity after crashes and prompting regulatory scrutiny.
fromSocial Media Explorer
4 weeks ago

Dogs Can Make Great Driving Companions, But They Can Also Cause Crashes - Social Media Explorer

But while dogs bring comfort and joy, they can also bring danger, especially when they ride along in the car. In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 40,901 motor vehicle fatalities. The majority were linked to speeding, drunk driving, or failure to wear seatbelts. But an alarming 3,275 deaths were attributed to distracted driving. While mobile phones dominate the distracted driving conversation, dogs are a growing and under-recognized part of the problem.
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fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Flush door handles are the car industry's latest safety problem

Chinese authorities plan to ban flush-fit retractable door handles from 2027 due to safety risks, likely reducing their use on future EVs.
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fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Chinese Regulators May Ban Hidden, Pop-Out Door Handles. Should They?

China may ban fully hidden exterior door handles, forcing automakers to redesign vehicles to use visible mechanical releases for safety and regulatory compliance.
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fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla is upgrading airbag safety through a crazy software update

Tesla uses camera-based Tesla Vision and an over-the-air software update to trigger earlier airbag inflation and occupant restraint, enhancing frontal crash protection.
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

'She's So Pretty': Woman Compares Chevrolet EVs. Is the Equinox or Blazer Better For Singles?

Beebe said she drives a Mazda 3X but, for unknown reasons, was in the market for a new vehicle. She started her video by showing evident excitement about her plans to "get a new car soon." Beebe said she was drawn to EVs, specifically, because she had heard good things about them and that they are technologically advanced. But are they a good choice for single women?
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Humans intervened every 9 minutes in AAA test of driver assists

Adaptive cruise and lane-keeping systems frequently require driver intervention, especially for cut-ins and lane-centering failures; hands-off systems perform better but still demand driver attention.
#citroen
#electric-vehicles
#ford-recall
fromFortune
2 months ago
Cars

Ford has now issued more recalls than any carmaker ever in a single year-and it's only July

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns | CBC News

fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago
Cars

Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure

Ford is recalling over 850,000 vehicles due to potential fuel pump failure, increasing crash risks.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Cars

Ford recalls 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch after dozens of driver complaints

Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera software glitch increasing crash risk.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Cars

Ford has now issued more recalls than any carmaker ever in a single year-and it's only July

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns | CBC News

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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Ford recalls 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch after dozens of driver complaints

Ford recalls over 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera software glitch increasing crash risk.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving

Mercedes-Benz allows Microsoft Teams video calls via in-car camera while driving, but viewing shared content is disabled for safety.
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fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

How an Edmonton Car Accident Lawyer Can Maximize Your Injury Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Injury compensation is maximized through strong evidence, thorough documentation, and expert legal representation.
#blind-spots
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fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Tesla Model 3 ranks as the safest new car in Europe for 2025

Tesla Model 3 is the safest new car of 2025 according to Euro NCAP with a score of 359 out of 400 points.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S. | CBC News

Nissan recalls 37,837 vehicles in Canada due to a bearing issue that poses risks of engine damage or failure.
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fromBusline News
3 months ago

ENC Secures Follow-On Order From Academy Bus For 15 Additional AXESS Transit Buses - Busline News

ENC's AXESS platform continues to gain traction with Academy Bus, reflecting confidence in safety and durability.
ENC's manufacturing facility ensures high-quality production of transit buses.
#ford
fromInsideEVs
3 months ago
Cars

Ford Mustang Mach-E Sales Halted Over Door Lock Safety Problem

Ford recalls over 300,000 Mustang Mach-Es due to a locking issue that could trap occupants inside.
fromMail Online
4 months ago
Cars

America's biggest carmaker recalls 274,000 SUVs due to faulty brakes

Ford recalls 273,789 SUVs due to potential brake function loss, increasing crash risks.
Owners will be notified by letter and provided with inspection and repair instructions.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

America's biggest carmaker recalls 274,000 SUVs due to faulty brakes

Ford recalls 273,789 SUVs due to potential brake function loss, increasing crash risks.
Owners will be notified by letter and provided with inspection and repair instructions.
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fromFortune
3 months ago

Car safety tests are still using the same 47-year-old crash test dummy modeled after a man

Women are at higher risk of injury in crashes due to outdated crash test dummy models.
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fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago

Women face more injury risks in car crashes. So why are test dummies modeled after men?

Women face greater injury risk in car crashes due to outdated crash test standards that do not account for their body types.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Honda recalls more than 259,000 cars across US due to brake pedal issue: Here's what to know

Honda is recalling over 259,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a brake pedal issue that can affect stopping capability.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Vehicle Cameras For Fleets: Your Secret Weapon for Safety & Savings

Camera systems capture clear footage, day or night, showing how drivers behave on the road. Spot risky moves like harsh braking or speeding, then use the videos to train drivers to be safer.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

It's a deadly decision for parents to pass down their cars to teens, study warns

Teens driving older vehicles (6-15 years) face a 19% higher risk of fatal crashes compared to those in newer cars.
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fromTESLARATI
5 months ago

Tesla Vehicle Safety Report shows Autopilot is 10x better than humans

Autopilot significantly enhances vehicle safety, showing a 10x reduction in crash likelihood compared to the national average.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

San Jose: Driver dies after own vehicle rolls over her, police say

A woman died after her minivan rolled over her, emphasizing the dangers of parking on inclines.
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fromBKReader
6 months ago

Why Choose Professional Car Shipping for Transportation Needs?

Professional car shipping services offer convenience, safety, and cost-effective solutions for transporting vehicles.
Using expert logistics can significantly reduce stress and save time during relocation.
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