Technology
Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators
[ad_1] The main federal auto safety agency said on Monday that it was investigating a Tesla crash that killed a woman in Katy, Texas,…
Tag: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Atlanta, Georgia Local News
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles with trailer brakes that could fail
[ad_1] Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer…
Gadgets
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a school
[ad_1] Waymo said one of its robotaxis struck a child, who sustained minor injuries. The incident took place in Santa Monica, California, on January…
Gadgets
NTSB will investigate why Waymo’s robotaxis are illegally passing school buses
[ad_1] Waymo has caught the attention of the National Transportation Safety Board as the federal agency launched an official investigation into the company for…
Finance
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
[ad_1] Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway…
Chicago, Illinois Local News
NHTSA launches investigation into Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
[ad_1] U.S. safety regulators have launched a probe into some Tesla Model 3 cars over the vehicle’s door handles. The National Highway Traffic Safety…
Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News
SD Sheriff’s Crime Lab receives $585K grant to combat impaired driving
[ad_1] San Diego County Sheriff’s Department crime lab. (Photo courtesy of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department) The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office announced…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News
Kia recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say
[ad_1] Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic…
Denver, Colorado Local News
Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing…
Gadgets
Federal investigators are looking into Tesla’s Mad Max mode, which reportedly defies speed limits
[ad_1] Federal investigators who are looking into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech have requested information from the company about the Mad Max mode it…
Houston, Texas Local News
BMW recalling more than 196,000 cars in U.S. over potential fire risk
[ad_1] Almost 200,000 BMWs, along with some Toyota Supras, are being recalled in the U.S. by the German automaker due to the potential for…
Gadgets
Feds investigate Tesla over inaccurate autopilot and FSD crash reports
[ad_1] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced an investigation into Tesla regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems, according to…
Finance
Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch
[ad_1] Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles because of a software problem that could cause the rearview camera image…
Boston, Massachusetts Local News
Georgetown PD: Local teen stole 2 cars
[ad_1] GEORGETOWN — A local teen accused of stealing two cars was arraigned Monday in Haverhill District Court, according to police. Joseph Winthrop Lee,…
Technology
Dozens of kids die in hot cars each year. Some advocates say better safety technology should be required.
[ad_1] Three years ago, police investigated Tyler Cestia for negligent homicide after he left his 2-and-a-half-year-old son, Thomas, in his truck at work on…
US News
US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall
[ad_1] By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. auto safety agency said on Thursday it has “significant safety concerns” over Ford Motor’s recall of…
Portland, Oregon Local News
US To Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles In 5 Years And Set Performance Standards – KXL
[ad_1] DETROIT (AP) — Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years. It’s a requirement…
Finance
Feds expand probe into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs after hundreds of complaints of engine failure
[ad_1] Federal highway safety officials are expanding its investigation into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs to include over 700,000 vehicles. The automaker received hundreds of complaints…
Finance
Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside
[ad_1] Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling 3.3 million used vehicles because they can catch fire while parked or while driving due to…
Finance
Kia recalls 145,000 Sorentos due to rear-view camera problem
[ad_1] Korean automaker Kia has recalled roughly 145,000 Sorentos because mounting clips on the rear-view camera may break unexpectedly. A broken clip can cause…