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Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

June 23, 2026June 24, 2026 · Technology

The main federal auto safety agency said on Monday that it was investigating a Tesla crash that killed a woman in Katy, Texas, near Houston, on Friday night.…

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Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles with trailer brakes that could fail

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, the…

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A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a school

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 · Gadgets

Waymo said one of its robotaxis struck a child, who sustained minor injuries. The incident took place in Santa Monica, California, on January 23. The company reported it…

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NTSB will investigate why Waymo’s robotaxis are illegally passing school buses

January 24, 2026January 25, 2026 · Gadgets

Waymo has caught the attention of the National Transportation Safety Board as the federal agency launched an official investigation into the company for its robotaxis improperly passing school…

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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 · Finance

Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The…

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NHTSA launches investigation into Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

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 Administration (NHTSA) said in a…

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SD Sheriff’s Crime Lab receives $585K grant to combat impaired driving

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

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 Tuesday that its Regional Crime…

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Kia recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The cars,…

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Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Denver, Colorado Local News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.…

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Federal investigators are looking into Tesla’s Mad Max mode, which reportedly defies speed limits

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · Gadgets

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 added to the system. The…

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BMW recalling more than 196,000 cars in U.S. over potential fire risk

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

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 a short circuit in their…

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Feds investigate Tesla over inaccurate autopilot and FSD crash reports

August 21, 2025August 25, 2025 · Gadgets

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced an investigation into Tesla regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems, according to a report by Electrek. The…

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Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles over rearview camera glitch

May 28, 2025October 25, 2025 · Finance

Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles because of a software problem that could cause the rearview camera image to malfunction when the car…

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Georgetown PD: Local teen stole 2 cars

Georgetown PD: Local teen stole 2 cars

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

GEORGETOWN — A local teen accused of stealing two cars was arraigned Monday in Haverhill District Court, according to police. Joseph Winthrop Lee, 18, of Georgetown was charged…

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Dozens of kids die in hot cars each year. Some advocates say better safety technology should be required.

Dozens of kids die in hot cars each year. Some advocates say better safety technology should be required.

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 · Technology

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 a hot summer day.  “In…

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US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall

US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 · US News

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 more than 42,000 SUVs over…

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US To Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles In 5 Years And Set Performance Standards – KXL

US To Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles In 5 Years And Set Performance Standards – KXL

April 29, 2024April 30, 2024 · Portland, Oregon Local News

DETROIT (AP) — Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years. It’s a requirement that the government says will…

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Feds expand probe into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs after hundreds of complaints of engine failure

Feds expand probe into 2021-2022 Ford SUVs after hundreds of complaints of engine failure

October 2, 2023October 3, 2023 · Finance

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 of vehicles’ engines failing unexpectedly…

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Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside

Kia and Hyundai recall 3.3 million cars, tell owners to park outside

September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 · Finance

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling 3.3 million used vehicles because they can catch fire while parked or while driving due to issues with the antilock brake…

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Kia recalls 145,000 Sorentos due to rear-view camera problem

Kia recalls 145,000 Sorentos due to rear-view camera problem

September 11, 2023September 12, 2023 · Finance

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 the camera image not to…

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