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US watchdog sticks probe into 2.6M Teslas over so-called Smart Summon crash reports
If it's spelled like an A.S.S, acts like an ass, maybe it's just...
Software08 Jan 2025 | 34
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, established in 1970, is a US government agency responsible for vehicle safety standards, the importation and operation of the automotive sector. It operates under the slogan "Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes."
Tesla FSD faces yet another probe after fatal low-visibility crash
Musk’s camera-only approach may not be a great idea after all?
Offbeat18 Oct 2024 | 124
Cruise fined $1.5M for failing to report right away its robo-car dragged a pedestrian
Code-controlled taxi biz tiptoes back with supervised driving in Phoenix and Dallas
AI + ML01 Oct 2024 | 12
Waymo issues software fix after driverless taxi hits telephone pole
NHTSA already probing robo-car biz over crashes with 'clearly visible objects'
AI + ML12 Jun 2024 | 27
US watchdog chases Waymo robocars to catch violations
Reports of collisions with stationary objects and failing to obey traffic laws
Personal Tech14 May 2024 | 28
Rear-end crashes prompt probe into Amazon's Zoox self-driving cars
Updated Either they learned to brake-check or motorcycles were following too close
Personal Tech13 May 2024 | 58
BROADER TOPICS
Transport watchdog's patience wears thin as Tesla Autopilot remedies may not be enough
Crashes continue even with recall fixes in place
Personal Tech08 May 2024 | 66
Tesla power steering probe upgraded after thousands more incidents reported
Probe that started with 12 records six months ago has ballooned to 2,191 claims of failed 2023 Model 3 and Y steering
Offbeat02 Feb 2024 | 86
Tesla to remote patch 2M vehicles after damning Autopilot safety probe
ADAS controls 'insufficient to prevent misuse,' US watchdog finds after 2-year investigation
Software13 Dec 2023 | 92
Cruise blues: Robotaxi firm pauses all driverless operations
Decision comes after CA revokes firm's driverless license and NHTSA signal an investigation
AI + ML27 Oct 2023 | 9
US launches official probe into Cruise after pair of pedestrian accidents
Hey, we're still safer than human drivers, says GM outfit
AI + ML17 Oct 2023 | 7
Tesla's purported hands-free 'Elon mode' raises regulator's blood pressure
NHTSA is already worried Autopilot and FSD make drivers irresponsible – this surely won't help matters
Software30 Aug 2023 | 58
Tesla steering problems attract regulator eyes for second time this year
First some steering wheels were falling off, now others allegedly won't steer
Personal Tech02 Aug 2023 | 83
Tesla to license Full Self-Driving stack to other automakers, says Musk
Multiple safety investigations, patches for unsafe behavior, and the fact it's still a beta haven't dissuaded other OEMs?
Software20 Jul 2023 | 126
Watchdog calls for automatic braking to be standard in cars
When's the perfect time for a mandate? When everyone's already doing it
Personal Tech01 Jun 2023 | 100
US officials probe Tesla's incredible detaching steering wheel
It could be worse, at least Autopilot is ... oh
Offbeat09 Mar 2023 | 43
Tesla's self-driving code may ignore stop signs, act unsafe. Patch coming ... soon
Musk takes issue again with 'recall' given this will be an over-the-air update
AI + ML17 Feb 2023 | 103
Fat EVs may cause 'more death on our roads' – watchdog
Is there a weight watchers for Hummers?
Offbeat12 Jan 2023 | 160
Tesla reports two more fatal Autopilot accidents to the NHTSA
Not a great look for the electric car company as drivers urged to remain alert
AI + ML16 Nov 2022 | 53
Tesla reportedly faces criminal probe into self-driving hype
Plus: Robo-car upstart Argo AI shuts down after automakers pull plug on funding
AI + ML27 Oct 2022 | 83
City isn't keen on 5,000 erratic, traffic-jam-causing GM robo-cars on its streets
Analysis 'Cruise AV automated driving system is still under development' is putting it politely after vehicles block roads
AI + ML27 Sep 2022 | 65
Update your Tesla now before the windows put your fingers in a pinch
Musk fumes at NHTSA 'recall' of a million-plus cars
Personal Tech22 Sep 2022 | 74
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