Cars

Ford BlueCruise probe: fatal crash risks
NHTSA's Ford BlueCruise probe reveals hidden loopholes in driver monitoring systems that contributed to a fatal crash.

NHTSA probes 2.6M Tesla recall
NHTSA opens a new investigation into Tesla's 2.6 million vehicle recall for Autopilot fix adequacy.

Tesla Actually Smart Summon probe: 2.6M
Tesla Actually Smart Summon probe: NHTSA upgrades probe after crashes. 2.6M vehicles affected, flaw may be deep.

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla Cybertruck trim flying off
NHTSA investigates reports of Tesla Cybertruck trim detaching at highway speeds, raising safety concerns about quality control.

Waymo robotaxi crash sparks NHTSA probe
A Waymo autonomous vehicle hit a cyclist in San Francisco, prompting a federal safety investigation into the system’s pedestrian detection logic.

Cybertruck trim flies off at 70 mph: NHTSA investigates safety hazard
Cybertruck sail panel detaches at highway speeds, sparking NHTSA investigation. Tesla's clip and tape design fails under aerodynamic forces. Is the future shedding its skin?

BYD 5-minute EV charging tech: Industry disruption
BYD's new 1,000V architecture enables full charge in 5 minutes. BYD 5-minute EV charging tech shatters range anxiety barriers and pressures rivals globally.

Toyota solid-state battery: game changer or hype?
Toyota's new solid-state battery promises 500-mile range and 10-min charge. But is it production-ready?

Tesla seat belt recall exposes NHTSA oversight failures
NHTSA forces Tesla seat belt recall for 125,000 cars as a silent sensor fails to warn passengers, raising systemic questions.

Wrightbus battery audit halts production—industry warning
A major UK electric bus maker pauses all vehicle builds due to a potential battery safety issue, exposing supply chain fragility in 2024.

NHTSA Tesla Autopilot investigation reopens after failed fix
A new NHTSA investigation into Tesla's Autopilot fix reveals a major challenge for over-the-air software updates and autonomous safety in 2024.
