Cars

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.
