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Volkswagen Recalls 37,558 Beetles For More Takata Airbag Problems

Beetle hardtops and convertibles from 2015-2016 are added to the list.

Motor1

Volkswagen Recalling Popular Model to Replace Dangerous Airbags

The carmaker has issued a recall warning over a potentially dangerous problem with its most-iconic model.

The Street

NHTSA Probing Tesla For Two More Driver Assistance System-Related Crashes

One of these incidents resulted in an eight car pileup on the San Francisco Bay bridge in November.

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Tesla stopped reporting its Autopilot safety numbers online. Why?

Like clockwork, Tesla reported Autopilot safety statistics, once every quarter, starting in 2018. Last year, those reports ceased.

Los Angeles Times

On the road in San Francisco, riding in a driverless taxi

Autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo and Cruise make inroads on California streets, despite safety concerns.

Al Jazeera

Tesla Crash Caused 8-Car Pile-Up And 9 Injuries On Thanksgiving

A Tesla Model S was driving on the freeway when it switched lanes and slowed down abruptly, causing a chain reaction. The driver claims FSD beta was active.

InsideEVs

Hertz Rent-a-Car Company Faces Another Scandal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made a public filing against Hertz on Dec. 20.

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Exploding Auto Airbag Risk Arises Amid Holiday Travel Season

Federal safety officials say is it is 'imperative' that all vehicle owners check for open Takata recalls, and get the repair done as soon as possible.

The Street

Another Takata Airbag Death Confirmed, This Time From Chrysler

Stellantis issued a "do not drive" warning for unrepaired Chrysler 300s, Dodge Magnums, Chargers, and Challengers from 2005 - 2010.

Motor1

Is Moto Morini About To Bring Its Bikes To The U.S.?

Moto Morini appears to be coming to the United States, according to recently filed NHTSA documents that give information about the OEM and models.

RideApart

Third air bag death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs

Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata air bag inflator has killed another driver

The Independent UK

Feds Launch Investigation Into GM's Cruise Autonomous Driving System

Cruise has plans to expand operations in 2023.

Motor1

US probing GM's autonomous driving unit after incidents

New York (AFP) - US authorities opened a preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise autonomous driving program following sudden stop incidents, according to a notice seen Friday by AFP.

AFP

NHTSA To Formally Investigate GM Cruise's Self-Driving Cars

GM's Cruise is the first company to operate "robotaxis" on public roads with no safety driver, which has led to reported incidents. An NHTSA probe is underway.

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Elon Musk, Tesla Dive Into Lucrative New Industry

The automaker is bringing new, never-before-seen features to owners of Teslas.

WEKU

Over half of car crash victims had drugs or alcohol in their systems, a study says

Although the study authors say the results can't be used to gauge drug use on the roads nationwide, the high number of drivers, passengers and others with drugs in their systems is concerning.

The Independent UK

US study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs in system

A large U.S. government study has found that more than half the people injured or killed in traffic crashes had one or more drugs, or alcohol, in their bloodstreams

The Street

Defective-Airbag Deaths Continue After More Than a Decade

Federal safety officials urged all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicles have an open Takata air-bag recall.

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NHTSA Reports Another Death Resulting From Faulty Takata Airbag

It's the 23rd confirmed fatality involving defective airbag inflators – the fourth this year.

The Independent UK

US reports another Takata air bag death, bringing toll to 33

U.S. safety regulators and Honda Motor Co. are urging drivers once again to make sure their vehicles haven’t been recalled after another person was killed by an exploding Takata air bag

The Street

Jeep Recalls Wrangler 4xe Due to Engine Shutdown

Jeep says some Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids experience an engine shutdown due to a software problem.

InsideEVs

Polestar 2 Awarded 5 Stars In US NCAP Crash Testing

That's the highest possible score a vehicle can achieve in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

The Street

Tesla Quietly Releases a Huge Update

For people who think Elon Musk has been ignoring Tesla in favor of Twitter, the EV maker has a Black Friday surprise for drivers.

Motor1

Watch A BMW 5 Series Touring Going 93 MPH Collide With A Concrete Wall

The car is barely recognizable after the crash.

The Street

Tesla Recall of 300,000 Vehicles Rekindles 'Update' Word Choice Debate

Tesla issues a recall over taillight problems one day after recalling thousands of cars due to airbag deployment issues.

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