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Man Summons His Tesla In The Parking Lot. The Move Backfires: ‘DON’T TRUST TESLA SUMMON’

"Difference between Tesla and Benz ..."

Motor1

European Cars Are Spying on Their Drivers. The Same Tech Could Be Coming to the U.S.

New cars in the E.U. must now have cameras that track drivers' eyes and flag distractions.

Reason

Lawmaker Demand Feds Take Action After 43 Tesla Drivers Filmed Asleep At The Wheel

After an investigation surfaced more than 40 videos of people sleeping while using Tesla's driver-assistance features, one congressman is demanding action.

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Tesla Wants Firefighters to Move Its Cybercab With a Touchscreen During Emergencies, but What if They're Wearing Gloves?

Tesla Cybercab rides have begun in Austin, but firefighters question how to move a stalled vehicle. NHTSA is auditing about 1,000 Cybercabs.

International Business Times UK

Why Your Car's Gas Cap Isn't Behind The License Plate Anymore

Once hidden behind the license plate, fuel fillers gradually changed location for a surprisingly important reason.

Motor1

That Cheap Used Car Has a $2,000 Secret: 7 Things to Check Before You Buy

A cheap used car can look like the automotive equivalent of finding money in an old coat pocket. Then the check-engine light appears, the tires look suspiciously tired, and suddenly that bargain needs a repair bill that makes the purchase price feel like a distant memory. A car that costs…

Clever Dude

Bought a Used Car That Was Previously Wrecked? NHTSA Says Check the Airbag Immediately

A shiny paint job can hide an ugly secret underneath the hood, and sometimes behind the steering wheel. If a used car has a crash in its history, NHTSA now urges owners to take a particularly close look at the air bag system because dangerous replacement inflators have killed people…

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Tesla Cybercab Hides A Virtual Joystick, Exposing A Secret Manual Mode

A buried virtual joystick in the Tesla Cybercab raises fresh questions about manual control, rider safety, and the company’s robotaxi strategy.

Motor1

Man Turns On Audi A4's Parking Brake. Then It Starts Screaming: ‘It’s In Elk Mode’

"R2-D2 on backseat."

Motor1

Regulators Audit Tesla Cybercab Certification While Austin Responders Log Dozens of Robotaxi Interference Incidents at Emergency Scenes

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla certified its driverless Cybercab. Austin emergency crews have logged dozens of robotaxi interference incidents this year.

Medical Daily

Tesla FSD’s New Safety Trick: It Can Grab Control To Dodge A Crash

Automatic Collision Evasion in Tesla FSD v14.3.9 can briefly steer, brake, and accelerate on its own to avoid crashes during manual driving.

Motor1

Jeep Recalls 328,000 Grand Cherokees—Including SUVs Already Fixed

Certain 2021 to 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee models face another coil spring recall, including SUVs already repaired in earlier safety campaigns.

Motor1

This Banned Chinese Air Bag Inflator Just Killed An 11th Person In The US

NHTSA says DTN60DB inflators can turn routine crashes deadly, a serious concern for Chevrolet Malibu, Equinox, and Hyundai Sonata owners.

Motor1

NHTSA Expands GM Brake Investigation to More Than 1.1 Million Vehicles

Federal safety regulators have expanded an investigation into potential brake-assist failures to more than 1.1 million vehicles that use General Motors’ eBoost braking system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Engineering Analysis EA26006 on August 21, 2026, after continuing to receive reports involving loss of brake assist. The investigation…

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Safety Certification After Austin Launch

Federal auto-safety regulators have opened an investigation into how Tesla certified its new Cybercab as meeting federal safety standards after the driverless vehicles began commercial deployment in Austin, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened Audit Query AQ26002 on September 3, the same day Tesla began deploying a small…

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Jeep Recalls 328,381 Grand Cherokees Because Rear Coil Springs May Detach While Driving

More than 328,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs are being recalled because improperly installed rear coil springs could detach while the vehicle is moving—and some owners who already brought their Jeeps in for an earlier recall will need another repair. Chrysler, formerly FCA US LLC, is recalling 328,381 vehicles under NHTSA…

Latin Times

Tesla's Cybercab Is Finally Picking Up Riders — Here's Why Regulators Moved Just as Fast

Tesla's driverless Cybercab began paid rides in Austin this week with just 45 cars — hours before NHTSA opened an audit into its certification.

Motor1

NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Hours After Austin Ride Launch

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla self-certified the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under existing US safety standards for automated robotaxis.

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International Business Times UK

Tesla Cybercab Under Investigation as It Hits Austin, Former Administrator Says NHTSA Is 'Super Frustrated'

NHTSA is examining how Tesla certified about 1,000 Cybercabs as compliant with federal safety standards without seeking an exemption.

The Economic Times

Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi service

Just hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened an audit of about 1,000 Cybercab vehicles to assess how Tesla determined the cars comply with federal vehicle-safety regulations.

InsideEVs

The Tesla Cybercab Is Already Being Investigated For Not Having A Steering Wheel

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into the newly-launched Tesla Cybercab, questioning the methods that Tesla used to self-certify it for road use.

International Business Times

Tesla Is Being Investigated For Launching its Cybercab Without a Wheel Or Pedals. Its Stock Is Plunging.

Federal safety regulations require manual controls, but the Department of Transportation recently proposed removing them for autonomous vehicles.

Clever Dude

Blue Bird Recalls 82 School Buses Because Wheelchair Lifts May Not Stop Moving

Blue Bird is recalling 82 Vision school buses from model years 2025 through 2027 because a problem with their wheelchair lifts could prevent the platforms from stopping once they begin moving, creating an injury risk for passengers using the equipment.

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NHTSA Reviews Brake-Loss Allegations Affecting 82,040 Ford Maverick Hybrids

Federal auto-safety regulators are reviewing allegations that certain 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickups can intermittently lose anti-lock and regenerative braking, including one owner’s claim that the problem contributed to a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition DP26007 on August 24, 2026.

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Tesla Recalls 19 Model Y Vehicles Over Front Suspension Defect That Could Cause Loss of Control

Tesla is recalling a small number of 2026 Model Y vehicles because improperly tightened front suspension fasteners could allow part of the suspension to loosen or separate, potentially causing a driver to lose control of the vehicle. The recall covers just 19 Model Y vehicles, making it unusually narrow compared…

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