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Here's Why Tesla's Autopilot Might Have A Problem Seeing Motorcycles

Tesla Autopilot has been implicated in over 270 crashes according to a 2022 NHTSA report, and that's before it was suspected in two recent biker deaths. Why?

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Ford Recalls Some 2022 Mustang Mach-E SUVs For Axles That May Break

The recall potentially impacts about 1,200 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers. Due to improper manufacturing, the EV's right-rear axle half-shafts may break.

InsideEVs

Nearly 200k Ford Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators Recalled For Fire Risk

It's believed that the problem originates from the front blower motor behind the glovebox.

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Recall: Some 2014-2020 Indian Motorcycles May Have Faulty Headlights

In August, 2022, Indian Motorcycle expanded a recall from 2019 about a heavyweight air-cooled bike headlight defect to include several 2014-2020 models.

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Tesla Owner Seeks Class Action Against Automaker For Phantom Braking

The Model 3 owner who wants to take Tesla to court describes the issue as a “frightening and dangerous nightmare.”

InsideEVs

Recalls issued for Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUVs

Owners of some Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUVs should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until they can be repaired because of a fire risk associated with accessory trailer hitches that triggered manufacturer recalls in recent days.

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Safety concerns can’t stop Tesla from raising price of FSD beta

Tesla is keeping its FSD price rolling with an upcoming hike of $3,000. That brings its driver assistance system to $15,000.

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Recall: All 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO Scoots Sold In U.S. May Have Bad Vibrations

All 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO electric scooters sold in the U.S. are being recalled due to excessive handlebar vibrations. Do not ride until repaired per Genuine.

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Recall: 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO Scooters Sold In U.S. May Suddenly Lose Power

Genuine Scooters is recalling all 2022 NIU MQiGT EVO electric scooters sold in the U.S. because of a power loss issue caused by a firmware problem.

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NHTSA Study Estimates Q1 2022 Traffic Fatalities At 20-Year High

Projected fatalities are up 7.0 percent over Q1 2021.

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Tesla To Give NHTSA Access To FSD Beta After Old Request Surfaces

In the email to Tesla, NHTSA requested its assistance, saying that it did its best to get a good safety score, but even so, it failed to get access to FSD Beta.

InsideEVs

1.7M Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Under NHTSA Investigation For Possible Brake Issues

The investigation comes after 50 complaints were received by the NHTSA.

Motor1

Driverless trucks can be safe and efficient

Long-haul trucking has always been a tough job that keeps drivers away from their families for days and sometimes weeks. It’s no wonder there’s a perennial shortage of them. The pool of available drivers is aging — the median age is about 46 and climbing — and the industry is…

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Tesla Autopilot Involvement Under Investigation In Two Rider Deaths

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating two July, 2022 motorcycle rider deaths caused by Teslas that may have been using Autopilot.

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Tesla’s self-driving technology fails to detect children in the road, group claims

Safe technology campaigners release ‘disturbing’ video advert showing car in Full Self-Driving mode hitting child-sized mannequin

InsideEVs

Tesla Investigated For Two Motorcyclists Killed In Autopilot Crashes

The NHTSA wants to verify if Autopilot was indeed activated in these two crashes that occurred in darkness, on freeways.

The Independent UK

US agency probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles

The Independent UK

Takata air bag claims another driver's life, 19th US death

The death toll from exploding air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. has risen to 19 in the U.S. and 28 worldwide

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New Road Safety Report Helps Raise Awareness Among Cannabis-Users Who Drive

After a number of fatal automobile accidents involving drivers testing positive for cannabis during the pandemic in the United States, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Responsibility.org, and the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) released a

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Yet another fatal Tesla Autopilot crash is under federal investigation

The NHTSA is now investigating a stunning total of 39 Tesla crashes.

InsideEVs

Ford, GM Request Permission For Self-Driving Cars, No Steering Wheel

Ford and GM aren't the only companies petitioning NHTSA to make decisions related to self-driving cars, though the news has been kept quiet until this week.

Tribune News Service

Feds to motorists: Speeding is just as dangerous as other risky behind-the-wheel behaviors

MINNEAPOLIS — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has run campaigns over the years to persuade motorists to drive sober, to wear seat belts and to put down cellphones while behind the wheel.

The Independent UK

Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record

Clogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years

Tribune News Service

Details of exemptions sought by GM, Ford for self-driving systems released by NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday released details of requests submitted by Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. to waive some federal safety standards for automated driving programs, moving the automakers a step closer to their AV visions.

Los Angeles Times

Musk backed a boast of zero 'self-driving' Tesla crashes, but data show otherwise

Elon Musk has long used his mighty Twitter megaphone to amplify the idea that Tesla's automated driving software isn't just safe — it's safer than anything a human driver can achieve.

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