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Tesla Recalls Nearly 1.1 Million US Vehicles to Update Window Reversing Software

Tesla (TSLA.O) is recalling nearly 1.1 million US vehicles because the window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction, increasing the risk of injury. The electric vehicle manufacturer told the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) that it would perform an over-the-air software update of the automatic…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The safety board recommends all new vehicles be required to have systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving. A final decision is up to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

WEKU

California crash that killed 9 spurs call for new cars to detect drunken drivers

An investigation into a New Year's Day crash in Avenal, California, in 2021 that killed nine people — including seven children — has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call for an alcohol-impairment detection system to be installed in all new cars.

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NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving

The Independent UK

NHTSA Estimates Show First Decline In US Traffic Deaths Since 2020

This is despite the increase in vehicle miles traveled during the first half of 2022.

Motor1

U.S. traffic deaths fall but issue "remains a crisis"

"These deaths are preventable, not inevitable, and we should act accordingly."

Axios

2022 Ford F-150 Raptor Recalled For Loose Wheel Lug Nuts

That set of optional 37-inch tires has caused quite a fuzz within Ford, including headaches.

Motor1

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Recall: 2020 to 2021 Honda Africa Twins With DCT Could Stall

Honda Africa Twins produced between 2020 to 2021 have a software issue that could cause the bike to stall. Up to 1,561 units are affected.

RideApart

Bring reckless driving to a screeching halt

There were an estimated 280 traffic fatalities in the state during the first quarter of 2022. Ignore the requests — slow down, buckle up, stop looking at texts and sober up before jumping behind wheel — and more lives will be lost.

Chicago Sun-Times

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?

RideApart

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.

Motor1

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.

RideApart

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

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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.

Input

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.

RideApart

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.

RideApart

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.

InsideEVs

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.

Motor1

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

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

Tribune News Service

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…

RideApart

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.

The Guardian - US

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.

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