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Ford Recalls Over 115,000 F-250, 350, 450 Pickup Trucks Over Possible Detachment Of Steering Column

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) has issued a recall for the F-250, F-350 and F-450 lines of its pickup trucks over a defect that can lead to steering issues.

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Elon Musk-Led Tesla's San Francisco Ride-Hailing Expansion Alarmed Officials: Report

Officials from NHTSA and the California State Transport Agency were reportedly alarmed by Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) ride-hailing expansion in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Porsche's EVs Are Incredible. Here's Why They Still Face A Perfect Storm

Why even Porsche's electric strategy needs an overhaul now. Plus: Xiaomi issues a critical fix, and America has a new auto safety czar.

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Lawmakers want driverless vehicle rules in transportation bill - Roll Call

House lawmakers are working on legislation that would promote creation of a national safety regulatory framework for self-driving cars.

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NHTSA Probes Model Y, Xpeng's Sales Surge, Top Analyst Weighs In On Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions And More: This Week In Mobility

As the weekend wraps up, the tech and auto sectors have been buzzing with news. From Tesla’s ambitious plans for its Robotaxi service to Xpeng’s impressive sales surge, there’s plenty to catch up on. Here’s a quick round-up of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend.

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4 Reliable 2025 Crossovers Built To Last Through Retirement

Retirees looking for fuel-efficiency, safety and low-maintenance for under $32K should consider these top 2025 crossovers from Honda, Mazda, Chevy and Subaru.

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Tesla Cleared To Test Self-Driving Robotaxis In Arizona, Expanding Ambitions Beyond Austin

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been given the green light to start testing self-driving robotaxi cars with safety monitors in Arizona. This is another step in the company’s effort to roll out its ride-hailing services across the country.

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Pop-out car door handles could finally disappear for good –as Tesla responds to global backlash about their safety

Tesla has responded to a new investigation and potential Chinese ban on pop-up door handles, but I want to see them disappear for good.

TechRadar

Wind Noise In Your Ford Taurus? It Could Be a Recall Alert You Can't Ignore

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has issued a recall of 101,944 Taurus sedans in the United States, citing a defect that could cause B-pillar door trim on the driver and passenger sides to detach while driving, creating a potential hazard.

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Ford Recall Fury: 100K+ Taurus Cars Risk Door Trim Detachment At High Speed - Is Your Car In Danger?

NHTSA hits Ford with 100K+ Taurus recall on 19 September 2025 over detaching door trim dangers. No injuries yet, but crash risks soar—free fixes coming.

International Business Times UK

Gary Black Says Tesla Stock Will Go 'Higher' — Predicts Decline In Q4: 'We Expect TSLA...'

The Future Fund LLC's managing director, Gary Black, expects Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock to continue rising through the third quarter before it begins declining again in Q4.

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Tesla's Train Tracks Problem: 'You'd Think They'd Be Able To Reliably Detect This Stuff'

As Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) looks to launch autonomous vehicles and its robotaxis in select markets, the company could face setbacks with recent reports showing the vehicles struggling with stopping at railroad crossings.

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Tesla Rethinks 'Deadly' Door Handles as Design Chief Admits Design Could Confuse Passengers in Life-or-Death Situations

Tesla's design chief, Franz von Holzhausen, is reconsidering the company's signature flush door handles, which have been linked to injuries and deaths.

International Business Times UK

Ross Gerber Doubles Down On Waymo Praise, Says Robotaxi Has Been 'Solved:' 'Tesla Falls Further Behind'

Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber has doubled down on his praise for Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) autonomous cab service Waymo amid a Robotaxi push in the U.S.

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Tesla To Redesign Electronic Door Handles Amid NHTSA Probe Into Possible Safety Risk

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is considering a redesign for the electronic door handles on its vehicles amid NHTSA's probe into the door handles' safety risk.

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Tesla Wants To Make Its Doors Easier To Use In 'A Panic Situation'

Tesla's chief designer told Bloomberg that it's working to combine its electronic and manual door releases.

International Business Times

Tesla Model Y Faces Scrutiny as Parents Report Children Trapped by Broken Door Handles

NHTSA investigates Tesla Model Y door handle failures after reports of children trapped inside vehicles.

Benzinga

Dan O'Dowd Slams Tesla For Redacting Robotaxi Crash Information In NHTSA Reports: 'Robotaxi Had Three Crashes And Injured Somebody'

The Dawn Project's founder and software expert, Dan O'Dowd, has slammed Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) for redacting its Robotaxi crash reports to the NHTSA. O'Dowd has been a vocal critic of the technology.

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NHTSA Opens Probe Into 174K Tesla Model Y SUVs After Reports Of Children Trapped Inside: 'A Child May Not Be Able To…'

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into an estimated 174,290 Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model Y crossover SUVs over faulty electronic door handles.

International Business Times UK

'It Exploded While I Was Pumping Gas': GM Recalls 23k Corvettes Over Fire Risk — Have There Been Any Deaths?

General Motors has recalled 23,656 Chevrolet Corvettes over a fuel leak defect that could cause fires during refuelling, though no deaths have been confirmed, according to federal safety regulators.

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The Crackdown On Tesla Door Handles Comes To America

Plus, gigacastings prove to be cheaper to repair in low-speed crashes and Volkswagen looks backward in order to go forward.

The Independent UK

US auto safety regulators investigating Tesla due to door handle issue

Auto safety regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into Tesla because of issues reopening door handles on some Model Y vehicles

Benzinga

China Considers Ban On Flush Door Handles In Cars: Here's Why

Authorities in China are mulling a ban on flush door handles on cars, citing safety concerns, posing a challenge for automakers that have widely adopted the design into their vehicles, especially EVs like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA).

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Tesla Tried To Reimagine Door Handles. Here's Where It Backfired

Lawmakers and safety advocates around the globe are taking a look at retractable and electronic door handles that create a hazard for EV owners in an emergency.

Benzinga

Ford Recalls Over 1.4 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Rearview Cameras

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares slipped slightly in premarket trading on Tuesday after the automaker disclosed a massive safety recall impacting more than 1.45 million vehicles in the United States.

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