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Stop driving dangerously to keep traffic deaths down

The seeds were planted in 2020 when many drivers glimpsed sparser traffic, fewer cops and wide open roads, and thought they could take more risks without any consequences. So when traffic volumes returned to close to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, the dangerous driving trends continued, experts said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Company insiders rip Tesla's stance on safety in hard-hitting Elon Musk doc

If you own a Tesla, or a loved one does, or you're thinking about buying one, or you share public roads with Tesla cars, you might want to watch the new documentary "Elon Musk's Crash Course."

Los Angeles Times

Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Related To Unintended Acceleration

Certain 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover may experience unintended acceleration and/or deceleration or a loss of drive power.

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Ford Tells 2021 Expedition, Navigator Owners To Park Outside Over Fire Risk

16 fires have already occurred. Over 39,000 vehicles are affected, and the cause is unknown.

Motor1

US government investigating whether autonomous Tesla killed three people in crash

The US government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system

The Independent UK

NHTSA Probes Tesla Model S Crash That Took Three Lives In California

The 2022 Tesla Model S crash probe is listed by NHTSA as “Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ODI," which applies to an Office of Defects Investigation.

InsideEVs

Federal agency sends team to probe Tesla crash that killed 3

The U.S. government’s road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system

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NHTSA Estimates US Traffic Deaths Reached A 16-Year High In 2021

42,915 people are believed to have lost their lives, either behind the wheel or as passengers.

Motor1

Tesla loses control and flies through side of building – narrowly missing kids inside

The Tesla was travelling at around 70mph when it crashed through the glass wall of the Greater Columbus Convention Centre and ended up pointing backwards inside

Daily Mirror

Mercedes recalls 292,000 models in the US for possible brake failure

Mercedes advises owners of the 2006-2012 ML-, GL-, and R-Class not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is complete.

Motor1

And One More on Expert Witnesses in Libel Lawsuits

Yet again, from Judge Paul Byron (M.D. Fla.) in Grayson v. No Labels, Inc., decided last week, this one rejecting an expert proposed by the defense (for two other opinions in the same case, about experts proposed by the plaintiff, see this post and this post): Plaintiff Alan Grayson contends…

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Tesla Recalls 62,900 Model 3s In US And China Over Speed Display

Tesla has recalled 48,184 Model 3 Performance vehicles in the US and 14,684 in China for the same issue.

InsideEVs

Ford Recalls 250K Explorers For Driveshafts That Could Disconnect

The recall is specific to Explorers with hybrid tech and Police Interceptors.

Motor1

2022 GMC Canyon AT4 Review: Age Is Just A Number

A 1.0-inch lift, 31-inch off-road tires, and a stout 308-hp engine keep the GMC Canyon fresher than expected after so many years.

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62% Of 2017 To 2019 Chevrolet Bolts Have Had Their Battery Replaced

The information comes from an NHTSA document that shows replacement rates among newer Bolts are far lower, though.

Daily Mirror

Tesla on autopilot slams into £2.7million private jet before pushing it across Tarmac

According to Tesla, Smart Summon "allow[s] you to move Model Y to your location (using your phone's GPS as a target destination) and will weave around or stop for objects as necessary"

Tribune News Service

Tesla Autopilot stirs US alarm as ‘disaster waiting to happen’

Derrick Monet and his wife, Jenna, were driving on an Indiana interstate in 2019 when their Tesla Model 3 sedan operating on Autopilot crashed into a parked fire truck. Derrick, then 25, sustained spine, neck, shoulder, rib and leg fractures. Jenna, 23, died at the hospital.

InsideEVs

NHTSA Issues Another Recall Related To Tesla's Boombox Feature

Tesla's Boombox feature is configurable by each owner, so the system could play random sounds during Summon mode, which could confuse nearby pedestrians.

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Recall: 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RR And RS May Have Brake Disc Bolt Issue

Triumph Motorcycles of America issued a recall for all 2022 Speed Triple RR and RS bikes due to the possibility of rear disc brake bolts that may loosen.

Motor1

Bugatti Chiron Owner In US Has Hypercar Recalled Over Loose Screw

When you have a screw loose, it's best to fix the problem.

InsideEVs

NHTSA Launches Investigation Into LG Energy EV Battery Failures

After a series of battery cell failures in EVs from the likes of Chrysler, GM, Hyundai, and VW, the investigation targets cell producer LG Energy Solution.

Tribune News Service

NHTSA opens investigation into LG Energy Solution over EV battery recalls

A federal auto safety agency has opened an investigation into Korean manufacturer LG Energy Solution's high-voltage electric-vehicle batteries after their internal failures in several vehicle models led to fire risks and recalls.

Motor1

Ford Recalls Over 700k Vehicles For Fire, Trailer Brake Module Issues

Several models are affected in two separate recalls.

Axios

Biden administration unveils new fuel economy rules

The new standards won't go quite as far as those put in place under the Obama administration, which adjusted for the type of cars people bought.

Motor1

US Doubles Fines For Automakers Not Meeting Fuel Economy Standards

The new fine is $15 for every 0.1 MPG over the limit, and it adds up quickly.

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