Cadillac CT5’s Shocking IIHS Failure: Driver’s Head Hit Sill IIHS’s newer SUV-style side and updated front crash tests expose key weaknesses in the 2026 Cadillac CT5 that its 5-star NHTSA rating misses. Motor1 · Aug 6
Zoox's Autonomous Pod Without A Steering Wheel Wants Your Money Now Zoox said that it will start charging for rides in Las Vegas on August 10. It's the first time this kind of vehicle has been put into commercial service. InsideEVs · Aug 5
6 Dashboard Warning Lights That Should Not Be Covered With Tape A dashboard warning light can feel like an annoying little nagging voice from your car, but covering it with tape only hides the messenger, not the problem. Those glowing symbols exist to alert drivers about issues that may affect safety, reliability, or expensive repairs. Clever Dude · Aug 5
5 Insurance Statements That Can Complicate an Auto Claim A few words after a crash can create a surprisingly big headache during an auto claim. Statements that sound harmless, casual, or even helpful can create confusion if they do not match the facts, the damage, or the timeline of what happened. Clever Dude · Aug 3
A Practical Guide to Heatstroke Risks Fathers Should Never Ignore in a Parked Car A parked car can become a dangerous place for a child faster than many parents realize, turning an ordinary errand into an emergency. Fathers who understand the risks of vehicle heatstroke can take simple but powerful steps to keep children safe during hot weather. Clever Dude · Aug 3
NHTSA Grants Zoox Two-Year Exemption From Several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Its Automated Driving System Vehicle The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted automated vehicle company Zoox a temporary exemption from portions of several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that apply to its automated driving system (ADS)-equipped vehicle. The exemption, published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, is effective from July… Clever Dude · Aug 3
Warning Pops Up On Woman’s Toyota Camry. Then She Grabs Her 10-Month-Old Baby And Flees Before Disaster Strikes "I never jumped so fast to the back of my car." Motor1 · Aug 2
The Trump Administration Just Named a Front-Runner in the Robotaxi Race Zoox got the first commercial exemption for a driverless car. It came with a promise that safety regulations would evolve “as Zoox's technology advances.” Reason · Jul 31
Trump's DOT Introduces Changes to 'Accelerate' AV Deployment, Directs NHTSA to Grant Zoox Temporary Exemption The Donald Trump administration on Thursday introduced changes to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at expediting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, granting Amazon.com Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Robotaxi operator Zoox a temporary exemption to deploy its driverless vehicles commercially. Benzinga · Jul 31
US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approval to charge customers for rides in Las Vegas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating rules for autonomous vehicle technology. Concerns about safety data and reporting standards for robotaxis remain.… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Amazon's Robotaxis Have Been Approved For Use. Zoox Will Now Begin Charging For Rides Amazon's autonomous robotaxis can begin charging people for rides after gaining a series of approvals from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). International Business Times · Jul 30
In A First, U.S. Clears Zoox's Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis For Paid Rides NHTSA granted Zoox a temporary exemption to commercially deploy up to 2,500 of its autonomous pods per year. InsideEVs · Jul 30
Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis with no human controls Amazon's Zoox secured US approval for limited commercial robotaxi deployment. This marks a significant milestone for autonomous vehicle technology development. The company received clearance to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually. NHTSA will monitor performance and can adjust conditions based on vehicle behavior. Zoox currently operates testing services in Las… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Never Leave Children Or Pets In Cars: Desert Southwest Heat Warnings Highlight Deadly Vehicle Temperature Risk NWS warns car interiors reach lethal temperatures in minutes as Las Vegas and Phoenix bake. Here is what parents and caregivers should know now. Medical Daily · Jul 27
Motor1 · Jul 27 Woman Drives Her Mother's New Car. Then It Starts Panicking: 'Intruder Alert. You're Not Phoebe' "It's forcing my patella through the steering block."
Motor1 · Jul 27 The Government May Ban Bad Door Handles The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to mandate easier methods of egress in all vehicles.
Motor1 · Jul 25 Man Trades In Ford Explorer. Then The Dealership Pulls The Carfax: ‘How Isn’t This A Crime?’ 'BE CAREFUL GUYS!'
InsideEVs · Jul 24 Tesla’s Controversial Door Handles Could Trigger New Safety Rules NHTSA said it would start working on rules around interior door releases in all vehicles.
RideApart · Jul 22 Automakers Don't Want to Fix Their Blindingly Bright Headlights Automakers know that their headlights are routinely blinding people at night, leading to crashes, accidents, and injuries. But they don't want to actually fix the issue, and it's leading to a showdown to see who gets their way.
InsideEVs · Jul 21 Tesla Has To Fix Its Super-Bright Headlights. A New Law Could Change Things For Good. Two years after Tesla argued safety, the feds order it to fix nearly 20,000 cars with headlights that, in some cases, are nearly double the permitted brightness
International Business Times · Jul 18 Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Over Roof Rails That Can Fly Off at Highway Speeds Nearly 290K Ford Explorers recalled over flying road hazard risks. Check your VIN online today to schedule a free fix before August notices ship.
Motor1 · Jul 17 Ford's 57th Recall Of The Year Hits 288,000 Explorers Over Loose Roof Rails The recall affects the 2016-2019 Explorer SUVs, including vehicles Ford has previously repaired.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke Last week, the top U.S. auto safety official said self-driving car companies must quickly address a "clear pattern" of driverless vehicles interfering with law enforcement and other first responders.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue Tesla argued the issue was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and did not require a recall or notification to consumers. NHTSA said it disagreed with Tesla's conclusion that there is no increased risk of glare for surrounding traffic or the driver of the vehicle. The recall covers about 19,900 2017-2023…
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother Federal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving software was not to blame