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Amazon’s Zoox Taxi Is Clear To Operate Without A Steering Wheel Or Pedals

The NHTSA issued an exemption for the pod-like EVs that don’t have pedals and a steering wheel.

InsideEVs

Recalls Are Good, Actually—Until They Mean a Bigger Problem

It’s impossible for a car to be perfect right out of the box. Even some of the best-built vehicles on sale today are subject to recalls. The term “recall” tends to carry a negative connotation, as it identifies a fault that, for passenger cars, means a legitimate safety risk.

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Trump's EPA is targeting key vehicle pollution rules. What that means for carmakers

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to relax rules aimed at reducing auto tailpipe emissions

The Independent UK

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Alphabet's Waymo Cleared As NHTSA Closes 14-Month Robotaxi Safety Probe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its 14-month investigation into Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) self-driving company, Waymo. The investigation was initiated due to a series of minor collisions and unexpected vehicle behavior.

Benzinga

6 Car Recalls That Were Never Sent to Owners

When you buy a car, you expect it to be safe. You trust that if something goes wrong, the manufacturer will let you know. But sometimes, car recalls slip through the cracks. Notices get lost, addresses change, or the system just fails. The result? Some drivers never hear about serious…

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Elon Musk Attacks Trump For Calling Jeffrey Epstein Case 'A Hoax,' Then Defends Him Against Birthday Letter Leak

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk launched another attack on President Donald Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein client list row amid rising discontentment over the case.

Benzinga

Ford Just Issued Its 90th Recall This Year. It'll Cost the Brand Half a Billion Dollars

Ford on Wednesday issued a recall for 694,271 vehicles over potentially leaking fuel injectors. The recall covers 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape models equipped with Ford's 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, and supersedes two previous recalls that attempted to address the issue. Per Reuters (via Automotive News), Ford says the recall will cost…

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Ford has now issued more recalls than any carmaker ever in a single year—and it's only July

Ford's recall of 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles comes on the heels of another recall of 850,000 vehicles.

Fortune

Scout Motors Slams Car Dealers: 'Burdensome Restrictions'

Today on Critical Materials: Scout calls dealers a burdensome restriction, Tesla Robotaxi expansion is wild and NHTSA pick wants to accelerate self-driving.

InsideEVs

Elon Musk's Tesla Achieving Full Autonomy Would Be 'Good For Society' But Bad For Insurance Companies, Says Warren Buffett: 'If Accidents Get Reduced…'

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s (NYSE:BRK) CEO, Warren Buffett, says that if accidents are reduced because of Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) achieving full autonomy, it'll be good for society.

Benzinga

Elon Musk's Tesla Did Not Maintain Autopilot Crash Records, Engineer Says Amid Fatal 2019 Accident Trial In Miami

An engineer working with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has admitted that the company failed to keep crash records for its Autopilot Advanced Driver Assistance System during a trial involving the death of a bystander after they were hit by a Tesla Model S on Autopilot in 2019.

Benzinga

Elon Musk's Tesla Could Face Stricter Oversight As Trump's NHTSA Pick Targets Autonomous Driving: 'Cannot Sit Back'

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Jonathan Morrison, has called for more oversight on autonomous vehicles.

Benzinga

Congress Killed The Law That Saved You Money At The Pump. What Now?

Tax credits weren’t the only reason driving EV sales. A critical law that had been in effect for half a century also played a huge role.

InsideEVs

Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles, including the F-150 and Bronco

Company has issued more safety recalls in the first six months of this year than any automaker ever.

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Benzinga

Elon Musk Teases 'Most Epic Demo Ever' By 2025 End As Tesla Struggles Amid Declining Sales, Trump Ending EV Mandate

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has teased an "epic demo" by the end of 2025, sparking buzz around Optimus as well as Cybercab, amid the EV giant's declining sales and ongoing feud with President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

Trump Nominates Tesla Critic To Lead NHTSA Amid Rising Tensions With Elon Musk

As tensions continue to rise between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump has nominated a known Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) critic to lead the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Trump takes his Elon Musk revenge fest to the next step as he brings back Tesla’s former nemesis

Now this is what we call an ill-fated love story.

Benzinga

NHTSA Launches Probe Into Stellantis-Owned RAM Pickup Truck Recall After Reports Of Injuries

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into the recall of close to 1.2 million RAM pickup trucks after the agency reviewed multiple incidents, which caused 7 injuries and 12 incidents involving fire or crash, questioning whether Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) failed to address the issue.

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Nissan Just Issued a Major Recall for Its Funky Variable-Compression Engine

Nissan's variable-compression engine once held so much promise. The so-called VC-Turbo uses a complicated mechanism to allow operation at a low compression ratio for performance, and a high compression ratio for better fuel economy. But, reliability has been a concern, prompting a NHTSA investigation, and now, a massive recall.

International Business Times UK

'Check the Back Seat!': 38 US Kids Die Every Year in Hot Cars—Here's How to Stop It

Every year, an average of 38 children in the US die after being left in hot cars. Safety experts urge parents to double-check back seats and use tech reminders to prevent these tragic incidents.

The Guardian - US

‘Lidar is lame’: why Elon Musk’s vision for a self-driving Tesla taxi faltered

The company’s rollout of its new driverless cars has gotten off to a wobbly start – and rival Waymo remains well ahead

International Business Times UK

Could Your GM Vehicle's Brakes Catch Fire? What's Behind the Urgent GM Recall?

GM is recalling 62,000+ Chevrolet Silverado trucks due to a brake defect that could ignite fires, even when parked. Check your VIN and act fast to stay safe.

The Independent UK

Tesla’s Robotaxi rollout has started – and users are taking to the internet to share their horror stories

In one video, a passenger is dropped off in the middle of a busy intersection by their robotaxi

TechRadar

Tesla's robotaxi rollout is already under investigation, as videos surface of erratic driving

Tesla's Robotaxi roll-out was hailed as a success, but it already has questions to answer.

InsideEVs

'Downright Unsafe': Austin Man Takes a Tesla Robotaxi Ride. Here's What To Know Before Hailing One Yourself

Tesla Robotaxis are criticized for being potentially unsafe in inclement weather. Are they?

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