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• Zoox Accidents Result In NHTSA Investigation Into Self-Driving System

  May 14, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The NHTSA is investigating hundreds of vehicles equipped with Amazon's Zoox self-driving system following reports of unexpected braking that has resulted in at least two auto accidents.

• Tesla Recall Announced for 2M Vehicles with Autosteer Feature That May Increase Accident Risk

  December 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  More than 2 million Tesla vehicles have been recalled due to problems with the Autosteer feature, which could increase the risk of an auto accident.

• Vehicle Safety Technology Could Prevent Millions of Car Crash Injuries Over The Next 30 Year: Study

  August 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows that widespread use of advanced vehicle safety features could save hundreds of thousands of lives, and prevent millions of auto accidents.

• NHTSA to Propose New Self-Driving Vehicle Regulations this Fall: Report

  July 18, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The NHTSA plans to issue new rules on self-driving vehicle technology this fall, according to its acting administrator.

• Tesla Autopilot Problems Linked to More Accidents Than Previously Believed: Report

  June 13, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  An NHTSA report reveals there are many more auto accidents linked to Tesla Autopilot driver assist features than previously reported, with hundreds of accidents and more than a dozen deaths.

• Engineer Petitions NHTSA to Recall Tesla Vehicles with Autopilot Feature Due to Unintended Acceleration Accidents

  April 18, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  An engineer has petitioned the NHTSA to issue a recall of all Tesla vehicles equipped with the autopilot feature over the last 10 years, following hundreds of incidents of unintended sudden acceleration.

• Driverless Vehicles Often Involved in Hit-and-Run Accidents With Human Drivers: Report

  April 12, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new report warns of a high rate of auto accidents involving driverless cars in San Francisco, and human drivers' confusion over what to do when such an accident occurs.

• Tesla Self-Driving Recall Issued Over Car Accident Risk

  February 21, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  More than 350,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled due to problems with their self-driving software which have been linked to a number of high-profile accidents in recent years.

• NHTSA Issues New “Best Practices” Guidelines to Protect Motor Vehicles From Cybersecurity Threats

  September 12, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA has issued new guidelines for protecting vehicles against growing cybersecurity threats.

• Nearly 400 Self-Driving Car Accidents Reported Over 10 Month Period

  June 20, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Hundreds of self-driving car accidents were reported in a 10-month period, with most involving Tesla vehicles, which are the most widespread cars employing the new technology.