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• NHTSA Updates Vehicle Safety Ratings To Include Advanced Driver Assist Technology

  November 22, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  An evaluation of certain driver assist technologies will be added to NHTSA’s 5-star safety rating system, as they have begun to appear in more and more consumer vehicles, and play a critical role in reducing the frequency and severity of accidents.

• NHTSA Investigation Into Tesla Self-Driving Technology Launched Following Pedestrian Accidents

  October 24, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Federal investigators are examining Tesla self-driving systems installed in more than 2 million vehicles, following at least four pedestrian accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality.

• Tesla Faces Air Pollution Lawsuit Filed Over Problems at California Painting Facility

  May 30, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Tesla faces lawsuits from environmentalists and local communities over dozes of air pollution violations over the release of toxic chemicals.

• 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.

• Tesla Model X Recall Issued Over Risk of Potential Brake Failure

  October 24, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The Tesla Model X recall was issued because the vehicles may fail to detect low levels of brake fluid, increasing 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.