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Report: Tesla Autopilot Involved in 736 Crashes and 17 Deaths
According to NHTSA data, the number of incidents involving driver-assistance technology has risen since Tesla expanded its Autopilot program in 2019.
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Tesla Under Investigation After Complaints About Loose Seatbelts
Tesla is once again under investigation, this time for its vehicle’s seatbelts allegedly not being properly attached, meaning the belts could potentially come loose during a crash which could result in a mass recall. U.S. highway safety regulators are looking into the claims after two Tesla owners filed complaints against Tesla, saying their seatbelts weren’t hooked…
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Ford Tries to Patent a Dystopian Future Where Self-Driving Cars Repo Themselves
Car companies often talk about autonomous vehicles as an avenue towards increased freedom — enabling more people to access roadways and giving drivers back their time and attention. But at least one auto giant is considering alternate (and darker) uses of still-elusive self-driving technology.
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3,400,000 Times That Tesla Had to Recall a Car Since 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just forced Tesla to recall some 362,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software problem with its “Full Self Driving” feature. Regulators say the feature could lead to crashes. Though a novel reason for an automotive recall, this is far from the first time the electric vehicle giant…