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fromInsideEVs
5 months ago
Cars

Cheapest Lucid Air Recalled Because The Drive Motor Wiring Harness Is Too Short

Lucid Motors is recalling over 1,500 Air Pure EVs due to potentially faulty wiring harnesses that may cause loss of power.
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago
Cars

Xiaomi SU7's 5-Star Crash Rating: This Is China's Safest Car

Xiaomi's SU7 electric sedan impressively achieved five stars in C-NCAP safety tests, setting a benchmark in the EV market.
fromInsideEVs
5 months ago
Cars

Cheapest Lucid Air Recalled Because The Drive Motor Wiring Harness Is Too Short

Lucid Motors is recalling over 1,500 Air Pure EVs due to potentially faulty wiring harnesses that may cause loss of power.
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago
Cars

Xiaomi SU7's 5-Star Crash Rating: This Is China's Safest Car

Xiaomi's SU7 electric sedan impressively achieved five stars in C-NCAP safety tests, setting a benchmark in the EV market.
more#electric-vehicles
#tesla
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off

Tesla recalls 46,096 Cybertrucks to fix trim defects that may detach while driving.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago
Cars

Tesla's Latest Recall Goes Beyond a Simple Software Update

Tesla's latest recall involves issues with rearview camera displays requiring significant action beyond typical software updates.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Cars

Tesla recalls 239,382 vehicles over rearview camera worries

Tesla recalls 239,382 vehicles due to rearview camera glitches caused by software issues, primarily affecting Model 3, S, X, and Y.
The issue could lead to a loss of rearview images, raising safety concerns, especially in the context of software reliability for autonomous driving.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Cars

Nearly All Cybertrucks Have Been Recalled Because Tesla Used the Wrong Glue

Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks due to potential detachment of a trim panel while driving.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Cars

Tesla Cybertruck faces recall #8, its second for faulty trim

Tesla's eighth Cybertruck recall addresses potential detachment of exterior trim panels due to weak adhesive, affecting approximately 46,096 vehicles.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Cars

Elon Musk's 'apocalypse-proof' Cybertruck gets its 5th recall in 12 months

Tesla's Cybertruck recalls raise concerns about safety and reliability, particularly related to the rearview camera.
The Cybertruck's rollout has been problematic, marked by multiple recalls in just the last year.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off

Tesla recalls 46,096 Cybertrucks to fix trim defects that may detach while driving.
fromInsideHook
3 months ago
Cars

Tesla's Latest Recall Goes Beyond a Simple Software Update

Tesla's latest recall involves issues with rearview camera displays requiring significant action beyond typical software updates.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Cars

Tesla recalls 239,382 vehicles over rearview camera worries

Tesla recalls 239,382 vehicles due to rearview camera glitches caused by software issues, primarily affecting Model 3, S, X, and Y.
The issue could lead to a loss of rearview images, raising safety concerns, especially in the context of software reliability for autonomous driving.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Cars

Nearly All Cybertrucks Have Been Recalled Because Tesla Used the Wrong Glue

Tesla recalls nearly all Cybertrucks due to potential detachment of a trim panel while driving.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Cars

Tesla Cybertruck faces recall #8, its second for faulty trim

Tesla's eighth Cybertruck recall addresses potential detachment of exterior trim panels due to weak adhesive, affecting approximately 46,096 vehicles.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Cars

Elon Musk's 'apocalypse-proof' Cybertruck gets its 5th recall in 12 months

Tesla's Cybertruck recalls raise concerns about safety and reliability, particularly related to the rearview camera.
The Cybertruck's rollout has been problematic, marked by multiple recalls in just the last year.
more#tesla
#regulations
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

DOT must not give Tesla or other automakers a free pass, advocates say

Consumer Reports emphasizes the necessity for robust regulations and resources for DOT agencies to ensure consumer safety in automotive technology.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Emergency Braking Will Save Lives. Automakers Want to Charge Extra for It

Automakers resist mandatory life-saving technology in vehicles, prioritizing profit over safety despite existing tech that could save lives.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

DOT must not give Tesla or other automakers a free pass, advocates say

Consumer Reports emphasizes the necessity for robust regulations and resources for DOT agencies to ensure consumer safety in automotive technology.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Emergency Braking Will Save Lives. Automakers Want to Charge Extra for It

Automakers resist mandatory life-saving technology in vehicles, prioritizing profit over safety despite existing tech that could save lives.
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fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

Americans Are Still Afraid Of Robotaxis: Study

Most Americans prefer improved vehicle safety systems over advancements in robotaxis.
#software-issues
fromInsideEVs
3 months ago
Cars

Chevrolet Equinox EV Recalled Because It May Not Brake When Using Cruise Control

Chevrolet is recalling nearly 3,000 Equinox EV models due to a software issue affecting braking functionality with adaptive cruise control.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Cars

I Was About to Buy a Volvo, but These 20 Factors Scared Me Off

Volvo is celebrated for its safety innovations but faces criticism for high maintenance costs and software issues.
fromInsideEVs
3 months ago
Cars

Chevrolet Equinox EV Recalled Because It May Not Brake When Using Cruise Control

Chevrolet is recalling nearly 3,000 Equinox EV models due to a software issue affecting braking functionality with adaptive cruise control.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Cars

I Was About to Buy a Volvo, but These 20 Factors Scared Me Off

Volvo is celebrated for its safety innovations but faces criticism for high maintenance costs and software issues.
more#software-issues
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Software development

"Unsafe At Any Speed". Comparing automobiles to code risk | Computer Weekly

Software security needs a shift in incentives, similar to automotive safety reforms of the 1960s.
#recall
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kia Concerned That Employee Forgot to Bolt Seats Down in Potentially Tens of Thousands of Cars

A substantial recall for Kia's EV9 highlights critical safety concerns related to seat mounting bolts, attributed to a worker's error.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago
US news

1.5 million Ram pickups recalled over software problem affecting stability control

Stellantis is recalling 1.5 million Ram trucks due to a serious software issue affecting stability control.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kia Concerned That Employee Forgot to Bolt Seats Down in Potentially Tens of Thousands of Cars

A substantial recall for Kia's EV9 highlights critical safety concerns related to seat mounting bolts, attributed to a worker's error.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago
US news

1.5 million Ram pickups recalled over software problem affecting stability control

Stellantis is recalling 1.5 million Ram trucks due to a serious software issue affecting stability control.
more#recall
Cars
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they'll need to work at 62 mph.

AEB systems significantly improve car safety by preventing collisions and injuries, with new regulations pushing for even more advanced features.
Cars
fromwww.courant.com
5 months ago

US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls just days after penalizing the company

Ford is facing investigations for ineffective recalls and a substantial civil penalty for delays in addressing safety issues.
fromInsideEVs
7 months ago
Cars

This Crossover Will Help You Break A Window If You're Drowning

The Zeekr 7X introduces a unique mechanical window-breaking feature to enhance safety during vehicle submersion.
The vehicle is already attracting significant interest with 58,000 pre-orders.
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