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18 Interestana reports mention NHTSA, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formally ordered Tesla to demonstrate the legality of its upcoming Cybercab vehicle for sale. Issued on September 10, a Special Order mandates that Tesla provide evidence, under oath, detailing how a vehicle…
July 2026 marked a grim milestone for Tesla, with the company reporting a record 236 crashes involving its driver-assist systems to federal regulators. This figure represents the highest monthly total ever filed by Tesla.
Tesla's Autopilot driver-assist system was active during a fatal 2021 crash in Alabama that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Kayleigh Page and the endangerment of her 7-month-old daughter. The incident involved a 2021 Tesla Model Y that veered off…
A Tesla Model 3 operating with its driver-assist system engaged ran a stop sign in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, resulting in a fatal collision. The incident occurred when the Tesla failed to stop at an intersection and struck…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an audit into Tesla's self-certification process for its new steering-wheel-free Cybercab, also known as the Robotaxi. This audit, which commenced shortly after Tesla's public demonstration and launch event for the Cybercab…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into Tesla's recently unveiled Cybercab, a fully autonomous electric vehicle, specifically examining its design that omits a traditional steering wheel.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an audit query (AQ) into Tesla's Cybercab, a vehicle that has recently begun appearing on public roads. This investigation centers on the Cybercab's apparent deficiency in traditional safety features, many…
Tesla's Cybercab, a novel autonomous vehicle, is now under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The federal agency initiated an audit into Tesla's certification process for the Cybercab on the very same day the company began transporting…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an investigation into Tesla's Cybercab autonomous vehicle deployment on August 15, 2024. This action was taken mere hours after Tesla officially began operating its first production Cybercabs on public roads in Austin…
A Tesla Model X, operating with its driver-assist system engaged, was involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist at an intersection in Moraine, Ohio, last year. The incident, which largely went unnoticed by the public, has been detailed…
A second fatal incident involving a Tesla vehicle with its driver-assist system engaged has been reported, occurring weeks after a similar event in Florida. The latest crash involved a 2020 Tesla Model 3 that was stopped on a Phoenix-area freeway…
Alphabet's self-driving car unit, Waymo, has submitted documents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to an ongoing investigation into a collision involving a child. The documents, however, have been entirely redacted by Waymo, which cited…
Zoox has received official authorization to begin charging passengers for rides in its autonomous, steering-wheel-free robotaxis. On Thursday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it has granted Zoox, an Amazon-owned company, a temporary exemption.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has formally requested a Tesla internal document titled “Radar Saves Us” as part of its ongoing investigation into crashes involving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, particularly in low-visibility conditions.
Tesla reported a "Robotaxi" crash incident to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) where a remote operator drove the vehicle into a tree stump in Houston. This marks the third reported crash involving a human remotely operating a Tesla…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering removing a long-standing federal safety standard that mandates the presence of a steering wheel in all vehicles. This proposed change specifically targets vehicles designed for fully autonomous operation, meaning they would…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed on March 14, 2024, to remove the requirement for a brake pedal in vehicles designed for fully autonomous operation. This proposed change aims to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 105…
Tesla plans to introduce new Full Self-Driving (FSD) features that will allow the system to remember parking preferences and enable voice interaction via Grok, Elon Musk announced this week. These upcoming capabilities aim to enhance user convenience by allowing drivers…