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Ram Pickup Trucks Back in NHTSA Probe After 7 Injuries

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating whether earlier recalls of more than 1 million Ram pickups did enough to address a flaw that could lead to trucks rolling away unexpectedly.

July 7, 2025
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Nissan Recalls 480,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Failure Risk

Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.

July 3, 2025
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Musk Says First Tesla Drove Itself From Factory to Customer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company’s factory near Austin, Texas, to a customer’s home in the company’s latest move to showcase its push into autonomous driving.

June 27, 2025
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NHTSA Eyes Tesla Robotaxis After Errors in Test

NHTSA is looking into Tesla’s robotaxis after videos of its test runs showed them going straight through an intersection from a turning lane and driving down the wrong side of the road.

June 25, 2025
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US to Ease Rules Hindering Tesla’s Self-Driving Cybercab

The Trump administration is taking steps that would make it easier for automakers to deploy-self driving cars without driver controls.

June 13, 2025
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Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue

Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

May 29, 2025
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Ford Recalls 274,000 Navigator, Expedition SUVs

Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.

May 15, 2025
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GM Recalls Nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Cars

General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles across its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands in the U.S. due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.

April 30, 2025
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Tesla Could Benefit the Most From New NHTSA Rules

Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.

April 28, 2025
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NHTSA Takes Initial Steps to Boost Self-Driving Vehicles

The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.

April 24, 2025