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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the nation’s top auto safety agency, placing a former Apple lawyer and Trump-era official in charge of multiple, high-stakes investigations into Tesla’s vehicle safety. The confirmation, which passed in a 51-47 vote on Thursday, according to Reuters, fills a…
Picture this: You buckle your toddler into your Tesla Model Y, step outside, and suddenly can’t get back in. Your child is trapped, and you’re reaching for a rock. Tesla is redesigning its vehicle door handles following a federal safety investigation into the 2021 Model Y, where electronic handle failures have reportedly trapped occupants, including…
Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…
Tesla stock slipped Wednesday even after reports suggested CEO Elon Musk is likely abandoning plans to form a new U.S. political party, a development that might otherwise have eased investor concerns tied to his political involvement. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk has been “quietly pumping the brakes” on launching the so-called “America Party,”…
Tesla’s Luxe Package makes the case for road-trippers: fewer charging receipts, more miles — but does the math work? Tesla has launched a new incentive bundle, the “Luxe Package”, for its flagship Model S and Model X, rolling in several premium features including Full Self-Driving, lifetime free Supercharging, and four years of maintenance. At the…
Global automakers are overhauling their China strategies as foreign brands see their market share slide from 66% in 2020 to just 38% in the first half of this year, according to BloombergNEF. The shift reflects surging domestic competition, rapid electrification, and evolving consumer expectations in the world’s largest auto market. Expanding China-Specific EV Lineups With…
One paused letter, nine figures on hold. Rivian says NHTSA’s paperwork freeze has iced $100 million in credit deals. Electric truck maker Rivian is bracing for a $100 million revenue shortfall after the Trump administration halted the issuance of compliance paperwork tied to U.S. fuel economy rules. The pause has frozen a regulatory credit market…
Tesla has obtained a rideshare license in Texas, paving the path for its robotaxi service to launch under upcoming state rules. This development positions the electric vehicle giant to expand autonomous ridesharing in a major U.S. state, building on recent testing efforts. License Details and Regulatory Framework Tesla Robotaxi LLC now appears as a licensed…
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