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A former Tata Technologies engineer has revealed significant safety concerns regarding VinFast vehicles, coinciding with an ongoing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into the Vietnamese automaker’s VF8 model via BBC. Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli, who led chassis development teams at Tata Technologies for VinFast’s newer models, identified critical safety issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software following reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that resulted in a pedestrian fatality. Safety Concerns in Low-Visibility Conditions NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is probing whether Tesla’s driver assistance syst
Tesla’s 2024 Cybertruck has racked up its fifth recall in under a year, highlighting potential issues with the electric pickup’s design and performance. The most recent recall, affecting 27,185 vehicles, was announced on October 3, 2024, and involves a significant safety concern with the rearview camera system. According to a report Tesla shared with the…
Google’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is reportedly in talks with Hyundai to manufacture its next generation of self-driving vehicles, according to Reuters. This potential partnership could mark a significant shift in Waymo’s strategy and the autonomous vehicle industry as a whole. Talks Underway Officials from Waymo and Hyundai have met more than three times to…
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. has issued a recall for almost 100,000 of its 2021-2024 electric vehicles, specifically the ID.4 EV sport-utility vehicle, due to a potential issue with the door handles. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these vehicles may have been built with door handles that do not meet…
BMW is recalling more than 12,000 Mini Cooper SE electric vehicles due to potential battery issues that could lead to overheating and fire risks. This information comes from a report by NewsNation. Affected Models and Issue The recall affects Mini Cooper SE models manufactured between 2020 and 2024. According to documents filed with the National…
Tesla is initiating a recall for more than 9,000 Model X SUVs in the United States due to a potential safety issue with the roof trim, according to Forbes. The Recall Details The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that this recall affects Model X SUVs manufactured in 2016. The issue stems from…
A four-year federal investigation into Tesla’s front suspension failures has concluded, with recommendations for the electric vehicle maker to expand its service bulletin, ARS Technica reports. The issue, dubbed the “whompy wheel” problem by Tesla enthusiasts, has affected hundreds of Model S and Model X vehicles. The Suspension Situation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
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