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A software issue in select BMW electric vehicles could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, prompting a recall of 70,852 units, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. This defect, affecting popular models like the 2022-2025 BMW i4, 2022-2024 BMW iX, 2023-2024 BMW i7, and 2024 BMW i5, poses a crash risk…
Ford Motor Co. has issued a global recall of approximately 300,000 Mustang Mach-E electric crossovers due to a 12-volt battery issue that can prevent doors from unlocking, potentially locking passengers out or trapping them inside. The stop-delivery order, reported by Automotive News, affects dealers worldwide and halts demonstrations until a fix is deployed. Battery Malfunction…
Legendary investor Bill Miller recently shared his insights on the electric vehicle (EV) market, stating that Tesla’s current valuation doesn’t justify its price while praising BYD’s advancements in self-driving technology. In a MarketWatch report, Miller, known for beating the S&P 500 for 15 consecutive years, highlighted why he’s cautious about Tesla and optimistic about competitors…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is under scrutiny as drivers express frustration with its overly cautious safety measures, highlighting a tension between innovation and user experience in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. A recent post on X by user Mike P. (@mikeipat711) has sparked discussions, revealing the challenges Tesla faces in balancing safety with practicality…
Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a backup camera glitch that could leave drivers blind to what’s behind them, raising serious safety concerns. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on May 2, 2025, affecting 2021-2025 models built between July 2020 and November 2024. For…
In a twist that echoes the iPhone’s early skeptics, electric vehicle (EV) drivers are pushing back against the touchscreen takeover, demanding the return of physical buttons. A 2024 Euro NCAP ruling mandating physical controls for key functions by January 2026 has sparked a global shift, with automakers like Volkswagen and Hyundai responding to customer frustration…
Tesla’s latest Vehicle Safety Report for Q1 2025 reveals that vehicles using Autopilot technology recorded one crash for every 7.44 million miles driven, a significant leap in safety performance. This figure outperforms Tesla vehicles not using Autopilot, which saw one crash every 1.51 million miles, and the U.S. national average of one accident every 702,000…
In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, the Trump administration has relaxed crash reporting rules for self-driving cars, with Tesla poised to gain the most. Announced on April 24, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the change exempts partial self-driving vehicles using Level 2 systems—like Tesla’s Autopilot—from reporting certain non-fatal crashes,…
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