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In November 2017, Elon Musk announced the second-generation Tesla Roadster, promising it would be the fastest production car in the world, and began taking deposits from eager buyers. Over $250 million in reservations poured in for the Roadster, but nearly eight years later, as of April 2025, Tesla has yet to deliver a single unit,…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made another ambitious claim about autonomous driving technology, stating that “For the first time, there will soon be a generalized, pure AI solution to full self-driving” that relies solely on “cameras and the Tesla AI chip with Tesla AI software.” The announcement, made on X earlier today, reiterates Tesla’s commitment…
Tesla is grappling with a significant technical issue affecting its latest Hardware 4 (HW4) computer system, with numerous new vehicle deliveries experiencing system-wide failures that impact critical safety and operational features, reports Chron. The malfunctions are reportedly occurring within the first few hundred miles of vehicle operation, affecting multiple vehicle systems that rely on Tesl
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…
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