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Tesla granted more time in US investigation into its self-driving tech
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (481+ words) Federal auto safety regulators have granted a five-week extension for Tesla to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws while operating in what the electric automaker calls "full self-driving" mode An investigation of Tesla's full-self driving feature…...
Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roads
1+ week, 4+ day ago (605+ words) Zimbabwe's driving lessons have shifted from test prep to survival HARARE, Zimbabwe -- When Tafara Muvhevhi, a Zimbabwean driving instructor, began work 16 years ago, his job was simple: teach the highway code and prepare learners to ace their driving test. "Back…...
Tesla loses world's biggest electric vehicle maker title as sales fall for 2nd year
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (185+ words) NEW YORK -- Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said…...
Affordable, stylish and practical: These new vehicles offer great value for consumers
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1050+ words) The average transaction price of new vehicle is nearly $50,000. Shopping for a new car or truck can be exhausting and exasperating. High prices and the expiration of tax credits for electric vehicles mean autos are more expensive than ever. The…...
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (154+ words) The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport DULLES, Va. -- A United Airlines flight experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Dulles International Airport…...
No injuries after engine fails on United flight, sparks brush fire near runway
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (173+ words) The plane returned to Dulles and safely landed, officials said. One of the engines on a United Airlines flight taking off from Dulles International Airport in Virginia failed as it lifted off Saturday, sparking a fire near the runway, officials…...
Video Waymo argues its robotaxi safety record far outweighs mistakes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) ABC News" Jaclyn Lee sat down with Waymo executive, Vishay Nihalani, to discuss a series of close call incidents and who will benefit from the robotaxi company's autonomous driving service. Waymo argues its robotaxi safety record far outweighs mistakes ABC…...
Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (706+ words) Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements The Transportation…...
Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (96+ words) WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Federal auto safety regulators said that the instrument panel may not display at startup, leaving…...
Uber plans to offer autonomous taxi rides in San Francisco starting next year
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Uber said Wednesday that the San Francisco Bay Area will be the first market for its specially built autonomous taxi, which is expected to launch in late 2026. The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company said in July it was developing a robotaxi…...