Alphabet
Alphabet’s Waymo aims for 2026 self-driving ride-hailing launch in Washington, D.C.
Alphabet’s self-driving unit Waymo said it aims to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the U.S. capital city next year.
Bizzycar
Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle
Tesla is recalling nearly all Cybertrucks in the U.S. to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, the latest in a series of call-backs for the pickup truck.
2021 Acura TLX Type-S
Honda To Recall Over 290K Vehicles In The U.S. Due To Engine Issue
Honda has announced the recall of over 294,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix an issue that may cause engines to stall or suffer a loss of power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
air traffic controllers
Sean Duffy Confirmed By Senate To Lead Department Of Transportation
The Senate has confirmed former Representative Sean Duffy to become the next Secretary of Transportation.
automobiles
US upgrades probe into 129,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is upgrading a probe into 129,222 Ford vehicles over reports of collisions involving the company’s hands-free driving technology.
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NHTSA: Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Recalls Over 541,000 Tires, Citing ‘Not Enough Traction For Snow Weather Conditions’
A California-based company that sells tires is now recalling over 541,000 of its replacement winter tires due to a “lack of traction” in the snow, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
AI
Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year.
2022
Honda Announces Recall Of Nearly 1.7M Cars Stemming From Potentially Dangerous Steering Issue
Honda, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), issued a recall that impacts nearly 1.7 million cars within the United States due to a “steering issue” which could potentially cause car accidents.
automation
Uber and Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
A self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV, sparking new concerns that a growing stable of self-styled “robotaxis” is exploiting a regulatory gray area in U.S. cities.
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GM Recalling 450K SUVs, Pickups That Fail To Issue Faulty Brake Fluid Warning Light
General Motors (GM) announced it’s recalling 449,000 of its SUVs and pickup trucks due to the electronic brake control module software failing to display a warning light when losing brake fluid takes place.