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In 2005, the US required reflective markings on freight cars to improve visibility at crossings; nearly 1 in 4 crossing collisions involved vehicles hitting trainsAt night, freight trains can easily go unnoticed, leading to numerous accidents at highway-rail crossings. To address this safety concern, ...14 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST- Tesla is browbeating the EU to approve its 'Full Self-Driving' tech. The pressure is workingTesla is involved in a campaign to secure EU approval for its Full Self-Driving technology. The automaker faces criticism regarding the val...07 Oct, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- US fuel economy standards: Trump admin set to roll out new regime for cars, light trucksThe Trump administration is set to announce relaxed fuel economy standards affecting gasoline cars and light trucks. These changes aim to l...28 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- AI firms should not get regulatory waivers, says Nvidia CEO Jensen HuangIn a nearly two-hour interview with New York Times podcast host Ezra Klein, Huang, CEO of the world's most valuable publicly listed company...24 Sep, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
- US agency orders Tesla to answer questions on Cybercab certificationThe U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said Tesla must answer a series of questions by September 30 on whether ...16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- Elon Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi serviceJust hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened...05 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluationCEO Elon Musk has said the Cybercab is key to transforming Tesla into a dominant force in driverless vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...04 Sep, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- That third brake light above your rear window isn’t styling; NHTSA says the high-mounted lamp cuts rear-end crashes 4.3 percent and saves $655 million in property damage a yearThe small red lamp, known as the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp, has significantly decreased rear-end accidents by over four percent. The fe...03 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Your car headrest is a safety restraint, not mainly a pillow; NHTSA tests front restraints to a maximum 55 mm backset and requires them to withstand 890 newtons for 5 secondsCar headrests serve as essential safety components designed to protect against neck injuries. They are not merely comfort features; regulat...02 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- That tiny plastic button on your seat belt isn’t decoration; it stops the metal latch plate from sliding down the strap when you unbuckleA cleverly designed small plastic button on seatbelts plays a crucial role in vehicle safety, preventing the metal buckle from dropping out...28 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Jeep recalls over 1 million Wranglers and Gladiators that could catch fire even when parked with the ignition offNHTSA has issued an urgent alert for owners of nearly 1.1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles (2021-2025) due to a potential fire ...10 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
- Stellantis to recall over 250,000 US vehicles due to improperly sealed air bag, NHTSA saysStellantis is recalling 250,651 vehicles in the U.S., including certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager models, due to improperly sealed sid...28 Jun, 2025, 01.16 PM IST
- US probes Tesla recall of two million vehicles over Autopilot, citing concernsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening an investigation after the agency identified concerns due to...26 Apr, 2024, 05.18 PM IST
- US safety regulators begin special probe into fatal Tesla crashAccording to documents viewed by TechCrunch, the investigation, which was opened in July, is the latest in a long string of inquiries by NH...08 Jul, 2022, 01.45 PM IST
- US seeks more information from Tesla on distracted drive game probeNHTSA wants records of any crash reports tied to the feature and for Tesla to furnish a chronology of events and studies supporting its ris...26 Jan, 2022, 11.02 AM IST
- US auto safety regulator asks 12 automakers for assistance in Tesla probeThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent letters to General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp , Ford Motor Co, Volkswagen...14 Sep, 2021, 08.32 PM IST
- Tesla to recall 134,951 U.S. vehicles under pressure from auto safety regulatorsTesla said in its filing with NHTSA that "in the interest of bringing administrative closure to the investigation and to ensure the best ow...02 Feb, 2021, 06.48 PM IST
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