NHTSA Presses AV Developers Over First-Responder Safety
NHTSA says driverless vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders. Developers face meetings and possible enforcement, but no new rule yet.
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Federal regulators let Zoox charge for rides in robotaxis
A limited NHTSA exemption lets Amazon-owned Zoox charge for rides in purpose-built robotaxis without steering wheels or pedals, starting in Las Vegas.
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Toyota recalls more than 508,000 U.S. Camry hybrids over display failure
A software defect may leave key safety indicators blank at startup in certain 2025-2026 Camry hybrids. Owners can check their VIN before notices arrive.
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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into About 1.2 Million Tesla Vehicles
The federal safety agency is examining reports of unintended acceleration or related loss-of-control concerns involving Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles sold in the United States.
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Nissan recalls certain 2026 Leaf EVs after two battery thermal incidents
Nissan is recalling potentially affected 2026 Leaf electric vehicles after reporting thermal incidents in Japan and the United States. Owners are told not to charge the vehicles and to park them outdoors until repairs are available.
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NHTSA proposes dropping brake-pedal rule for driverless vehicles
NHTSA proposes letting purpose-built driverless vehicles meet federal brake rules without pedals, but the plan is pending and does not authorize nationwide robotaxis.
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Zoox wins federal approval to charge for rides in robotaxis
NHTSA cleared Zoox to seek paid rides in steering-wheel-free robotaxis, but the temporary approval is capped and still requires state and local permissions.
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NHTSA warns automated-vehicle companies over first-responder safety
NHTSA says automated vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders, warning that significant safety concerns could bring investigations or recalls.
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Tesla recalls about 219,000 U.S. vehicles over rearview camera delay
Tesla is recalling about 218,868 U.S. vehicles over a software issue that can delay rearview camera images; owners should check VINs and update status.