Regulators Investigate Tesla Over Reports of ‘Phantom Braking’
Some drivers have complained that cars using the company’s Autopilot system have been slowing down suddenly even when there are no hazards ahead.
Tesla Recalls Cars With Full Self-Driving to Prevent Rolling Stops
Tesla told the federal regulator that rolling stops were allowed only at intersections when no cars, pedestrians or bicyclists were detected but agreed to disable the feature.
Tesla Recalls More Than 475,000 Cars Over Two Safety Defects
The recalls, which Tesla initiated on Dec. 21, affect about 350,000 Model 3s and 120,000 Model S cars.
U.S. Regulator Investigating Tesla Over a Video Game Feature
Drivers can be distracted playing games while the vehicle is in motion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said, following a New York Times report earlier this month.
NHTSA Is Looking Into Tesla Video Games That Can be Played While Moving
“We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement.
A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars
The feature raises fresh questions about whether Tesla is compromising safety as it rushes to add new technologies.
Tesla Earned $1.6 Billion in Third Quarter as Car Sales Surged
The automaker also reported a big jump in revenue, to $13.8 billion from $8.8 billion a year ago, as sales of the Model Y continue to rise.
U.S. regulator questions Tesla on the lack of a recall after an update to Autopilot.
In a letter, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminded Tesla that federal law requires automakers to initiate recalls if they find defects that pose a safety risk.
A safety agency finds no cause to investigate Tesla battery safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said battery fires in Tesla’s electric vehicles when no crash was involved were “rare events.”
‘It Happened So Fast’: Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident
A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences.