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Tesla Model Y Door Handle Defect Investigation Launched by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a preliminary investigation into potential defects in Tesla Model Y electronic door handles, affecting approximately 174,300 vehicles from 2021, after receiving nine reports of inoperable handles potentially due to low battery volta...
Tesla Model Y Door Handle Defect Investigation Launched by NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a preliminary investigation into potential defects in Tesla Model Y electronic door handles, affecting approximately 174,300 vehicles from 2021, after receiving nine reports of inoperable handles potentially due to low battery volta...
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16% Bias Score
New U.S. Car Seat Safety Standards for Side-Impact Collisions
Beginning June 30, 2025, all new U.S. car seats must meet stricter side-impact safety standards (FMVSS No. 213a) after years of research and development by the NHTSA, addressing a significant gap in previous regulations and aiming to reduce child fatalities and injuries in side-impact collisions.
New U.S. Car Seat Safety Standards for Side-Impact Collisions
Beginning June 30, 2025, all new U.S. car seats must meet stricter side-impact safety standards (FMVSS No. 213a) after years of research and development by the NHTSA, addressing a significant gap in previous regulations and aiming to reduce child fatalities and injuries in side-impact collisions.
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20% Bias Score
Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants Found in Nearly All Cars Tested
A Duke University study found cancer-causing flame retardants in almost all of 101 cars tested, despite a 1970 federal standard meant to prevent car fires; this standard, unchanged for over 50 years, offers no proven fire safety benefit and exposes drivers, passengers, and automotive workers to sign...
Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants Found in Nearly All Cars Tested
A Duke University study found cancer-causing flame retardants in almost all of 101 cars tested, despite a 1970 federal standard meant to prevent car fires; this standard, unchanged for over 50 years, offers no proven fire safety benefit and exposes drivers, passengers, and automotive workers to sign...
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48% Bias Score
NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...
NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Team Recommends Ending Crash Reporting Requirement, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump transition team recommended ending a car-crash reporting requirement, which would disproportionately benefit Tesla, hindering federal investigations into automated-driving safety; Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes and 40 of 45 fatal crashes to the NHTSA.
Trump Team Recommends Ending Crash Reporting Requirement, Benefiting Tesla
The Trump transition team recommended ending a car-crash reporting requirement, which would disproportionately benefit Tesla, hindering federal investigations into automated-driving safety; Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes and 40 of 45 fatal crashes to the NHTSA.
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40% Bias Score
"Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash, Case Moved to Federal Court"
"The family of Genesis Mendoza-Martinez, who died in a 2023 Tesla Autopilot crash, is suing Tesla for fraudulent misrepresentation, alleging that misleading marketing of the Autopilot system contributed to the fatal collision. The case, initially in state court, has been moved to federal court, incr...
"Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash, Case Moved to Federal Court"
"The family of Genesis Mendoza-Martinez, who died in a 2023 Tesla Autopilot crash, is suing Tesla for fraudulent misrepresentation, alleging that misleading marketing of the Autopilot system contributed to the fatal collision. The case, initially in state court, has been moved to federal court, incr...
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44% Bias Score
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Robotaxis After Unsafe Driving Incidents
The US transportation safety regulator, NHTSA, is investigating Tesla's Robotaxis following videos showing them speeding and making unsafe lane changes during their launch weekend in Austin, Texas; this follows Tesla influencers' promotional videos.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Robotaxis After Unsafe Driving Incidents
The US transportation safety regulator, NHTSA, is investigating Tesla's Robotaxis following videos showing them speeding and making unsafe lane changes during their launch weekend in Austin, Texas; this follows Tesla influencers' promotional videos.
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52% Bias Score
Waymo Robo-taxi Software Recall: 1,200 Vehicles Updated, No Physical Service Needed
Waymo recalled 1,200 robotaxis due to software issues causing minor collisions with small objects; the fix was a software update already implemented months prior, prompting discussion on defining recalls for autonomous vehicles.
Waymo Robo-taxi Software Recall: 1,200 Vehicles Updated, No Physical Service Needed
Waymo recalled 1,200 robotaxis due to software issues causing minor collisions with small objects; the fix was a software update already implemented months prior, prompting discussion on defining recalls for autonomous vehicles.
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44% Bias Score
Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...
Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...
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12% Bias Score
NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
NHTSA Finalizes Rule Requiring Rear Seatbelt Warnings in New Vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a rule requiring rear seatbelt warnings in all new U.S. passenger vehicles starting September 2027, projected to save 50 lives and prevent 500 injuries yearly, addressing lower rear seatbelt usage rates compared to front seats.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Team Seeks to End Automated Driving Crash Reporting Mandate
President-elect Trump's transition team plans to revoke a rule requiring automakers to report crashes involving automated driving systems, aligning with Tesla's stance; since June 2021, 2,746 such crashes were reported, with Tesla accounting for 1,570 (57%).
Trump Team Seeks to End Automated Driving Crash Reporting Mandate
President-elect Trump's transition team plans to revoke a rule requiring automakers to report crashes involving automated driving systems, aligning with Tesla's stance; since June 2021, 2,746 such crashes were reported, with Tesla accounting for 1,570 (57%).
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48% Bias Score
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