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Role Of Autopilot Uncertain In The Latest Model S Crash Reported In Norway

Authorities or Tesla are yet to conclude if the Model S that crahed on a highway in Norway is the result of an erring Autopilot system that has failed to detect a stationary object. more

Tesla Model X Takes Direct Hit From Yukon SUV 'Detroit Missile':Occupants Come Out Unscathed

Orthopaedic surgeon Jonathan Braman who suffered a horrific crash on his Model X is all for praise for the Tesla SUV for saving the life of his family as well as the family pet. Being an orthopaedic surgeon himself, Braman has extensive experience dealing with neck and spinal injuries arising out of car crashes. Fortunately, he does not have to deal with any of this with any of his family members. more

Owner Of Crashed Model S Admits To Not Paying Attention, Said Won't Sue Tesla

Tesla's Autopilot system, the double-edged sword that it is proving to be is in the news again when a Model S veered off the road and straight into a guardrail when left to drive on its own. Fortunately for the driver, it's only a bloodied nose and minor bruises that he has been left with. more

Another Tesla Crashes in China While in Autopilot Mode

Tesla has confirmed one of its cars crashed in China but is yet to offer any reason as to what might have gone wrong. Subsequent investigations also revealed the car was in autopilot mode when it scraped against another parked vehicle. more

Tesla's Theories To The Fatal Model S Crash: Claims Not Fault Of Auto-Pilot

Tesla representative recently had a meeting with the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee staff where the company is reported to have put forward two theories to explain the tragic May 7 crash when the Model S car was being run on Autopilot mode. more

Toyota Recalls 26,000 Scion FR-S Models To Fix Key Interlock Issue

Toyota has issued a recall for 26,000 Scion FR-S models in order to fix a problem with the automatic transmission key interlock. more

Hyundai Recalling 27,700 Sonatas And Elantras Due To Safety Issue

The auto recalls continue this week, with Hyundai deciding to call back 27,700 of its midsize and compact car cars due to a safety issue involving road salt. more

Watch Grandpa Crash Through Garage Door to Fulfill Bucket List Goal

A 91-year-old grandpa recently got to check off backing up a car through a garage door from his buck list. more

Tracy Morgan, Walmart Settle Lawsuit Over Fatal Highway Crash

During an interview with NBC's Today Show on Monday, a tearful Morgan took a minute to thank the Walmart for stepping "up to the plate in a tremendous way" by taking full responsibility for the incident. more

NHTSA Rejects 2006-2010 Toyota Corolla Acceleration Probe Request

Safety regulators in the U.S. have rejected a Rhode Island man's petition for an investigation into Toyota Corolla compact sedans over supposed low-speed acceleration issues. more

NHTSA Could Reopen Ford Headlight Failure Investigation Into 518,000 Vehicles

Safety regulators for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are reviewing a formal request from a North Carolina consumer group for a probe into almost 518,000 Ford vehicles with headlight or exterior lighting issues in the United States. more

5 Safety Features For Your Car That You Shouldn’t Overlook

Whether you're buying a new or used car it's important that you don't overlook the available safety features. more

California Train Crash Injures 51

A collision in Oxnard, Calif., left more than 50 people injured after a truck driver stopped his tractor trailer on the commuter track. more

3 Unusual DUI Reports

A suspected drunken driver wedged his Ford Mustang into the pedestrian walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge this week, among other reckless incidents. more

Google Driver Crashes

A Google Street View car hit another vehicle this week in Arkansas. more

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