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Lead Story Sep 16, 2026

NHTSA Demands Tesla Prove Under Oath That Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Is Legal to Sell

NHTSA issued a Special Order requiring Tesla to show under oath how the Cybercab, which lacks a steering wheel, pedals and mirrors, complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. Tesla must respond by September 30 or face penalties of up to $139 million.

Sarah Mitchell

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Toyota recalls 8,521 electric C-HR SUVs over software glitch that can cut power while driving

Toyota is recalling 8,521 electric C-HR crossovers because a battery control software error can cause overcharging and sudden loss of drive power. Dealers will update the battery ECU software free of charge, with owner notifications due October 18, 2026.

Priya Sharma Sep 10, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Congressman Demands DOT Answers on Tesla FSD After 43 Sleeping-Driver Videos

Sep 10, 2026

Tesla Data Shows Autopilot Active in Fatal Alabama Model Y Crash; Baby Rescued

Electric Vehicles

Tesla with Full Self-Driving engaged ran stop sign, killed driver, data confirms

Electric Vehicles

NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Certification Days After Launch

Sep 4, 2026

Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was active in fatal Illinois crash killing mother of five

Electric Vehicles

nhtsa

NHTSA Demands Tesla Prove Under Oath That Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Is Legal to Sell

Toyota recalls 8,521 electric C-HR SUVs over software glitch that can cut power while driving

Congressman Demands DOT Answers on Tesla FSD After 43 Sleeping-Driver Videos

Tesla Data Shows Autopilot Active in Fatal Alabama Model Y Crash; Baby Rescued

Tesla with Full Self-Driving engaged ran stop sign, killed driver, data confirms

NHTSA Opens Audit Into Tesla Cybercab Certification Days After Launch

Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was active in fatal Illinois crash killing mother of five

Tracking fatal Tesla Autopilot and FSD crashes hidden in NHTSA data

Second Tesla driver dies after Autopilot engaged in stopped-car freeway crash

Tesla confirms Autopilot/FSD active in fatal 104 mph Model 3 crash in Texas

Kia Recalls 21,000 EV9 SUVs Over Airbag Child-Detection Fault

NHTSA expands probe into 1.1M GM vehicles over brake-assist failures

Ford recalls 86,543 Mustang Mach-E over loose glass trim risk

Tesla recalls over 20,000 EVs in US over headlight glare risk

Tesla recalls 20,000+ Model 3 and Model Y over overly bright headlights

Zoox to Start Charging Passengers for Robotaxi Rides Next Week

Trump Administration cuts red tape to accelerate autonomous vehicle deployment