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California Sees Driverless Cars Record 5x More Test Miles in 2024
San Francisco's highways now buzz with driverless cars, as California witnesses a 5-fold increase in test miles. Last year, autonomous vehicles covered 3.3 million miles, led by GM's Cruise and Alphabet's Waymo.
By Dabbie Davis
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Nissan Aims for EV Price Reductions, Countering BYD's Dominance
Nissan aims to produce cost-effective lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to cut electric vehicle (EV) prices and compete with BYD. Despite BYD's lead in EV sales, Nissan plans to introduce LFP batteries into its EVs by 2026, forging partnerships to advance the technology.
By Dabbie Davis
Dodge and Ram Gear Shifter Investigation Ends Without Recall Request
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into rollaway incidents involving Ram 1500 pickup trucks and Dodge Durango SUVs, initiated in December 2016. The inquiry encompassed 1.3 million vehicles, focusing on modern electronic rotary gear shifters, a departure from traditional mechanical shifters.
By Dabbie Davis
GM's Cruise Unfolds AV Incident: Sparking Two US Investigations
The Department of Justice (DoJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are investigating GM's Cruise division due to an incident in October. A pedestrian was hit by another vehicle and dragged 20 feet by a Cruise autonomous vehicle, prompting scrutiny. Cruise is addressing its organizational culture and leadership issues.
By Dabbie Davis
Toyota Urges Immediate Halt to Driving for 50,000 US Vehicle Owners
Toyota has issued a "Do Not Drive" warning to owners of 50,000 older vehicles in the U.S. due to a potentially deadly airbag inflator issue. These vehicles include certain Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAV4 models from 2003-2005 equipped with Takata airbag inflators, which have been linked to numerous deaths and injuries.
By Dabbie Davis
2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Ultra-Luxury EVs Face Recall Due to Insufficient Ground Connection
The 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV faces its first-ever recall, affecting over 100 units in the U.S. market due to a ground connection issue caused by adhesive residue. Safety concerns raised, including potential short circuits and thermal events. Owners to be notified, and inspections and repairs initiated.
By Dabbie Davis
Software Trouble Hinders Volvo EX30 Deliveries; Marking Second Time Delay for Volvo Launch History
Volvo faces delivery delays for the EX30 EV due to software issues, marking the second such incident following the EX90. The automaker acknowledges the problem and is diligently working on a solution, with software version 1.2 still requiring some adjustments.
By Dabbie Davis
Mercedes-Benz Exposes Source Code in Accidental Password Publication Incident
Mercedes-Benz inadvertently exposed its source code due to a password mishap, potentially risking sensitive internal data. The company promptly responded by revoking access and prioritizing security.
By Dabbie Davis
