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Rivian to launch hands-free driving system in 2025, CEO says
By Abhirup Roy and Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) -Electric-vehicle maker Rivian plans to launch its advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and its...
GM recalls over 2,000 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles
(Reuters) -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday that General Motors is recalling about 2,890 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles due to...
What’s next for EVs under President Trump?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under...
US upgrades probe into 129,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech
The regulator said it is upgrading the probe to an engineering analysis, covering vehicles between the 2021-2024 model years.
US auto safety regulator closes probe into nearly 7,000 Fisker electric SUVs
NHTSA ends probe into 6,971 Fisker Ocean SUVs’ braking issue, citing lack of info as Fisker struggles post-bankruptcy.
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
Trump's DOT nominee pledges to let NHTSA probe Tesla's driver-assist tech after crashes, despite Musk ties to Trump.
US opens probe into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over remote driving feature
Tesla's Actually Smart Summon feature was launched in September and allows users to remotely move their vehicles using their smartphones.
Ford to recall 20,484 hybrid SUVs over battery concern
The recall includes certain Ford Escape and luxury Lincoln Corsair vehicles from model years 2020 to 2024.
US agency proposes to streamline self-driving car exemption reviews
NHTSA has authority to grant petitions to allow up to 2,500 number of self-driving vehicles per manufacturer to operate on U.S. roads.
NHTSA closes preliminary probe into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs after software update
The U.S. auto safety regulator opened a probe into unintended vehicle movement in thousands of the startup’s electric vehicles.
