Automotive Safety
Tesla recalls 13,000 recent model 3 and y vehicles for battery defect
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Tesla is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,000 recently built Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles due to a battery pack contactor defect that could cause sudden loss of drive power. The issue affects vehicles manufactured in the US between March and August 2025, with no reported accidents or injuries so far. Owners will receive free replacements at service centers.
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over 2019 Autopilot crash
Tesla has quietly settled a wrongful death lawsuit connected to a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot technology. The case centered on the death of 15-year-old Jovani Maldonado Garcia, who was killed when a Tesla Model 3 collided with the vehicle he was riding in. The settlement avoids a public trial, with the amount undisclosed.
UN issues safety warning on Tesla-style door handles
United Nations car safety officials have raised alarms over Tesla-style retractable door handles, linking them to passenger deaths in crashes. The electronic mechanisms may fail to open if a vehicle's power is lost, trapping occupants. This follows a US lawsuit against Tesla and proposals for new global standards.
US Senate Confirms Top Auto Safety Official
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The US Senate has voted to confirm Ann Carlson as the administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, filling a key role in overseeing vehicle safety amid rapid advancements in automotive technology. The confirmation, which passed with bipartisan support, comes at a time when the agency faces mounting challenges related to autonomous vehicles and electric car regulations. This move is expected to strengthen federal oversight of the auto industry.
European regulators target Tesla door safety issues
Tesla's European safety overseers are intensifying scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker's door handle design amid concerns over post-crash accessibility. The Dutch RDW authority announced plans to strengthen rules ensuring doors remain operable during power failures. This follows investigations and a fatal incident highlighting entrapment risks.
Cybertruck driver survives road rage attack near Ukiah
A Tesla Cybertruck driver in California escaped serious injury after a Ram 1500 intentionally rammed the vehicle during a highway altercation. The incident, captured on the Cybertruck's cameras, led to charges against the attacking driver. Authorities suspect anti-Tesla hostility as the motive.