IIHS: Automatic emergency braking has trouble in darkness

CNET

Automatic emergency braking is a life-saving feature that effectively prevents crashes, even grisly vehicle-to-pedestrian wrecks. But according to a study released on Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, this technology's effectiveness is dramatically reduced in low-light situations. It turns out, just like drivers, cars have trouble seeing at night. read more »

Tesla cut a steering component from some cars to deal with chip shortage, sources say

CNBC

Under pressure to hit fourth-quarter sales goals while coping with widespread semiconductor shortages, Tesla decided to remove one of the two electronic control units that are normally included in the steering racks of some made-in-China Model 3 and Model Y cars, according to two employees and internal correspondence seen by CNBC. read more »

Tesla recalls 26,681 U.S. vehicles over windshield defrosting software

REUTERS

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 26,681 vehicles in the United States because a software error may result in windshield defrosting problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday. read more »