Auto News: U.S. Opens Probe Into Tesla’s Autopilot Over Emergency Vehicle Crashes, U.S. Senators Urge FTC To Probe Tesla, Inside A Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident, General Motors To Replace Bolt Battery Modules

U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes

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U.S. auto safety regulators on Monday opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc's (TSLA.O) driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving Tesla models and emergency vehicles. read more »

U.S. senators urge FTC to probe Tesla over self-driving claims

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Two U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed the Federal Trade Commission to probe Tesla (TSLA.O), saying the company has misled consumers and endangered the public by marketing its driving automation systems as fully self-driving. read more »

‘It Happened So Fast’: Inside a Fatal Tesla Autopilot Accident

NEW YORK TIMES

A 2019 crash in Florida highlights how gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance system and distractions can have tragic consequences. read more »

General Motors to replace battery modules for some Bolt electric vehicles after fire risks

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Automaker General Motors Co (GM.N) said it will replace all battery modules in some Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) under a recall announced last month. read more »