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VW recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking ABC

Sudden braking in 2 VW SUV models draws regulatory scrutiny AP

U.S. eliminates human controls requirement for fully automated vehicles REUTERS U.S. regulators on Thursday issued final rules eliminating the need for automated vehicle manufacturers to equip fully autonomous vehicles with manual driving controls to meet crash standards. read more » EPA officially reinstates California's authority to craft its own vehicle emissions standards CNN

BMW recalls vehicles for 3rd time due to engine fire risk ABC BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S. — most for a third time — to fix a problem that can cause engine compartment fires. read more » Tesla tells U.S. lawmakers Autopilot requires 'constant monitoring' REUTERS

Environmental groups can sue over EU-approved emissions software, EU court adviser says AUTONEWS

Does my car have a recall? Ford, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and more have vehicles on recalls list USA TODAY

Owners of Bricked Jeep Grand Cherokee L’s Blame Faulty Key Fob Electronics THE DRIVE

U.S. NHTSA probes 1.7 mln Honda vehicles over unexpected braking complaints REUTERS The U.S. transport safety regulator said on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into 1,732,000 Honda Motor (7267.T) vehicles over reports of instances of inadvertent braking that increase risk of a collision. read more »

Analysis: Tesla software updates allow quick fixes - and taking risks REUTERS Tesla Inc's ability to quickly issue safety patches via remote software updates is an approach other automakers eye enviously, but that also carries risk as cars become more like rolling computers. read more » Regulators open an investigation into ‘phantom braking’ by Teslas WASHINGTON POST

Tesla faces another US investigation: unexpected braking AP

Stellantis recalls some Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for fire risk DETROIT FREE PRESS

Elon Musk calls NHTSA the 'fun police' after Tesla recalls AUTO NEWS Elon Musk apparently isn’t pleased with pressure the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration put on Tesla Inc. to conduct its 11th recall in the U.S. in just over three months. read more » Tuning Into a Radio Station in Seattle May Brick Some Mazda Multimedia Units AUTOEVOLUTION

Tesla recalls nearly 579,000 U.S. vehicles over pedestrian warning risk sounds REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if warning risk sounds are obscured, U.S. regulators said Thursday. read more »

IIHS: Automatic emergency braking has trouble in darkness CNET

As Automakers Add Technology to Cars, Software Bugs Follow NEW YORK TIMES Faulty computer systems are prompting class-action lawsuits by disgruntled car owners, a symptom of automakers’ bumpy transition to the digital age. read more » Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk AP

European Union to toughen emissions test for hybrid cars  REUTERS  The European Union plans to toughen its method for measuring carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid cars, two sources familiar with the matter said, after criticism that current tests yield results up to four times below real-world emissions. read more »

Tesla recalls over 800K vehicles for seat belt chime problem AP

Self-driving car companies zoom ahead, leaving U.S. regulators behind REUTERS Self-driving vehicle companies from Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to General Motors Co's (GM.N) Cruise are racing to start making money with their technology, outrunning efforts by regulators and Congress to write rules of the road for robot-driven vehicles. read more » Tesla drivers report a surge in ‘phantom braking’ WASHINGTON POST

Tesla to recall nearly 54,000 vehicles that may disobey stop signs REUTERS Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall 53,822 U.S. vehicles with the company's Full Self-Driving (Beta) software that may allow some models to conduct "rolling stops" and not come to a complete stop at some intersections posing a safety risk. read more »

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces Comprehensive National Roadway Safety Strategy DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION