The Irish Times

Tesla recalls half a million cars in US over defects

Issues with camera and boot could increase risk of crashes, regulators say

Thu Dec 30 2021 - 18:13

‘It happened so fast’: Inside a fatal Tesla Autopilot crash

Gaps in Tesla’s driver-assistance systems and distractions can have tragic consequences

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 06:00

Tesla’s Autopilot to be investigated by US following crashes

Road agency to look at how Autopilot ensures drivers are paying attention to road

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 16:49

Trump fumes as US carmakers pursue drive for lower emissions

President and major manufacturers in stand-off over exhaust emission standards

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 06:15

Toyota recalls 5.8m vehicles worldwide to replace airbags

The recalls include about 1.47 million vehicles in Europe and 1.16 million in Japan

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 13:10

SEC investigating whether Tesla waited too long to disclose a fatal crash in May

SEC to probe TESLA for sale of shares in weeks prior to release of information on fatal crash

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 09:53

Elon Musk hints at new top secret Tesla masterplan

Tesla chief executive tweets about plan to publish details of ‘masterplan’ this week

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 08:45

Man dies after Tesla car in autopilot mode collides with truck

Joshua Brown (40) killed on clear, dry roadway when car failed to brake

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 12:50

Boost for Google cars as US regulator rules robots may drive

Company maintains cars will be safer when humans have no control or ability to intervene in driving

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 01:00

Internet of Things brings terrifying potential security threats

US and EU taking measures to protect drivers’ privacy and security from hackers

Thu Aug 06 2015 - 10:00

Car safety regulators fine Fiat Chrysler a record $105m

Watchdog is cracking down on car manufacturers in the US

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 14:27

Fiat Chrysler face tough questions recall record

US regulators launch most trenchant attack yet on Fiat Chrysler, accusing it of being too slow to notify drivers about faults and failing to provide critical information to the authorities

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 07:10

Up to 34 million vehicles in US due for recall over airbags

Airbag maker Takata agrees to mount what could be biggest every car recall

Wed May 20 2015 - 10:23

Hedge funds push GM for $8bn share buyback

Central figure to US auto reform seeks seat on GM board

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00

Vehicle communication to bring era of safety

Transmitters that allow connection between vehicles set to become norm

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 01:00

Flying cars: Sky’s the limit but why has the concept not achieved take-off?

Inventors are working on designs they believe will finally put motoring on a futuristic high

Mon Sept 01 2014 - 01:20

Tesla seeks to inspect Model S that ruptured after collision

Electric-car maker working with Los Angeles police after stolen sedan crashes

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00

General Motors files recall documents to safety agency

Company sends 200,000 pages to regulators on defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths

Fri Apr 04 2014 - 14:27

General Motors under fire in global recall row

US car maker accused of knowing of danger for almost a decade

Wed Apr 02 2014 - 01:00

Toyota reputation badly dented

Recent events have thrown a sinister light on the Japanese company’s recent actions

Sat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00

Safety watchdog under fire in General Motors recall

American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration faces accusations of inaction over ‘fatal’ Chevrolet problem

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Ford agrees $17.4m fine for delaying recalls

Agreements related to unintended acceleration of Ford Escape SUV

Thu Aug 01 2013 - 19:36