Federal investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home are suggesting the vehicle's self-driving software wasn't to blame.
July 16, 2026Tesla News Updates
NHTSA takes aim at autonomous car mishaps in rulemaking push
Officials aim to finalize the new requirements before the end of President Donald Trump’s current term, said Jonathan Morrison, NHTSA's top official.
July 16, 2026Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, prompting 911 calls
Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, experiencing medical emergencies and even giving birth in the cars.
July 14, 2026NHTSA considers ending steering wheel mandate for robotaxis
The comments follow NHTSA’s move last month to update federal safety standards to remove the mandate for manual brake pedals in autonomous vehicles.
July 9, 2026Tesla beats forecasts with 480,126 Q2 deliveries
Deliveries rose 25% from a year earlier, when Tesla faced widespread consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s polarizing work for the Trump administration.
July 2, 2026Tesla settles lawsuit tied to fatal 2023 FSD crash in Arizona
Tesla quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology.
June 29, 2026DOT Moves to Scrap Brake Pedal Rule for Autonomous Vehicles
The new rule, part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to modernize standards for driverless cars, could ease the path for purpose-built autonomous vehicles including Tesla’s Cybercab.
June 25, 2026NTSB Opens Probe Into Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas
NTSB opened an investigation into a fatal crash this month involving a Tesla sedan in Texas, expanding scrutiny of an incident that has drawn national attention.
June 24, 2026Agility Robotics Bets on Staffing Warehouses With Humanoids
Agility Robotics becomes the first publicly traded company entirely devoted to building and selling humanoids. Its early customers include Toyota.
June 24, 2026Tesla Sued After Woman Was Killed by Car Crashing Into House
Tesla’s automated technology failed to detect the end of the roadway and stop before slamming into a brick house, according to the lawsuit filed June 23 in Texas state court.
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