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North American extreme heat and severe storm events

115 clusters · 563 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: United States heatwave affects 70 million people with extreme temperatures

Following the extreme heat and flooding in early July 2026, a persistent pattern of severe weather and high temperatures continued through mid-August. In early August, a widespread pattern of thunderstorms impacted the M

Tesla FSD safety litigation and regulatory scrutiny

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Tesla faces lawsuit from former manager over FSD safety concerns

Javier Medrano, a former manager of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) test fleet in Houston, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging systemic safety failures and whistleblower retaliation. Medrano claims that Tesla expanded i

Global extreme weather events

3 clusters · 241 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mexico and Spain face severe weather alerts for storms and heat

Global regions continue to experience diverse and extreme meteorological events. In Spain, the impact of excessive temperatures has become increasingly severe; in Andalusia, 430 deaths were attributed to extreme heat bet

NHTSA investigation of Ford EcoBoost engine failures

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ford EcoBoost engines under NHTSA investigation for safety risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into approximately 135,000 Ford vehicles manufactured between 2014 and 2021, specifically affecting Fiesta, Focus, and EcoSport mod

Tesla US safety investigations expand to FSD

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Tesla recalls 20,000 vehicles in US over headlight safety issues

In July 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ordered Tesla to recall approximately 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles (model years 2017–2023) because the low-beam headlights were brighte

Tesla FSD safety scrutiny intensifies

50 clusters · 171 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Tesla's Full Self-Driving receives first European approval in Netherlands

Since the July 2026 indictment over the June-19 Texas crash, Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has faced mounting legal, regulatory, and market pressure. The NTSB’s preliminary report reaffirmed that driver Michael

Zoox cleared and launches paid robotaxi service

5 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Zoox launches commercial robotaxi services with NHTSA exemption

On 30 July 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted Amazon-owned Zoox a two-year exemption to operate up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis commercially. This regulatory pathway a