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Ford has issued two recall notices for 110,626 Mustang vehicles due to issues with windshield wipers/washing systems in 2024-2026 Mustangs and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD models, and a rear differential problem in 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E models. Dealers will inspect and repair affected vehicles, with owners receiving notification letters in July and subsequent updates.

A 2-year-old child died in Hallandale Beach after being left in a hot car, highlighting the importance of safety steps to prevent such tragedies. Over 50% of pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths occur when caregivers forget children in vehicles, with temperatures inside cars rising rapidly even in mild outdoor conditions.

General Motors recalled 14,540 Cadillac Vistiq SUVs from 2026-2027 model years due to a third-row power seatback issue that may not reverse when someone is in the way. Dealers will disable the feature until a replacement seat module is available, and owners will be notified by mail after August 3.

Ford recalled over 66,000 Lincoln and Explorer hybrids due to a software error preventing pedestrian warning sounds at certain speeds. The recall affects 2024-2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles, expanding a previous recall (25V691). Repairs for some models involve replacing a digital signal processing module, while others await fixes.

A Tesla driver has been charged with manslaughter following a crash in Texas that resulted in the death of a woman in her home. The incident is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

A Texas man drove a Tesla Model 3 into a residential home at high speed, killing a 76-year-old woman. An investigator stated the driver pressed the accelerator fully to 73 mph before the crash, overriding Tesla's Full Self-Driving system. The driver, Michael David Butler, faces manslaughter charges and remains in custody.

The U.S. closed its multi-year investigation into Tesla's phantom braking issue after incident reports dropped significantly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported reports fell from 300 in 2022 to three in 2026.

Ford is recalling over 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a transmission park system issue that could increase crash or injury risk. The recall affects 2018-2021 model year Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles, with dealers updating software and inspecting transmission components at no cost.

Ford is recalling over 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a transmission park system issue that could increase crash or injury risk. The recall affects 2018-2021 model year Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. Ford will update software and inspect transmissions at no cost to owners.

The U.S. is launching a tech force program to recruit software engineers for military units to accelerate AI adoption. Ford is recalling over 741,000 vehicles due to a transmission defect that could cause rollaway risks. A federal judge denied Meta’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its platforms were designed to be addictive to children and violated privacy laws.

Ford is recalling 741,195 U.S. vehicles due to a transmission defect that could cause them to roll away. The recall affects specific 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 models. Dealers will provide free software updates and repairs, with notifications starting August 3, 2026, and a remedy expected by April 2027.

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US due to a transmission defect that could damage the park system, potentially causing vehicles to roll away, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Hyundai is recalling nearly 100,000 Tucson models (2025-2026) due to instrument-panel display issues that may prevent critical safety information from appearing. The recall affects 96,310 vehicles, including hybrid variants, with software updates provided via over-the-air or dealer service at no cost.

Hyundai is recalling nearly 100,000 Tucson models from 2025 and 2026 due to instrument-panel display issues that may fail to show critical safety information. The recall, issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, includes software updates via over-the-air or dealer service. Affected owners will receive notification letters starting August 22.

Nearly 100,000 Hyundai Tucsons from model years 2025 and 2026 are under recall due to instrument-panel display issues that may fail to show critical safety information. The recall, issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on June 24, affects 96,310 vehicles, including hybrid variants. Affected owners will receive free software updates via dealers or over-the-air, with notification letters starting August 22.

Hyundai recalled 96,310 vehicles from the 2025 to 2026 model years due to a software error affecting the instrument panel display. The recall includes Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid models, with fixes provided via over-the-air updates or dealers at no cost. Owners can contact Hyundai at 855-371-9460 for details.

Chrysler recalled 1.07 million Jeeps (2021-2025 model years) due to a power steering wiring issue that could cause fires even when vehicles are parked and off. Owners are advised to park outdoors until repairs are completed free of charge at dealerships.

Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis equipped with its 5th Generation Automated Driving System due to a risk of entering closed freeway construction zones, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The article also covers debates over AI's role in U.S. classrooms and concerns about China's advancing AI capabilities.

The Trump administration's Department of Transportation proposes updating federal vehicle safety rules to allow autonomous vehicles without brake pedals or steering wheels. The change aims to remove regulatory barriers for companies like Tesla and Zoox, enabling faster deployment of robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supports the move, citing the need to modernize standards for driverless technology.

Zoox is increasing production of its upgraded robotaxis to up to 100 units per week at its Hayward factory, which has an annual capacity of 10,000 vehicles. The company unveiled design improvements like ergonomic seats, larger cupholders, and a more vivid touchscreen, and plans to expand services to Austin and Miami later this year.

A Tesla driver in Katy, Texas, claimed his Model 3 was on autopilot when it crashed into a home at high speed, killing a woman. Law enforcement stated the driver failed to stay in a single lane and struck the residence, while Tesla's CEO and a VP disputed claims of autonomous system failure, citing manual driver intervention. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation.

A sheriff’s deputy rescued a 2-year-old child who was left alone in a hot car with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. The child was found sweating heavily and unresponsive, and the parents face reckless endangerment charges. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office warned that vehicles can become dangerously hot quickly, even with windows cracked.

A sheriff’s deputy rescued a 2-year-old toddler who was left unattended in a hot car with temperatures over 90 degrees. The child was found sweating heavily and unresponsive, and the parents face reckless endangerment charges. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office warned that vehicles can become dangerously hot quickly, even with a cracked window.

A sheriff’s deputy rescued a 2-year-old toddler from a hot car in Clark County, Washington, where temperatures reached 92 degrees. The child was found sweating heavily and unresponsive, and the parents face reckless endangerment charges after leaving the child alone for 16 minutes. Authorities warn that parked cars can become dangerously hot quickly, citing 31 child deaths from vehicular heatstroke in the U.S. in 2025.

The U.S. auto regulator NHTSA has opened a special investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash in Texas where a 76-year-old woman was killed. The crash occurred while the car was using automated driving technology, and the driver was not under the influence. This follows previous NHTSA investigations into Tesla's self-driving systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a special investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash in Texas that killed a 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila. The vehicle was using an automated driving feature at the time, and the driver reported using the technology, though its role in the crash remains unclear. Tesla faces multiple ongoing investigations into its self-driving systems, including past crashes and delayed crash reporting.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a special investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash in Texas that killed a 76-year-old woman, Martha Avila. The incident occurred when the vehicle, reportedly using automated driving technology, slammed into a home at high speed near Houston. The driver was not intoxicated and is cooperating with authorities.

Ford recalls 91,198 F-150 trucks (2018-2020 models) due to a running light issue where daytime lamps remain fully on instead of dimming. The recall, under campaign 20V097, involves reprogramming the body control module software at dealerships, with owners notified after July 6.

Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis in the US due to a software issue causing vehicles to enter freeway construction zones. The recall follows 13 incidents in April and May across Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area, marking the company's second recall this year.

A 3-year-old boy died from heat exposure after being found in a hot car in Clarke County, Alabama. The child was discovered in the back seat of a vehicle within 20 minutes of being reported missing, not secured in a car seat. Three other children were removed from the home by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, and no arrests have been made.

A 3-year-old boy died from heat exposure after being found in a hot car in Clarke County, Alabama. Deputies located him within 20 minutes in the back seat, not in a car seat, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Three other children were removed from the home by the Alabama Department of Human Resources, and no arrests have been made.

A 3-year-old boy died from heat exposure after being found in a hot car in Clarke County, Alabama. Deputies located him within 20 minutes of being reported missing, but it remains unclear if he entered the vehicle alone or was left inside. The Alabama Department of Human Resources removed three other children from the home, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlighted annual hot car heatstroke deaths averaging 37 children.

Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill to ban drivers from using AI-powered smart glasses, which allow video recording and messaging, to combat distracted driving. The legislation, awaiting Governor JB Pritzker’s signature, would make Illinois the first state to prohibit such devices, adding them to existing restrictions on electronic devices for drivers.

Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles (2014-2023 models of Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX) due to potential rear suspension failure caused by corrosion. Dealers will inspect and repair/reinforce subframe components at no cost to owners, with no reported injuries or deaths linked to the defect.

Honda is recalling over 880,000 vehicles due to potential rear suspension component failure, affecting models from 2014-2023. The issue involves corrosion of the rear subframe, which could lead to loss of control. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace components at no cost to owners.

Chrysler is recalling nearly 1.08 million Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators due to a risk of catching fire even when parked and turned off, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles (2018–2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator) due to seat belt retractor issues that could cause injury during crashes. Additionally, 4,600 Bronco Sport (2021–2026) and Maverick (2022–2026) vehicles face a do-not-drive order over suspension defects risking loss of control. Ford will repair the issues free of charge.

Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles from 2018 to 2022 model years due to a seat belt issue that could cause injury during a crash. The recall affects Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models, with seat belts potentially locking or retracting rapidly. Owners will receive notifications and can have the issue resolved at dealerships free of charge.

Police in Pennsylvania can now issue $50 tickets to distracted drivers using handheld devices, starting Friday under Paul Miller’s Law, which prohibits such use while driving or stopped. The law, signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2024, includes a $50 fine plus court costs and allows hands-free technology use. Enforcement coincides with a state campaign targeting impaired drivers, funded by a $6.7 million grant.

Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles due to a defect in the front passenger seat’s weight sensor, which could cause unintended airbag deployment. The recall affects models including the Accord Hybrid, Acura TLX, and various Civic, Accord, CR-V, and Pilot models from 2016 to 2026. Honda has received 228 warranty claims but no injuries or deaths related to the issue.