New Autopilot features are demonstrated in a Tesla Model S during a Tesla event in Palo Alto, California October 14, 2015. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Two Democratic U.S. senators on Monday urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to thoroughly investigate Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) Autopilot and use the review to propose… Continue reading United StatesTwo senators urge ‘thorough’ U.S. agency Tesla Autopilot probe6:48 PM UTC
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TechnologyBeijing takes stake, board seat in ByteDance’s key China entity – The Information5:16 PM UTC
SHANGHAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) – The Chinese government has taken a stake and a board seat in TikTok owner ByteDance’s key Chinese entity, Beijing ByteDance Technology, The Information reported on Monday, citing corporate records and people with knowledge of the matter. Beijing ByteDance Technology sold a 1% stake in an April 30 deal to WangTouZhongWen… Continue reading TechnologyBeijing takes stake, board seat in ByteDance’s key China entity – The Information5:16 PM UTC
Two senators urge ‘thorough’ U.S. agency Tesla Autopilot probe
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Two Democratic U.S. senators on Monday urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to thoroughly investigate Tesla Inc’s Autopilot and use the review to propose improvements to its driver assistance system. NHTSA announced Monday it opened a preliminary evaluation into 765,000 Tesla vehicles… Continue reading Two senators urge ‘thorough’ U.S. agency Tesla Autopilot probe
U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they had opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that since January 2018 it had identified 11 crashes in which Tesla models… Continue reading U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes
U.S. opens formal safety probe into some 765,000 Tesla vehicles
The logo of Tesla is seen in Taipei, Taiwan August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they had opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)… Continue reading U.S. opens formal safety probe into some 765,000 Tesla vehicles
U.S. opens formal safety probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes
The logo of Tesla is seen in Taipei, Taiwan August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they had opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)… Continue reading U.S. opens formal safety probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes
Autos & Transportation · 12:40 PM UTCU.S. opens formal safety probe into some 765,000 Tesla vehiclesU.S. auto safety regulators said early Monday they…
The logo of Tesla is seen in Taipei, Taiwan August 11, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) – U.S. auto safety regulators said early Monday they have opened a formal safety probe into Tesla Inc’s driver assistance system Autopilot after a series of crashes involving emergency vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 12:40 PM UTCU.S. opens formal safety probe into some 765,000 Tesla vehiclesU.S. auto safety regulators said early Monday they…
Autos & TransportationDetroit sticks with trucks, SUVs despite lofty 2030 goals for EVs12:42 PM UTC
DETROIT, Aug 16 (Reuters) – The future may belong to electric cars, but for U.S. automakers, trucks will rule for years to come. Automakers in North America plan to build more big pickups and sport utility vehicles than electric vehicles well into the late 2020s, chasing sales trends that run counter to the Biden administration’s… Continue reading Autos & TransportationDetroit sticks with trucks, SUVs despite lofty 2030 goals for EVs12:42 PM UTC
Technology · 10:33 AM UTCAnalysis: Decentralised finance – Latest front in crypto’s hacking problemFor most of the 13-year life of cryptocurrencies, e…
A representation of cryptocurrency Monero is seen in this illustration taken August 6, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustrationo Peer-to-peer DeFi crypto platforms emerge as major hacking risk Estimated $80 billion or more held on DeFi platforms Regulation patchy so usually little or no recourse for victims SEC chair Gensler has signalled will take a tough stance on… Continue reading Technology · 10:33 AM UTCAnalysis: Decentralised finance – Latest front in crypto’s hacking problemFor most of the 13-year life of cryptocurrencies, e…
TechnologyChina’s Didi improves pay transparency for drivers8:14 AM UTC
BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) – China’s Didi Global Inc (DIDI.N) said on Monday it will provide its drivers in several Chinese cities with more details on the fees they receive, the first big move by the ride-hailing giant after state media accused it of paying drivers unfairly. Didi said drivers in seven Chinese cities including… Continue reading TechnologyChina’s Didi improves pay transparency for drivers8:14 AM UTC