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Questions about the safety of Tesla's ‘Full Self-Driving' system are growing
Tesla says its vehicles that are equipped with the latest versions of its vaunted “Full Self-Driving” system can travel from point to point with little human intervention. Yet a series of alarming recent incidents have drawn the attention of federal regulators, who were already investigating Tesla’s automated driving systems because of dozens of crashes that raised safety concerns. The problems...
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‘F— Elon': Cybertrucks tagged with vulgar message for Tesla CEO in Fort Lauderdale
Someone in Fort Lauderdale isn’t a fan of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Video posted by Only in Dade showed multiple Cybertrucks with the message “F— Elon” written on them at a parking lot.
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Cybertrucks found vandalized in Fort Lauderdale
RAW: Cybertrucks were found vandalized at a lot in Fort Lauderdale with a vulgar message for Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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A Tesla owner says his car's ‘self-driving' technology failed to detect a moving train ahead of a crash caught on camera
A Tesla vehicle in Full-Self Driving mode appeared to fail to detect a moving train and stop on its own, leading to a chaotic accident depicted in a video that has been viewed millions of times on social media.
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Tesla's Autopilot caused a fiery crash into a tree, killing a Colorado man, lawsuit says
The suit claims that the company’s marketing of the technology is dangerously misleading.
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US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked
Investigators with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have concerns about whether the recall remedy worked because Tesla has reported 20 crashes since it was issued in December.
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Tesla cuts US prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles after a difficult week
The starting prices were reduced for the Model Y, S and X. Earlier this week Tesla announced layoffs and a recall of nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks.
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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks due to faulty pedal that can stick and accelerate unintentionally
Tesla is recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks because of the possibility that a pedal can get stuck and cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Tesla settles lawsuit over Apple engineer's death in a crash involving its Autopilot software
Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while relying on the company’s semi-autonomous driving software.
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Tesla pauses production at German factory as Red Sea attacks disrupt supply chains
The factory near Berlin, which makes Model Y vehicles and batteries, will pause production from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11.
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Family of South Florida woman killed in crash involving Tesla autopilot speaks out after recall
The family of a young woman who died in 2019 after being hit by a Tesla using the autopilot feature, along with her boyfriend who survived the deadly collision, are speaking out after the automaker’s recent safety recall.
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Tesla recall brings back painful memories for family of deadly crash victims
A recall is welcome news for a family whose loved ones were killed and injured in a crash involving a Tesla using autopilot back in 2019. NBC6’s Amy Viteri reports
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Tesla recalls nearly all US vehicles to fix Autopilot system
Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it sold in the U.S. to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot. NBC6’s Tony Pipitone reports
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Electric vehicle owners may soon face annual fees in Florida — here's why
Florida lawmakers have restarted a move to impose annual registration fees on electric vehicles amid pushback over the proposed amount.
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Man plotted ‘mass casualty' attack at Cybertruck event attended by Elon Musk in Texas, officials say
A Florida man was arrested this week after allegedly planning to commit a “mass casualty event” at Tesla headquarters in Texas during a Cybertruck promotion attended by Elon Musk, prosecutors said.
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Tesla begins delivery of first Cybertrucks, two years behind original schedule
The truck is aimed at the most profitable part of the U.S. auto market that’s now controlled mainly by Ford, General Motors and Ram truck maker Stellantis.
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Lawsuit blaming Tesla's Autopilot for South Florida driver's death can go to trial, judge rules
A jury should decide whether Tesla and Elon Musk oversold the electric car company’s Autopilot system and caused the fatal crash of a man who engaged it and took his hands off the steering wheel. That’s the ruling of Florida Judge Reid Scott. He rejected Tesla’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Jeremy Banner’s widow. The 50-year-old software engineer’s...
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Is it safe to park and charge an EV in a garage? Miami-Dade fire lieutenant explains
It could take months to determine if the massive fire that destroyed much of a Miami Springs home started with the Tesla car parked in the garage.
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Cause of Miami Springs house fire under investigation
NBC6’s Marissa Bagg is live from Miami Springs where the cause of a massive house fire remains under investigation after firefighters found a Tesla parked in the garage where the fire started.
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Firefighters investigate Tesla as cause of house fire
Firefighters battled an early morning blaze Thursday after a fire broke out in the garage of a Miami Springs home, officials said. Yvette Lewis with NBC6 sister station Telemundo 51reports.