accidents

Tesla Says Autopilot Was Engaged in Fatal Model X Crash
Tesla

Tesla Says Autopilot Was Engaged in Fatal Model X Crash

The driver's brother told a reporter Autopilot had swerved the SUV toward that barrier before.
Richard Lawler | 4 min read
Tesla Driver Blames Autopilot for Fire Truck Collision

Tesla Driver Blames Autopilot for Fire Truck Collision

The Tesla Model S drove into the back of a fire truck attending another freeway accident.
Matthew Humphries | 2 min read
Uber Brings Self-Driving Program Back After Car Crashes in Arizona

Uber Brings Self-Driving Program Back After Car Crashes in Arizona

The crash in Tempe, Ariz., didn't cause any injuries, but it added more woes to Uber's already controversial self-driving experiment.
Tom Brant | 3 min read
Can This 24-Year-Old's Startup Prevent 86 Percent of Traffic Accidents?

Can This 24-Year-Old's Startup Prevent 86 Percent of Traffic Accidents?

Coming soon: "safe driving system" technology to keep track of your business's employee-drivers, as well as that teen in the family car.
Anna Johansson | 4 min read
Amazon Sued After Family Claims Hoverboard Fire Burned Down Their House

Amazon Sued After Family Claims Hoverboard Fire Burned Down Their House

The suit seeks $30 million in damages.
Angela Moscaritolo | 2 min read

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