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techTesla Sued Over Texas Crash That Killed Grandmother; Musk Blames Driver
After a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Texas home and killed Martha Avila, her family sued, alleging defective Full Self-Driving. CEO Elon Musk and VP Ashok Elluswamy claim the crash resulted from the driver pressing the accelerator.
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worldTexas Family Sues Tesla After Autopilot Crash Kills 76-Year-Old Woman
Martha Avila, 76, was killed when Michael Butler's Tesla Model 3, allegedly on Autopilot, crashed into her Harris County home. Her family alleges design defects and negligence, seeking over $1 million.
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techFord Dominates 2026 Auto Recalls Amid Federal Safety Oversight
Ford leads US automakers with 51 recalls in early 2026, significantly outpacing rivals due to ongoing NHTSA consent order compliance and safety mandates.
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techSenators Demand NHTSA Probe Tesla's FSD Safety Data
U.S. Senators urge safety regulators to investigate Tesla's self-published Full Self-Driving statistics following a Reuters report alleging inflated safety claims.
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techTesla Autopilot Crash Kills 87-Year-Old Driver in Florida Pond
An 87-year-old driver died after his Tesla Model Y on Autopilot veered into a Tampa pond, as legal scrutiny over Tesla's driver-assistance systems intensifies.
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techWaymo Recalls Thousands of Robotaxis Over Flood Risk Software Issue
Waymo recalls 50,000 robotaxis after an empty vehicle drove into a flooded Texas creek, highlighting autonomous vehicle limits.
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techTesla Owners Face Trade-In Requirement for Full Self-Driving Upgrade
Older Tesla vehicles with Hardware 3 may need trade-ins to access unsupervised Full Self-Driving, Elon Musk announced. Hardware limitations necessitate this for enhanced capabilities.
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techNHTSA Expands Tesla FSD Probe Amid Safety Concerns
The U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Drive, citing failures in visibility detection during adverse conditions across 13 crashes.