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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 09 > feds-open-probe-into-musks-steering-wheel-free-taxis-a-day-after-he-began-offering-rides-in-them

Feds open probe into Musk’s steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides in them – WTOP News

2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (275+ words) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into whether Tesla was in full compliance with federal rules in deploying so-called Cybercabs in Austin, Texas, given that the two-seater cars lack steering wheels, mirrors or brake pedals typically…...

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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 09 > musk-launches-steering-wheel-free-taxi-service-in-bet-riders-lose-no-control-fears-and-hop-inside

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose ‘no control’ fears and hop inside – WTOP News

13+ hour, 10+ min ago   (561+ words) The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give passengers no way to take control in an emergency, comes as the company prepares to launch the service in other cities. Tesla shares have suffered amid a slump in vehicle sales, but…...

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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 09 > volkswagen-board-approves-cutting-50000-more-jobs-and-closing-4-plants

Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and closing 4 plants – WTOP News

14+ hour, 36+ min ago   (189+ words) Including 50,000 job losses previously agreed, the company would lose 100,000 positions. The plan put forward by CEO Oliver Blume to counter low-cost competition in China and headwinds from U.S. tariffs overcame resistance from employee representatives and the regional government, which holds a…...

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wtop.com > world > 2026 > 09 > robotaxi-service-debuts-on-londons-busy-streets-as-europe-weighs-more-self-driving-vehicles

Robotaxi service debuts on London’s busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles – WTOP News

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (376+ words) The two companies said they’re starting with a small rollout of Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles outfitted with Wayve’s autonomous vehicle technology. Compared with the U.S. and China — countries where robotaxis operate autonomously in several cities, with no human…...

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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 08 > trump-administration-relied-on-flawed-logic-to-justify-scrapping-vehicle-emission-rules-study-says

Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emission rules, study says – WTOP News

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (546+ words) The Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emissions standards this year, making errors in how it accounted for fuel savings, the price of technology and mileage, according to a new study by a group of economists....

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wtop.com > world > 2026 > 08 > tesla-recalls-nearly-3m-vehicles-in-china-over-door-handle-safety-risks

Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (400+ words) August 21, 2026, 6:23 PM The U.S. carmaker is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S over door handle safety risks, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation. The recall, the largest this year…...

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wtop.com > national > 2026 > 08 > minnesota-governor-signs-order-to-stop-any-mining-efforts-in-boundary-waters-wilderness

Minnesota governor signs order to stop any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (333+ words) NSO GOES ON TOUR: National Symphony Orchestra to perform at 6 DC-area venues during the 2026-27 season August 18, 2026, 12:09 PM The cherished wild area stretches for about 150 miles (about 240 kilometers) in the Superior National Forest along Minnesota’s border with Canada. Thousands of canoeists,…...

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wtop.com > world > 2026 > 07 > indias-capital-part-of-aggressive-electric-vehicle-targets-in-bid-to-curb-air-pollution

India’s capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (804+ words) LOCAL UPDATE: DC police crime data had 'systemic breakdown,' report finds July 28, 2026, 10:54 PM India’s capital city is in dire need of more charging facilities, EV drivers say, to implement an ambitious plan to phase out gas vehicles in one of…...

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wtop.com > europe > 2026 > 07 > ford-to-partner-with-chinese-automaker-geely-in-spain-in-new-joint-venture

Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (566+ words) LOCAL UPDATE: Owner donates White's Ferry to Montgomery County July 23, 2026, 2:30 PM Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain factory. The partnership is a bid to…...

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wtop.com > consumer-news > 2026 > 07 > earnings-at-musks-car-company-fall-as-research-spending-cut-into-profit-from-selling-cars

Earnings at Musk’s car company fall as research spending cut into profit from selling cars

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (252+ words) July 22, 2026, 4:41 PM Tesla said Wednesday that its profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales. The Austin, Texas, company…...