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Rivian R1S/R1T Owners DIY Emergency Door Releases: Safety First, Kids!

Rivian R1S/R1T Gen 2 owners are modifying rear door emergency releases, addressing safety concerns with electronic door systems for kids.

Dec 29, 2025· 4 min read

#Rivian #Tesla #NHTSA #Rivian R1S safety #R1T door release #EV emergency exit #Rivian owner modifications #electronic door handles #NHTSA investigation #EV child safety #carabiner door fix #vehicle safety #DIY auto solutions #Rivian Gen 2

NHTSA Pumps the Brakes: Tesla Model 3 Emergency Door Release Under Federal Investigation

NHTSA has launched a defect petition covering 180,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles, focusing on allegations that their emergency door release mechanisms are difficult to locate and operate during crashes.

Dec 24, 2025· 3 min read

#Tesla #NHTSA #NHTSA Investigation #Tesla Model 3 Safety #Emergency Door Release #Tesla Recall #Vehicle Safety Standards #Electric Vehicle Safety #Automotive Regulations #Tesla Design

Waymo's Robotaxis Hit the Books: Recalled for Failing School Bus Stops!

Waymo issued a voluntary software recall for its robotaxis after they failed to stop for school buses in multiple incidents.

Dec 10, 2025· 3 min read

#Waymo #NHTSA #Waymo recall #robotaxi safety #autonomous vehicle incident #school bus stop #NHTSA investigation #self-driving cars #Waymo software fix #driverless safety

Tesla's Autopilot Under Fire: Another Lawsuit Settled as Legal Pressure Mounts

Tesla has quietly settled its fourth Autopilot-related lawsuit since losing its first trial earlier this year. This latest case involved a 2020 Model Y crashing into a stationary police vehicle in Texas, highlighting growing legal and safety scrutiny over the company's driver-assist technology.

Nov 18, 2025· 4 min read

#Tesla Autopilot lawsuit #Autopilot crash settlement #Tesla legal issues #ADAS safety #NHTSA investigation #driver assistance systems #Tesla Model Y crash #autonomous driving safety

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