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Cruise's Driverless Robotaxi Operations Halted Nationwide
autos2 years ago

Cruise's Driverless Robotaxi Operations Halted Nationwide

Cruise has suspended operations of its driverless cars nationwide after the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) suspended their deployment in San Francisco, stating that the vehicles were "not safe for the public's operation" and that the manufacturer had "misrepresented" safety information. Cruise stated that the suspension is not related to any new incidents and that they are taking time to examine their processes and rebuild public trust. The DMV's suspension followed an investigation into a collision involving a Cruise vehicle in San Francisco on October 2. Cruise will continue supervised autonomous vehicle operations.

Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles for Brake Issues
autos2 years ago

Ford Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles for Brake Issues

Ford has recalled 1.5 million vehicles due to problems with windshield wipers and brake fluid leaks, highlighting the company's sloppy work and poor quality. The recalls come after Ford's recent component problems with its F-150 Lightning, earnings disappointments, and trouble pricing its vehicles. Despite these issues, CEO Bill Farley remains in his position, raising concerns about the company's future.