Two men were arrested after leaving an incendiary device under a FOX 13 News vehicle in Magna, leading to a neighborhood evacuation; they face multiple charges including terrorism and possession of explosive devices.
Automotive supplier Magna has developed a new rearview mirror that incorporates a driver-monitoring system (DMS) to combat distracted driving. The DMS uses infrared cameras with gaze-tracking software to monitor the driver's eyes and alert them if they are looking away from the road for too long. The camera is embedded behind the glass of the mirror, making it a self-contained unit that can be mounted like any other rearview mirror. The DMS will debut in Europe early next year and in the US in late 2024.
Tesla is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to two customer complaints about improperly fastened seatbelts on 2022 and 2023 Model Xs; Ferrari is pleased with the European Commission's decision to approve a regulatory carve-out for synthetic fuel, allowing internal-combustion engines to go beyond 2036; Polestar plans to launch a $20 million marketing campaign in the second quarter as the Swedish EV maker primes the pump for its first crossover in the truck-dominated U.S.; Magna is shopping around for a North American plant for EV manufacturing, to get in on the subsidies available; and 13 years ago, China's Geely purchased Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion.