Viral TikTok Shows Waymo Car Rear-Ended by Semi on Houston Highway
TikTok creator Lucia Molina posted footage of a Waymo autonomous vehicle rear-ended by an 18-wheeler on a Houston highway; Waymo says 911 was called and no injuries were reported.
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NTSB Faults Ford’s BlueCruise After Two Fatal Mach‑E Crashes, Urges Fixes
The NTSB found Ford’s BlueCruise failed to keep drivers attentive in two 2024 fatal crashes and urged Ford to tighten driver monitoring, curb excessive speeds and require crash-data recording.
Subaru Unveils 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid with More Power and 9.3-Inch Clearance
The 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid pairs the Forester Hybrid powertrain with Wilderness off-road upgrades to boost output to 194 hp, increase efficiency and retain 9.3 inches of ground clearance.
Waymo Robotaxis Repeatedly Pass Stopped School Buses in Austin Amid NHTSA Inquiry
Waymo robotaxis in Austin have been recorded passing stopped school buses with flashing lights and stop arms deployed; the Austin Independent School District documented 24 incidents and an NHTSA probe is pending.
Tesla CEO Hints at “Cooler” Vehicle After Cybertruck Child‑Seat Post
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, tweeted that “something way cooler than a minivan is coming” after noting the Cybertruck can fit three child seats, offering no further details.