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Self-Driving Tech Under Fire: Tesla, Ford Investigated After Crashes

3/19/2026

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has widened its investigation of Tesla, Inc.'s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to 3.2 million vehicles after crash reports.
The inquiry also examines Tesla's degradation detection system, which warns drivers about reduced visibility.
Ford Motor Company's BlueCruise program is under scrutiny after two fatal crashes in 2024; a hearing is set for March 31.
Concerns about the readiness of self-driving technology continue to grow.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has widened its investigation of Tesla, Inc.'s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to 3.2 million vehicles after crash reports.
The inquiry also examines Tesla's degradation detection system, which warns drivers about reduced visibility.
Ford Motor Company's BlueCruise program is under scrutiny after two fatal crashes in 2024; a hearing is set for March 31.
Concerns about the readiness of self-driving technology continue to grow.