U.S. seeks information from Tesla on cabin camera in Autopilot probe
NHTSA’s nine-page letter demands Tesla answer questions by Oct. 12 about “the role that the Cabin Camera plays in the enforcement of driver engagement/attentiveness.”
U.S. extends public input on GM, Ford self-driving petitions
GM and Ford want to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually, the maximum allowed under law, for ride sharing and delivery services. Neither seek approval to sell self-driving vehicles to consumers.
NADA showrunner Steve Pitt dies at 75
Pitt joined NADA in 1974 and planned 48 conventions for the dealer association before retiring this year.
GM recalls 484,155 SUVs in U.S. over potentially defective seat belt assembly
The Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac SUVs were recalled after a customer report of a separated seat belt buckle assembly in May.
Tesla asks Chinese government to help secure power to suppliers
Tesla is coordinating with the Shanghai and Sichuan governments to ensure its suppliers in Sichuan have ample power, Bloomberg reported, adding that the carmakers hadn’t seen any production delays as yet.