Tesla Autopilot feature under federal investigation
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with San Jose State University Engineering Professor Ahmed Banafa about the problem with Tesla's Autopilot that has killed several Tesla drivers.
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with San Jose State University Engineering Professor Ahmed Banafa about the problem with Tesla's Autopilot that has killed several Tesla drivers.
Tesla autopilot system linked to crashes with emergency vehicles: NTSB
The agency says it has identified 11 crashes since 2018 in which Teslas on Autopilot or Traffic Aware Cruise Control have hit vehicles with flashing lights, flares, an illuminated arrow board or cones warning of hazards.
The agency says it has identified 11 crashes since 2018 in which Teslas on Autopilot or Traffic Aware Cruise Control have hit vehicles with flashing lights, flares, an illuminated arrow board or cones warning of hazards.
Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit
The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla’s long-term viability raised during its early years of losses and production problems.
The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla’s long-term viability raised during its early years of losses and production problems.
Elon Musk to testify over Tesla acquisition of SolarCity
On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will have to defend the $2.5 billion SolarCity deal under oath in a shareholder lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest.
On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will have to defend the $2.5 billion SolarCity deal under oath in a shareholder lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest.
San Lorenzo family files lawsuit over Tesla autopilot crash that left teen dead
Jovani Maldonado, 15, of San Lorenzo, died on a Bay Area freeway after a Tesla rear-ended his father's pickup truck. Neither Tesla's much self-bragged about autopilot system nor the driver tried slowing down until a split second before ramming the SUV.
Jovani Maldonado, 15, of San Lorenzo, died on a Bay Area freeway after a Tesla rear-ended his father's pickup truck. Neither Tesla's much self-bragged about autopilot system nor the driver tried slowing down until a split second before ramming the SUV.
Tesla to recall 285,000 vehicles in China amid cruise control problem
Tesla is recalling about 285,000 electric vehicles in China because of a problem with the cruise-control function. Chinese authorities said Saturday that cruise control can activate accidentally and cause cars to suddenly speed up.
Tesla is recalling about 285,000 electric vehicles in China because of a problem with the cruise-control function. Chinese authorities said Saturday that cruise control can activate accidentally and cause cars to suddenly speed up.
Safety ratings yanked after Tesla pulls radar from Model S and Model Y vehicles
Consumer Reports pulled its “Top Pick” status for Tesla’s Model 3 and Y vehicles built after April 27, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans to remove the vehicles’ “Top Safety Pick Plus” designation.
Consumer Reports pulled its “Top Pick” status for Tesla’s Model 3 and Y vehicles built after April 27, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety plans to remove the vehicles’ “Top Safety Pick Plus” designation.
Tesla driver 'asleep' in Kenosha County, cited for inattentive driving
A Palatine, Illinois man was cited for inattentive driving – after a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy noticed he “appeared to be asleep behind the wheel crossing over the Illinois/Wisconsin state line” on Sunday, May 16.
A Palatine, Illinois man was cited for inattentive driving – after a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy noticed he “appeared to be asleep behind the wheel crossing over the Illinois/Wisconsin state line” on Sunday, May 16.
California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into patrol car in Washington state
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Southern California crash victim had posted videos riding in Tesla on Autopilot
The driver of a Tesla involved in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on Autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.
The driver of a Tesla involved in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on Autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.
Officials: Tesla in fatal crash on the 210 Freeway near Fontana was on Autopilot
A 35-year-old man was killed when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on the 210 Freeway near Fontana on May 5. The Tesla was operating on Autopilot at the time of the crash, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man was killed when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on the 210 Freeway near Fontana on May 5. The Tesla was operating on Autopilot at the time of the crash, authorities said.
Man arrested for riding in back of driverless Tesla on autopilot gets out of jail
Sharma remained unflinching in his attitude about sitting in the backseat while his Tesla drives itself on autopilot.
Sharma remained unflinching in his attitude about sitting in the backseat while his Tesla drives itself on autopilot.
'I'm very rich': Back seat Tesla rider pulls same stunt, but in new car after jail release
Param Sharma met KTVU's Jesse Gary in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, not far from his mother’s high-rise apartment. After getting out of jail on two counts of reckless driving, he pulled up sitting in the back seat of a Tesla with no one in the driver's seat.
Param Sharma met KTVU's Jesse Gary in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, not far from his mother’s high-rise apartment. After getting out of jail on two counts of reckless driving, he pulled up sitting in the back seat of a Tesla with no one in the driver's seat.
RAW: Backseat Tesla rider at it again with a brand new set of wheels
In this raw video clip, KTVU's Jesse Gary speaks with Param Sharma Wednesday to hear why the 25-year-old continues to ride around in the backseat of a Tesla with no one behind the wheel.
In this raw video clip, KTVU's Jesse Gary speaks with Param Sharma Wednesday to hear why the 25-year-old continues to ride around in the backseat of a Tesla with no one behind the wheel.
Backseat Tesla driver gets out of jail, buys new Tesla and does it again
KTVU's Jesse Gary spoke with Param Sharma Wednesday after he was released from Santa Rita Jail. Sharma says after his first car was towed away by CHP, he purchased a brand new red Tesla Model 3 to do it again.
KTVU's Jesse Gary spoke with Param Sharma Wednesday after he was released from Santa Rita Jail. Sharma says after his first car was towed away by CHP, he purchased a brand new red Tesla Model 3 to do it again.
Safety regulators announce special investigation into Tesla Autopilot system
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.
RAW: Man arrested for riding in back of driverless Tesla says he'll keep doing it
KTVU's Jesse Gary spoke with Param Sharma Tuesday about his antics behind the wheel. Sharma says he's not trying to show off, but wants others to see that self-driving vehicles are not only the future, but the present as well.
KTVU's Jesse Gary spoke with Param Sharma Tuesday about his antics behind the wheel. Sharma says he's not trying to show off, but wants others to see that self-driving vehicles are not only the future, but the present as well.
Man seen riding in the back seat of Tesla with no driver on Bay Area roads
On Saturday, the CHP posted two photos on its Facebook page that show the unidentified man in the back seat of the car and what looks like an empty driver's seat.
On Saturday, the CHP posted two photos on its Facebook page that show the unidentified man in the back seat of the car and what looks like an empty driver's seat.
Tesla settles $1M penalty for air quality violations at Fremont factory
Officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Friday that Tesla, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and install a solar roof project to settle air quality violations at its Fremont automobile factory.
Officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Friday that Tesla, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and install a solar roof project to settle air quality violations at its Fremont automobile factory.