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Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue
Rearview Camera Problems Prompt Massive Recall In Tesla's Latest Safety Issue Tesla is recalling nearly 220,000 vehicles over rearview camera issues in the latest safety problem for the troubled electric automaker. The recall affects 218,868 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report reported filed on Tuesday, May 5. The affected Teslas include certain Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, increasing crash risks. That means the vehicles fail to comply with federal rear visibility requirements. Tesla…
Long Branch Motorcyclist Killed In Colts Neck Crash With Delivery Van, Prosecutor Says Long Branch Motorcyclist Killed In Colts Neck Crash With Delivery Van, Prosecutor Says
Long Branch Motorcyclist Killed In Colts Neck Crash With Delivery Van, Prosecutor Says A motorcyclist from Long Branch was killed in a crash with a delivery van in Colts Neck last week, authorities said. At approximately 12:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, members of the Colts Neck Police Township Department responded to County Road 537 and Willow Lake Drive for a report of a motorcycle-versus-electric delivery van collision, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said Tuesday. A preliminary investigation revealed that 65-year-old Stephen Morehouse was operating a 2005 Harley-Davidson east on County Road 537 in the right lane when a collision occurred with a 2022 Rivian…
Feds Investigate Tesla As Door Handles Trap Kids In Growing Safety Crisis Feds Investigate Tesla As Door Handles Trap Kids In Growing Safety Crisis
Feds Investigate Tesla As Door Handles Trap Kids In Growing Safety Crisis Tesla is facing another safety investigation over reports that some vehicles' doors can trap children inside, as billionaire CEO Elon Musk reportedly bought about $1 billion of his company's stock. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating about 174,290 of Tesla's 2021 Model Y vehicles, the agency said on Monday, Sept. 15. The midsize SUV's electronic door handles may not open because of low battery power. The preliminary evaluation was opened after nine owners reported that their exterior door handles wouldn't work. Most cases happened whe…
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man
Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday: Tesla Dangles Biggest CEO Deal Ever For World's Richest Man Elon Musk could soon cash in the biggest paycheck in history — a $1 trillion deal that would make Tesla’s CEO the richest corporate leader ever, but there is a catch. The electric vehicle maker laid out its pay package for the 54-year-old Musk in a regulatory filing on Friday, Sept. 5. The plan would give Musk 423 million more Tesla shares valued at $143 billion today, according to a report from CBS News.  However, the payout would only unlock if Tesla meets specific profit, production, and market capitalization milestones. For Musk to collect the full payout, Tesla would need to cli…
Jeep Driver Flees After Destroying Historic Ridgewood Property (DEVELOPING) Jeep Driver Flees After Destroying Historic Ridgewood Property (DEVELOPING)
Jeep Driver Flees After Destroying Historic Ridgewood Property (Developing) The driver of an electric Jeep Wrangler with Texas plates fled after crashing into a Ridgewood building and leveling it early Sunday, Aug. 31, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 08/31/2025: The driver of an electric Jeep Wrangler with Texas plates remained at large following... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Sunday, August 31, 2025 The hit-and-run happened on East Glen Avenue near Route 17 northbound’s on and off ramps, according to Loving. The destroyed auxiliary structure stood on the same property as a historic house and barn, he said. A Bergen County …
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet
Air Force Plans To Buy Cybertrucks For Target Practice As Tesla Sales Plummet The Air Force is aiming to buy Tesla's widely maligned Cybertrucks for target practice. According to a request submitted by the Air Force Test Center, the military is seeking to purchase two Cybertrucks for target vehicle training for flight tests. Officials say the goal is to prepare units by simulating real-world situations. The trucks must arrive intact, with glass, mirrors, and wheels in place but drained of fluids. They don't need to run, though all wheels must roll. The Air Force listed other types of cars, SUVs, and pickups, but Cybertrucks were the only specific model req…
Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck' Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck'
Trump Slams Elon Musk's New Third Party, Calls Billionaire 'Train Wreck' It didn't take long for President Donald Trump to respond after his former political partner, Elon Musk, announced he plans to form a third party. After weeks of floating the idea following the very public and very acrimonious blowup of his relationship with President Donald Trump, Musk announced the so-called “America” Party was a go.  The announcement came Saturday afternoon, July 5, in a post on his X platform. "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," he wrote. Just over 24 hours later, Trump hit back on his own platform, Truth Social. "I am saddened to…
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States
Judge Cites Simpsons Episode In Ruling Against Trump Affecting 14 States “Electric van only has 20 minutes of juice left!” That’s the line from The Simpsons a federal judge used to deliver a legal blow to President Donald Trump, quoting a 1995 episode as she struck down his administration’s freeze on electric vehicle infrastructure funding. In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington, Judge Tana Lin invoked Homer Simpson’s long-lost goodbye to his mother as a pop culture parable for a very real-world problem: “range anxiety.” The phrase refers to the fear that electric vehicle drivers might r…
'Very Serious Consequences': Trump Issues Warning To Elon Musk Days After Blowup 'Very Serious Consequences': Trump Issues Warning To Elon Musk Days After Blowup
'Very Serious Consequences': Trump Issues Warning To Elon Musk Days After Blowup President Donald Trump has issued a new warning to Elon Musk just days after their one-year political partnership blew up in spectacular fashion. Trump said the billionaire entrepreneur had better not switch sides and financially back Democrats. "If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump said in an interview with NBC News on Saturday, June 7. "He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that.” Trump didn't get into specifics.  During his back-and-forth war of words with the 53-year-old Musk on Thursday, June 5, Trump floated the possibility of ca…
Tesla Stock Rebounds As Trump-Musk Feud Hits New Lows Tesla Stock Rebounds As Trump-Musk Feud Hits New Lows
Tesla Stock Rebounds As Trump-Musk Feud Hits New Lows Tesla's stock is recovering after a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump fueled a massive selloff. Shares for the electric vehicle giant opened about 5% higher on Friday, June 6. Tesla clawed back some of the 15% lost the day before when the feud between the two billionaires exploded online. The fallout began when Musk, 53, posted on his platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that Trump would have lost the 2024 election without Musk's financial backing.  "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans …
Elon's Next Move? Musk Now Pushing For Third Party Amid Bitter Blowup With Trump Elon's Next Move? Musk Now Pushing For Third Party Amid Bitter Blowup With Trump
Elon's Next Move? Musk Now Pushing For Third Party Amid Bitter Blowup With Trump Following the collapse of his year-long partnership with President Donald Trump after a series of back-and-forth insults, Elon Musk is now floating the idea of the formation of a third party. “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” Musk wrote on his X social media platform. The 53-year-old billionaire entrepreneur and world's richest man attached a poll question underneath the post. As of late Friday morning, June 6, with nearly 5,200,000 votes cast, 80.6 percent said yes, and 19.4 percent voted no. Earlier report: Glo…
'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla 'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla
'Sounds Like Corruption': Elon Musk Slams NJ For Dropping Tesla Elon Musk is raising eyebrows after the New Jersey Turnpike Authority confirmed it’s removing 64 Tesla Superchargers from Turnpike service areas starting Thursday, June 6. But officials say there’s a straightforward reason: Tesla’s contract expired. “Sounds like corruption,” Musk wrote on X in response to a Tesla post accusing the NJTA of cutting the company out in favor of a single third-party provider. Sounds like corruption — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 30, 2025 In a statement on May 30, Tesla said the NJTA had “chosen a sole third-party charging provider” and was “not allowing us to …
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought going electric meant beating the system? Pennsylvania and New Jersey have other plans. Both states are now apparently charging electric and plug-in hybrid drivers new annual fees to help make up for lost gas tax revenue. In Pennsylvania, the Road User Charge (RUC) kicked in on April 1, 2025, after being signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro last year, according to PA.gov. Here’s what drivers are paying: EV owners: $200 in 2025, rising to $250 in 2026 Plug-in hybrid owners (PHEVs): $50 in 2025, rising to $63 in 2026 Drivers opting for two-year registration will pay double those…
‘Remarkable Family’ In Odenton Loses Everything In Fire—Town Rushes To Rebuild ‘Remarkable Family’ In Odenton Loses Everything In Fire—Town Rushes To Rebuild
‘Remarkable Family’ In Odenton Loses Everything In Fire—Town Rushes To Rebuild A Maryland family is picking up the pieces after a fast-moving fire tore through their Odenton home — but they’re not doing it alone. Fire crews were called to the 2600 block of Wing Stem Circle just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, where they found heavy flames ripping through a home’s garage and quickly spreading to the second floor, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. The Odenton fire. Anne Arundel County Fire Department Crews from both Anne Arundel and Fort Meade Fire Departments jumped into action, battling the blaze while searching the house.  …
Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink
Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink Elon Musk says he will step back from his government role in the Trump Administration.  The billionaire entrepreneur will shift his focus back to Tesla, as the company grapples with a staggering revenue drop that has investors sounding the alarm. Amid fears of tariffs and the implications of his dual role in government, Musk’s decision comes at a critical time for the automaker.  The company has reported a 20 percent decline in car sales revenue and a shocking 71 percent decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2025. During an earnings call on Tuesday, April 22, Musk sta…
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic'
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla is facing more legal trouble as a lawsuit accuses the controversial automaker of inflating odometers to end vehicles' warranty coverage early. The class action lawsuit claims Tesla manipulates mileage readings on its electric vehicles to show longer distances than were actually driven, potentially reducing or avoiding costly repairs. The suit was originally filed in California in February. The 30-page filing says the odometer system used in Teslas doesn't measure physical distance directly. Instead, the complaint claims it relies on predictive algorithms and data like energy usag…
College Student In Boston Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say College Student In Boston Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say
College Student In Boston Firebombed Tesla Dealership While On Spring Break, Feds Say A college freshman on spring break is now facing federal charges after allegedly tossing a Molotov cocktail at a Tesla dealership, torching two Cybertrucks in a late-night firebombing. Owen McIntire, 19, of Kansas City, Missouri, who attends college in Boston, was arrested and appeared in federal court in Massachusetts on Friday, April 18. Prosecutors say the charges stem from a Monday, March 17 blaze at the Tesla Center in Kansas City, where he’s accused of using incendiary devices, including one that didn’t detonate, to start a fire that destroyed two vehicles worth more than $100,000 eac…
Volvo Slashing Up To 350 Macungie Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers Volvo Slashing Up To 350 Macungie Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers
Volvo Slashing Up To 350 Macungie Jobs As Trump's Tariffs, Low Demand Rattle Automakers Up to 800 workers are being laid off at Volvo plants across the mid-Atlantic as concerns grow about the US auto industry due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Volvo Group North America will lay off 550 to 800 employees, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Friday, April 18. The layoffs will happen at plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The Swedish automaker cited the need to adjust to worsening economic conditions. "Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory chang…
Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac
Amazon Electric Van Rolls Over On Roadway In Mahopac Emergency crews responded to a crash in Putnam County after an Amazon delivery vehicle rolled onto its side on Wednesday evening, April 16.  The incident happened around 5:34 p.m. on Croton Falls Road near Valley Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  Responding units from the fire department, Carmel Police, and the Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived to the scene to find a fully battery-powered Amazon van on its side.  Fortunately, the driver declined medical transport and was not injured, firefighters said. Crews noted that the van was …
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight
Tesla Misses The Mark: Car Deliveries Fall Short As Elon Musk Loses Key Political Fight Tesla has delivered significantly fewer vehicles to start 2025 amid its biggest sales drop in years, as the company led by billionaire Elon Musk faces massive protests, boycotts, and production delays. Tesla reported 336,681 vehicle deliveries worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, the electric automaker said in a news release on Wednesday, April 2. Those deliveries are down 13% from 386,810 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. The Austin, Texas-based company blamed the shortfall on upgrades to manufacturing facilities. "While the changeover of Model Y lines across a…
Protesters To Rally At Tesla Dealership In Mount Kisco Over Trump Ties, 'Authoritarian Regimes' Protesters To Rally At Tesla Dealership In Mount Kisco Over Trump Ties, 'Authoritarian Regimes'
Protesters To Rally At Tesla Dealership In Mount Kisco Over Trump Ties, 'Authoritarian Regimes' Hundreds of demonstrators are expected to gather outside a Tesla dealership in Westchester this Saturday afternoon, March 29 to protest what organizers say is the dangerous influence of unelected billionaires and express opposition to President Donald Trump’s political resurgence.  The protest will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tesla dealership located at 115 Kisco Ave. in Mt. Kisco, according to the organizer. Organizers say the action is part of the broader #TeslaTakedown movement, which aims to spotlight what they describe as Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s outsize…
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate 46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate
46K+ Cybertrucks Recalled As Tesla's Financial, Political Issues Escalate Tesla is recalling more than 45,000 of its controversial Cybertrucks after a serious safety issue was discovered with their exterior paneling, the latest in a growing list of issues for the electric automaker. Tesla has issued the recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall impacts 2024 and 2025 models. According to the NHTSA, a stainless-steel exterior trim panel known as the cant rail may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risks. Tesla is offering to replace the cant rail assembly for free. The recall c…
MA Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push MA Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push
MA Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push A group of states has reached its collective goal to get more drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025. More than 3.3 million EVs are now registered across the ten states, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The group includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Ten governors signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, aiming to reach the 3.3 million mark by 2025. At the time, just 87,506 electric cars were on the road in those states. The new report confirmed that as of Tu…
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles
Recall Issued For 60,000 Volkswagen, Audi Vehicles More than 60,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles in the United States are being recalled. The move follows an announcement made by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday, Feb. 28, which highlighted that the recalled electric vehicles fail to display some gear positions.  This oversight poses a significant safety risk, as it could result in the cars rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged. The recall specifically impacts fully electric Volkswagen 2021-2023 ID.4, and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback vehicles, the NHTSA said. A safety reca…
Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs
Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs Kia is recalling more than 80,000 hybrid and electric SUVs due to wiring issues that could prevent airbags and seat belts from properly deploying, officials said. Kia issued the recall for about 80,255 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recalled Niros are from the model years 2023 to 2025. The NHTSA said the recall is due to a defect in the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat. The issue could increase injury risks in a crash because airbags or seal belts may not work correctly. …
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address
Trump Proclaims ‘Liberation Day,’ Reveals Array Of Planned Actions In Inaugural Address Donald Trump proclaimed “liberation day” in his inaugural address after being sworn in to a second non-consecutive presidential term in the Capitol Rotunda just after noontime on Monday, Jan. 20. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Commutations, Dismissals, Signs Flurry Of Executive Orders  "America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before," said Trump, who at age 78, became the oldest person to ever start a presidential term. In the half-hour long speech, he vowed that “the golden age of America begins rig…
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion At Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Investigated As Possible Terror Act Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. The explosion claimed the life of one individual and left seven others injured, prompting a joint inquiry by local law enforcement and the FBI. The incident is being investigated as a possible terrorist act, ABC News and CNN are reporting. The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, near the hotel’s valet area.  Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a fire that engulfed the vehicle. First responders quickly arrived…
Electric Vehicle Fire Unleashes Heavy Smoke: Raritan Township Fire Company Electric Vehicle Fire Unleashes Heavy Smoke: Raritan Township Fire Company
Electric Vehicle Fire Unleashes Heavy Smoke: Raritan Township Fire Company An electric vehicle fire sent plumes of smoke into the night sky on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 16 in Raritan Township, authorities said. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Pasture Hill Court and found a working garage fire, with an electric vehicle on fire in the roadway, 15 feet from the residence and 10 feet from other vehicles, Raritan Township Fire Company said. Saturday evening RTFC was alerted to a reported brush fire near Ridgeview Ct. Quickly after dispatch another 911 caller... Posted by Raritan Township Fire Company on Monday, November 18, 2024 Upon disco…
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk The video of a "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway that went viral also caught the eye of police investigators in Fairfax County. Vienna resident Christian Camacho, 48, the driver of the Cybertruck, and 37-year-old Carlos Montero, of Sterling, were identified by detectives as the pair involved in the viral video that was shared by Elon Musk and viewed by millions. In the video, the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck c…
$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go $385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go
$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go Westchester County Executive George Latimer has released the details of his proposed 2025 Capital Budget, which requests over $385 million in new appropriations.  The proposed budget, announced by Latimer on Tuesday, Oct. 15, includes $385.15 million in investments in affordable housing, roads and bridges, sewer and water systems, flood mitigation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and parks and recreation.  According to Latimer, the budget reflects the work his administration has done to "strengthen public services and modernize infrastructure across Westchester County."  "T…