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Yellowstone mechanic avoids bison collision, but animal strikes him anyway
outdoors7 days ago

Yellowstone mechanic avoids bison collision, but animal strikes him anyway

A mechanic in Yellowstone National Park stopped his vehicle to avoid hitting a bull bison, but the animal subsequently struck the vehicle. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters in the park, where bison are known to be dangerous and unpredictable, even when vehicles attempt to avoid them. The mechanic's decision to stop was likely intended to prevent a collision, but the bison's behavior led to an unexpected outcome. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife in national parks and the potential risks associated with such encounters.

NHTSA Launches Negotiated Rulemaking to Overhaul US Headlight Standards
automotive-policy8 days ago

NHTSA Launches Negotiated Rulemaking to Overhaul US Headlight Standards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a negotiated rulemaking process to rewrite Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which governs vehicle lighting. The primary goals are to modernize regulations to accommodate advanced technologies like adaptive LEDs and to address rising complaints about headlight glare. This marks the first use of a negotiated rulemaking process for this standard in over 25 years, involving up to 18 stakeholders appointed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The current rules, largely unchanged since 1997, have lagged behind global standards, hindering the adoption of safety-improving lighting technologies in the US.

Tesla Deploys Automatic Collision Evasion to Prevent Crashes During Manual Driving
technology1 month ago

Tesla Deploys Automatic Collision Evasion to Prevent Crashes During Manual Driving

Tesla has introduced a new active safety feature called Automatic Collision Evasion, which automatically engages Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to perform evasive maneuvers during manual driving. The system activates in two scenarios: imminent frontal collisions where swerving is safer than braking, and instances where the driver is inattentive or loses control. Currently available in North America, the feature requires an active FSD subscription and overrides standard driver inputs to ensure safety until the hazard clears.

Hyundai recalls 421,000 cars over premature braking software glitch
technology4 months ago

Hyundai recalls 421,000 cars over premature braking software glitch

Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 2024–2026 vehicles (including 2025–2026 Santa Cruz and Tucson in both gas and hybrid forms) after the NHTSA found a software glitch that can cause the forward-c collision-avoidance system to brake unexpectedly; 376 reports of unexpected braking were logged between Oct 2024 and Apr 2026. Owners will be notified by July 17 and can check the recall status by VIN or license plate in the NHTSA database; Hyundai dealers will install a software update. The recall also covers related Hyundai models such as Elantra Hybrid (2024–2026), Ioniq 5 (2025), and Ioniq 9 (2026).