- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched investigations into more than 1.2 million General Motors and Ford vehicles following reports of brake failures and engine problems.
- The Ford probe targets 82,040 units of the 2024 Maverick Hybrid over braking issues, while the GM inquiry covers over 1.1 million vehicles regarding potential spindle fractures in the e-boost brake-by-wire system.
- An additional GM probe examines 2021-2026 models with L87 engines after receiving hundreds of complaints regarding post-remedy engine failures.
- Tesla secured approval from Nevada's transportation authority to operate a fleet of up to 5,000 robotaxis.
- This capacity surpasses the 1,000-vehicle permit limits granted to competitors like Google's Waymo and Uber's subsidiary Aviari.
- Despite this regulatory milestone, Tesla shares dropped by over 3 % to approximately $ 351 on Monday afternoon.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expanded its investigation to over 1.1 million GM vehicles, including electric vehicles and models built for Honda.
- The inquiry follows driver complaints regarding a sudden loss of brake assist and subsequent "Brake System Failure" warning messages.
- The agency's Office of Defects Investigation initially opened a preliminary evaluation on April 11, 2026, after receiving multiple reports involving 2023 Cadillac Lyriq models.