A Chinese driver of a Lynk & Co Z20 used a voice command to turn off interior lights, but the system mistakenly disabled the headlights, leading to a crash captured on dashcam. Lynk & Co quickly issued an emergency over‑the‑air update to prevent headlights from being switched off via voice in unsafe conditions. Independent tests show similar voice‑command vulnerabilities in other EV brands such as Zeekr and Deepal. The incident highlights gaps in safety interlocks for smart‑car interfaces.
Tesla has discontinued the Autopilot name and removed Autosteer from new vehicles after a California DMV compliance order. The DMV warned that misleading marketing could trigger a 30‑day suspension of Tesla's dealer and manufacturer licenses. To avoid the penalty, Tesla...
A new residential garage in Menlo Park, California, uses a robotic arm to automatically park and charge electric vehicles. The three‑level system, developed by Sofetin and installed by Parkworks, offers over 450 spaces and moves cars to free charging bays...