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Waymo issues recall after 2 of its vehicles strike the same pickup truck

Waymo is issuing a recall for the first time due to a software concern after two of its self-driving vehicles hit the same pickup truck that was being towed. Waymo, which is owned by Google parent Alphabet, said that the recall potentially involves 444 autonomous vehicles. The company said that the incidents occurred in Phoenix, in December, prior to a …

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US closes 7-year probe into Ford Fusion power steering failures without seeking further recalls

U.S. auto safety regulators have closed a seven-year investigation into complaints about power-assisted steering failures in Ford Fusions without seeking additional recalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Monday that its testing found only minor steering effort changes if the power-assist failed. It also found a declining failure trend, and a lower failure rate in Fusions …

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