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Is Waymo in Trouble? School Bus Scandal & Robotaxi Impact

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  The future promised by   autonomous vehicles   has always been tantalizingly close — self-driving cars whisking passengers safely to their destinations while eliminating human error from our roads. However, it appears that we have a way to go before this becomes the norm. Based on recent events involving Waymo, the undisputed leader in the   robotaxi   space, legislators have hit the brakes on that vision.   waymo-school-bus-scandal     In   January 2026 , the   National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)   opened a formal investigation into Waymo after its robotaxis were caught illegally passing stopped   school buses   more than 20 times across multiple states. The incidents primarily occurred in Austin, Texas. These incidents represent more than just traffic violations; they are a clear sign of diminished safety, posing a risk to pedestrians as well as vehicle occupants. Over the last year these incidents have spurred...
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Chinese EV Giant BYD Is Knocking on Americas Door

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  For years,   American car buyers   have been captivated by   Tesla's   sleek designs and ambitious promises. But while   Elon Musk   was making headlines sticking his nose in the American political process, a quiet giant was rising in China.   BYD   has been building what would become the world's largest   electric vehicle   empire. While most   automotive manufacturers   have great success in foreign markets, they are effectively locked out of bringing their products to the US. Due to high tariffs, emissions and safety laws, as well as other local regulations, breaking into the   US auto market   has become a herculean undertaking. However, through all the challenges, BYD has still found a way to the US auto market and this is just the beginning.   Chinese BYD Vehicle manufacturer     From Battery Maker to EV Juggernaut   The story of BYD begins not with cars, but with batteries. Founded in...
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Top 5 best cars for a new driver

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  I remember the day my little sister got her license. My dad wanted to buy her a tank, while my mom wanted something that got 40 mpg and came with a 10-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. The compromise they finally landed on was a gently used   2018   Subaru Impreza   Sport , which ended up costing less than either of them expected and more importantly, it is still running strong to this day.   best cars for new drivers     If you’re shopping for a first car for yourself or your son or daughter, the good news is that the market is packed with good, safe, reliable and economic options. After digging through IIHS crash-test scores, Consumer Reports reliability charts and average insurance premiums for 16- to 19-year-olds, these five kept floating to the top.   1.   2018 - 2021   Toyota   Corolla   (Hatch or Sedan)   This car has been the IIHS Top Safety Pick every year since 2018 (with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 standard). It has...
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