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Volkswagen is recalling more than 60,000 electric vehicles in the U.S. because a software glitch may fail to display the gear position, potentially causing the vehicles to roll away.

Volkswagen is recalling over 60,000 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a software glitch that can prevent the gear option display from working, which could potentially allow the car to roll away if the emergency parking brake is not engaged.

Volkswagen and Audi models are affected by a recall impacting gear position displays.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule requiring new vehicles to include advanced safety features, but recent tests expose shortcomings in existing systems.

Researchers say automatic emergency braking and other safety features are saving lives, but there’s still debate about how to make them better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating ways to use technology in cars and trucks to prevent impaired drivers from starting their vehicles.

Federal regulators are working on a rule that could require new vehicles to be equipped with technology to detect and prevent drunk driving, aiming to reduce the significant number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities.

The new infrastructure bill includes a provision that requires automakers to install technology to prevent intoxicated drivers from operating vehicles, along with a burst of new spending aimed at improving auto safety amid escalating road fatalities.

The new infrastructure bill includes provisions for technology that will prevent drunk driving, with the goal of reducing the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Additionally, the bill addresses other safety measures, such as rear-seat reminders to prevent child heatstroke.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 2.6 million Teslas concerning the ‘Summon’ feature, following reports of crashes. This adds to a previous probe into the company’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system.