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Tesla-Besitzer in Südkorea nutzten illegal Full Self Driving
In Südkorea ermittelt die Polizei gegen 80 Tesla-Fahrer. Sie sollen FSD-Sperren mit externen Geräten illegal umgangen haben.
Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a motorist acquitted of dangerous driving charges after a crash that killed a toddler and seriously injured her father.
Woman (87) pleads guilty to careless driving causing the death of mother of five
Agnes Foley accidently put her foot on the accelerator rather than the brake while pulling into a parking space, court hears
Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office
Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued.
Renowned Japanese pianist found guilty of driving at 144 kph
According to a court ruling, Kyohei Sorita drove a car at 144 kph on an expressway in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the night of Dec. 20 last year.
Petrol prices rise 19.1%, driving household living costs up 3%
Fuel accounted for almost a quarter of household inflation in the year to September.
BMW i3 first drive: Have they kept the joy of driving alive?
New EV promises extraordinary range and cutting-edge tech, but can it live up to what made the 3 Series famous?
GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims that it illegally sold driver and location information to data brokers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The agreement, which resolves a complaint from a coalition of 36 US attorneys general, requires GM to limit the driving data it collects and obtain "express consent" from […]
Kedah police arrest man over viral video of reckless driving in ‘Bomba’ MPV
SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 29 — Police have arrested a 35-year-old man over a viral video showing him allegedly driving re...
Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.
Election 2026: Politicians used as golf targets at Auckland driving ranges
'If it helps build a player's drive and doesn't hurt anyone, there's no harm,' Act said.
Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis pleads guilty to drunk driving charges
The New Zealand actor was charged with reckless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol causing injury after a crash in September.
Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis pleads guilty to drink-driving charges
Curtis was charged with reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol causing injury after a crash in September.
Actor Cliff Curtis pleads guilty to central Auckland drink-driving crash, seriously injuring taxi driver
The Rotorua-based movie star ran into a taxi, causing the other driver's hospitalisation.
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Google parent company Alphabet says that its AI investments are leading to a big growth in searches year-over-year, as noted in its Q3 2026 earnings today. "Our AI investments are driving overall Search query growth, including commercial queries," CEO Sundar Pichai says in a statement. "In fact, our year-over-year query growth rate is the highest […]
FDA identifies nine drugs that pose risks to driving
MOTC seeks tighter drug driving laws
AI driving Formula One with sport now 'best showcase' for the tech
The role of artificial intelligence in Formula One is set to grow, with the sport providing the “best showcase” for the technology, according to an executive from Oracle Red Bull Racing. “Data seeps through every element of our business,” Jack Harington, the F1 team's technical partnerships lead told The National at Oracle AI World in Las Vegas. F1 has progr
Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar fatal crash: Cabin crew member now gets murder charge after initial drink-driving counts
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — A cabin crew member previously charged with drink-driving over a fatal collision that kille...
Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.
Gardaí arrest 195 people driving under the influence over bank holiday weekend
Three fatal collisions bring total number of people killed on Irish roads to 154
Kali Linux 2026.3: Images einfacher selbst bauen und Wardriving per Smartwatch
Wer Kali Linux nach eigenen Vorstellungen zusammenstellen will, kann das jetzt auch im Container erledigen. Zudem gibt es neue Pentestingwerkzeuge.
Pervasive stigma still driving drug deaths, advocates say
Despite being the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise some drug use, advocates say people are still dying from preventable overdoses, in part due to a narrative that "others" them.
This startup’s self-driving excavators help dig up $600M in new funding
Bedrock Robotics, which is now valued at $4.1 billion, is particularly focused on autonomous excavators, in part because of a growing shortage of skilled operators.
146 arrests for driving under the influence over weekend
As part of the October bank holiday roads policing operation 146 have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and 3,490 drivers were detected speeding including one person driving 131km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software.
Bengaluru Traffic Police book 539 cases in special drive against drunk driving, overspeeding
The drive was carried out by traffic officers from all 53 traffic police stations to curb traffic violations and improve road safety.
Flight attendant charged over drunk driving crash that killed DBKL road crew on Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — A flight attendant pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to two cha...
In selective schools, parental pressure is driving students to the psychologist’s office
More than 260 counsellors and psychologists have been recruited to public schools. We spoke to three of them.
Dubai announces lane closures on Emirates Road from Monday to clear the way for self-driving taxi tests
Dubai will partially close a stretch on one of the emirate's main motorways during peak hours this week, to enable tests of self-driving taxis to be carried out. Vehicles will be barred from using three lanes on Emirates Road, also known as E611, opposite Al Maktoum International Airport, the Roads and Transport Authority said. The rules will apply between 9
WGES 2026: How the UAE is driving discussions around green economy
Yousif Al Lootah has been embedded in the UAE’s green economy since 2010, long before it was a global conversation. The chief executive and founder of Lootah Biofuels, the UAE’s – and possibly the region’s – first biofuel company, was aged 19 when he started out. His brother, who owned a diesel-guzzling Hummer, was not convinced by the idea of putting used c
MVD mulls app for dynamic bus-scheduling to prevent reckless driving in Greater Kochi
Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority meeting headed by the Transport Minister observes that the running time fixed four decades ago is insufficient, considering the manifold increase in the number of vehicles and worsening congestion on roads and at junctions
Man, 29, arrested for impaired driving after crashing into 2 cars near Casa Loma
A 29-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving overnight after crashing into multiple vehicles in the Casa Loma area. Toronto police were called to the area of Bathurst Street and Davenport Road at approximately 3:17 a.m. for reports of a collision. Detectives said the accused struck a vehicle and left the scene. Then, a short […]
German man arrested for allegedly driving U.S. teen to die by suicide
The 18-year-old German was arrested in Hamburg on Thursday, accused of being the indirect perpetrator of murder and grievous bodily harm, prosecutors say.
Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
<p>PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint</p><p>Israeli troops have levelled a neighbourhood in Hebron, driving out hundreds of families in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/netanyahu-orders-very-extensive-operation-west-bank-two-israeli-soldiers-killed">collective punishm
Self-driving car kills 71-year-old man in US
A 71-year-old man has been killed after being struck by a car in Full Self-Driving mode while crossing a freeway in California, United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/self-driving-car-kills-71-year-old-man-in-us/
Feds want robotaxis to signal ‘I’m driving’ with cyan-colored lights
After years of debating how driverless cars should tell the world no one is at the wheel - flashing text, audio alerts, custom lights - the feds just stepped in with a single answer: cyan. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released proposed changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, specifically rewriting […]
How AI is driving the future of clean water and energy at WETEX 2026
Artificial intelligence was the main topic of conversation for almost everyone on day two of Dubai’s Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which is taking place this week at Dubai World Trade Centre. Ask whether AI belongs at a green energy event, and almost everyone agrees that while it currently consumes too much water and drives up
Proposed driving licence rules raise the bar for learner’s test
As per draft amendments, applicants should secure 75% to pass preliminary test; licence-seekers will have to disclose more health information; there will be no fee to change licensee’s name, address
Man jailed for six years for killing friend in drunk driving crash
The family of a former high school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a Tura Beach car crash last year have described him as "a friend to everyone".
Record growth, rising risks: What’s really driving India’s core industries? | The Hindu Editorial
India’s core industrial sectors recorded a series-high growth rate of 7.9% in September, driven by strong performances in coal, electricity, steel and refinery products. While the data points to a welcome industrial uptick, concerns remain about how sustainable the momentum will be. Much of the growth appears linked to temporary factors such as increased pow
Binance's Qafila 2026 campaign rewards Gen Z users driving digital finance adoption across the region
Binance has unveiled a generous regional initiative designed to rally eligible users to celebrate shared financial journeys and explore a broader range of digital financial tools. Qafila 2026 launched with US$1 million in USDC rewards, bringing together eligible users across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Pakistan. New data from Binance - the world
History shows there’s no room for ambiguity when it comes to drinking and driving
Minister Seán Canney was right to stand down an RSA plan to install breathalysers
'Agony' - Dangerous driving victim warns of consequences
A man whose life was upended after a car crash in 2021, for which the other driver was convicted of dangerous driving, has shared his concerns about younger motorists engaging in dangerous behaviour on Irish roads.
How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?
<p>Ahead of next month’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038164">strikes </a>on Russian refineries for surging energy prices back home, which are causing the president political headaches.</p> <p>However, analysts say the main driver of higher fuel prices remains the US–Iran war.</p> <h
Video captures woman allegedly assaulting driving instructor in Langley
Video circulating online appears to show a woman assaulting a driving instructor in a Langley parking lot while saying, "Go back to your country."
Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world, which when combined with Rivian's reams of data could turn into a valuable simulator.
Tesla driver using Full Self-Driving struck and killed a man crossing I-80
A 71-year-old man was fatally hit by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode while crossing I-80 in Vallejo, CA around 2:30 AM on Thursday, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The California Highway Patrol's statement to media outlets says it reviewed video of the accident from the Tesla's dashcam, which "showed the Tesla's brakes […]
Viral Porsche road bully jailed five days, fined RM10,000 for dangerous driving
PETALING JAYA, Oct 22 — A Porsche Cayenne driver was sentenced to five days in prison and fined RM10,00...
Two men in viral Bukit Antarabangsa police chase charged with dangerous driving, drugs and weapons offences
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Two men who went viral on social media after crashing into public vehicles while atte...
Η Δημοτική Αστυνομία στο ευρωπαϊκό έργο iDriving για την ενίσχυση της οδικής ασφάλειας μέσω καινοτόμων τεχνολογιών
Με επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκαν στη Θεσσαλονίκη οι πιλοτικές δράσεις του ευρωπαϊκού έργου iDriving, οι οποίες πραγματοποιήθηκαν από τις 6 έως τις 8 Οκτωβρίου 2026, με ενεργή συμμετοχή της Διεύθυνσης Δημοτικής Αστυνομίας του Δήμου Θεσσαλονίκης. Οι δράσεις εντάσσονται στο πλαίσιο του Use Case #2 «Συντήρηση Υποδομών και Παρακολούθηση Οδικών Κινδύνων» και είχαν ως στό
How the A.I. Boom Is Driving Up Sales of Gray Paint
Tech companies are painting data centers with gray coatings on top of gray concrete and steel to resist fire, rust and static electricity. That has made data centers a fast-growing market for paint makers.
Accused 'dead set' he was not driving in crash that killed four
A 25-year-old man has taken the stand in the Dubbo District Court, where he is on trial after pleading not guilty to dangerous and drink-driving charges over a crash on the Newell Highway that killed four people.
DM My Rep! The Top Lawyers, Managers and Agents Driving the Creator Economy
MrBeast, Ms. Rachel and the world’s top creators rely on these power players to propel their careers beyond phone screens.
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