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Rivian R1T Field pickupSource: RivianRivian Automotive is recalling some of its electric pickups because of an airbag defect that could injure a child in a crash, according to a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, dated Wednesday. A total of 502 R1Ts are affected, about 10% of Rivian's total vehicle production to date.New vehicles sold in the U.S. are required to have a system that deactivates the passenger-side airbag when a child or a child seat occupies the front seat. Rivian said that the…

Andie MacDowell has said she had a panic attack prompted by the realisation she was the only woman on the set of a film she made in 2016.Speaking to Marie Claire, MacDowell said she “dropped to knees” after the incident, which came in the aftermath of the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency.I turn around and it’s, like, a roomful of men. Like, a sea of men. It flashed on something that was personal for meAndie MacDowell“I was really disturbed that nobody seemed to care about the vagina comment,” she said. “I…

In the much-publicised Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation case, the latter said she thought the first time Depp slapped her was “a joke”. Heard recalled how the Pirates of the Caribbean actor allegedly got violent after she questioned him about the Wino Forever tattoo he has on his arm. Heard, who is counter suing Depp, said, “It changed my life. We were sitting on the couch. We were having a normal conversation… there was no fighting, no argument, no nothing. He was drinking. I…

Actress Amber Heard thought it was "a joke" when Hollywood star Johnny Depp reportedly slapped her for the first time when she asked about one of his tattoos. Heard is being sued for defamation by her ex-husband Depp over a 2018 op-ed she wrote about being a victim of domestic abuse and she took the stand at Fairfax County Circuit Court for the first time in the trial, when she recalled how the `Pirates of the Caribbean` allegedly got violent after she questioned him about the `Wino Forever` tattoo he has on his arm,…

Tesla is recalling 129,960 of its electric cars in the U.S. over an issue with the touchscreen that could result in the device overheating or losing its image. This is considered a safety issue as the display provides a feed from the rearview camera, as well as settings linked to the vehicle’s windshield defrosters. It also shows if the vehicle is in drive, neutral, or reverse. Tesla said it isn’t aware of any crashes, injuries, or deaths linked to the issue. Impacted Tesla vehicles include certain Model S sedan and…

Tesla Inc is recalling about 130,000 vehicles in the United States following an overheating issue that may cause the center touchscreen display to malfunction, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.The recall covers Tesla’s S and X from the 2021 and 2022 model years and its 3 and Y from the 222 model year. The electric vehicle maker will provide an over-the-air software update to resolve the issue, according to the NHTSA.The infotainment system’s CPU overheating could prevent the…

Tesla is recalling 130,000 cars due to an issue causing the CPU in vehicles’ infotainment systems to overheat during fast charging, potentially making the car’s touchscreen malfunction or go completely blank (via The Associated Press). The electric car maker started rolling out an over-the-air update (OTA) on May 3rd to fix the issue on affected vehicles, which include the 2022 Model 3 and Y, as well as the 2021 and 2022 Model X and S. “During fast-charging or preparation for fast-charging, the infotainment central…

Tesla Supercharger is seen at Willow Festival shopping plaza parking lot in Northbrook, Ill., Thursday, May 5, 2022. Tesla is recalling about 130,000 vehicles across its U.S. model lineup, Tuesday, May 10, because the touch screens can overheat and go blank. The recall covers certain Model S sedan and Model X SUVs from 2021 and 2022, as well as Model 3 cars and Model Y SUVs from 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh Tesla is…

Tesla issued a new recall affecting almost 130,000 2021 and 2022 vehicles over a problem regarding the CPU of the center screen’s computer overheating. The good news is that the fix is again an over-the-air software update. The automaker has detected a problem where the center display may become laggy due to CPU overheating when pre-conditioning the battery pack for Supercharging or when Supercharging: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles…

Ford is recalling more than 650,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S. over an issue with the windshield wipers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the wipers could suddenly stop working, or even detach from the vehicle, causing a possible safety hazard. Vehicles affected by the recall include:• 2020-2021 Ford F-150 pickup trucks• 2020-2021 Ford Expedition SUVs• 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator SUVs• 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks The issue has been caused by…