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Elon Musk’s Tesla Recalls Two Million Cars Over Autopilot Defect

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Tesla recalls over two million vehicles after a US regulator discovered that its driver assistance technology, Autopilot, was partially flawed.

It comes after a two-year examination into crashes while the technology was used.

The recall affects nearly every Tesla sold in the United States since the Autopilot feature was introduced in 2015.

Elon Musk’s Tesla said it would send a software update “over the air” to solve the problem.

The update occurs automatically and does not require a visit to a dealership or garage, but the US regulator still refers to it as a recall.

The BBC has contacted the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to inquire about the impact on Tesla drivers in the UK.

Although Autopilot is designed to assist with steering, acceleration, and braking, the automobile still requires human input.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Recalls Two Million Cars In US Over Autopilot Defect

Tesla’s software is designed to ensure drivers pay attention and that the feature is only used in appropriate circumstances, like highway driving.

However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States found that “the prominence and scope of the feature’s controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse” after a two-year review of 956 Tesla crashes.

“Automated technology holds great promise for improving safety, but only when responsibly deployed,” the NHTSA noted, adding that it would continue to monitor the software after it was upgraded.

A request for comment from Tesla still needs to be returned.

According to the recall notice, the business did not agree with the agency’s conclusion but promised to install new features to address the issues, including additional checks before turning on the self-driving functions.

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The recall comes just a week after a former Tesla employee told the BBC that the technology was dangerous.

After receiving the Blueprint Prize for whistleblowers, Lukasz Krupski told the BBC, “I don’t think the hardware and software are ready.”

“It affects all of us because we are essentially experiments in public roads”, he said.

Mr Krupski told the BBC that the recall was “a step in the right direction,” but that the problem was not limited to the United States.

“The hardware is the same in all the Teslas in the US, China etc.”, he went on to say

Metrics of security
In reaction to a Washington Post report, Tesla defended the safety of Autopilot in a post on X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday.

“Safety metrics are emphatically stronger when Autopilot is engaged than when not engaged,” the company noted, citing figures indicating fewer crashes when the technology was activated.

Jack Stilgoe, an associate professor of robotics at University College London, believes Tesla should have spent more time building the system in the first place.

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Recalls Two Million Cars In US Over Autopilot Defect

“The conventional way of ensuring safety is to check that a car is safe when it leaves the factory”, he was quoted as saying by the BBC.

Even though this is Tesla’s second recall this year, Susannah Streeter of investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown believes it will not have a significant impact on the company’s momentum:

“On its own, a recall of 2 million cars is unlikely to dampen enthusiasm.” The stock price has fallen marginally, but it does not appear to be in danger of falling further.

“After all, recalls in the car industry are far from unusual and the group also has the financial ability to invest in fixes”, she said.

Tesla has actively pushed the technology in its vehicles and claims that staying on the bleeding edge of self-driving technology is critical to its future success.

Goldman Sachs analysts projected this month that Tesla’s most advanced Autopilot service, complete self-driving, could generate more than $50 billion in revenue per year by 2030, up from $1 billion to $3 billion.

The self-driving package costs $12,000 in the United States, plus a $199 monthly subscription fee.

“Autonomy is really where it’s at,” Mr Musk said this summer to investors.

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Additional warnings
The recall is focused on Autosteer, a feature of Autopilot.

In conjunction with “traffic-aware cruise control,” which adapts the automobile’s speed to that of the surrounding traffic, autosteer assists in keeping a car in the correct lane.

The driver is supposed to keep their hands on the steering wheel and be ready to take over from the assistive system if necessary.

When Autosteer is activated, the car’s systems assess whether the driver is paying attention. There are warning warnings if it senses the driver is not present. There are also warnings if the driver tries to utilize Autosteer in an improper situation.

The NHTSA recall report states that the “over-the-air update” will contain extra notifications and monitoring “to encourage the driver to adhere to their continuous driving responsibility whenever Autosteer is engaged.”

SOURCE – BBC

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Deal With Mexican Retailer, Nordstrom’s Founding Family Takes Nordstrom Private.

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(VOR News) – The company made the news on Monday that it would transition into a private Nordstrom corporation after the conclusion of a buyout agreement with El Puerto de Liverpool, a Mexican department store, and the founding family of Nordstrom.

The arrangement was reached when the company acquired El Puerto de Liverpool. It is projected that the transaction will end up valued at around $6.25 billion.

The company’s board of directors came to a resolution that was unanimous in order to give their approval to the deal, which is expected to be completed in the first half of the year 2025.

The Nordstrom family would control the corporation under the agreement.

Which will equate to 50.1% of the business, while Liverpool will hold 49.9% of the company. In accordance with a press announcement, common stockholders would receive a cash payment of $24.25 for each share of Nordstrom common stock that they now hold in their possession.

According to a news release, Nordstrom’s Chief Executive Officer Erik Nordstrom remarked that the company has been working on the fundamental principle of assisting customers in feeling well and looking their best for more than a century.

This idea has been the driving force behind the company’s operations. The company is about to embark on an exciting new phase, and today marks the beginning of that chapter.

We, the members of my family, are looking forward to working together with our coworkers to make certain that Nordstrom will continue to be successful well into the foreseeable future.

Over the course of its history, the retail establishment has made repeated attempts to transition into a private operation. 2018 was the year that a previous attempt was unsuccessful at materializing.

In September, the Nordstrom family made an offer to purchase the company at a price of $23 per share, which resulted in the company being valued at around $3.76 billion. The offer was accepted by the company.

Over the course of the early trading session, the stock of Nordstrom witnessed a decrease of nearly one percent. As a result of a report that was published by Reuters in March, which said that the family intended to take the company private, the shares of the company have undergone a large boost.

November revenues beat Wall Street forecasts for Nordstrom’s fiscal third quarter.

This was due to the fact that the company’s revenue climbed approximately 4% year-over-year. However, the company claimed that it anticipated a dismal holiday season, which resulted in a little more optimistic prediction for the full year’s revenues. This was the case since the corporation anticipated that the holiday season would be weak.

Customers continue to be picky when it comes to purchasing things that are desires rather than needs, and they have paid greater attention to pricing, according to the majority of merchants, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target.

These businesses have also said that customers have become more price conscious. This has led to an increase in the amount of pressure that is being placed on luxury clothing businesses.

Nordstrom, a department store, was initially founded in 1901 as a shoe business but later expanded into other areas. Since then, it has developed into a department store that provides customers with a diverse range of clothing and accessories at more than 350 sites around the United States. These locations include Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom Local, and Nordstrom.

El Puerto de Liverpool is responsible for the management of two further department store chains under the names Liverpool and Suburbia. In addition, El Puerto de Liverpool is home to 29 shopping centers that are dispersed across the entirety of Mexico

SOURCE: CNBC

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Sonic the Hedgehog Dominates Christmas Wish Lists

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Sonic the Hedgehog Merchandise are hot Christmas Items

Sonic the Hedgehog is dominating Christmas wish lists this year. The lovable blue hedgehog is back in the spotlight, from sonic the hedgehog toys and games to sonic the hedgehog coloring pages and movie hype.

Sonic-themed holiday merchandise is on fire, from quirky sweaters to action figures flying off shelves. Sonic the Hedgehog Christmas outfits for kids are selling out fast, making them a go-to gift option for festive fun.

Retailers have been quick to recognize Sonic’s holiday appeal. Special promotions and exclusive items, like the Sonic holiday t-shirts, are everywhere.

Everyone’s stocking up on Sonic merchandise, from big-box stores to boutique retailers.

Online shopping platforms are seeing a surge in searches for Sonic items. Whether it’s Sonic Christmas-themed tops or Sonic the Hedgehog coloring pages, Sonic the Hedgehog toys or Sonic and the Hedgehog 3, the demand is skyrocketing.

Retailers who tap into this trend are sure to see strong holiday sales.

Sonic has been around since the early 90s, but his popularity never wanes. With the release of Sonic 3, fans are more excited than ever.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Meanwhile, Paramount Pictures is preparing “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” with the newest addition in the family-friendly genre set for a spring 2027 release.

The announcement comes as “Sonic 3” opens in theatres on Friday, estimated to gross $55 million to $60 million from 3,800 North American locations.

The sequel is shaping up to be a good holiday season blockbuster for Paramount, which explains the desire in future “Sonic” adventures. On the international front, the film will be released on Christmas Day in 52 markets.

On Rotten Tomatoes, critics gave “Sonic 3” an outstanding 87% fresh score.

The first two films grossed a total of $725.2 million at the global box office and generated over $180 million in global consumer expenditure through home entertainment rentals and digital purchases.

They also inspired a spinoff Paramount+ series, “Knuckles,” which premiered earlier this year.

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Amazon Strike Called By Teamsters Union 10,000 Walkout

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Teamsters members were demonstrating at "hundreds" of other Amazon locations.

An Amazon strike has hit facilities in the United States in an effort by the Teamsters union to pressure the corporation for a labour agreement during a peak shopping season.

The Teamsters union told the Associated Press that Amazon delivery drivers at seven facilities in the United States walked off the job on Thursday after the firm failed to discuss a labour contract.

According to the union, Amazon employees in Teamsters union jackets were protesting at “hundreds” of additional Amazon facilities, which the union billed as the “largest strike” in US history involving the company.

The corporation, which employs over 800,000 people in its US delivery network, stated that its services will be unaffected.

It was unclear how many people, including members of Germany’s United Services Union, participated in Thursday’s demonstration. The Teamsters union reported that thousands of Amazon employees were implicated in the United States.

Amazon Strike at 10 Locations

Overall, the group claims to represent “nearly 10,000” Amazon strikers, having signed up thousands of people at roughly ten locations across the country, many of whom have joined in recent months.

The organization has claimed recognition from Amazon going on strike, claiming the firm illegally neglected its obligation to bargain collectively over salary and working conditions.

The Teamsters is a long-standing US union with nearly one million members. It is well-known for securing lucrative contracts for its members at companies like delivery behemoth UPS.

Most of the Teamsters’ Amazon campaigns have concerned drivers working for third-party delivery companies that partner with the tech behemoth.

Amazon denies that it is liable as an employer in those circumstances, which is a point of legal contention. In at least one case, labour officials have taken a preliminary stance in favour of the union.

Stalled Contract Negotiations

Amazon employees at a major warehouse on Staten Island in New York have also chosen to join the Teamsters. Their warehouse is the only Amazon facility in the United States where labour officials have formally recognized a union win.

However, the Amazon strike is because contract negotiations have not progressed since the 2022 vote. It was not one of the areas scheduled to go on strike on Thursday.

Amazon, one of the largest employers in the United States, has long received criticism for its working conditions and has been the target of activists seeking to gain traction among its employees.

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