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Car Emergency Kit Essentials for 2026
Your car needs these 2026 emergency kit essentials to stay safe on the road.
Road & Track · 3m

Tesla Renames FSD in Europe to Meet EU Rules
Tesla drops 'Full Self-Driving' name in Europe after EU regulators call it misleading.
Jalopnik · 1m
Midas NZ urges car checks as WoF period extends
Midas NZ chief warns drivers to check cars before longer Warrant of Fitness checks begin next month.
RNZ · 1m

Waymo's driverless cars crash 82% less than humans
New safety data shows Waymo's robotaxis dramatically outperform human drivers, but critics question whether the metrics tell the whole story.
The Verge · 1m

Aftermarket driver assist under federal probe
NHTSA investigates comma.ai devices after five crashes killed three and injured 11 people.
Ars Technica · 1m

Why your car's driver seat skips the grab handle
Automakers intentionally leave out overhead grips above the driver's seat for a specific reason.
Family Handyman · 1m

Tesla's confusing Cybercab emergency instructions
Firefighters must navigate Tesla's complex procedures to handle Cybercab accidents, raising concerns about emergency response delays.
Futurism · 1m

Ford recalls 223,000 F-150s over fuel tank straps
Improperly secured straps could cause fuel tanks to detach while driving, creating fire and road hazard risks.
Dallas Express · 1m