Risk
How GM’s Cruise Robotaxi Tech Failures Led to Pedestrian Dragging Incident
A General Motors Cruise robotaxi that struck and dragged a pedestrian 20 feet (6 meters) in an October accident made a number of technical errors that exacerbated its failings after the collision, an ...
Senators Urge Safety Over Profits During Meeting With Boeing
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun met on Wednesday with several U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but two senators said he provided no answer about what caused the mid-air cabin panel blowout on a 737 MAX 9 this ...
Ford Recalls 1.9M Explorer SUVs to Repair Loose Trim Hazard
Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. The recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through 2019 model ...
Triple-I: Cellphone Use Biggest Cause of Distracted Driving
Drivers using a cellphone while operating a motor vehicle is the largest contributor to distracted driving in the U.S., according to the latest Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute ...
Manufacturing Sector Subject to More Cloud Attacks Than Other Industries
A new survey of more than 1,600 IT and security professionals spanning more than 100 countries casts light on cyber attacks and their targets, with the manufacturing sector suffering the most attacks ...
More Boeing 737 Checks Called for After Bolt Findings
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended airlines operating Boeing 737-900ER jets inspect door plugs to ensure they are properly secured after some operators reported ...
Boeing Probe of Midair Blowout Results in Inspection of 40 Jets
Federal officials have briefed a congressional committee on their investigations into a jetliner that lost a panel of its fuselage in midflight this month and revealed that airlines have inspected 40 ...
Haute Cyber? Attackers Are Strutting Into 2024 With More Sophistication
Ransomware has been a hot topic in the cyber industry for several years, but cyber criminals are finding ways to keep it relevant. "Ransomware, I would say, is decreasing in [frequency] and going ...