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Saturday, 27 April 2024

BBC News

• Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulatorThe regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

The Guardian

• 20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market townMixed feelings in Rhayader after Labour-led Welsh government announces possible return to 30mph across countryThe market town of Rhayader stands at a historic crossroads at the heart of Wales. Lorries trundle through, delivery vans dart around, tourists merrily motor along. The town sits on the A470, the main route between north and south Wales, and last year had 20mph signs posted on its four main approaches.Six months later and before the possible reversal of the nationwide default speed limit policy, people still have mixed feelings. Continue reading...
• Tesla Autopilot feature was involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator saysFederal transportation agency finds Tesla's claims about feature don't match their findings and opens second investigationUS auto-safety regulators said on Friday that their investigation into Tesla's Autopilot had identified at least 13 fatal crashes in which the feature had been involved. The investigation also found the electric carmaker's claims did not match up with reality.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disclosed on Friday that during its three-year Autopilot safety investigation, which it launched in August 2021, it identified at least 13 Tesla crashes involv...

Times Online

• China’s electric carmakers put on a huge show of force [subscription]The Beijing Motor Show has demonstrated the competitiveness of the Chinese market, whose only outlet will be exports

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Boy's 'cute' 20mph cartoon dragon could 'compromise road safety' in Wales says legal expertSome drivers have complained about the 'unnecessary' cost and say road signs are not the right place for artwork
• Speed camera enforcement to start on 20mph stretch of road between two seaside townsEnforcement is being stepped up on 20mph roads

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Environmental campaigners demand more answers on plans to dual A1 in NorthumberlandThe group raised questions about road safety and net-zero plans

Other Regional Press

• Drivers face £1,000 fine for flying England flag on car during Euro 2024The St George's Cross is often seen adorning cars and will be again as Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Gareth Southgate aim to win Euro 2024
• New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the wayNew powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.