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September 4, 2026
Tesla's Cybercabs Roll Out Amid Safety Probe
- Elon Musk launched dozens of steering wheel-free Cybercabs in Austin, Texas, despite ongoing safety investigations by federal regulators.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is auditing Tesla's compliance with federal safety rules regarding the Cybercabs.
- Tesla's stock rose over 5% following the launch, even as concerns about the lack of emergency controls persist.
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- Tesla’s Cybercab Is Being Investigated by Federal RegulatorsSep 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM · NYT
- Federal regulators open a safety probe into Tesla Cybercabs after Austin launchSep 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM · AP
- Tesla Cybercabs face safety probe as regulators question driverless taxi complianceSep 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM · Independent
- Elon Musk launches his steering wheel-free gold Tesla Cybercabs onto US streetsSep 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM · Independent