Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Shareholders to decide this week whether to grant Musk, the world's richest person, one of the richest compensation packages in corporate history.
Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dangerous lane changes.
Tesla is asking shareholders to approve a pay package that would award 423 million shares to CEO Elon Musk if he hits certain milestones.
Tesla shares have taken a hit as the world's richest person and President Trump continue to exchange jabs over the spending bill.
Security cameras captured a suspect throwing two lit Molotov cocktails at the back of a Tesla collision center in Lenexa, Kansas.
"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.
Tesla's sales and stock price have taken a hit this year amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Billionaire steps up security as Canadian police investigate "a series of mischiefs" at a Tesla dealership in Hamilton, Ontario.
Loose stainless-steel trim panel can detach from Tesla's Cybertruck and drop onto the roadway, posing potential road hazard.
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.
Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.
Elon Musk's close ties to President Trump is alienating some motorists. Wall Street analysts say that could hurt Tesla.
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.
Elon Musk's "dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation," Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote in the letter obtained by CBS News.
Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time. Elon Musk's company has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy there.
A faulty rearview camera in some Teslas fails to properly display images, increasing the risk of a crash, traffic regulators say.
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
One day before the deadline, states in the Upper Colorado River Basin reached consensus on how to manage water rights and dwindling resources moving forward, but the Lower Basin states rejected the plan as unfair.
The Colorado State Patrol says a multi-vehicle crash near the Eisenhower Tunnel temporarily shut down eastbound traffic along I-70 on Friday night.
Investigators are searching for 4-year-old Sean Chavez tonight after he was taken from his home in Commerce City, investigators say.
With no snow cover, the idea of a catastrophic fire is on a lot of minds in Colorado's foothills.
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
One day before the deadline, states in the Upper Colorado River Basin reached consensus on how to manage water rights and dwindling resources moving forward, but the Lower Basin states rejected the plan as unfair.
The Colorado State Patrol says a multi-vehicle crash near the Eisenhower Tunnel temporarily shut down eastbound traffic along I-70 on Friday night.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
Investigators are searching for 4-year-old Sean Chavez tonight after he was taken from his home in Commerce City, investigators say.
With no snow cover, the idea of a catastrophic fire is on a lot of minds in Colorado's foothills.
It has been rumored for months and, on Friday, it became official. One of Boulder's most iconic burger joints will be closing in March.
An office complex in the Denver Tech Center could be torn down in order to build more apartments in the area.
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz have lunch at Zane's Italian Bistro.
Earlier this week, James Van Der Beek died after his battle with colon cancer at 48 years old. According to the American Cancer Society, the number of people under the age of 55 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer has doubled from 1995 to 2019.
Teams of Cherry Creek students faced off in the One Plate Challenge on Friday, working with mystery ingredients to show off their amazing culinary skills.
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
The Denver Broncos are inviting the community to an open house to see the new proposed design for their new stadium on Thursday.
Ukrainian Olympian banned from Winter Games for insisting on wearing helmet honoring athletes killed in his country's war with Russia.
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea won their medals in the "pairs free skate" event on Sunday. It was in mid-January that they would be among 16 skaters representing the United States at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
A judge dismissed charges against two men charged with assaulting ICE officers after the Justice Department said "newly discovered evidence" was "materially inconsistent" with the allegations.
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
Vice President JD Vance will talk about the economy, foreign policy, the state of the Republican Party and the 2028 race for the White House in a March edition of the CBS News town hall series "Things That Matter."
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Colorado ranks as one of the top five most expensive housing markets in the country, and first responders are among those struggling to afford homeownership in the state.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center at CU Anschutz has been selected by the National Cancer Institute as one of just eight hubs nationwide to evaluate new multi‑cancer detection blood tests, part of a national pilot called the Vanguard Study.
Lydia Howerton of Good Eaters showed how easy it is to bake her gluten-free zucchini brownies.
In Colorado, it's not yet clear exactly how much funding will be cut for public health services, but organizations like the Colorado Health Network are bracing for impact.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
As construction on the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project moves closer to Aurora, business owners and neighbors along the corridor say they are bracing for short-term disruption while holding onto hope for long-term revival.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
A Denver bar called Mecca Sports Bar has been under investigation for prostitution for several years. It's coming to light now because the city's Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection requested a hearing for the bar about their liquor license and dance cabaret license. Both are in limbo.ore arrests have been made.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
A Denver judge this week ordered an area pastor, Tilo Lopez, to pay a family $311,000 in restitution after Lopez was criminally prosecuted in connection with a construction project he said he would do for the family.
The filing comes months after a judge ordered the company to pay more than $116 million for its role in the 2021 death of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.