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Tesla is defending its safety standards after the 2017 Model S fell short of the highest rating in a major crash test study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. DeMarco Morgan reports on what led to the results.
Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn tells CBS News what he believes to be the mega trends of automobiles this year and the importance of safe affordable autonomous cars.
Airbus is saying they plan to make a flying, self-driving car by the end of this year. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more.
A new study from AAA found that getting behind the wheel with just four or five hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving drunk. Teenagers and older adults are among the groups most at risk. Errol Barnett reports.
With more than 43 million Americans on the road this Thanksgiving weekend, some federal lawmakers are demanding new standards for seat backs, which are prone to collapse. This was prompted by a CBS News investigation. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
As millions of Americans hit the road this Thanksgiving, highway safety regulators announced new guidelines to make smart phones less distracting. Kris Van Cleave has more on what's being done to keep drivers from using their phones while behind the wheel.
Federal lawmakers are demanding changes to vehicle safety regulations and calling for an investigation into car makers as the result of an ongoing CBS News investigation into the strength of car seats. Kris Van Cleave reports on how seats can fail in rear-end crashes and lead to serious injuries or death.
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, a new report finds parking lots are dangerous places. More than 50,000 crashes take place in parking lots each year that lead to more than 500 deaths and 60,000 injuries. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How dangerous can a walk through the parking lot be? Even though people tend to drive a lot slower, Kris Van Cleave reports on how the consequences of distraction and other driving mistakes can be deadly.
A severe shortage of truck drivers has companies recruiting retirees. A CBS News investigation found approximately 350,000 people in their golden years behind the wheel of a big rig. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Toyota will soon be testing a keyless car-sharing system, where drivers can power their rides with their smartphones. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with more details.
Last-minute merges on highways are often blamed for causing road rage. But engineers in a handful of states are now encouraging drivers to use the so-called zipper merge -- when drivers wait until the final moments to join a single lane of traffic before construction zones. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A new report criticizes the performance of headlights on most pickup trucks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at 11 pickups equipped with 23 different headlight options and found just one earned top marks. Another was ranked acceptable. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Tesla has announced that all of its cars will come standard with self-driving technology. CNET senior editor Scott Stein joins CBSN with details.
In the first half of 2016, an estimated 17,775 people were killed in traffic accidents. That's up 10.5% compared to the same time last year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
In 46 states it's illegal to text and drive. But enforcement has always been tricky. So police officers are taking a different approach to the issue. Kris Van Cleave has more.
The "Venturi Buckeye Bullet Three" set a new world land-speed record for an electric car this past week. The car topped out at 358 miles per hour. Next year, the team is hoping to hit 400.
The popular navigation app Waze is rolling out a feature that could help you find an available parking spot. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with details.
A new report from AAA says Americans waste billions of dollars at the pump because we're spending far more than needed on higher grade gas. The report says "drivers unnecessarily upgraded from regular to premium gasoline an estimated 272 million times in the past year." Kris Van Cleave reports.
The White House is set to unveil the rules for driverless cars Tuesday. The Obama administration says the federal government should be in charge of these regulations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with the latest.
Just this week, Uber started self-driving car pickups in Pittsburgh, while Ford announced plans for autonomous car services. Google and Tesla are among the biggest names in the field, but a host of auto brands and other tech heavyweights are also investing heavily in driverless cars. Derek Thompson, senior editor for The Atlantic, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the future of this soon-to-be booming business.
As students return to class, some school districts are releasing dramatic videos to highlight the dangers from drivers who fail to stop for school buses. A growing number of schools are equipping buses with cameras to record violators. Mark Strassmann speaks to families who have been impacted by motorists illegally passing.
Tesla is rolling out new upgrades to its autopilot system, after a driver was killed in a crash while driving in autopilot. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with more on the upgrades.
Driving in style is pretty easy if you're behind the wheel of a foreign import that's also labeled a work of art. Anthony Mason took a trip to Nashville to get a real-life look at some dreamy rides parked inside a museum for "Belissima!," an exhibition celebrating Italy's post-war automotive renaissance.
According to a new report, traffic deaths have surged 18 percent over the last two years. More than 19,000 died in the first half of 2016 alone. Kris Van Cleave reports federal regulators are still trying to understand what's behind the sudden change in traffic deaths.
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Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas and Washington all held primaries Tuesday night, with much of the nation focusing on the Michigan Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.