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Mazda's CX-60e EV Features External Speaker That Can Be Programmed With Profanity

Mazda's upcoming CX-60e electric SUV includes an external speaker designed to communicate with pedestrians, but its open-ended customization allows owners to program anything from safety messages to inappropriate language. This feature, intended to enhance pedestrian awareness, currently lacks safeguards against misuse. While potentially innovative, the system raises questions about real-world application and ethical considerations.

October 5, 2026·InsideEVs·Mazda
Models

Mazda CX-6e Features External Speaker for Pedestrian Warnings, Sparks Debate Over Potential Misuse

Mazda's upcoming CX-6e, an electric vehicle, is set to include an external speaker system designed to alert pedestrians to its presence. While intended as a safety feature for quiet EVs, the system's potential for drivers to broadcast other audio, including inappropriate content, is raising questions.

October 4, 2026·Car and Driver·Mazda
Ownership

That Sci-Fi Whir From Low-Speed EVs Is a Crucial Safety Feature

The distinctive, often futuristic sound emitted by electric vehicles at low speeds isn't a design quirk or a mechanical hum; it's a mandatory Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). This system was implemented to protect vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and cyclists, who might not hear a nearly silent EV approaching.

September 21, 2026·Motor1
Autonomous

Tesla Settles Lawsuit in Fatal 'Full Self-Driving' Pedestrian Crash

Tesla has reportedly settled the lawsuit filed by the family of a pedestrian killed by a Model Y operating with 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) engaged. This marks the first known pedestrian fatality linked to the FSD system, and it is the same incident that prompted a significant federal investigation into Tesla's advanced driver-assistance features.

June 26, 2026·Electrek·Tesla
Regulation

Study Links Taller Vehicle Hoods to Hundreds of Pedestrian Deaths Annually

A new study reveals that the increasing height of vehicle hoods is a significant factor in pedestrian fatalities, estimating hundreds of avoidable deaths each year. Taller front ends on popular vehicles like trucks and SUVs create larger blind spots and increase impact severity, leading to more severe injuries for pedestrians.

June 22, 2026·Car and Driver·NHTSA
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