For Tesla probe, US regulators seek data from 12 automakers

US regulators are asking 12 automakers for data on their driver assistance systems, as part of its investigation into Tesla's systems. — REUTERS

The US highway safety watchdog asked 12 automakers Tuesday to provide data on their driver assistance systems as part of a preliminary investigation of Tesla, whose cars were involved in several accidents with first responder vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration seeks to conduct a benchmark analysis of vehicles whose models have the ability, under certain circumstances, to automatically control both the steering and the breaking or acceleration.