The government analysis will determine if a safety recall is necessary and could influence driver assistance features across the auto industry.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it is upgrading a probe into 129,222 Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab vehicles over reports of collisions involving the company's hands-free driving technology,

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is facing a probe by the U.S. traffic safety regulator over reports of collisions involving the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free driving technology. The probe covers an estimated 129,

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into 129,222 Ford Motor (NYSE:F) vehicles equipped with the BlueCruise hands-free driving system. This probe follows reports