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Financial and Operational Consequences
Cruise, GM's autonomous vehicle division, faces a $1.5 million fine from for not fully disclosing details about a pedestrian crash, as part of a consent order.
The consent order mandates Cruise to submit a corrective action plan and quarterly safety reports over two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
Regulatory and Public Safety Measures
Following the Oct. 2, 2023 incident, Cruise halted driverless operations nationwide and recalled 950 cars for software updates, after omitting crucial crash details in initial reports.
NHTSA and imposed penalties and suspensions, emphasizing the importance of transparency and safety in automated driving systems.