1/ Every time I post about a Tesla crash that is noteworthy- and believe me I do not post about every Tesla crash, that's usually the domain of local reporters where the crash happened - people say why is this news?
2/ Some crashes are noteworthy because of a detail, like one offered up by police or a fire dept. Today? From a preliminary investigation, police said they thought (and told local reporters this) that nobody had been at the wheel before the Tesla crashed into a tree.
3/ Some are noteworthy because they involve the company's newest make, model or technology. Some are noteworthy if they trigger a federal probe. Etc.
4/ No, I don't cover crashes by all car makers. But I may cover crashes that trigger federal probes, involve people of note, or were unusual for some reason related to tech or a business. I focus on ADAS / AV tech, you'll notice.
5/ All this said, local coverage of crashes is vital. And I greatly appreciate that others who cover big autos, and local news are covering all those other non-Tesla -Waymo -Cruise, etc. companies that I don't follow as closely if at all.
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