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Industry Drivers sue Tesla over reported false Autopilot & self-driving claims

Drivers sue Tesla over reported false Autopilot & self-driving claims

The suit states that Musk has been raving about Autopilot since 2016, but has yet to deliver anything close to a self-driving car.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
Safety Tesla must adapt Autopilot in Germany: Regulators cite

Tesla must adapt Autopilot in Germany: Regulators cite "abnormalities”

Tesla has reportedly already fixed some of the issues, at least in part.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2022
08:34 Motorcycles Here's why Tesla's Autopilot might have a problem seeing motorcycles

Here's why Tesla's Autopilot might have a problem seeing motorcycles

To be clear, it's just a theory, but the reasoning behind it is sound--and here's what you can do.
By Brian Potter 08 September 2022
Safety Tesla driver seen sleeping at the wheel using Autopilot

Tesla driver seen sleeping at the wheel using Autopilot

Tesla Autopilot may certainly save lives, but there are always going to be people who abuse the feature.
By Brian Potter 07 September 2022
35:18 Safety Tesla exec says Autopilot prevents about 40 crashes per day

Tesla exec says Autopilot prevents about 40 crashes per day

Tesla's Autopilot Software Director is referring to crashes where the driver accidentally pushes the go pedal rather than the brake.
By Brian Potter 24 August 2022
Safety Tesla reportedly wins Autopilot & FSD marketing lawsuit in Germany

Tesla reportedly wins Autopilot & FSD marketing lawsuit in Germany

The Competition Centre aimed to ban the use of the Autopilot name, suggesting that it was misleading.
By Brian Potter 16 August 2022
Industry Tesla must reimburse Model X owner who had Autopilot safety issues

Tesla must reimburse Model X owner who had Autopilot safety issues

The German owner was using Autopilot on city streets, which it's not intended or designed for, but the court ruled against Tesla.
By Brian Potter 19 July 2022
Rumours Tesla closes San Mateo office, lays off 200 from Autopilot team

Tesla closes San Mateo office, lays off 200 from Autopilot team

Most employees were reportedly data annotation specialists, all of which are hourly positions.
By Brian Potter 30 June 2022
12:03 Safety See how Tesla Autopilot reacts in extreme situations and crashes

See how Tesla Autopilot reacts in extreme situations and crashes

It's interesting to see Tesla Autopilot put to the test over and over in difficult scenarios.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
15:53 Safety Tesla Autopilot detects crash and steers around car to reduce damage

Tesla Autopilot detects crash and steers around car to reduce damage

A Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot reportedly steered away from another car during a collision.
By Brian Potter 07 March 2022
Industry Auto lane change could make Tesla Autopilot illegal in Europe

Auto lane change could make Tesla Autopilot illegal in Europe

After the NHTSA investigation into FSD, now Germany's KBA is looking at Autopilot.
By Brian Potter 23 February 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla driver charged after deadly crash killing two

Tesla driver charged after deadly crash killing two

The Tesla was reportedly on Autopilot when it ran a red light causing a fatal collision, but prosecutors aren't mentioning Autopilot.
By Brian Potter 20 January 2022
Technology Major Tesla Autopilot update coming for European owners in March

Major Tesla Autopilot update coming for European owners in March

European Tesla Autopilot users seem to regularly report issues that could be addressed with software updates.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
Safety Woman gives birth in Tesla driving on Autopilot

Woman gives birth in Tesla driving on Autopilot

This wasn't really a choice, but rather, a necessity.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2021
05:29 Technology Lucid debuts DreamDrive driver assist system to rival Tesla Autopilot

Lucid debuts DreamDrive driver assist system to rival Tesla Autopilot

A hands-free version for motorway use is coming soon.
By Brian Potter 13 October 2021
Weird Watch how police stop a Tesla reportedly on Autopilot

Watch how police stop a Tesla reportedly on Autopilot

According to reports, the driver was unconscious, while the car continued to drive on its own.
By Mark Kane 20 September 2021
Safety Autopilot saves the day as drunk Tesla Model S driver passes out

Autopilot saves the day as drunk Tesla Model S driver passes out

The system slowed the vehicle down, brought it to a stop and engaged the hazards.
By Dan Mihalascu 02 August 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Model 3 Autopilot crash: Operator error or tech issue?

Tesla Model 3 Autopilot crash: Operator error or tech issue?

Should we blame Tesla here, or did the driver fail to follow the rules?
By Steven Loveday 07 July 2021
Weird Tesla owner caught sleeping behind the wheel on Autopilot

Tesla owner caught sleeping behind the wheel on Autopilot

Will the media blame Tesla? No, because the car may have saved this man's life.
By Steven Loveday 01 July 2021
Safety Watch how Tesla Autopilot allegedly saved this Tesla owner's life

Watch how Tesla Autopilot allegedly saved this Tesla owner's life

According to this Tesla owner, the Autopilot technology avoided a crash in a truly amazing way.
By Steven Loveday 07 June 2021
Technology Tesla's website no longer mentions radar for Autopilot & FSD

Tesla's website no longer mentions radar for Autopilot & FSD

It seems Tesla removed the radar mentions as it switches to a vision-only approach.
By Steven Loveday 26 May 2021
Police Cops arrest driver who tricked his Tesla to drive with him in backseat

Cops arrest driver who tricked his Tesla to drive with him in backseat

He is now booked into Santa Rita Jail on two counts of reckless driving.
By Anthony Karr 12 May 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Autopilot vs human pilot: TeslaCam crashes, fails, & saves

Tesla Autopilot vs human pilot: TeslaCam crashes, fails, & saves

This TeslaCam footage is compelling, to say the least.
By Eric Loveday 04 May 2021
Safety Consumer Reports shows you can trick Autopilot to leave driver's seat

Consumer Reports shows you can trick Autopilot to leave driver's seat

Here’s the video and the magazine’s concerns on how easy it was.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 23 April 2021
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