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business28 days ago

California Threatens Tesla Sales Ban Over Autopilot Marketing

Tesla faces a potential 30-day sales suspension in California due to alleged misleading marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software, with the company given time to appeal or change its practices. The California DMV claims Tesla exaggerated the capabilities of its driver-assistance systems, which Tesla disputes, asserting its advertising is protected free speech. This regulatory action highlights ongoing scrutiny of Tesla's marketing and safety claims, with significant implications for its business and autonomous driving ambitions.

via Bloomberg.com|
#autopilot#business#california
automotivetech1 year ago

Tesla Settles Lawsuit with Family of Apple Engineer Killed in Autopilot Crash

Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2018 fatal Autopilot crash that killed an Apple engineer, ending a five-year legal battle. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The case involved a highway accident in which Tesla contended the driver misused the system by playing a video game just before the crash. The settlement may set a precedent for other Autopilot-related lawsuits, as Tesla faces scrutiny and investigations into crashes involving its driver-assistance systems. Despite marketing features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, Tesla has yet to produce an autonomous car, and the system requires a fully attentive driver.

via The Guardian|
#automotivetech#autopilot#driver-assistance-technology
technology1 year ago

"Fatal Crash Raises Concerns Over Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' Technology"

A Tesla employee, Hans von Ohain, may be the first known fatality involving the company's Full Self-Driving technology, as evidence suggests it was engaged during a fatal crash in 2022. The crash occurred after the car's driver-assistance software struggled to navigate mountain curves, leading to a fiery collision that killed von Ohain. The incident raises concerns about the safety and readiness of advanced driver-assistance systems, as well as the responsibility of automakers in deploying evolving technologies on public roads.

via The Washington Post|
#autonomous-vehicles#car-crash#driver-assistance-technology
automotive2 years ago

Tesla Recalls Over 2 Million Vehicles Due to Autopilot Crashes

Tesla is recalling over two million vehicles in the U.S. due to concerns that its Autopilot system can be misused by drivers, amidst an ongoing investigation by the top U.S. auto-safety regulator into crashes involving the driver-assistance technology. The recall is not expected to be costly for Tesla and will not significantly restrict drivers' access to the company's advanced driver-assistance features.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#automotive#autopilot-system#driver-assistance-technology
technology2 years ago

Tesla Autopilot Crashes Surge Despite Elon Musk's Assurances.

Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance system has been involved in 736 crashes in the US since 2019, far more than previously reported, according to a Washington Post analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. The number of deaths and serious injuries associated with Autopilot has also grown significantly, with at least 17 fatal incidents and five serious injuries. Experts have raised concerns about the technology's safety, with some blaming Tesla CEO Elon Musk's decisions, such as expanding the availability of the features and stripping the vehicles of radar sensors, for contributing to the reported uptick in incidents.

via The Washington Post|
#autopilot#car-crashes#driver-assistance-technology