Report: Tesla Autopilot "far less competent" than human driver

Autopilot Fail

Consumer Reports found that the latest version of Tesla's Autopilot that allows its cars to change lanes automatically "doesn’t work very well."

Report: Tesla Autopilot “Far Less Competent” Than Human Driver

"Navigate on Autopilot" might be causing Teslas to violate state laws.

He passed out with his hands on the steering wheel.

Drunk Tesla driver relies on Autopilot, gets busted by police

Low Road

Police in the Netherlands pulled over a drunk Tesla driver who fell asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle with Autopilot engaged.

Drunk Tesla Driver Relies on Autopilot, Gets Busted by Police

Yet another Tesla owner thought Autopilot could be his designated driver.

This marks the fourth fatal crash involving Autopilot.

Report: Tesla had Autopilot engaged during fatal Florida crash

Pattern Emerging

A Model 3 that crashed into the side of a tractor-trailer in Florida, killing the driver of the Tesla, had Autopilot engaged at the time of impact.

Report: Tesla Had Autopilot Engaged During Fatal Florida Crash

The driver didn't have his hands on the wheel just prior to impact.

Given the state the car was in, that's pretty incredible

Driver says Tesla "saved his life" during high-speed crash

Elon Saves

A driver says his Tesla saved his life during a crash, a claim that stands in stark contrast to those of a recently filed lawsuit against the carmaker.

Driver Says Tesla “Saved His Life” During a High-Speed Crash

He walked away from the wreck with just a few bruises.

Tesla marketed Autopilot as something it's not, alleges the lawsuit.

Tesla sued for role in deadly crash involving Autopilot

Tragic Ride

A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Tesla was responsible for the 2018 death of a man driving a Model X with Autopilot engaged.

Tesla Sued for Role in Deadly Crash Involving Autopilot

"Tesla is beta testing its Autopilot software on live drivers," according to the family's lawyer.

The company's latest safety data report is now available.

Tesla says Autopilot is statistically safer than a human driver

Safety First

A new Tesla safety report reveals an increase in Tesla crashes, but engaging Autopilot cuts the likelihood of a fender bender.

Tesla Says Autopilot Is Statistically Safer Than a Human Driver

And Teslas driven by humans are still safer than other cars.

The company is hosting an "Investor Day" to show off its new Autopilot features.

Tesla will demonstrate full self-driving capabilities this month

Hands Free

Tesla will hold an "Investor Day" on April 19 during which it will demonstrate the capabilities of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer.

Tesla Will Demonstrate Full Self-Driving Capabilities This Month

Mark your calendar for April 19.

Autopilot is trained to recognize cracked and faded lane barriers, but that mean a row of small stickers is enough of a line to change course.

A sticker can trick Teslas into steering toward oncoming traffic

Tesla's Hearse

Tencent researchers figured out that Tesla's Autopilot mode can be fooled into steering into oncoming traffic just by placing three stickers on the road.

A Sticker Can Trick Teslas Into Steering Toward Oncoming Traffic

Tencent figured out how to trick Autopilot with three small stickers.

Tesla Is now building cars with hardware for "full self-driving"

Hardware 3

“Full Self-Driving” According to a Tesla vehicle inventory data website, Tesla is installing a system called Hardware 3 (HW3) in its cars that will enable “Full Self-Driving” capabilities. Tesla news site Teslarati made the discovery — which could represent a major step up from the latest iteration of the company’s Autopilot feature. A New Chip Hardware 3 is supposed to finally […]

Tesla Is Now Building Cars With Hardware For “Full Self-Driving”

Will "Hardware 3" allow Tesla cars to truly drive themselves?

4,000 planes were sold within six months back in 2017.

Pilots were worried about Boeing 737 Max before deadly crash

Nose Dive

Boeing's 737 Max planes were involved in two deadly crashes. Pilots have warned repeatedly prior to both crashes that its anti-stall system is dangerous.

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