New cars come equipped with all sorts of technology to keep people safe on the roads. A recent New York Times article weighs the benefits of artificial intelligence to help keep the streets safer, and the last bits of privacy people have. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) saw a significant spike in automotive …
Tesla has been at the forefront of innovation and controversy. One of Tesla's most touted features is its Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta system. FSD is currently being beta tested by drivers but the system is a long way from being self-driving as details surrounding a Tesla promotional video surfaces.
Former Tesla employees that worked on Full Self-Driving are speaking out anonymously, but is FSD safe in the meantime? It doesn't seem like these EVs should be on the road unmanned.
Another strike for Tesla Autopilot this weekend after a Model 3 crashed into a Florida Highway Patrol car parked on the side of a road. This is the 12th incident of this nature.
It’s a fully autonomous mad rush to the virtual finish line. While Tesla Autopilot has received its fair share of criticism over the years, the time has come for Ford BlueCruise. Unfortunately, Ford BlueCruise found a clue, and the clue is to find out what has worked for Tesla Autopilot. Comparing Tesla Autopilot and Ford …
Can you get a DUI with Tesla Autopilot? While some may think Autopilot means they don’t need to worry about their intoxication levels, this isn’t true.
The discussion of Tesla Autopilot in the Tesla 2020 Impact Report offered a glimpse into some of the safety features the EV company has been working on. These features are Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning.
There is one spot in Yosemite Park where five Teslas have crashed. Confirmed by park rangers, Tesla seems not to be bothered by one of the crash owner's claims.
A drunk driver was spotted behind a Tesla Model S wheel this weekend, using Tesla Autopilot to navigate the roads. Is this Tesla's fault, or is it still the responsibility of the driver?
One of the most enticing aspects of owning a Tesla Model 3 is the excellent available driver-assist features. However, some Model 3 customers place a bit too much faith in these systems and become easily distracted. In fact, there have been several cases of Tesla owners falling asleep behind the wheel. According to InsideEVs, the …
No car is fully autonomous yet. Although some manufacturers claim their vehicles have autopilot like capabilities, at this time, no mass-market automotive manufacturer has a level 5 autonomous approved car. Right now, systems only aid the driver. They do not remove the driver from the equation. One Tesla driver found this out the hard way. …
Innovation is just in Tesla’s DNA. The electric vehicle pioneer continues to change the automotive landscape with new rides and technology improvements. One of Tesla’s latest upgrades infuses fresh features into its popular Autopilot. The Tesla Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control function already makes commuting a breeze, but this latest update is going to …
Today, Ford announced that is moving forward with Mobileye, a supplier of cutting edge vision-assistance technology, to enhance its suite of driver-assistance programs. The Ford and Mobileye will collaborate to roll out the new tech across the auto manufacturer’s global product lineup. This long-term agreement will advance Ford’s Co-Pilot360 systems. Collision avoidance systems Collision avoidance …
It looks like Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, has not learned the nuances yet of the wording chosen to promote its driver assistance systems. “Autonomous” and “Autopilot” are terms us automotive writers do not like to use. That is because nothing on the road is capable of fully autonomous driving yet. However, we acknowledge that …
Nearly every new car in the market today have driver-assist features. But what are they? Here is a brief description of some of the most common features you'll come across.
As we’ve seen with Tesla’s buggy Smart Summon feature, autonomous cars aren’t quite ready yet. Although, with the recent rise of features like lane-keeping assist, collision warning, and emergency braking, it may seem like we’re only a short time away from self-driving vehicles. But is that really the case? Self-driving vs. advanced driver-assistance It’s vital …