Tesla has published a new report detailing just how safe Full Self Driving (FSD) is making the driving experience of its customers. Critics of Tesla’s FSD autonomous driving software have one common criticism; the system isn’t safe enough. Often, this argument is paired with a citation of the U.S. NHTSA, which is currently investigating 40 collisions involving…
Tesla Autopilot did not fail to perform safely in the case of a 2019 accident involving a Model S in California, a jury in the state found on Friday. Justine Hsu of Los Angeles sued Tesla in 2020 after an accident that occurred the year prior left her with a fractured jaw, missing teeth, and…
A spokesman for Chinese automaker BYD has argued that self-driving technology is “basically impossible” and should be relegated to industrial applications. One of the most mind-blowing features currently available on any vehicle is Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) offering, which currently allows thousands of people to make daily transportation more accessible than ever believed possible. Yet, despite…
Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. There is no doubt that one of the most substantial strengths that Tesla has over its rivals is its software chops. By developing so much of its technology in-house, it has quickly…
A group of five Waymo self-driving vehicles baffled some residents in San Francisco’s Balboa Terrace neighborhood after the autonomous fleet stopped in the middle of the residential street early Tuesday morning. Waymo later explained the rather unusual event. The incident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on San Aleso Avenue. At the time, there were some…
Elon Musk has stated that the Tesla Cybertruck may start its initial production this summer. Considering that summer is just over 70 days away, Tesla is definitely putting a ton of effort into its all-electric pickup truck to ensure that it’s ready to compete in the automotive market. With this in mind, it is no…
Tesla is now facing its 40th NHTSA investigation regarding its autonomous driving systems. Besides its electric vehicle offerings generally, Tesla’s most controversial product is its suite of autonomous driving offerings. And while owners are consistently amazed by the capabilities of these systems, which operate without mistake for the majority of the time, the software offerings have…
Tesla has released its latest update to the Full Self Driving software, version 11.3.4, which brings massive improvements to safety and customization, along with a vast set of new features. Elon Musk has long advertised the incredible functionality of OTA updates, especially as they continually improve your car without leaving your driveway. Perhaps nowhere have these…
Tesla has rolled out Safety Score 2.0 with new factors that will make your driving score more accurate, making insurance rates more aligned with driving behaviors. Safety Score is an assessment of driving behaviors that can affect your insurance rates. The Safety Score is an estimate of various factors that can determine the likelihood of an…
Baidu and Pony.ai have landed the elusive license that will allow them to operate driverless Robotaxis on the streets of Beijing. Baidu and Pony.ai received the permits last week, according to reports from Reuters. The Robotaxi is a long-awaited project from Tesla, and while the company plans to unveil the tech eventually, other companies are launching…