Topic: autopilot system
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Tesla Fights $243M Autopilot Death Verdict in Court
Tesla is seeking to overturn a $243 million verdict or get a new trial, arguing the driver's actions were primarily responsible for the fatal crash and that the decision contradicts Florida law and common sense. The company claims its Autopilot system performed as expected, but the driver was dis...
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Judge Rules Tesla Misled Buyers on Self-Driving Tech
A California judge ruled Tesla's marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems is misleading, and the state's DMV has adopted this ruling, threatening a 30-day sales license suspension if advertising is not corrected. The DMV found Tesla's product names violate state law by implying a ...
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Tesla's New Software Enables Texting While Driving, Musk Says
Tesla's new Full Self-Driving update controversially allows drivers to text while the car is moving, a feature that directly contradicts most U.S. state laws. Despite its name, the system remains a Level 2 driver-assistance technology, meaning drivers are legally responsible and must be ready to ...
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Tesla's "Mad Max" Mode Faces Federal Investigation
Federal regulators are investigating Tesla's "Mad Max" driving mode due to safety concerns after reports of rapid lane changes and sudden acceleration in Full Self-Driving mode. The technology behind this aggressive driving behavior was previously tested in 2018 but was shelved after public criti...
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Hits Major EU Roadblock
Tesla's plan to deploy Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Europe by February 2026 has been disputed by Dutch regulators, contradicting the company's earlier announcement of approval. The Netherlands Vehicle Authority clarified that a final decision on FSD approval is not guaranteed, emphasizing that traf...
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