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 …
Tesla is driving the future of automotive technology, but Cadillac has it beat in one key category. Which brand would you rather drive?
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 …
While we might not have completely fully autonomous cars just yet, we at least have semi-autonomous ones on the road. No, we’re not just talking about Tesla and their Autopilot system, which DOES NOT make the car fully autonomous, no matter what anyone tells you. We’re talking about the ubiquitous driver-assist features that are in …
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 …
Tesla makes some really cool cars and has built up a fan base that even includes Jay Leno. One of the main selling points of the vehicle is its Autopilot feature which takes a great deal of the stress out of driving. But while Autopilot is a great feature and does most of the work …
