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US opens Tesla investigation
- 01/07/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
BBC reports that US authorities are investigating the first death potentially caused by self-driving technology. The driver of a Tesla car died in Florida in May after colliding with a lorry. Under scrutiny is Tesla's Autopilot feature, which automatically changes lanes and reacts to traffic. In a statement, [...] -
Drivers need to stay alert
- 03/05/2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Magazine, News
Drivers need to understand their responsibilities behind the wheel as advances in technology mean cars can do more and more independently, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) will warn today. The arrival of automated vehicles will transform the way we drive, reducing both congestion and crashes, but there is [...] -
Tesla announces ‘auto-steering’ plans
- 20/03/2015
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The boss of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, has stated that a software update to Tesla’s Model S vehicles, coming in three months’ time, will give them ‘auto-steering’ capabilities. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Elon Musk stated that a software update to Tesla’s Model S vehicles, coming in three [...]