Welcome to The Future of Cars
Prepare yourself because self-riding vehicles are no longer a thing of science fiction. Tesla recently took the initiative to recall two million of its cars due to misuse of the Autopilot feature. Sounds intense, but here’s what you need to know about it.
According to the US Nationwide Toll road Visitors Safety Administration (NHTSA), crashes involving Tesla’s Autopilot have become a growing concern. These incidents involved vehicles such as the 2012-2013 Tesla Mannequin S, 2016-2023 Mannequin X, 2017-2023 Mannequin 3, and the 2020-2023 Mannequin Y. The NHTSA has noted that the system presents “drivers a spurious sense of security”, which has led them to take this safety measure.
If you think this is news to you, you’re not alone. Numerous reports have been made by Tesla drivers showcasing how the Autopilot feature unexpectedly disengages mid-drive, leaving it in potentially dangerous situations. It’s clear that the safety measures have not lived up to their name and Tesla has taken notice by responding with promises to rectify those issues.
The message from Tesla is clear: they are taking steps to limit the misuse of the technology, but there’s no word on when these changes will take effect or if it will be a global initiative.
