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Tesla Says Autopilot Is Safer for Drivers—but That’s Not the Whole Story
For the first time in more than a year, Tesla has released new data presenting how its controversial Autopilot driver assistance technology keeps its customers safe. The Austin, Texas-based electric vehicle maker said that it recorded one crash for every 7.63 million miles driven by U.S. consumers that enabled Autopilot, which includes cruise control and…
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Elon Musk Declares NHTSA ‘Fun Police’ For Banning Inane Gimmicks
Plenty of comedians right now are up in arms about cancel culture. From Louis C.K. to Dave Chapelle to Ricky Gervais, former comedy heavyweights are constantly trying desperately to remain in the spotlight despite their shitty behaviours and opinions fighting for the freedom of their art form in the face of criticism. The latest name…
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Tesla Recalls 475,000 Vehicles Due to Camera and Front Trunk Issues
Tesla is facing its second major U.S. recall in as many months. The EV maker was forced to recall 356,309 Model 3 sedans and 119,009 Model S vehicles this week over potentially dangerous functionality issues with the vehicles’ rearview camera and the front hood according to two National Highway Traffic Safety Administration alerts. Combined, those…
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Finally, US Headlights Will Suck Way Less
U.S. vehicle lighting standards suck. That’s not my opinion; that’s the opinion of our own Jason Torchinsky, who’s been beating this drum since long before I was born and will continue to long after I’m gone. Because he will outlive me, as soon as he finds a way to immortalise himself as an amber rear…