The probe concluded that Tesla paired a “weak driver engagement system” with a “misleading” name in Autopilot, reports the Verge. As such, “Tesla’s products lure drivers into thinking they are more capable than they are,” the site adds.

Unfortunately we need a good old fashioned economic downturn to reset the spending habits of the masses. I see so many people with modestly-paying ($50K or less) jobs driving new cars in the $40K+ range and it blows my mind. I was fortunate to make that much when I first graduated from university 20 years ago…

When exactly did the government mandate the killing of small hatchbacks and sedans?

No, the manufacturers are run by shortsighted people who chase quarterly profits. The government didn’t have much at all to do with it.

The government didn’t mandate that Ford kill off all of its affordable offerings. Ford was simply following the cynical “build less, charge more” pricing model that a number of car manufacturers thought they could get away with in the wake of pandemic supply chain issues.

They all thought they could be Tesla on day 1.

It seems like most of the automakers have given up on the small affordable car which was supposed to be the entry point into their brands. They might not be hugely profitable - but they get the buyers back in the showroom 4-7 years down the line when they’re ready to upgrade. 

The cheapest new Ford you can buy will set you back over $31,000 once fees are factored in, fully $10,000 more than a base Chevy Trax.

I like how these folks want all the perks of a governed society but none of the responsibilities. Isn’t there a patch of desert or tundra or a vacant Island we could move them to so they could be free. 

Sure, Tesla employs people. Sure, they were important to getting the EV movement started. But at this point they’ve gotten so complacent and listen to so many of Musk’s bad ideas that they need to be called out on it.

I don’t think I’ve done either of those things you’ve accused me of in this article.

It’s ridiculous that the company wants to eliminate shifters and let the car predict the gear/direction of travel on its own but it cannot determine that it is about to enter a car wash and be inundated with water from all angles.

Doesn’t explain the “warranty void” and the water ingress.

Car wash mode just closes all windows, locks the charge port, and disables windshield wipers, Sentry Mode, walk-away door locking, and parking sensor chimes. 

Sheesh! You have to put it in a special mode for it to cope with a fucking car wash? And if not, warranty is voided! What a fucking shitshow of a design and company.

Red states are laboratories and factories of mass death. Don’t set foot in any of them: They are a direct threat to everyone.

I swear to god its like all of the southern states are trying their absolute damndest to find new ways to kill their residents with one law after another that flies in the face of common sense. I grew up in rural Tennessee and every so often Dad tells me of whatever latest fucking stupid law got passed that nobody…

Somewhat random recollection: Kansas City essentially straddles the state line between KS and MO. Not a motorcycle rider myself, but knew several—it was always interesting to me that in the past riders had to plan their route ahead: KS was a non-helmet (eye protection only) state, MO was a helmet state. Sounds…

My favorite story about these guys: The FL attorney that pushed FL to repeal its helmet law died in a motorcycle crash. And it wasn’t even someone else’s fault; he lost control of the bike while slowing down.

Shame, a complete shame.