Probably the same sensors, but there has to be a question of their effective resolution. If they were too sensitive to small-width objects, a small blemish on a single sensor (say, a speck of dirt) would throw the entire system out of whack. So they need some leeway in data the sensors return, and they’re noting that…

TL;DR - we need cars, software, and general interface design that is human-centered, not just “this should work.” We need to take into account how humans actually think and act, and design features and UIs that accommodate that, rather than just tell people “change your behavior or think more.”

Yes, it is their brand. People know that.

Yes, but these three are what got a lot of people watching Top Gear. The name aside, a lot of people watched the show for them, and when they talk about “Top Gear,” they mean “The car show with the three idiots.” You are technically correct, but brand names mean little when the substance changes so radically (from the…

Clever of her...

Yeah, that begs the question - is this article meant to be about mph, or kph?

I wa just trying to figure out why some people might be more comfortable with leaving a car running in their driveway. You’re right that a few extra feet really isn’t all that much, but psychologically the difference between personal and public space might deter some people.

There might be some weird psychology in people’s minds about “street is public, driveway is private.” Sure, that might not stop idiotic teens from it, but there’s a little more risk in going onto someone’s private property (and potentially being seen by neighbors as “they’re taking Bob’s car!”), versus taking a car on…

I completely understand where you’re coming from with “I could pay off the loan balance today,” but I disagree that it’s a reason to say that you “own” something. It’s sort of like having your cake and eating it too - You can either fully on your car, or you can have the flexibility of cash in your accounts. It sounds…

“Any technology in the initial stages is expensive.”

My point there was that for $35k you can get very nice cars, with many more features and still-high quality. Do BMWs depreciate quickly? Some of them do, yes, and that’s a testament to how some models have a ridiculously high MSRP markup. But when it comes down to it, used or new, you can get a nicer BMW for $35k than…

And you can get all of those options on a very-gently-used, very-late-model BMW for less than or equal to the price of a brand new base-level Model 3. I have a fully-loaded 2014 X1 for less than the Model 3.

I agree that it opens up the Tesla brand to more people, but I still think its affordability is being overhyped. When we talk about maintenance, how much will it cost to replace that sweeping glass windshield-roof-read window? That much glass, curved no less, is going to cost a pretty penny. And the battery packs…

I completely agree that the Model 3 may be “tasteful minimalism,” which I would actually appreciate. There’s a lot to be said for tasteful designs, and minimalism can look great, but I think we should make a distinction between those and luxury. Sure, there’s overlap, but it’s not guaranteed. “Less is more” isn’t…

The average new car comes with a lot more features than “a big battery and a touchscreen.” Instrument cluster, trim, much more customization, etc. On top of that, “The credit begins to phase out for a manufacturer’s vehicles when at least 200,000 qualifying vehicles have been sold for use in the United States.” A few…

The Model 3 may cost as much as a BMW, but when you compare the interior of the Model 3 shown last week to a $35k BMW 3-Series, you find that the BMW has a lot more luxury going on. The entire setup of a Model 3 may be more high-tech, but those incredibly spartan interiors just can’t match what you’d find in similarly…

You know that you can turn autopilot off, right?

I understand that it’s cheaper than a Model S, but the fact that everyone is calling a $35,000-minimum car “affordable” is kind of astounding. It’s not affordable to a lot of people, certainly not compared to a lot of other cars available on the market. It seems almost like the psychology trick of showing you…

I wasn’t aware “an instrument cluster” was a $100,000-car feature.

Oh, I completely understand that it happens, but it’s still somewhat astounding that so many people don’t seem to have the presence of mind to step back and thing “You know, I actually have it pretty good.”