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Not surprised that the Tesla AP proved clearly superior to it's competitors while costing significantly less. Of course the article had some errors in regard to the Tesla: the writer made it sound like the car will verify it is safe before initiating an Auto Lane Change, but that is incorrect. The driver needs to do that.
Quote: "The sedan that begs to differ is this test’s clear winner. With utmost confidence and only two cautions from legal counsel—“Always keep your hands on the wheel. Be prepared to take over at any time”—the Tesla Model S locks onto the path ahead with a cruise missile’s determination and your hands resting on your lap. Tesla’s Tech Package with Autopilot costs $4250 and uses one camera and one radar sensor."
Such a basic error: there is no "Tech Package" and AP costs $2,500. Far less than the competition. And a base Model S with AP costs $72,500, again less than the competition, and in some cases way less!
And yes, it went unmentioned by the writer that the Tesla AP gets updated OTA, all the owner has to do is tap on the center screen. The other cars may never get updated after purchase, or if they do, the owner will have to take the car in to the dealership and pay through the nose, I'm sure.
All in all, great publicity for Tesla!
I think more dated than exactly wrong. Tech Package with Autopilot was what was originally offered, and I think the price is correct for it - at the time it included several things that are now either standard or part of other packages (premium package, especially.)
Since this is a February 2016 article and Tesla made that change several months ago, I'm both surprised and disappointed that C & D couldn't get more recent information.
The article was just published. Apparently C&D does not have fact checkers or editors who car about accuracy. The Tech Package option was discontinued many months ago,.
the writer made it sound like the car will verify it is safe before initiating an Auto Lane Change, but that is incorrect. The driver needs to do that.
Here is a quote from the article: "Also to Tesla’s credit, this is the only car capable of hands-free lane changes. You simply use the turn signal the normal way and the Model S glides smoothly into the next lane after verifying that there’s space to do so safely. "Depends on how pedantic you want to be, LOL.
The huge difference is none of the other cars tested will improve with time.
Here is a quote from the article: "Also to Tesla’s credit, this is the only car capable of hands-free lane changes. You simply use the turn signal the normal way and the Model S glides smoothly into the next lane after verifying that there’s space to do so safely. "
No pedantry necessary. The way that sentence is structured, it makes clear that the Model S does the "verifying". Basic grammar is all that is needed to understand the writer's meaning. But his meaning is factually inaccurate.
You don't need to hold the steering wheel during lane change. Just put the indicator and watch the magic happen.
I'll have to disagree. The Model S is indeed verifying. The only thing remotely incorrect about that quote is "hands-free", in that hands are needed to initiate the lane change and complete it. The "verifying" sentence is actually 100% correct, since verifying means confirming/corroborating/substantiating, which is exactly what the ultrasonic sensors do--they substantiate/corroborate/confirm that there isn't a vehicle in the space adjacent to the car that would collide in a lane change situation.
I don't see them claiming that the driver need not look, which of course is prudent and necessary if a car were to be approaching in the passing lane at a high closure rate.