Tag: drive

US Seeks More Information From Tesla on Distracted Drive Game Probe

WASHINGTON—U.S auto safety regulators on Tuesday said they have sought additional information from Tesla Inc. in its probe into 580,000 vehicles over the automaker’s decision to allow games to be played by passengers on the front center touchscreen. In December, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary evaluation into 2017–2022 Tesla Model…


Germany Clears Mercedes-Benz’s Hands-Free Drive System

BERLIN—Germany’s car watchdog has cleared Mercedes-Benz’s semi-autonomous driving system, paving the way for the Daimler AG subsidiary to begin offering its Drive Pilot system internationally. The highly automated system allows the driver to focus on other activities while a car equipped with the technology is in heavy traffic or on congested highways, Mercedes-Benz said in…