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Re:US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its "fu... by nradov on Thursday October 09, 2025 @10:55AM (#45528585)
The manufacturers will take liability. Mercedes-Benz is already doing this with their Drive Pilot level 3 autonomous vehicles. Coverage is limited but will expand.

https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals/drive-pilot

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Re:US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its "fu... by hnburnsy on Thursday October 09, 2025 @11:48AM (#45529363)
Yeah, MB is really going out on a limb here...

>DRIVE PILOT can be activated in heavy traffic jams at a speed of 40 MPH or less on a pre-defined freeway network approved by Mercedes-Benz. DRIVE PILOT operates in daytime lighting conditions when inclement weather is not present and in areas where there is not a construction zone. Please refer to the Operator’s Manual for a full list of conditions required for DRIVE PILOT.

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Re:US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its "fu... by thrill on Thursday October 09, 2025 @11:24AM (#45528996)
Would you trust Tesla’s management if they said they assumed liability?
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Re:US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its "fu... by nradov on Thursday October 09, 2025 @11:55AM (#45529459)
Either there is a legal agreement in place or there isn't: trust doesn't enter into it.
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Re:US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its "fu... by watwut on Thursday October 09, 2025 @12:18PM (#45529791)
Trust does matter. If Tesla is determined to use every possible trick to avoid liability, it will cost you a lot to get advantages of that agreement.

Meanwhile, if you have contract with more serious company, you wont have to spend years and thousands fighting them over liability.

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