From Nasdaq:

Automatic emergency braking systems have been shown to reduce rear-end collisions by 50% and pedestrian accidents by 30%. Tesla claims Autopilot makes their vehicles 10 times safer than average and five times safer than non-Autopilot Teslas.

Federal regulators are investigating nearly 1,000 accidents involving Tesla’s Autopilot. Only one system, Lexus Teammate with Advanced Drive, received an acceptable rating in an IIHS study on assisted-driving systems from nine automakers.

GM’s Super Cruise and Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist received “marginal” ratings, while systems from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Nissan, Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Volvo received “poor” overall ratings in the IIHS study.

Automakers can improve safety ratings by implementing features like driver-monitoring and attention warnings. Tesla is updating Autopilot software, other automakers are enhancing their systems, and BMW offers a more advanced driving assistance system in certain U.S. models.

Genesis will introduce the GV80 SUV with an in-cabin camera to monitor the driver’s face and eyes. The system will be available in future Genesis models. Harkey from IIHS highlights the importance of driver-assistance system safeguards in preventing misuse and accidents.



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