Tesla's latest version of its Navigate on Autopilot feature could be a potential safety risk for drivers as it requires substantial human intervention, according to findings by Consumer Reports.
The electric carmaker's test of Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot feature performed worse than human drivers and even created new risks for them, the magazine said.
The damning words from a highly respected consumer review magazine could be a problem for the automaker as it looks to mitigate safety concerns about its autopilot driver assistance system, which was in use duringThe company's newest update to its autopilot system introduced May 2 allows the vehicle to change lanes on its own. A driver must first turn on the feature to use it, but then it continues to automatically switch lanes until the function is disabled or autopilot is turned off.
"This isn't a convenience at all," Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at CR, said in the report. "Monitoring the system is much harder than just changing lanes yourself. Using the system is like monitoring a kid behind the wheel for the very first time. As any parent knows, it's far more convenient and less stressful to simply drive yourself."
The company, which didn't immediately respond to CNBC for comment, told Consumer Reports that "Navigate on Autopilot is based on map data, fleet data, and data from the vehicle's sensors. However, it is the driver's responsibility to remain in control of the car at all times, including safely executing lane changes."
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