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Mercedes becomes the first automaker to sell autonomous cars in the U.S. that don't come with a requirement that drivers watch the road (fortune.com)
submitted 10 months ago by MichaelTen@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 57 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Hmm, so only on a very small number of predetermined routes, and at very slow speeds for those roads.

Still impressive, but not as impressive as the headline makes out.

[–] VindictiveJudge@lemmy.world 50 points 10 months ago (3 children)

And definitely not worth the $2500 a year they're asking for the feature.

[–] Cryan24@lemmy.world 33 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Chances are, If you can afford the car, then that amount is nothing to you.

[–] ours@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Having known one, some of their customers love their feature loaded cars to brag about and feel extra special. Some will definitely pay the 2.5k gladly.

[–] Murdoc@sh.itjust.works 5 points 10 months ago

Conspicuous Consumption.

[–] Veraxus@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If they assume full liability for any collisions while the feature is active (and it looks like they do), then I can see that being fair.

[–] NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Come on, you have been able to pay the price of that Mercedes in the first place.

These 2500 are not going to hurt.

[–] erwan@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Many people use credit to buy a car out of their league.

[–] NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

They may do so. I have no mercy for them.

[–] admin@lemmy.my-box.dev 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Then those people might as well take an extra loan for 2500 a year. I'm not sure what the point is you're trying to make here.

[–] Turun@feddit.de 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes, but it's actually level 3.

Not the Tesla "full self driving - no wait we actually lied to you, you need to be alert at all times" bullshit.

[–] Evotech@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

We'll wait and see i guess