Germany Says 'Nein' to Tesla Calling Its Tech 'Autopilot'

Tesla Motors' cars kinda drive themselves, but its Autopilot technology has caused some headaches for the company. Consumer Reports called on Tesla to recall the feature, calling it "too much autonomy, too soon." A Florida man died in a crash while using Autopilo. And now, German transport minister Alexander Dobrindt asked Tesla to ditch the term "Autopilot," arguing it can lead consumers to think the car is far more capable than it is. First Look: Here's How Tesla Improved its UI and Autopilot Before going further, a note: Model S and Model X vehicles with Autopilot can stay in their lane and maintain a safe speed.