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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)
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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 57 points 2 years 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 2 years ago (3 children)

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

[–] Cryan24@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

[–] ours@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years 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 2 years ago

Conspicuous Consumption.

[–] Veraxus@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years ago (2 children)

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

[–] NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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

[–] admin@lemmy.my-box.dev 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years ago

We'll wait and see i guess