[hazelnut]

Think so too. Most likely Daimler will get a stake in Uber - which makes sense for both sides.

[fit2rule]

Uber is what you need to make an auto-driving automobile acceptable to the general public. With Uber spin, Daimler can push on the driver-less car in many markets..

Sci-fi days ahead methinks.

[toomuchtodo]

Tesla seems to be doing a fine job showing the benefits and safety of autonomous vehicles to the general public and regulators.

[josephmx]

Which Tesla vehicle is self driving?

[toomuchtodo]

Both the Tesla Model S and X are Autonomous Level 3 capable:

"The driver can fully cede control of all safety-critical functions in certain conditions. The car senses when conditions require the driver to retake control and provides a "sufficiently comfortable transition time" for the driver to do so."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_car#Classification

Its expected their Model 3 mass market vehicle will contain the same, if not a greater level, of driving automation.

Disclaimer: I've traveled down the interstate in a friend's Model S for ~2-3 hours at a time at ~85mph in autopilot mode with no intervention required.

[throw121211]

Why would it be in Daimler's interest to push driver-less cars? Their sales would go down in the long run.

[TimCinel]

Long term, driverless cars are going to happen so they might as well get in early.

If you can't beat them, join them.