Tesla Full Self-Driving is “a bad thing” for getting public buy-in for autonomous driving tech, rival engineer says

AutoExec Summary
Companies like Tesla promoting their Full Self-Driving program risk overpromising and undermining trust in autonomous driving, according to Mercedes-Benz. Jochen Haab, head of Mercedes’ autonomous driving program, advocates for a gradual rollout to build confidence. A Swinburne University survey found almost half of Australians don’t trust autonomous cars. Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving technology has faced scrutiny, particularly in the US, where it’s linked to fatal accidents. Mercedes is advancing Level 3 autonomous driving with rigorous testing before public release. Australia is developing new laws for autonomous vehicles, with a framework expected by 2026–27.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Honda