Consumer Reports made a lot of waves this spring when it reported that a Tesla with the brand’s self-driving software would operate even with no one in the driver’s seat. We were curious, but we had a hunch Tesla wasn’t the only company with a problem. We ran our own tests and, sure enough, every vehicle we tested—each of which was equipped with advanced driver-assist features—could be tricked into operating without a driver. Read the details here.
This Week in Sheetmetal
Lamborghini is bringing back the Countach name and slapping it on an 802-hp, appropriately wedge-shaped, limited-run coupe. The car will share many of its mechanicals with Lambo’s Sián, and will pair its 6.5-liter V-12 engine with an electric motor.
Hot Wheels showed us a human-size bike, to be built in partnership with e-bike maker Super73. It’ll cost $5000, will be capable of traveling for 40 miles at 20 mph, and will sport orange and blue Hot Wheels livery.
It’s a big week for rebirths. Acura announced it will bring back the beloved Integra, a sporty hatchback coupe that’s been out of Acura’s lineup since 2006. The new car will be a 2022 model, and, based on an outline projected into the night sky by drones at the announcement event, it’ll retain the fastback coupe styling of the original.
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