Mercedes-Benz addresses Level 3 legalities; lawyers say uncertainty lingers

Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automotive company to receive authorization for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving for U.S. roads, beginning in the state of Nevada. (Michael A. Shaffer \/ Capitol Sun)

June 29, 2023 09:39 AM

Mercedes-Benz says existing laws and regulations are sufficient to determine the automaker's liability for crashes and incidents that may occur when its groundbreaking Drive Pilot system is engaged, but legal experts aren't so sure.

Featured Stories

Ford tells dealers it might raise prices in May if tariffs continue

Live N.Y. auto show updates: Genesis reveals its elegant take on an overlander

Dealerships adopt ‘business as usual’ mindset amid tariff uncertainty

Sen. Bernie Moreno: Tariffs ‘will be a blip’ industry ‘won’t remember’

Latest News

China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ terms from vehicle ads after Xiaomi crash

MG CyberX SUV is designed to attract younger buyers to brand

Supplier to Porsche, Nio draws interest in Europe, China for active chassis tech

Hertz jumps after Pershing Square discloses large stake

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in Mobility

Lyft to buy Uber rival FreeNow from BMW, Mercedes in European expansion

Alliance CEO John Bozzella: States can ‘make decisions’ not to follow California rules

Self-driving startup Nuro raises $106 million at lower valuation

Republican attack on California waiver hits procedural roadblock

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.