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Tesla’s global search interest is higher than ever, ranking as the most searched car brand in the US and several other markets, with recent delivery figures from China marking a 72% increase year-over-year — a strong indicator of robust demand.
Regulatory and Safety Considerations
Despite technological progress, Tesla faces ongoing investigations. Reports of crashes involving Tesla’s Smart Summon feature, and a recent probe into 2.6 million vehicles over autonomous system failures, remind the industry that safety remains paramount. Anecdotal evidence, such as a Tesla vehicle circling rapidly in a parking lot, exemplifies the current limitations and the hurdles that still need to be addressed before fully trusting autonomous driving systems.