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Damon Lavrinc
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Testing in this case isn't R&D – it's validating that the technology is safe and lives up to a litany of regulations to ensure that. Read more

Imagine the headlines when the first fatality happens and it's proven to be the software's fault. Not good for business and won't be for decades. Read more

Not crazy. Rational. For a technology that's going to be deployed across the country (and the world), having the feds in charge of testing technology makes sense. But could they pull it off? I'm not convinced. Read more

Totally agree. There needs to be a governing body that sets safety standards, but the idea that companies would skimp on safety at this early stage is ridiculous. Read more

I've only got it for a few days, but when I'm not shooting through gaps in traffic or making friends cackle with glee, it's just like any other car, but quiet, more spacious, and OMG THAT SCREEN. Read more

Plenty, from what I saw. Range took a hit, but nothing worrisome. Read more

The default is Sport. The other option is Insane. No time to get to the snow, but I'll try to buy all the slurpees within a two-mile radius and see what happens. Read more

It's a spacious luxury sedan, bang-on as far as practicality. Read more

Sexual overtones aside, that's actually an excellent question. Strapping on, for sure. Read more

The charge port door not opening with the key fob reliably and a few UI/UX things. Read more

That's something I've been wrestling with. Not just the Benz, but the 7 Series, A8, etc. It's not as plush, but it feels more roomy. The ride is great, but it doesn't have all the gee-whiz doodads. And I think I'm ok with that. Read more

It's been a few years, but it does seem to be a bit more aggressive than the last P85 I drove. Read more

Like any car, it sucks energy the more you flog it. Hard to get a baseline in just a few days. Read more