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Surveys Find US Driver Interest In Self-Driving Cars Dipped Only Slightly After Fatal Tesla Crash

Results from two separate AlixPartners online surveys involving more than 1,500 U.S. vehicle owners showed that consumer interest in self-driving cars dipped about three percentage points following news of the May 7 crash, which was reported on June 30.

Published: August 5, 2016

Computerworld reported the findings of two new surveys that found U.S. driver confidence in self-driving car technology suffered only slightly in the aftermath of a Tesla Model S fatal crash that occurred with the Autopilot engaged.

Results from two separate AlixPartners online surveys involving more than 1,500 U.S. vehicle owners showed that consumer interest in self-driving cars dipped about three percentage points following news of the May 7 crash, which was reported on June 30.

The surveys also found that the public’s awareness of Tesla’s Autopilot capabilities soared as a result of media coverage of the fatal crash.

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360-Degree Imagery: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Captivating imagery takes auto parts sales to new heights.

By Madeleine Winer

Published: March 25, 2024

A few clicks can take you anywhere these days, especially in the world of automotive parts e-commerce. Think you found the part you’re looking for? Well, you’ll want to be sure you can see it from all angles to make sure it’s the right one. You’ll also want a cornucopia of product information – title, product description, specs and fitments to name a few. Lastly, your customers might want to see what others bought when they purchased a certain product to go along with their purchase. This is the norm for buying all types of things online.