when did tesla start making self driving cars
Tesla Autopilot Autopilot was first offered on October 9, 2014, for Tesla Model S, followed by the Model X upon its release.[5] Autopilot was included within a "Tech Package" option. At that time Autopilot features included semi-autonomous drive and parking capabilities.[6][7][8] Initial versions of Autopilot were developed in partnership with Israeli company Mobileye.[9] Tesla and Mobileye ended their partnership in July 2016.[10][11]
BMW The BMW i is a sub-brand of BMW founded in 2011 to design and manufacture plug-in electric vehicles.[53][54] The sub-brand initial plans called for the release of two vehicles; series production of the BMW i3 all-electric car began in September 2013,[55] and the market launch took place in November 2013 with the first retail deliveries in Germany.[56] The BMW i8 sports plug-in hybrid car was launched in Germany in June 2014.[57]