Lexus will introduce a rival to Tesla's Autopilot this year that will have one big feature that Autopilot doesn't

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• Lexus will unveil this year an advanced driver-assistance feature that will let drivers take their hands off the wheel on highways, Lexus president Koji Sato told Automotive News Europe.
• Drivers will have to watch the road while using the system, called Highway Teammate.
• Tesla's Autopilot can also control steering, braking, and acceleration in some situations, but requires the driver to both keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times.
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Lexus will unveil this year a vehicle with an advanced driver-assistance feature, called Highway Teammate, that will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel on highways, Lexus president Koji Sato told Automotive News Europe. Drivers will have to keep their eyes on the road while using the system, Sato added.

Highway Teammate will be able to change lanes on its own and pass other vehicles, according to Automotive News Europe's report. Sato didn't specify which vehicle will include the feature, when that vehicle will go on sale, or the regions in which Highway Teammate will be available. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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