Germany's Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) has released  report which found the Tesla Model autopilot feature a "considerable traffic hazard."The research indicated that Tesla's 40-meter detection radius on its rear was not good enough to detect when drivers were overtaking at faster speeds in the left lane.

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Although it was from an internal study and the results will not cause the technology to be disallowed in Germany. Elon Musk responded to these allegations on social media. Musk explained on Twitter that the findings are not based on facts and science.

Despite the reports, the German Transport Ministry is still supporting Tesla, and the Autopilot concept are even looking to increase funding for the company to enhance the driving tech.

Tesla's autopilot has been facing some problems recently due to the accidents the car has been involved in. One Tesla Model S using the feature collided with a bus in Germany. Although no one was seriously hurt, it allowed room for criticism of the company.

One of the major setbacks for Tesla happened in May when a Tesla driver was killed in Florida after the Autopilot feature failed to spot a lorry. Even though the report will not be considered as the final word, it still speaks clearly that Tesla should be banned from the German Autobahn.