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THE BUZZ SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK: The stakes were high for Gov.
Gavin Newsom Tuesday and to use one of his favorite phrases, he met the moment, giving a relentlessly upbeat State of the State address that shattered traditions on style, length and location.
For quite some time Elon Musk has been telling the public that fully autonomous Teslas are just around the corner. The company has been telling regulators a very different story.
Eight years ago, an overpromising Elon Musk paved the way for Autopilot by making a parallel to autopilot systems found in airliners from Boeing and Airbus. There is, however, a bit of a problem with the name of the semi-autonomous driving system because Autopilot is a portmanteau that combines automated and piloting. In other words, there are customers who take Autopilot as a full self-driving system although it isn't one.
And in some cases, that perfect car might be in a different state.
The Internet has made finding those out-of-state gems easier than it used to be. But once you’ve found your quarry, actually becoming its owner presents some unique challenges.
“It’s never been easier to shop, says Scott Holeman, director of media relations at the Insurance Information Institute. ”But with that said, consumers should also be cautious.”
Buying a car out of state comes with financial risks, from scams and local taxes to temporary registrations and the cost of transporting the vehicle home. Here’s what you do need to know.