Tesla update halts automatic steering if driver inattentive

Tesla Motors says a software update to its Autopilot system will disable automatic steering if drivers don’t keep their hands on the wheel.

The update also adds multiple features, including improved radar, better voice commands and an industry-first temperature control system that helps prevent kids and pets from overheating.

Tesla started moving the update to Model X SUV and Model S sedan owners Wednesday night over the internet.

Critics questioned whether the system, released last fall, was ready to be on the road after a driver using Autopilot was killed when his Model S sedan struck a tractortrailer. real estate market continues to heat up.

The deal, for $23.50 per share, marks a 37 percent premium to WCI’s closing price Wednesday. It will be half in cash and half in Lennar stock.

The boards of both companies have approved the deal, which must still get the nod from WCI shareholders. lower this week.

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday the average for the 30-year fixedrate mortgage declined to 3.48 percent from 3.50 percent last week. The benchmark rate is down from 3.86 percent a year ago, and is close to its all-time low of 3.31 percent in November 2012.

The 15-year fixed mortgage rate eased to 2.76 percent from 2.77 percent.