Tesla Says Autopilot Feature Not Engaged in Brussels Car Crash

Tesla Inc. denied reports that one of its Model S vehicles drove off by itself and crashed into cars in Brussels this week, saying a driver was in control without use of its Autopilot feature when the accident took place.

The Tesla vehicle crashed into five parked cars in the Brussels borough of Saint-Gilles Tuesday, with the driver reportedly having said he was outside the car, with the motor running, as it drove away.