FSD

Tesla Testing FSD 12.5 on ‘Chuck’s Unprotected Left Turn’

Tesla owner Chuck Cook, known for his extensive testing of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, has reported recent activity of Tesla vehicles validating a particularly challenging unprotected left turn in his Jacksonville, Florida, neighborhood. On July 15, Cook shared an update on social media stating, “I am back from my trip I have an update […]

2024.15.15 Release Notes: Tesla FSD 12.4.3 Rolling Out

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.15.15 software update, which brings Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised version 12.4.3 to testers beyond employees. You can check out the 2024.15.15 release notes below: FSD (Supervised) v12.4.3 FSD (Supervised) v12 upgrades the city-streets driving stack to a single end-to-end neural network trained on millions of video clips, replacing over […]

Tesla Extends Free Full Self-Driving Transfers Through Q3

Tesla has announced an extension for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer program. Initially set to end on August 31, 2024, the program will now cover all orders delivered before September 30, 2024, according to a statement from Tesla North America on July 2. “Extending to all orders delivered before 9/30,” Tesla stated, offering an additional […]

Xpeng CEO Tests Tesla’s Full Self-Driving in the US

He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of Xpeng, is currently in the United States and has tested Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software as the company prepares to introduce the feature in China this year. “I’m visiting the US for a longer period of time this time and dropping by to test the latest version of FSD […]

2024.15.5 Release Notes: Tesla FSD 12.4.1 without Steering Wheel Nag

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.15.5 software update for owner testers and it includes the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised version 12.4.1. Elon Musk said a weekend rollout was possible and here it is as promised! This version includes the new cabin camera driver monitoring, which will eliminate the steering wheel nag. But there […]

Tesla’s Baidu Maps Integration Teased in China [VIDEO]

Tesla has begun offering two distinct mapping options for its vehicles in China, according to a video shared by Baidu. The existing Tesla support map is now complemented by the Baidu map V20, accessible by touching the 3D letters on the screen. Baidu Maps provides a detailed 3D mapping experience compared to Tesla’s 2D support […]

Tesla Preps Full Self-Driving Launch in China, Says Report

Tesla is preparing to register its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software with Chinese authorities ahead of its planned rollout this year, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, reports Reuters. The U.S. EV leader is also considering offering the software as a monthly subscription to its Chinese users, its second-largest market, sources said. A […]

Tesla is ‘Far Ahead’ in Self-Driving Cars, Says Nvidia CEO

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the strong demand for Nvidia’s AI technology, particularly from Tesla, as the company transitions between its current and next-generation AI chips. Speaking to Yahoo Finance following Nvidia’s first-quarter earnings report, Huang dismissed concerns about a potential demand lull, stating, “People want to deploy these data centers right now. They want […]

2024.9.5 Release Notes: FSD 12.4 with Camera Monitoring, No Steering Nag

Image via Tessie Tesla has started rolling out software update 2024.9.5 to internal employee testers, introducing Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.4 (Supervised) with a Vision-Based Attention Monitoring feature, reports Tessie and Not a Tesla App. The update is available for the new Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The Vision-Based Attention Monitoring feature […]

China Allows Tesla, Others to Transfer Data Overseas Without Security Checks

Shanghai has compiled a list of data that can be transferred overseas without security assessments, according to a government document seen by Reuters. This move aims to attract foreign investment to boost China’s sluggish economy. Foreign firms, including financial companies and automakers such as Tesla, have lobbied Chinese authorities to permit cross-border data sharing after […]

Tesla Counters Claims of Low FSD Subscription Adoption Rates

Recent headlines have suggested that the adoption rate for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) service is under 2%, based on data from a small sample size and figures from YipitData. YipitData’s latest analysis indicates that nearly 3,500 Tesla owners trialed the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) service over the past month. However, only about 50 of these […]

FSD for Cybertruck Coming in Summer; Steering Wheel Nag Leaving

Tesla is finally set to roll out Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for the Cybertruck in the coming months, according to CEO Elon Musk. Responding to concerns about the absence of basic lane-keeping assist features expressed by a users on X, Musk replied, “We must focus on FSD for the other 99% of the fleet. Cybertruck […]

Tesla FSD 12.4 Coming ‘Next Week’, Musk Details 12.5, 12.6

When will Tesla release the next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD)? According to the latest update from CEO Elon Musk, that might happen next week. Yesterday, Musk said, “the latest version of Tesla’s (supervised) self-driving will blow your mind,” quoting a post on X, that re-shared an owner’s experience with FSD. The latest version of […]

Tesla Secures Preliminary Approval for FSD in China, Stock Surges

Elon Musk’s recent visit to China, lasting less than 24 hours, has proven fruitful as Tesla gained tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in its second-largest market. This crucial development came after Musk’s series of meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing, including Premier Li Qiang. The endorsement from China allows Tesla […]

Tesla Advances FSD Launch in China with Baidu Maps Deal: Reports

Tesla is poised to overcome a significant obstacle in China by collaborating with Baidu for enhanced mapping and navigation capabilities, according to sources familiar with the development, reports Bloomberg. This partnership will allow Tesla to introduce advanced assisted driving features in China, leveraging lane-level navigation and mapping technology from Baidu, a Beijing-based internet giant and […]