Tesla has launched a limited-time Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial in China, offering eligible drivers a chance to experience the advanced driver-assistance system for free. The trial runs from March 17 to April 16, 2025 (via @Tslachan). Who’s Eligible? The FSD trial is being rolled out in phases, so activation timing may vary. Owners can check […]
YouTuber Mark Rober, known for his quirky science experiments and viral videos, is facing major backlash after releasing a video titled “Can You Fool a Self-Driving Car?”—a piece many are calling misleading and deceptive. The video, which racked up over 9 million views in 24 hours, compares Tesla’s basic Autopilot system with Luminar’s LiDAR technology. […]
Tesla is partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu to improve its self-driving technology in China after facing criticism from customers over a recent software update, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. Baidu recently sent engineers from its mapping team to Tesla’s Beijing office to help better integrate its detailed navigation data, such […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) launch in China is turning heads, with early users praising its capabilities—despite the lack of local training. AI observer James Douma shared his surprise on X, saying, “Tesla releasing FSD into China without local training is a testimony to the strength of the driving model. I’m surprised that this is possible […]
Tesla is set to roll out a software update in China that will introduce driver-assistance features similar to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in the U.S., according to a source familiar with the plan, reports Bloomberg. The update, expected in the coming days, will enable Tesla owners who purchased the 64,000-yuan ($8,800) FSD package to […]
Tesla has started offering free trials of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software again, beginning on February 12. Some Tesla owners have received emails notifying them of complimentary access to the driver-assist system. One such email, sent to Tesla owner Aaron Crews, stated: “Your Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial starts now! You’ve been granted a complimentary trial […]
Tesla is introducing a new insurance discount for drivers who use Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Arizona and Texas. The more you drive with FSD (Supervised) enabled, the bigger the discount on your insurance premium, with savings of up to 10% for those who use it at least 50% of the time. Tesla Insurance tracks total […]
During Tesla’s Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted the company will have to upgrade owners with Hardware 3 (HW3) cars that bought Full Self-Driving packages. The upgrade will be required to support full FSD Unsupervised in the future, especially Robotaxis. “We’re going to have to upgrade people’s hardware 3 computer for those that […]
Tesla’s upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) update for version 12.6 for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles, will soon enable vehicles to reverse autonomously, according to Elon Musk. The announcement came in response to a user praising the current system while noting its limitations. One driver shared their experience with FSD 12.6, saying, “It blew me away. It […]
Tesla recently unveiled a new video titled “Putting FSD Safety to the Test,” offering an inside look at how its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system handles complex driving scenarios. The video, filmed by Tesla employees, features two Model Y vehicles navigating a series of tests on a closed course under clear California skies. The showcased FSD […]
Tesla has announced a complimentary Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial for eligible vehicles, doling out the trial on Christmas Eve. The trial allows drivers with AI4 (Hardware 4; those with AMD chips) to experience advanced driving features such as automatic lane changes, navigating forks in the road, and making turns under their supervision with FSD 13, […]
Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s head of Autopilot and AI, announced today that Full Self-Driving v13.2.1 is rolling out wide to Hardware 4 (HW4), or AI4 customers, with software update 2024.39.15. Elluswamy also noted that the Tesla Holiday Update is also coming “within a week” for AI4 customers. @teslascope FSD v13.2.1 inbound on AI4 Model 3! pic.twitter.com/3umWdIZGlN […]
Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for Cybertruck owners in Canada. Software update 2024.39.5 brings FSD (Supervised 12.5.5.3 for Cybertruck owners in Canada, with Tesla only recently launching deliveries in the country earlier this month. Tesla celebrated the move by saying, “Canada brain activated” on Saturday night. Canadian Cybertruck owner Dare W received […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is reportedly prioritizing the creation of a federal framework for self-driving cars, a move that could directly support Tesla’s plans for fully autonomous vehicles, according to unnamed sources speaking to Bloomberg. Current U.S. regulations limit the deployment of vehicles without human controls, such as steering wheels and pedals, making it difficult […]
Tesla recently tested its latest driverless feature, called “Actually Smart Summon” (ASS), by having a Model 3 navigate a Costco parking lot—all without anyone in the driver’s seat. The demo, viewed from a drone above and from a camera view inside the Model 3, shows how ASS works by allowing the Tesla to drive itself […]
