FSD

Tesla: HW3 Owners Must Upgrade for FSD—And We’re Paying

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 FSD 12.6 for HW3 Will Include Reverse ‘Soon’: Musk

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 Shows Off FSD Safety in 16 Daring Test Scenarios [VIDEO]

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 Launches FSD 13 Free Trials in Canada, US on Xmas Eve

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, […]

Tesla FSD 13.2.1 Rolling Out for AI4, 12.6 for AI3 This Month

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 […]

2024.39.5 Brings FSD 12.5.5.3 for Cybertruck in Canada

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 […]

Tesla Could Benefit from Trump’s Push for Self-Driving Car Rules

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 Shows Off Driverless Model 3 vs Costco Parking Lot

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 […]

2024.33.30 Release Notes: FSD 12.5.6.2 with Profiles for City and More

Tesla has started rolling out its software update 2024.33.30, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.2 for Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) vehicles in North America. The release notes for 2024.33.30 says you get the latest version of Actually Smart Summon (ASS) with the following improved features: Public/High-Speed Roads: Pauses ASS maneuver Improved Features: Blocked Camera Aborts Reduced […]

Tesla FSD 13 Release Date: This Week for Internal Testers

Tesla recently shared a rundown of its latest AI advancements, wrapping up October with notable upgrades and upcoming releases. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and coming soon, as noted by @Tesla AI on X. The most notable is the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 13 this week for internal testers, ahead of a […]

Tesla Owner Criticizes FSD Rain Chime; Fix Coming in Update

A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Oregon, TWoodsy (@TGWoodsy), expressed frustration with the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on Saturday, citing frequent alerts during rainy conditions. In a post on X, TWoodsy noted, “In Oregon, it rains 8 months of the year. It was a slight drizzle this morning, and the FSD ‘degraded’ chime dinged almost […]

Tesla Extends FSD Trials; More Trials Planned with Major Updates

Tesla has extended the 30-day trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised feature for owners, according to an email sent to customers last night, and received by Tesla North.  “Your 30-day complimentary trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has been extended,” Tesla wrote in the email. “Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla […]

2024.33.25 Release Notes: FSD 12.5.6.1 is Here

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.33.25 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.1, to early access group testers. Vehicles such as @DirtyTesla’s Model Y (with HW4) received this on Tuesday, downloading now. 2024.33.25 release notes are the same as the previous version including FSD 12.5.6. Florida’s Chuck Cook also confirmed that FSD 12.5.6.1 […]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software Under NHTSA Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, covering 2.4 million vehicles. The review follows reports of four crashes, including one fatal incident, where FSD was engaged during low-visibility conditions such as sun glare, fog, or airborne dust. Drivers are told to always be ready to […]

Tesla Gives Free FSD Trials in Canada and US, Again

Tesla has offered free Full Self-Driving (FSD) trials to customers in Canada and the USA, yet again. In an email to customers, Tesla explains, “At our We, Robot event, we unveiled the future of autonomy. Now, you can experience a part of the future for the next 30 days with a Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial […]