💼 Tesla has started rolling out FSD beta v12.2.1 to employees and special groups. 🔄 This comes amidst expectations of a wider release of the v12 software to the public soon. 📈 The v12 FSD beta has shown significant progress, with multiple point releases and expanded testing groups. 🚗 Tesla initially began testing v12 FSD…
🌧️ Tesla’s auto wipers have faced criticism for their subpar performance since their release in 2018. 🚗 The auto wipers aim to eliminate manual control by using cameras to adjust wiper speed based on rainfall. 🛠️ Tesla is set to roll out an update to improve the effectiveness of the auto wipers, addressing long-standing complaints…
💼 Carl Jenkins, Cruise’s Senior Vice President of Autonomous Vehicle Platforms, has resigned from the GM-owned self-driving company. 🚗 Jenkins didn’t specify the reason for his departure but hinted at documenting his achievements at Cruise in the future. 📉 His resignation adds to a series of high-profile departures and staff cuts at Cruise following a…
💥 Ford CEO challenges Tesla and its Full Self-Driving system. 🚗 Farley promotes Ford Pro as the future of automotive industry. 💼 Ford Pro boasts half a million subscribers with a 50% gross margin. 💰 Ford Pro’s pretax earnings expected to rise between $8-9 billion in 2024. ⚡ Ford Blue’s pretax earnings projected around $7-7.5…
💡 Elon Musk clarifies that Full Self-Driving (FSD) was not enabled in the Tesla Model 3 involved in a fatal crash in May 2022. 🚗 The driver of the Tesla, Hans von Ohain, was a Tesla employee and had a blood alcohol level of 0.26, over three times the legal limit. 🗣 Erik Rossiter, a…
🔥 A Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-PACE robotaxi was vandalized and set on fire in San Francisco. 🚗 The incident occurred in the city’s Chinatown area and drew criticism from social media users. 🚨 Chaos erupted after a person jumped onto the hood of the self-driving vehicle and broke its windshield. 💥 Others joined in, vandalizing…
🚗 Tesla is rolling out the FSD beta v12.2 update to employees ahead of schedule. 💻 FSD beta v12.2 is being released to Tesla employees and “special groups” for the first time. 📅 Expectations suggest Tesla might release FSD beta v12 to the public before March. 🔄 FSD beta versions have retained the “beta” distinction…
💰 Tesla has temporarily reduced the price of two Model Y configurations: the Model Y RWD and Long Range AWD. 📆 The discount is available until the end of February, with prices set to increase by $1,000 or more starting March 1. 🚗 The price cuts amount to a $1,000 reduction for both the Model…
💰 Tesla China offers incentives to celebrate Chinese New Year, encouraging existing owners to travel more 🚗 Existing owners can transfer Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) or Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to a new Tesla for free 🆓 Free 30-day trial for Enhanced Autopilot available to existing owners, enhancing travel security with advanced driver-assist features 🌐 Enhanced…
🔍 Tesla FSD Beta’s launch in Europe could progress due to DCAS regulations being added to UNECE’s agenda 🚗 EU regulations on autonomous driving systems differ from North America’s, delaying FSD Beta’s launch in Europe 📆 UNECE’s 192nd session in March 2024 might clarify regulations on DCAS features 📝 Proposal for a new UN Regulation…