Key Takeaways Tesla FSD v14.2.2 is receiving positive feedback from drivers for its seamless lane changes and improved decision-making. Early testers report excellent performance during nighttime driving, maintaining confidence and smoother rides. Longtime user @BLKMDL3 praised “zero lane change hesitation” and the refined lane choices during a 10-hour impression. Dan Burkland highlighted the feature of…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system successfully navigated dark streets during a blackout, showcasing its reliability. While Tesla’s vehicles operated without issue, Waymo’s robotaxis stalled, causing traffic jams during the power outage. Elon Musk emphasized the human-like adaptability of Tesla’s FSD, which allows it to handle unforeseen challenges effectively. Waymo announced plans to refine their…
Key Takeaways Tesla is addressing sunlight glare problems affecting Full Self-Driving (FSD) with a new patent. The patent features a “glare shield” using micro-cones to scatter light and enhance camera visibility. It includes an electromechanical system for dynamic adjustment of micro-cones based on external light sources. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the use of a direct…
Key Takeaways South Korean politician Lee So-young praised Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology as “completed technology.” Tesla FSD launched in South Korea in late November, marking its expansion to the seventh country. Lee experienced FSD on a route from the National Assembly to various landmarks in Seoul, noting its performance. She reflected on the potential…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s upcoming FSD model may be “the last big piece of the puzzle,” according to CEO Elon Musk. A new FSD model is expected in 1-2 months, featuring significant enhancements in reasoning and reinforcement learning. Musk confirmed that Full Self-Driving’s unsupervised capability is “pretty much solved” and Safety Monitors will be removed shortly.…
Key Takeaways Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving ride-along program in Europe. The program initially launched in Italy, France, and Germany, with slots quickly filling up. Denmark and Switzerland are the latest countries added to the program. Tesla is working to overcome regulatory hurdles in Europe, finding the process “insanely painful.” CEO Elon Musk is collaborating…
Key Takeaways Tesla has launched a gifting program for Full Self-Driving, allowing owners to gift one month of service for $112. The gift card can be used by recipients to experience semi-autonomous driving, which may convert them into long-term subscribers. The program supports Tesla’s strategy of letting potential customers experience their products, driving sales growth.…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s FSD Supervised system shows advanced real-world behavior in testing, especially in construction zones and pedestrian detection. During a Berlin test, FSD managed complex city traffic with minimal driver intervention, demonstrating its capabilities up to 140 km/h. Despite requiring some manual overrides, Tesla’s system learns continuously from real-world scenarios. Robin Hornig from Auto…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced a major update to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.2.1, enabling texting and driving capabilities. FSD remains a Level 2 autonomous driving system, requiring driver attention at all times. Drivers are warned if they take their eyes off the road for too long, and repeated infractions can lead to FSD being…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) received high praise from journalist Julien Cadot after his test drive in France. Cadot described the FSD system as “mind-blowing,” highlighting its safety and the “humanity” of its driving behaviors. The FSD managed complex maneuvers flawlessly, such as safely overtaking a delivery truck and maintaining a safe distance from…