A new update to Tesla’s Autopilot software enables the cars to remain in the passing lane, rather than only using the left lane when there’s a slower vehicle to pass. Tesla included the “Exit Passing Lane” feature in its 2020.36.10 software update. The feature will be available to cars equipped with Hardware 2.5 or above and the… Continue reading New Autopilot Feature Keeps Cars in Passing Lane
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Musk Touts ‘Quantum Leap” in Full Self-Driving Performance
A “quantum leap” improvement is coming to Tesla’s Autopilot software in six to 10 weeks, Chief Executive Elon Musk said a tweet. Musk called the new software a “fundamental architectural rewrite, not an incremental tweak.” Musk said his personal car is running a “bleeding edge alpha build” of the software, which he also mentioned during Tesla’s… Continue reading Musk Touts ‘Quantum Leap” in Full Self-Driving Performance
German Court Bans Tesla from Advertising Autopilot
A Munich court ruled that Tesla misled consumers regarding the capabilities of Autopilot. A suit brought on by the non-profit Center for Protection Against Unfair Competition said Tesla promised customers more than it could actually deliver. The court banned Tesla Germany from including “full potential for autonomous driving” and “autopilot inclusive” in its advertising materials… Continue reading German Court Bans Tesla from Advertising Autopilot
Amazon Acquires Self-Driving Startup Zoox
Amazon has purchased self-driving technology startup Zoox for more than $1 billion, the latest show of the online retailer’s interest in vehicles that can operate on their own. Amazon has previously placed bets on Rivian, which is developing self-driving tech to pair with its electric pickup and SUV; Aurora, which was co-founded by Chris Urmson, the… Continue reading Amazon Acquires Self-Driving Startup Zoox
Tesla Discounts Basic Autopilot – $2,000 Until July 1
Owners of Tesla vehicles not equipped with basic Autopilot can add the feature for the discounted price of $2,000 until July 1. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted about the software sale on Sunday. New Tesla vehicles are outfitted with basic Autopilot as a standard feature, but many owners bought vehicles before that perk was… Continue reading Tesla Discounts Basic Autopilot – $2,000 Until July 1
Tesla to Raise FSD Price by $1,000
Chief Executive Elon Musk says consumers need to pay up for the “full self-driving” option on their cars, saying it could have a value of $100,000. Tesla will increase the price of the option by $1,000 starting July 1, Musk tweeted Monday. FSD launched as a $5,000 add-on until the automaker raised to the current… Continue reading Tesla to Raise FSD Price by $1,000
Tesla Says Q1 was Autopilot’s Safest to Date
Tesla’s Autopilot experienced its safest quarter since release, according to the company’s quarterly safety report. The report showed that vehicles operating on Autopilot were involved in an accident one time for every 4.68 million miles driven. That performance bested Q4 2019, where Tesla logged one accident for every 3.07 million miles. Tesla said owners who… Continue reading Tesla Says Q1 was Autopilot’s Safest to Date
Tesla’s Software Update Includes Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
Tesla has started shipping its latest software update, which includes an updated to Autopilot that enable vehicles to automatically react to traffic lights and stop signs. Software Update 2020.12.6 started rolling out in the U.S. on Friday to owners who have latest hardware 3 and the Full Self-Driving package. The Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control… Continue reading Tesla’s Software Update Includes Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
Tesla Vehicles Will Drop Off Owners, Park Themselves
Tesla plans to roll out a “reverse smart summon” that would enable vehicles to drop off owners and park without a driver. The automaker currently provides a feature for the vehicle to leave a parking space and find the owner, but the expanded feature would eliminate the need for an owner to search for parking or… Continue reading Tesla Vehicles Will Drop Off Owners, Park Themselves
Tesla May Discount Basic Autopilot for LRRWD Model 3 Owners
Owners of the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive configuration of the Model 3 may be able to add Autopilot at a discounted price. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, replying to a suggestion from a LRRWD owner, said on Twitter that the company will discuss giving owners such an option and make it available for purchase via the Tesla… Continue reading Tesla May Discount Basic Autopilot for LRRWD Model 3 Owners