Tag: Model X

Musk Gives Details on FSD 10.2 Beta Release

Tesla will release the next version of it’s Full Self Driving Beta on October 8, Chief Executive Elon Musk said in a tweet. The company released last week version 10.1 of the software, which included a button to request access to the beta. Tesla previously only gave access to employees and select owners. By requesting… Continue reading Musk Gives Details on FSD 10.2 Beta Release

Understanding The Decline In Tesla’s FSD Take Rate

On August 31st, 2021, “Troy Teslike” tweeted data from his long running survey of thousands of Tesla vehicle buyers, showing a low take rate for FSD, Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” software add-on offered since late 2016. For Q2 2021, that survey shows a worldwide FSD take rate of only 11% across all Tesla models, compared… Continue reading Understanding The Decline In Tesla’s FSD Take Rate

Tesla Rolls Out FSD Beta 10.1

Tesla’s highly-anticipated Beta version 10.1 of its Full Self-Driving software started rolling out over the weekend to mostly positive reviews. The new version of the software adds a feature many owners have been waiting for – an option to request access to the FSD Beta software. While the beta version has only been available to… Continue reading Tesla Rolls Out FSD Beta 10.1

Report: NTSB Chair Criticizes Tesla’s Full Self-Driving System

Investigators believe Tesla is acting “irresponsible” for calling its high-end Autopilot system “full self-driving.” According to a Wall Street Journal report, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy told the outlet that Tesla “has clearly misled numerous people to misuse and abuse the technology.” The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent U.S. government investigative… Continue reading Report: NTSB Chair Criticizes Tesla’s Full Self-Driving System

Tesla Stops Referral Program for Cars

Tesla has stopped its referral program for vehicles, according to an update on its website. The program previously gave owners the opportunity to earn prizes, including the company’s upcoming Tesla Roadster sports car. Owners were given a unique referral link to offer to new buyers. The prizes have fluctuated over the years. The Roadster prize… Continue reading Tesla Stops Referral Program for Cars

Tesla Looking for Good Drivers to Test Full Self-Driving System

If you want to be a beta tester of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, you’re going to need to be a good driver. Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that owners will soon be able to request access via a button in the car. This will give Tesla permission to evaluate owners’ driving for seven days before… Continue reading Tesla Looking for Good Drivers to Test Full Self-Driving System

FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers

Tesla has rolled out FSD Beta 10 to testers, which have been offering their reviews of the advanced self-driving system. The latest version of FSD was delivered with software update 2020.24.15. Early reviews were positive, saying that the self-driving system is noticeably smoother than the previous version. FSD Beta Tester AI Addict posted a video… Continue reading FSD Beta 10 Rolls Out to Testers

NHTSA Announces Another Autopilot Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Friday that they are investigating a July 26 fatal crash in New York involving a Tesla with Autopilot engaged. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) spokeswoman told Reuters that the agency has launched a Special Crash Investigation team to analyze the death of a 52-year-old man attempting… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Another Autopilot Investigation

NHTSA Announces Autopilot Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Monday that it has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot feature. The pointed to 11 crashes since January 2018 where Tesla models operating on Autopilot “have encountered first responder scenes and subsequently struck one or more vehicles involved with those scenes.” The agency said the accidents caused 17 injuries… Continue reading NHTSA Announces Autopilot Investigation