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Tesla recalls more than 2 million cars sold in the US due to autopilot flaws

Tesla issues recall notice affecting over 2 million EVs sold in the US between October 2012 and December 2023. The recall includes all Model 3, Model Y and Model X and S vehicles equipped with Autosteer.

Tesla FSD making left turn through intersection

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Tesla FSD on its way to Europe as Test Operators hiring spree begins

Tesla has started hiring test operators for "Autopilot" testing in Europe suggesting full-self driving heading to owners outside of the US.

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Musk reveals when Tesla full self-driving beta may reach Australia

CEO Elon Musk responds to local Tesla vlogger about the timing of Tesla FSD beta for right-hand drive markets like Australia.

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Tesla “Full Self-Driving” suite under review ahead of price rise

Tesla FSD beta software under review by Californian motor authority to determine if more regulatory oversight is needed ahead of price rise on Monday.

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Tesla stepping closer to FSD public release, says Musk

Tesla could release its fully-featured FSD to owners in the US within weeks, as the company prepares to roll out v10 Friday next week.

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“It can see dogs!” The big reveal from Tesla’s radar-free version of full self-driving

Tesla's first radar-free version of Full Self-Driving software suite can spot dogs and negotiate intricate intersections. Can it spot kangaroos?

2022 Tesla Model S refresh. Source: Tesla

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No need for radar: Tesla’s big jump forward in self-driving technology

Tesla may ditch radar altogether in its bid to achieve fully autonomous driving.

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Tesla rival Lucid Motors unveils semi-autonomous DreamDrive

Saudi-backed Tesla rival Lucid Motors unveils new benchmark for advanced driver-assisted electric vehicles with system offering “most comprehensive sensor suite on the market”.

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Tesla Model 3 with Full Self Driving now changes lanes automatically

Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot feature now changes lanes automatically in Australia, without prompting the driver before making the manouevre.

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Tesla to introduce Full Self Driving subscription by end 2020, robotaxis by 2021

Tesla to offer subscription option for Full Self Driving by end of 2020, and Musk says he hopes that a fledgling robotaxi fleet will be operational by late 2021.

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