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Tesla now offering Full Self-Driving transfers to boost demand in Australia

Tesla FSD making left turn through intersection

Tesla is offering existing owners the option to transfer their previously purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new Model 3 or Model Y delivered before the end of March.

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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.

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Tesla adds Enhanced Autopilot option for Australia and other markets

Tesla adds Enhanced Autopilot, a mid-range advanced driver-assist offering for drivers in Australia and other markets.

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Tesla expands radar-free Autopilot to Australia and New Zealand

Tesla Vision – the EV maker's camera-based Autopilot feature which transitions away from radars – is being extended to Australia and New Zealand.

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Tesla reportedly cuts extra steering control unit due to chip shortage

Tesla Shanghai stops installing secondary steering control chip not needed for Autopilot.

Tesla's FSD labelling at work. SourcE: tesla

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“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

Elon Musk says Tesla FSD is amazing by human standards, and MIT expert Lex Fridman spells out his takeaways from AI Day.

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Europe safety body rates Tesla Autopilot low on driver engagement

Recent driver assist testing by Euro NCAP says that in terms of driver engagement, Tesla's Autopilot is not quite up to scratch.

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Musk says Tesla happy to share software including Autopilot, and supply powertrains and batteries

Elon Musk says Tesla is happy to licence its software, powertrains and batteries, including Autopilot.

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Tesla Full Self-Driving can now stop at red lights and stop signs

New video reveals Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) software can now stop for traffic lights and stop signs.

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Tesla self-driving features in Australia “soon”, with price hike next month

Elon Musk confirms two Tesla self driving features will be coming to Australia soon, allaying concerns a November price rise for Full Self Driving option would jump gun on features becoming available.

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