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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 seeks Autopilot “vehicle operators” in Australia in step towards Full Self Driving

Tesla hires for Autopilot vehicle data collection roles in Australia indicating the start of potential FSD testing on our roads.

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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’s latest FSD upgrade addresses emergency vehicle issues

Tesla rolls out new beta version of FSD with improved emergency vehicle detection, following investigation into series of crashes.

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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?

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Tesla to ditch radar in coming release of V9.0 self-driving software

Tesla to release the "Tesla Vision" Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software v9.0 in coming weeks, ditching radar altogether, Elon Musk says.

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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Musk flags “new functionality” and improvements in next Tesla FSD beta update

Elon Musk says "fundamental improvements" and "entire new areas of functionality" will come with next FSD beta update, and Tesla will consider a wider release soon.

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One week in to beta tests, Tesla’s FSD navigates roundabouts and skeptics

Tesla is now one week into its FSD beta program. Has it been a disaster, as some feared?

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