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FSD

Tesla Autopilot comes to an end in North America

Tesla has officially removed the standard Autopilot driver-assistance feature from its new vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. This means new buyers will no longer receive the basic suite of highway steering and traffic-aware cruise control for free. Instead, Tesla is pushing customers toward its paid Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription or package, increasing the upfront cost for what was once a standard feature.

Jan 25, 2026

FSD

Elon Musk warns of FSD subscription price increases

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the current $99 monthly subscription price for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will increase. This signals a future rise in the cost of accessing Tesla's advanced driver-assist features. For owners and enthusiasts, it means that subscribing to or purchasing FSD will likely become more expensive soon.

Jan 25, 2026

FSD

Waymo launches in Miami as expansion continues

Waymo has expanded its robotaxi service to Miami, opening rides to the public in a 60-square-mile area. This move by a key competitor highlights the accelerating race in autonomous ride-hailing. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, it underscores the competitive pressure on Tesla to deliver and scale its own Full Self-Driving and robotaxi ambitions.

Jan 25, 2026

FSD

Tesla drops FSD subscription price to $49, but not for everyone

Tesla has lowered its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription price to $49 per month, but this change currently only applies to customers in the United States and Canada. The price cut follows a recent warning from CEO Elon Musk about impending subscription cost increases. For eligible owners, this makes accessing Tesla's advanced driver-assistance features more affordable on a monthly basis.

Jan 25, 2026

FSD

Elon Musk shares incredible detail about Tesla Cybercab efficiency

Elon Musk highlighted the Tesla Cybercab's potential for extremely low operating costs per mile, based on an analysis by ARK Invest. This suggests the future robotaxi could be one of the most affordable transportation options to operate. For enthusiasts, this reinforces Tesla's vision of a highly efficient and cost-competitive autonomous ride-hailing service.

Jan 25, 2026

Software Updates

Tesla makes big Full Self-Driving change to reflect future plans

Tesla is removing the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package outright, signaling a strategic shift. This move suggests Tesla is prioritizing a subscription-based model for FSD access in the future. For owners and enthusiasts, it means the upfront cost barrier is being replaced with an ongoing service fee structure.

Jan 25, 2026

Model S/X

Tesla starts removing outright Full Self-Driving purchase option at time of order

Tesla has begun removing the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package outright when ordering a new car. This move follows CEO Elon Musk's recent announcement that the company would eliminate this purchase method. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals a shift toward making FSD available only as a subscription service after delivery.

Jan 25, 2026

FSD

Tesla to increase Full Self-Driving subscription price: here’s when

Tesla is increasing the monthly subscription price for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which currently costs $99. This follows the company's plan to remove the option to purchase FSD outright. For owners and enthusiasts, this means the cost of accessing the feature will rise, making the subscription a more expensive recurring expense.

Jan 25, 2026

Model S/X

Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold

Tesla's AI5 chip, previously announced as ready, is now delayed according to Elon Musk. In other news, Chinese EVs are entering the Canadian market, and new studies show that electric vehicles are more cost-effective than diesel trucks even in extreme cold, which is positive news for fleet operators considering EVs.

Jan 25, 2026

Software Updates

Tesla patents ‘clever math trick’ for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving

Tesla has patented a method to improve the performance of its older HW3 self-driving computer hardware. However, this technical update does not indicate that Tesla is any closer to delivering the long-promised, unsupervised "Full Self-Driving" capability on these vehicles. For owners of HW3-equipped cars, the core promise of achieving full autonomy remains unfulfilled nearly a decade later.

Jan 25, 2026

Model S/X

Tesla starts Robotaxi rides without safety monitor in Austin: what you need to know [Updated]

Tesla has launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, claiming the vehicles operate without a safety monitor inside. However, evidence shows the "unsupervised" taxis are closely followed by trailing Tesla cars containing safety monitors. For owners and enthusiasts, this marks a cautious, incremental step toward autonomy rather than the fully driverless milestone initially suggested.

Jan 25, 2026

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Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car

Elon Musk announced Tesla Robotaxi drives in Austin with no safety monitor in the car, causing a stock surge. However, reports indicate the vehicles were actually being supervised from a trailing Tesla car. This means the milestone is less significant than presented, as human oversight was simply moved outside the autonomous vehicle.

Jan 25, 2026