#Autopilot

FSD • Mar 21, 2026

Elon Musk teases expectations for Tesla’s AI6 self-driving chip

Elon Musk has indicated that Tesla is progressing quickly toward finalizing the design of its next-generation AI6 self-driving chip. This signals Tesla's continued push to develop its own advanced hardware to power future autonomous driving capabilities. For owners and enthusiasts, this suggests more powerful and efficient self-driving technology could be on the horizon.

Latest • Mar 20, 2026

There's no sudden acceleration problem with Tesla, feds say

Federal regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla, finding no evidence of a manufacturing defect causing sudden unintended acceleration. However, a separate federal probe into Tesla's Autopilot system is expanding. This means owners are cleared on the acceleration issue, but scrutiny over the company's driver-assistance technology continues to intensify.

FSD • Mar 04, 2026

Tesla to discuss expansion of Samsung AI6 production plans: report

Tesla is reportedly in talks to significantly increase its order of Samsung-manufactured AI chips, nearly tripling its production capacity. This expansion is aimed at securing a larger supply of crucial hardware for Tesla's in-house artificial intelligence and Full Self-Driving development. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals a major acceleration in Tesla's ability to develop and deploy more advanced AI features for its vehicles.

Software Updates • Feb 24, 2026

Tesla looks to upgrade Matrix Headlights with new features

Tesla is planning a software upgrade to improve its Matrix Headlights. The update will enhance how the headlights handle highly reflective objects like road signs and will introduce a more refined, two-stage pixel dimming system. This means owners can expect safer, more precise automatic high-beam performance.

FSD • Feb 23, 2026

Tesla Takes California DMV to Court to Overturn ‘False Advertising’ Ruling

Tesla is suing the California DMV to reverse a ruling that accused the company of false advertising, primarily related to its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims. This legal challenge represents a significant escalation in Tesla's ongoing dispute with regulators over how it markets its driver-assistance systems. The outcome could impact the terminology Tesla is allowed to use and shape future regulatory scrutiny of its technology.

FSD • Feb 19, 2026

Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo

Tesla has admitted its current "Robotaxi" service still requires both in-car drivers and remote human operators. The company argues this supervised approach is more reliable than Waymo's fully driverless system. This reveals a significant gap between Tesla's current capabilities and a truly autonomous taxi service.

FSD • Feb 18, 2026

Robotaxis wreck 4x more than humans, and at least one Tesla wants to swim

New data indicates Tesla's Robotaxis are involved in crashes at a rate over four times higher than human drivers. This comes alongside reports of a significant sales decline in China and an incident where a Tesla appeared to drive toward a lake. For owners and enthusiasts, this represents a week of concerning setbacks for Tesla's autonomous driving technology and market performance.

FSD • Feb 06, 2026

Cybercar or Cybercab? Why Tesla is Multiplying Names for its Future Robotaxi

Tesla has urgently filed trademarks for "Cybercar" and "Cybervehicle" due to unexpected legal and regulatory hurdles in the United States. This suggests the company's planned robotaxi may be launched under different names depending on the state. For owners and enthusiasts, this indicates Tesla is adapting its strategy to navigate complex local regulations for its future autonomous vehicle.

Latest • Feb 04, 2026

Cybercab: Why You'll (Finally) Let Go of Your Steering Wheel

Tesla has confirmed its upcoming "Cybercab" will be a fully autonomous vehicle, designed to operate without a steering wheel. This represents a major technological shift, moving beyond traditional car design. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals Tesla's push toward a future where personal driving may become obsolete.

FSD • Feb 01, 2026

TechCrunch Mobility: The great Tesla rebranding

Tesla is rebranding its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to "Supervised Full Self-Driving," a name that more accurately reflects the driver-assistance system's need for constant human oversight. This change is part of a broader effort to reset customer expectations and address regulatory scrutiny over the system's capabilities and marketing. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals a more cautious and transparent approach from Tesla regarding the current limitations of its autonomous driving technology.

FSD • Jan 30, 2026

Tesla unveils .SMOL format: The secret weapon to speed up AI training

Tesla has patented a new proprietary file format called .SMOL, designed to overcome data input/output bottlenecks in AI training. This innovation aims to significantly accelerate the processing of video data from Tesla's fleet of vehicles. For owners and enthusiasts, this means faster development and improvement of the company's autonomous driving and AI-powered features.

FSD • Jan 22, 2026

Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi rides

Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas, according to a video posted on X. Elon Musk reposted the video, congratulating Tesla's AI team for the milestone. For months, Tesla...