#Autonomous Driving

Tesla, once famous for its 'Insane Mode' driving thrills, is now pivoting its hype to Full Self-Driving, telling owners 'don't drive.' This shift, coupled with user complaints about FSD's quirks, raises questions about the brand's core identity and the future of driving pleasure.

Waymo just dropped its driverless robotaxis in Miami, making it the sixth city to get the fully autonomous treatment. With a 10,000-person waitlist and plans for major expansion, Waymo's makin' moves, baby!

Waymo founder John Krafcik sharply criticizes Tesla's 'vision-only' Full Self-Driving approach, calling it a 'bad case of myopia' and arguing that the lack of LiDAR and radar inherently limits its safety and reliability.

Genesis's flagship GV90 ultra-luxe electric SUV has been delayed again until late 2026 due to technical challenges and executive changes.

Tesla is reportedly bringing Samsung on board to supply 5G automotive modems, a crucial move for their Robotaxi ramp-up and a strategic shift in their supplier network.

Tesla is ditching one-time FSD purchases after Feb 14, moving to a subscription-only model that changes the game for owners and Musk's compensation.

Tesla's FSD (Supervised) wins MotorTrend's 2026 Best Driver Assistance Award, reversing previous criticisms with v14's urban driving prowess.

Tesla's Head of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, confirmed that elements of 'reasoning' have already shipped in FSD v14.2, moving closer to Elon Musk's promise of a 'sentient' self-driving experience.

Tesla is accelerating its global Robotaxi ambitions, launching a hiring initiative in its 20th country – Thailand – signaling aggressive expansion plans.

Wall Street analysts, fresh from CES 2026, are validating Tesla's significant lead in self-driving, leading to bumped price targets and a bullish outlook.

Nvidia has unveiled its open-source Alpamayo AI models for autonomous driving, set to debut in the Mercedes-Benz CLA, marking a major industry shift towards collaborative AI development.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) fleet is closing in on an incredible 7 billion miles, with a massive 2.5 billion of those tackled in complex city environments. This vast data pool is accelerating FSD's intelligence, making it smarter than a fresh-out-of-the-DMV teenager.

Tesla's AI team deployed FSD v14.2.2.1 just before Christmas, and early reports from testers in challenging conditions are overwhelmingly positive, praising its precision and confidence.

Tesla's new patent uses micro-cones and dynamic adjustment to combat sunglare, aiming to improve Full Self-Driving camera vision for safer autonomous driving.

California orders Tesla to rename Autopilot due to misleading marketing or face a 30-day sales suspension—marking a major regulatory first in EV marketing.

Rivian just laid out its ambitious autonomy plans, revealing an in-house AI chip, a 'Universal Hands-Free' driving system covering millions of miles, and a commitment to lidar for future Level 4 capabilities.

Elon Musk hints at Tesla's next FSD model, a significantly larger AI with more reasoning and reinforcement learning, set for early 2026 deployment.

Tesla has launched one-month FSD (Supervised) gift cards in the U.S., allowing owners to share the driving experience, just in time for the holidays.

Tesla is tackling big projects across the board: new Superchargers are popping up in Canada, the Delta, BC site is finally open, and the Cybercab and Robovan teams are beefing up with new hires and RV conversion hints. Plus, FSD is laying groundwork in Austria. Tesla’s not just driving the future, it’s building all the roads to get there!

Tesla's not just offering a 30-day FSD trial; it's a 40-day 'Holiday Perk' for 1.5 million HW4 owners, strategically timed to run through Christmas and New Year's. This extended test drive aims to turn family passengers into FSD advocates, making the latest v14 a household name and hopefully fueling subscriptions by January.

Tesla's latest FSD update, v14.2.1, is getting some real talk about its new 'Speed Profiles,' with users reporting abrupt speed changes and fixed limits that just don't jive with real-world traffic. It seems like the system's trying to be a little *too* perfect, creating a gap between what drivers expect and what the car delivers.

Tesla just announced a wild 30-day free trial for Full Self-Driving (v14.2), letting owners experience the latest autonomous tech. This bold move aims to boost FSD adoption, letting more drivers sample the future before the robotaxi era really kicks into gear.

China's Zeekr is pulling a magic trick, offering a comprehensive hardware upgrade for older 2024 001 and 009 EVs to boost their ADAS to Nvidia-based G-Pilot H7 with 700 TOPS! This labor-intensive move leaves hundreds of thousands of Tesla HW3 owners wondering: when do *we* get a brain transplant for our cars?

Tesla just dropped Full Self-Driving (Supervised) v14.1.4 in South Korea, making it the seventh country to get a taste of the advanced driver assistance system. Initially rolling out to HW4-equipped Model S and X, this marks another big step in Tesla's global 'train anywhere, deploy anywhere' autonomy strategy!

Tesla's Full Self-Driving looks closer than ever to hitting European roads, with new code showing regulatory readiness, including attention monitoring and even border-crossing warnings.

Tesla's FSD (Supervised) v14.2 is rolling out, bringing major neural network upgrades for better detection, new 'Arrival Options' for parking, and enhanced handling of tricky road scenarios.

Volvo is ditching LiDAR from future models, citing supplier failures, a move that's pushing its former partner, Luminar, dangerously close to bankruptcy.

Waymo is hitting the gas, expanding its driverless robotaxi operations to five brand new U.S. cities, starting with Miami, proving this ain't no slow lane anymore!

Tesla just snagged approval for paid Robotaxi service across Arizona, making it the third state to welcome its autonomous fleet, which is now rolling out to more users.

Elon Musk hints Tesla FSD v14 may soon allow texting while driving, citing potential safety improvements.

Tesla's Robotaxi network is gearing up for a major expansion, adding five new cities and transitioning Austin to fully driverless operations, signaling a big step for autonomous ride-hailing.

Tesla job listings hint at a major expansion for 24/7 Robotaxi operations across key U.S. cities, signaling an intensified autonomous push.