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Tesla's Identity Crisis: From Driving Thrills to 'Don't Touch the Wheel!'

Tesla's Identity Crisis: From Driving Thrills to 'Don't Touch the Wheel!'

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.

Tesla FSD's Real-Life 'Fast & Furious' Moment: Swerving to Avoid a Sideswipe!

Tesla FSD's Real-Life 'Fast & Furious' Moment: Swerving to Avoid a Sideswipe!

In a wild test, Tesla's FSD (Supervised) v14.1.7 proved it could expertly swerve to avoid a simulated sideswipe, even turning around when provoked. This demonstration on a closed track highlights FSD's advanced hazard avoidance, showing it can react quicker than a human driver to aggressive maneuvers and potentially 'road rage' scenarios.

Tesla's 'Holiday Cheer' FSD Trial: A 40-Day Joyride (or Sales Play?)!

Tesla's 'Holiday Cheer' FSD Trial: A 40-Day Joyride (or Sales Play?)!

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 FSD's Speed Profiles: Are They 'Hurry'ing Us Into Headaches?

Tesla FSD's Speed Profiles: Are They 'Hurry'ing Us Into Headaches?

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's Dropping a 'Free FSD for 30 Days' Bomb! Get Ready for the Robotaxi Revolution, Y'all!

Tesla's Dropping a 'Free FSD for 30 Days' Bomb! Get Ready for the Robotaxi Revolution, Y'all!

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.

Tesla's FSD Rolls into South Korea: Now That's What I Call an International Driver's License!

Tesla's FSD Rolls into South Korea: Now That's What I Call an International Driver's License!

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!

Nevada Says 'Go Time' for Tesla Robotaxis: But Hold Your Horses, You Ain't Payin' Yet!

Nevada Says 'Go Time' for Tesla Robotaxis: But Hold Your Horses, You Ain't Payin' Yet!

Tesla just got the green light to *operate* its autonomous vehicles on public roads in Nevada, a huge step, but don't pull out your wallet for a robotaxi ride just yet. They still need the permit to charge you for the pleasure!

Tesla's Robotaxi App Update: Ratings, Fees, and Accessibility – It's Getting Real!

Tesla's Robotaxi App Update: Ratings, Fees, and Accessibility – It's Getting Real!

Tesla's Robotaxi service is getting a serious glow-up with a new app update! We're talking cleaning fees (don't mess up the ride, folks!), post-trip ratings, and a big push for accessibility. It's clear Tesla's gearing up for the big leagues of autonomous ride-hailing.

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