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FSD • Jan 25, 2026

BREAKING: Tesla launches public Robotaxi rides in Austin with no Safety Monitor

Tesla has launched its first public Robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, without a human safety monitor in the vehicle. This marks a significant step toward fully autonomous ride-hailing and demonstrates increased confidence in the system's capabilities. For owners and enthusiasts, it represents tangible progress toward Tesla's vision of a self-driving fleet.

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla removes Autopilot as standard, receives criticism online

Tesla has removed its basic Autopilot driver-assist feature as standard equipment on new vehicles, making only basic cruise control standard. This change has drawn criticism from customers online, as it represents a reduction in value for the base price. Owners will now need to purchase Autopilot or the more advanced Full Self-Driving package as an add-on.

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

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.

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Waymo founder: Tesla FSD would FAIL a DMV eye test, plus all-new Volvo EX60

Waymo's founder criticized Tesla's FSD, claiming its camera-only hardware would fail a rigorous DMV vision test, implying a technological disadvantage. This highlights the ongoing debate in the industry about the sufficiency of Tesla's sensor suite for full autonomy. The article also notes the launch of the Volvo EX60, a new competitor in the electric SUV market.

FSD • Jan 24, 2026

Tesla replaces standard Autopilot with TACC, Musk explains why

Tesla has removed the standard Autopilot package from its new vehicle configurator, now including only basic Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) by default. This means new buyers will no longer receive the automatic steering feature unless they purchase a more advanced package. The change pushes owners toward Tesla's higher-tier driver-assist options, fundamentally altering the standard equipment for new vehicles.

FSD • Jan 23, 2026

China shuts down Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla FSD will be approved next month

Just as Tesla investors were getting excited about a potential rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in its second-largest market, China has reportedly shut down Elon Musk’s latest timeline. Ac...

FSD • Jan 23, 2026

Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.

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...

FSD • Jan 22, 2026

Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with no human safety driver

Not all of Tesla's fleet in Austin will be fully driverless. Per Tesla's AI lead Ashok Elluswamy, the company will be "starting with a few unsupervised vehicles mixed in with the broader robotaxi flee...

FSD • Jan 22, 2026

Robotaxis à Austin : Tesla franchit le « Rubicon » de l’autonomie non supervisée

Tesla has launched its first public, unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin, marking a shift from supervised driving to localized Level 4 autonomy. This means the vehicles operate without a safety driver in a designated area, a significant milestone in Tesla's self-driving technology. For owners and enthusiasts, it represents a concrete step toward the long-promised future of Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing network.

FSD • Jan 22, 2026

Waymo is now in Miami, now takes driverless rides in 6 cities (Tesla: 1, sorta)

Waymo began autonomous ride-hailing operations in Miami, Florida today, covering a 60-square-mile service area stretching from the design district to South Miami. It’s the sixth city covered by Way...

FSD • Jan 22, 2026

Tesla : Pourquoi le monde n’est absolument pas prêt pour la révolution AI4 à AI7

Tesla is shifting its focus from traditional automotive metrics to a new era of AI development, specifically AI4 through AI7. This signals a future where Tesla vehicles will prioritize advanced artificial intelligence capabilities over conventional features. For owners and enthusiasts, this means Tesla's evolution will increasingly center on software and autonomous driving advancements.