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TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo
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TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo

Tesla is discontinuing its long-standing "Autopilot" name for its driver-assistance features, rebranding the suite as "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)." This move clarifies that the system requires active driver supervision, aligning branding with functionality. For owners, it signifies a software update with a new name for the existing technology, not a change in capability.

TechCrunch Tesla Jan 25, 2026
Tesla begins public unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin
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Tesla begins public unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin

Tesla has launched its first truly unsupervised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, by removing the in-vehicle safety monitor. This marks a significant step from testing to operational, driverless rides for the public. For owners and enthusiasts, it represents a major real-world milestone toward Tesla's vision of a fully autonomous ride-hailing network.

Drive Tesla Jan 25, 2026
Waymo launches in Miami as expansion continues
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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.

Drive Tesla Jan 25, 2026
Tesla FSD Pulls Off Another Hands-Free Coast-to-Coast Drive Across the U.S.
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Tesla FSD Pulls Off Another Hands-Free Coast-to-Coast Drive Across the U.S.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has completed a second hands-free, coast-to-coast drive across the U.S. this month, this time using a 2024 Model S. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in the system's long-distance reliability and capability. For owners and enthusiasts, it serves as a strong real-world validation of FSD's advancing performance, though it remains a driver-assist feature requiring supervision.

Drive Tesla Jan 25, 2026
Elon Musk shares incredible detail about Tesla Cybercab efficiency
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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.

Teslarati Jan 25, 2026
BREAKING: Tesla launches public Robotaxi rides in Austin with no Safety Monitor
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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.

Teslarati Jan 25, 2026
Tesla Robotaxi has a highly-requested hardware feature not available on typical Model Ys
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Tesla Robotaxi has a highly-requested hardware feature not available on typical Model Ys

Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi will feature camera washers, a hardware component not found on standard Model Y vehicles. This feature is critical for maintaining clear vision for the vehicle's autonomous driving system, which relies entirely on cameras. For owners and enthusiasts, this highlights Tesla's focus on specialized, robust hardware for its dedicated self-driving fleet.

Teslarati Jan 25, 2026
Lemonade launches Tesla FSD insurance with 50% discount – bigger than Tesla’s own
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Lemonade launches Tesla FSD insurance with 50% discount – bigger than Tesla’s own

Insurance company Lemonade is offering Tesla owners a 50% discount on premiums when using Full Self-Driving, a larger discount than Tesla's own insurance product. This represents a significant, independent bet on the safety of Tesla's FSD technology. For owners, it could mean substantially lower insurance costs if they regularly use the FSD feature.

Electrek Tesla Jan 25, 2026
Tesla starts Robotaxi rides without safety monitor in Austin: what you need to know [Updated]
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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.

Electrek Tesla Jan 25, 2026