#Autopilot

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Tesla remotely disables FSD on unauthorized vehicles using third-party devices
FSD Apr 09, 2026

Tesla remotely disables FSD on unauthorized vehicles using third-party devices

Tesla has begun remotely disabling the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature on vehicles that used third-party hardware to enable it without authorization. This action targets owners who activated FSD in regions where Tesla does not officially offer or support the software. For owners and enthusiasts, this reinforces that Tesla actively enforces its software licensing terms and that such unofficial modifications are not permanent.

Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 (2026.2.9.6) with better reaction time, rewritten AI compiler with MLIR (Release Notes, rollout status)
FSD Apr 08, 2026

Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 (2026.2.9.6) with better reaction time, rewritten AI compiler with MLIR (Release Notes, rollout status)

Tesla has begun the public rollout of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 14.3, which CEO Elon Musk previously indicated is a major update. The release focuses on improved vehicle reaction times and features a rewritten AI compiler using MLIR technology. For owners and enthusiasts, this represents a significant step forward in the performance and underlying architecture of Tesla's autonomous driving system.

Musk falsely claims Tesla FSD is 10X safer than humans, complains about lawsuits
FSD Apr 08, 2026

Musk falsely claims Tesla FSD is 10X safer than humans, complains about lawsuits

Elon Musk claims Tesla's Full Self-Driving is ten times safer than human drivers, but the company has not released data to support this. He is using the claim to frame ongoing lawsuits over FSD-related crashes as an attack on technological progress. For owners and enthusiasts, this highlights a continued gap between Tesla's promotional statements and the verified, publicly available evidence regarding FSD's safety.

Tesla FSD v14 vs Mercedes Drive Pilot: The Autonomous Driving Showdown
FSD Europe Apr 08, 2026

Tesla FSD v14 vs Mercedes Drive Pilot: The Autonomous Driving Showdown

Tesla's FSD v14 is a Level 2 system requiring driver supervision, while Mercedes' Drive Pilot is a certified Level 3 system allowing drivers to disengage in certain conditions. This means Mercedes offers legal hands-off capability, but Tesla's system aims for broader operational use. For owners, the comparison highlights the trade-off between Tesla's more ambitious but supervised automation and Mercedes' legally recognized but geofenced self-driving.

Tesla's "Grand Cleanup" Precedes European FSD Launch
FSD Europe Apr 06, 2026

Tesla's "Grand Cleanup" Precedes European FSD Launch

Tesla is rolling out a major software update in Europe that, despite minimal release notes, is a strategic technical overhaul to prepare for the launch of Full Self-Driving (FSD). This "Grand Cleanup" involves a complete semantic and technical transition of its driver-assistance systems to align with the upcoming FSD software. For European owners, this means their vehicles are being readied for the imminent arrival of FSD capabilities.