Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software
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Tesla has discontinued its standard Autopilot feature in new vehicles, locking lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control behind a $99-per-month Full Self-Driving subscription. Traffic-aware cruise control remains a standard feature. The company faces a 30-day suspension in California for deceptive marketing.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software
Tesla discontinues Autopilot to boost Full Self-Driving adoption. The company faces a 30-day suspension in California for deceptive marketing. This move aims to promote its advanced software.
- The Verge·Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions
Tesla has discontinued its standard Autopilot feature in new vehicles. The Autosteer feature now requires a $99/month Full Self-Driving subscription. Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains a standard feature.
- Ars Technica·Tesla kills Autopilot, locks lane-keeping behind $99/month fee
Tesla is introducing a $99 monthly subscription fee for lane-keeping features. Autopilot, a partially automated driver assist system, will be locked behind this fee. The change affects Tesla's adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist features.
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