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Tesla has secured regulatory approval to deploy Full Self-Driving in Latvia, making it the tenth European Union nation to authorize the driver-assist system. The milestone expands Tesla's supervised automated driving footprint to 18 global markets as the automaker prepares for a broader continental rollout. An over-the-air software update enabling the feature for local Model owners is expected to follow soon.
Tesla reported a major increase in Full Self-Driving adoption, with the driver-assist suite included on roughly 75% of new vehicle deliveries across North America. Total active FSD subscriptions expanded to 1.74 million, reflecting a 67% jump year over year. The milestone underscores growing consumer uptake as the automaker pushes to scale its supervised autonomous driving software.
Former President Donald Trump recently honored Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science, acknowledging his contributions across various ventures. Notably, the commendation highlighted Tesla's advancements in self-driving technology alongside Musk's work with SpaceX and Starlink. This award follows past public disagreements between the two figures.
This comparative review pits XPENG's advanced VLA 2.0 system against Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta on the streets of Amsterdam. The third part of a series, this article offers a direct analysis of how each manufacturer's autonomous driving technology performs in real-world European urban environments. It evaluates their respective capabilities and nuances for navigating complex road conditions.
Elon Musk has announced upcoming enhancements to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, introducing the ability to recall parking preferences and integrate voice commands via Grok. While these features add convenience and reflect FSD's continued advancement, the system remains a supervised driver-assist technology rather than fully autonomous.
Some Tesla owners are reportedly using doll heads, photos, and other inanimate objects to trick the company's in-cabin driver monitoring system. This practice allows them to use the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta without keeping their eyes on the road, raising significant safety concerns.
