Autonomous Driving

A Tesla vehicle running Full Self-Driving software avoided a human-sized dummy thrown into its path at 45 mph during a test conducted on Thursday. The footage was shared by Tesla enthusiasts and later posted by the company’s official account.

May 02, 2026 Reported by AI

A Tesla Model Y equipped with Full Self-Driving version 14.3.2 slowed down for a small bunny in the road. The incident was shared by Tesla observer Sawyer Merritt on Saturday. Tesla highlighted improvements in handling small animals in the software's release notes.

A German television reporter tested Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised version 14 in rural areas of Germany and described its performance as perfect and safe, even in bad weather. The test took place in the Eifel region amid limited public transport options. The reporter suggested nationwide rollout could transform mobility.

March 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Tesla demonstrated its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software at a local community event, transporting around 200 people to and from a parking lot in a Model Y over six hours. The event marked the first FSD experience for most participants, according to eyewitness Sawyer Merritt.

Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology is set to expand to Japan in 2026, according to the president of its Japanese subsidiary. Employee test drives have already shown positive results, paving the way for regulatory approval. This move comes amid strong sales growth for the company in the country.

March 05, 2026 Reported by AI

Bank of America analysts have recommended buying Tesla stock, forecasting a price of $460 per share driven by the company's advancements in robotaxis and autonomous driving. This outlook comes despite a decline in Tesla's 2025 vehicle sales, as the firm highlights the potential for robotaxis to account for more than half of the company's valuation. The projection implies about 13% upside from recent trading levels around $402 to $406.