Full Self-Driving
Tesla's 2025 robotaxi ambitions fall short of promises
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Elon Musk's bold predictions for Tesla's robotaxi service and full self-driving technology largely failed to materialize by the end of 2025. While a limited launch occurred in Austin, safety drivers persisted, and expansion fell far below expectations. Looking ahead, Musk anticipates widespread robotaxi deployment in 2026.
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shared how a 15-year-old neighbor with minimal driving experience quickly adapted to the vehicle's all-wheel steering during a nighttime drive on hilly farm roads. After brief practice in a parking lot, the teen piloted the truck for most of a two-mile trip, using Full Self-Driving demonstrations to build confidence. The owner was impressed by how fast she handled the challenging conditions.
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A Tesla Model 3 veered into oncoming traffic during a livestream demonstration of its Full Self-Driving features in China, causing a head-on collision. No one was critically injured, but the incident has raised fresh concerns about overreliance on the system's capabilities. The driver released footage showing the software initiated the erroneous lane change.
A Tesla owner recounted how the vehicle's Full Self-Driving system transported his wife to the hospital alone after she unexpectedly went into labor. The incident highlights the technology's potential in emergencies. Tesla's AI lead praised the development as making vehicles an essential need.
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Tesla has updated its referral program to include Full Self-Driving (Supervised) demo drives. Referrers can now earn credits for inviting others to experience the feature. The change aims to boost adoption of the autonomous driving technology.