Tesla removes Autopilot from new cars, pushing FSD subscriptions. Here's how the change affects drivers, costs, safety, and Tesla's self-driving future.

By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy Jan 28 (Reuters) - Tesla said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in CEO Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence company xAI - and that production plans for its Cybercab robotaxi were on track for this year.

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.

Tesla requires U.S. and Canada buyers to subscribe to FSD for Autosteer and other advanced driver-assistance features.

Jan 26 (Reuters) - Tesla investors head into earnings on Wednesday looking for evidence that Elon Musk's long-promised self-driving bet is beginning to materialize even as results show growing strain on the company's electric-vehicle business.

As spotted by Bloomberg, anyone buying a new Tesla from February 14 onwards will need to pay $99 per month if they want to access FSD. Currently Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is an $8,000 add-on, and the Tesla website says “your car will be able to drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention.”

A 2024 Tesla Model S has reportedly achieved the first zero-intervention Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Cannonball Run. The journey began in Los Angeles and ended in New York, with the small team covering 3,

Tesla is officially killing the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package upfront. CEO Elon Musk announced today

Federal auto safety regulators have granted a five-week extension for Tesla to respond to allegations that its vehicles have broken traffic laws while operating in what the electric automaker calls “full self-driving” mode.