Tesla Discontinues Autopilot in Bid to Boost Adoption of Its Full Self-Driving Software

Tesla discontinues Autopilot amid regulatory pressure, shifting focus to its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software.
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Tesla Discontinues Autopilot in Bid to Boost Adoption of Its Full Self-Driving Software
Tesla Drops Autopilot to Push Full Self-Driving Adoption In a dramatic shift that signals both regulatory reckoning and strategic repositioning, Tesla has officially discontinued its long-standing Autopilot driver-assistance system. The move—effective immediately for all new vehicle orders—comes as the automaker faces mounting legal scrutiny and a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California, its largest U.S. market. By removing Autopilot from its lineup, Tesla aims to accelerate adoption of its more advanced Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software while complying with a court order that deemed its past marketing practices misleading. Credit: Tesla For consumers wondering whether their next Tesla will still include basic driver aids: new vehicles now ship standard with only Traffic Aware Cruise Control. Autosteer—the lane-centering feature once bundled under Autopilot—is no longer included unless buyers opt for the Full Self-Driving package. This pivot marks a…