importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-09T16:07:26Z

Tesla Rebrands 'Full Self-Driving' to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Response to European Regulatory Concerns

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Tesla has rebranded its driver assistance system from 'Full Self-Driving' to 'Tesla Assisted Driving' in Europe following regulatory concerns about misleading terminology. The change aims to facilitate broader adoption in the EU while addressing criticisms from German authorities about the system's limitations.

The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.

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