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Tesla drops Autopilot feature in US and Canada

  • Tesla removed Autopilot in North America and its online vehicle configurator now shows new cars come only with Traffic Aware Cruise Control, promoting Full Self-Driving .
  • A December ruling found Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing, and California Department of Motor Vehicles gave a 60‑day compliance window with a 30‑day suspension risk.
  • Autosteer is no longer standard, and buyers can purchase an $8,000 one-time FSD purchase only until Feb. 14, after which steering assistance requires a $99 per month subscription.
  • Consumers now face monthly fees for steering assistance, frustrating Tesla customers and prospective buyers, while Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck 'Cyberbeast' owners keep free Full Self-Driving.
  • With adoption low, Musk has said Tesla aims for 10 million active FSD subscriptions by 2035 tied to his $1 trillion pay package, while only 12% have paid and prices will rise as unsupervised Full Self‑Driving and Austin robotaxi rollout advance.
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TechCrunch broke the news in United States on Friday, January 23, 2026.
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