Tesla Tests Out Fully Self-Driving Car in London
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 25 – Tesla’s Model 3 navigated London's city streets and Swindon's Magic Roundabout without driver input as part of UK trials ahead of planned autonomous vehicle regulations in 2026.
- In the three-minute clip, Tesla released a video of a Model 3 running engineering‐exclusive software, demonstrating navigation through central London landmarks without driver input.
- Against this backdrop, the UK Government launched a consultation to shape rules for self-driving taxis, with Lilian Greenwood inviting public and industry input on the new framework.
- In Swindon, Tesla demonstrated FSD handling the five-mini-roundabout layout, drawing praise from Steve Gooding for mastering the complex junction.
- Meanwhile, Europe’s regulators have not granted public-use approval for FSD, while Elon Musk voiced frustration, positioning the tests as signals of readiness.
- These trials could start from spring 2026, with government projections forecasting a £42 billion sector boost and mobility improvements for elderly, disabled and rural residents.
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Tesla tests self-driving cars on London roads and Magic Roundabout in major step for new technology
Tesla has showcased its autonomous driving technology through public road trials in the UK ahead of the Government's self-driving plans
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