Tesla Autopilot Software Begins Rollling Out October 15
Tesla owners will get to check out the company’s Autopilot software starting tomorrow.
CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla version 7 software with Autopilot will begin rolling out October 15 and will reach all vehicle owners within roughly five days. For early Tesla Model S adopters who have models not compatible with the Autopilot technology, the system will still benefit from the software upgrade with a new look, although the main user interface change will come with Tesla software 7.1.
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The Autopilot software will be the same for the Model S and the Model X, according to Musk and will include highway auto-steer and lane change as well as the ability to summon the vehicle through a phone app and Autopilot parking.
Late last month, Tesla began deliveries for the Model X crossover featuring Falcon Wing doors. Now those owners will get new technology to play with as Tesla looks to steadily work towards self-driving vehicles without needing owners to purchase an all-new car.
Some exciting news this week: Tesla Version 7 software with Autopilot goes to wide release on Thursday!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 11, 2015
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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