Tesla Renames FSD to Assisted Driving in China
Tesla China renamed FSD to Tesla Assisted Driving, keeping the 64,000 yuan package while aligning language with China's L2 assisted-driving rules.
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Tesla China renamed FSD to Tesla Assisted Driving, keeping the 64,000 yuan package while aligning language with China's L2 assisted-driving rules.
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