Tesla is reportedly working on a huge update for its cars that will improve its self-driving Autopilot system as well as revamping its in-dash interface.
Update 8.0 will bring the ability to take off ramps autonomously, according to website Electrek. Tesla drivers will be able to tell their cars to get off the highway simply by signaling. Tesla Autopilot already allows drivers to change lanes by signaling. Once you've taken the off ramp, you'll have to retake control of the vehicle as Autopilot cannot drive the car on surface streets.
Interface overhaul
Other upcoming improvements to Autopilot include a more responsive Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer feature for smoother driving in traffic. The dashboard interface will also be updated to show the position of surrounding cars from any angle. Currently, the dashboard only displays the rear of surrounding vehicles.
The upcoming update will also bring changes to the maps and navigation interfaces with an improved "turn list" and improved routing to find you a charger when the battery is low.
The Tesla 8.0 update is currently being tested and this may mean some features will be changed or omitted in the final release. There's no word when Tesla owners should expect to receive the update but Electrek speculates it could be coming in a few weeks or months.
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