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TechCrunch · October 10, 2026 · On the brief until October 24, 2026

Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe

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Tesla renamed its Full Self-Driving software to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe after German transport officials warned the original name was misleading. The change aims to secure European Union regulatory approval following past court rulings against deceptive marketing. Regulators and corporate marketers now face a clear example of branding bending to regional safety oversight.

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Discussion can focus on whether renaming an automated system resolves consumer deception when safety studies and crash liabilities remain under scrutiny.

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