First Look at New UI and Capabilities of Auto Shift in Tesla Update 2024.14.3 [Video]

Tesla's new Auto Shift UI is on the right, and the old one on the left

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Tesla’s latest 2024.14.3 update will bring an updated UI and new capabilities to its Auto Shift feature.

Auto Shift, which is available on the 2021+ Model S, Model X, the 2024 Model 3 and the Cybertruck, allows the vehicle to automatically shift into Drive or Reverse when you get into the vehicle. Instead of having to tap on a stalk, you just sit in the vehicle, press the brake pedal, and then the accelerator to start moving in the right direction.

Smart Shift, as it was previously called, needs to be enabled in Controls > Pedals and Steering > Auto Shift Out of Park.

Improved User Interface

With update 2024.14, Tesla is adjusting the Auto Shift user interface to be more compact on the new Model 3.

On the new Model 3, there is now space at the top of the screen to fit in the gear indicator, instead of it having to be pushed off to the right. Auto Shift also no longer goes all the way to the bottom of the screen. It allows the media player to go edge to edge on the left side of the screen, giving Tesla room to add more options to the media player such as shuffle and repeat.

It’s a departure from the previous version where Auto Shift took up the entire left side of the screen, from top to bottom.

Additional Capabilities in Update 2024.14

With update 2024.14, Tesla will also expand the capabilities of Auto shift in the Model S and X to not only shift into the correct gear when coming out of park but also during other maneuvers. For example, during K turns, the vehicle will be capable of automatically shifting from Drive to Reverse and Reverse to Drive.

For now, the feature will be limited to the Model S and Model X, but we've already seen this feature available on development software for the new Model 3 Performance, so we know it'll eventually be available on the new Model 3 and presumably the Cybertruck as well.

Video of New Auto Shift

First Look at New UI and Capabilities of Auto Shift in Tesla Update 2024.14.3 [Video]https://t.co/nVt6niXKmr pic.twitter.com/gOcS5jud7P

— Not a Tesla App (@NotATeslaApp) April 30, 2024

Coming to All Teslas?

Back in 2021, Musk tweeted that Tesla's new Smart Shift feature would eventually become available as an optional feature in all Teslas with FSD. That hasn't happened yet, but it'd be interesting to understand whether this is still Tesla's plan. All Tesla vehicles are technically capable of using Auto Shift since it's completely vision-based.

Newer vehicles do include backup buttons in case the screen fails for some reason in these vehicles, but other vehicles could continue to use the stalks as a backup if it was needed.

Tesla update 2024.14.3 has been tested by Tesla employees and has just started rolling out to customers today. Be sure to check out our release notes to see all the great additions in this spring update.

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Tesla FSD in Europe: June Update

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The road to bringing FSD to Europe has been a long and complex one and filled with regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles. Elon Musk, as well as other members of Tesla’s AI team, have previously voiced their grievances with the regulatory approval process on X.

However, it appears that there is finally some progress in getting things moving with recent changes to upcoming autonomy regulations, but the process still seems slow.

Waiting on the Dutch

Elon commented on X recently, stating that Tesla is waiting for approval from Dutch authorities and then the EU to start rolling out FSD in Europe. Tesla is focusing on acquiring approvals from the Dutch transportation authority, which will provide them with the platform they need to gain broader acceptance in Europe. Outside of the Netherlands, Tesla is also conducting testing in Norway, which provides a couple of avenues for them to obtain national-level approval.

The frustration has been ongoing, with multiple committee meetings bringing up autonomy regulation but always pulling back at the last second before approving anything. The last meeting on Regulation 157, which governs Automated Lane Keeping Systems, concluded with authorities from the UK and Spain requesting additional time to analyze the data before reaching a conclusion.

Tesla, as well as Elon, have motioned several times for owners to reach out to their elected representatives to move the process forward, as it seems that Tesla’s own efforts are being stymied. 

This can seem odd, especially since Tesla has previously demoed FSD working exceptionally smoothly on European roads - and just did it again in Rome when they shared the video below on X.

FSD Supervised testing in Rome, Italy

Pending regulatory approval pic.twitter.com/TXh3uQIfrx

— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) June 12, 2025

DCAS Phase 3

While the approval process has been slow, Kees Roelandschap pointed out that there may be a different regulatory step that could allow FSD to gain a foothold in Europe.

According to Kees, the European Commission is now taking a new approach to approving ADAS systems under the new DCAS Phase 3 regulations. The Commission is now seeking data from systems currently operational in the United States that can perform System-Initiated Maneuvers and don’t require hands-on intervention for every request.

This is key because those are two of the core functionalities that make FSD so usable, and it also means that there may not be a need to wait years for proper regulations to be written from scratch. Now, the Commission will be looking at real-world data based on existing, deployed technology, which could speed up the process immensely.

What This Means

This new, data-driven regulatory approach could be the path for Tesla to reach its previous target of September for European FSD. While the cogs of bureaucracy are ever slow, sometimes all it takes is a little data to have them turn a bit faster in this case.

Alongside specific countries granting approval for limited field testing with employees, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for FSD in Europe, and hopes are that a release will occur by the end of 2025. With Europe now looking to North America for how FSD is performing, Tesla’s Robotaxi results could also play a role.

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Tesla Launches 'TeslaVision' Contest With Big Prizes — See Last Year’s Winner [VIDEO]

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Tesla’s marketing has always been relatively unconventional, relying on word-of-mouth rather than traditional advertising. The passion of the owner’s community is always massive, but it is especially high now with the launch of the Robotaxi network just around the corner.

Tesla is now tapping into that spring of fan creativity and announced the TeslaVision video contest, with some seriously impressive prizes up for grabs.

Announcing the TeslaVision fan video showcase

Tesla owners & supporters have always been able to see our products & mission for what they truly are.

Your word of mouth has made Tesla what it is today.

The OGs will remember that in 2017, we held our first video contest. 8 years… pic.twitter.com/6pPpkqmqOH

— Tesla (@Tesla) June 10, 2025

The Contest

The core of the contest is simple. Create a video that shows how your Tesla gives you more in life. Tesla is looking for submissions that highlight themes of freedom, safety, fun, and convenience.

Prizes

The prizes definitely make this contest worth entering if you’re good with a camera and have some basic video editing abilities.

For North America, the prizes include a brand new Model Y AWD Long Range, alongside an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin for a tour of Giga Texas. The grand prize winner will also be able to custom order their Model Y, allowing them to select their preferred wheels and color.

The two runners-up won’t get a Model Y, but they’ll also enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Giga Texas for a tour of the factory.

The travel and tour include lodging in Austin for 2 nights, as well as economy-class round-trip tickets from anywhere in North America. Tesla will also provide a vehicle for use during the trip.

Hopefully, these winners will also have the opportunity to experience the Robotaxi network while they’re in Austin, as it’s expected to be opened to the public later this month.

Project Loveday

For long-time followers of Tesla, this contest may feel familiar. The contest is a direct throwback to the 2017 Project Loveday contest, which was inspired by a letter to Tesla from a 10-year-old aspiring marketer. That contest was won by MKBHD, with his submission below:

How to Enter

If you’re ready to start filming, here are the key pieces of information you’ll need to know:

• Video must be 90 seconds or less

• Video must be uploaded to YouTube with a public URL

• Make a post on X and Instagram tagging “@Tesla” and include the words “TeslaVision contest” in the post.

• Provide links to both social media posts in your submission to Tesla’s form

• Provide your personal details in the form

• You have until July 17th, 2025, or until Tesla receives 10,000 entries, whichever comes first.

You can find the official submission form and all region-specific details on Tesla's website.

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