Tesla Full Self-Driving Navigates UK Complex Roundabouts Awaiting Approval

Tesla has demonstrated its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system's capability by successfully navigating the complex 'Magic Roundabout' in Swindon, England, a notoriously challenging junction composed of five mini roundabouts surrounding a central island. Videos released by Tesla show a Model 3 smoothly managing the roundabout multiple times, adapting to traffic from various directions, and driving through other tricky European environments like London streets and Paris landmarks. While the FSD hardware is present in customer vehicles, the software used in these demonstrations remains limited to engineers as Tesla awaits UK regulatory approval to deploy unsupervised full self-driving features publicly. The demonstration has been well-received, with motoring experts praising Tesla's progress in handling intricate road systems, though cautioning that more testing is necessary before widespread rollout. This move aligns with Tesla's broader push to showcase their autonomous driving readiness in Europe amid regulatory delays and intensifying competition. Despite recent challenges for Tesla, these developments have positively influenced the company's stock and public perception.