# Tesla renames European driving system as Germany backs approval effort

_Published Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM EDT · Robotics, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Tesla has renamed Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving in Europe after pushback from Germany's transportation ministry, TechCrunch reports. Germany's transport minister will now support EU-wide approval of the advanced driver assistance system, linking the name change to a shift in government support.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261009/p18#a261009p18)

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