Tesla to release updated 8.0 following fatal Autopilot crash
As previously reported, last week Tesla announced the first fatality to occur while a driver was using the Autopilot function. This week, multiple reports are stating that the upcoming 8.0 software update will not only include the biggest revamp of the user interface (UI) of Tesla’s touchscreen; it will also improve the Autopilot system. It is important to note that Tesla was already working on the update before the fatal accident occurred, but this should give Tesla drivers reassurance in that the update will feature an automatic off-ramp exit feature for Autopilot, and should bring Tesla cars much closer to becoming fully autonomous.

Tesla vehicles are about to get a big upgrade.

The electric car maker is expected to soon roll out a new software update that is expected to include new Autopilot features, as well as a user interface refresh.

According to a report from Electrek, some Tesla owners have already begun testing Tesla 8.0, which the report describes as one of the company's biggest software updates.

Tesla would not confirm features coming with the update, but did tell Tech Insider they would have details in the coming weeks.

While we can't know for sure what will be rolled out in Tesla's next software update, the beta test does reveal some features that could be included in the roll out.

Here's a look at some of the changes that could be coming to Tesla vehicles very soon.