Prototype Model S and Model X units have been seen with two forward facing cameras which may be needed to take advantage of Autopilot 2.0’s additional features.

Using two cameras means that the system can recognise and react to stop signs and traffic lights with no driver input.

Tesla’s autopilot currently needs a car in front of it in to automatically slow down or stop, which sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. If Autopilot 2.0 does indeed read and react to traffic lights and stop signs, it would bring Tesla’s cars closer to autonomous driving.

There is no indication when and if Tesla will put the software in its old cars or new cars. At the moment the outfit appears to have a bit of a problem with rolling out new software to older models. It also might have a few problems with approvals.

Tesla cars have had a couple of accidents lately while its autopilot has been switched on.