Tesla Offers Free Self-Driving Trials to Boost Sales Amid Falling Demand

Tesla shares rose 4% after Musk offered free 1-month trial of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to US customers
Move comes ahead of expected disappointing Q1 delivery numbers showing effects of price cuts waning amid softening demand
Musk also told employees to offer FSD demos to new buyers and vehicles coming in for service
FSD software not fully autonomous and requires driver supervision; also offered via $199 per month subscription
In Dec, Tesla recalled over 2M vehicles in US to upgrade Autopilot system safety after NHTSA probe over crashes with stationary emergency vehicles