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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system (FSD) is impressive, but it’s not actually capable of driving a vehicle by itself. Rated at Level 2 on the SAE automation scale, FSD requires an attentive driver ready to take control at any time. Even so, independent research firm AMCI Testing’s recent study showed that the system functions almost flawlessly in most scenarios, boosting drivers’ confidence, but that sense of security can cause significant problems when things do go awry.

Tesla is facing one of the most challenging times in its existence as other automakers are quickly catching up with new EVs and technologies. The company, helmed by Elon Musk, has a plan to stave off the competition over the next few years, which includes introducing lower-cost models, updates to existing products, and a rollout of the long-awaited robotaxi.

Even when one is on vacation in another country, it can be hard to disengage from American political news, especially during a presidential election year.

Following a livestream event on X (formerly known as Twitter) in which Elon Musk and Donald Trump talked about a variety of topics, the UAW has filed federal labor charges against them claiming remarks were made with an intent to threaten and intimidate union workers.

It's a brief topic on our podcast today, but I have to wonder why the head honcho at an automaker that solely makes EVs is endorsing the presidential candidate whose administration will most likely be less favorable towards the technology should he win.

Over-the-air updates have opened the door for automakers to add and refine all sorts of features in new vehicles, including extended ranges for EVs. Tesla recently did just that for the now-discontinued Model Y RWD, offering owners the chance to add range – for a price.

Despite all the regulatory flak, Tesla’s advanced driver assistance technologies are popular with owners, and there is no shortage of internet influencers with heavily-produced videos singing their praises. A new report from Business Insider (BI) suggests that those influencers and some of the company’s executives may have received preferential treatment during those “tests,” as the automaker may have assigned a higher level of human scrutiny to their routes over those of the general public.

If you’d like to earn $56 billion, a good place to start is to buy your way into an upstart EV manufacturer and then make as much noise as possible. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently got an even bigger chunk of the company as shareholders approved his controversial pay package, which will make him one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in history.

Tesla has been reticent to allow owners to transfer Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech to a new vehicle, but that stance appears to be softening. CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed that the automaker would allow owners to transfer FSD to a new purchase for “one more quarter.”

Elon Musk has been under scrutiny for the way he handles his duties at Tesla for a while now, and a recently uncovered email won’t help his case. CNBC recently obtained emails that show Musk asking Nvidia to prioritize processor shipments to his social media company, X, over Tesla.