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France Tests Tesla FSD: What It Means for Europe
France has begun testing Tesla’s FSD features under local conditions. This is an important signal for European approval, even though it does not mean an immediate launch for customers in the EU.
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Tesla Cybercab: 45 New Registrations for Robotaxi Fleet in Texas
New Tesla Cybercabs intended for the commercial robotaxi fleet have appeared in official Texas registries shortly before a launch event in Austin. This points to a larger demonstration and pilot operation, although it does not guarantee an immediate public launch.
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Hyundai Growth Plan 2030: 60% Electrified, AI and New Cells
Hyundai has outlined a clear growth path through 2030, targeting 5.55 million vehicles and a 60% share of electrified models in its sales mix. A fully electrified portfolio has been announced for Europe, supported by new battery and safety technologies as well as expansion in robotaxis and AI-powered manufacturing. Particularly noteworthy are a range-extender powertrain announced for 2027 and cloud-based battery management designed to significantly extend battery life.
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Li Auto Mega 2 Reveals Living-Room Interior: What We Know
Li Auto is apparently preparing the next Mega and has shared the first photo of its redesigned interior, which looks more like a lounge than a conventional van. A filing with Chinese authorities has also revealed key specifications such as dimensions, power output and sensors ahead of time. Battery capacity remains the main unknown, but the Mega series’ fast-charging performance will once again be of particular interest.
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Waymo Robotaxi Coming to Munich, Launch Planned for Late 2027
Waymo plans to enter the German market and launch its robotaxi service first in Munich in late 2027. Mapping drives will begin in the coming weeks, followed by a validation phase involving safety drivers and specialists. At the same time, Waymo is coordinating with city, state and federal authorities to obtain the necessary permits.
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Tesla FSD Europe: New Safety Data and 70,000 Users
Tesla has published new European safety metrics for FSD (Supervised) and made key evidence from the Dutch approval process publicly available. According to Tesla, more than 70,000 drivers across five EU countries now use the system, collectively covering an average of more than one million kilometers per day. Importantly, FSD (Supervised) is a driver-assistance system and requires active supervision at all times.
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EV Incentives: Is a “Made in EU” Criterion Coming?
Germany’s CDU/CSU alliance and SPD want to add “Made in EU” criteria to the country’s EV incentive program once this can be done in compliance with EU law and, ideally, harmonized across Europe. At the same time, they oppose a planned tightening of the CO2 assessment rules for plug-in hybrids from 2027. They also want to move autonomous driving more quickly from pilot projects into everyday use.
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Xpeng G9L Launches in September, Mona L05 Follows in Q4
Xpeng aims to exceed 60,000 deliveries per month in the fourth quarter of 2026 and is launching two new SUVs to help achieve that goal: the G9L in September and the Mona L05 in Q4. Both models use 800-volt technology and will be available as all-electric and range-extender variants. At the same time, a major driver-assistance system upgrade is intended to strengthen the software side, with regulatory approval for a broader European rollout targeted for 2027.
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Tesla FSD v14 Lite: HW3 Update Confirmed for Australia
Tesla has officially confirmed that it is developing a localized version of FSD (Supervised) v14 Lite for Australia and New Zealand, specifically for vehicles with Hardware 3. The update is intended to narrow the gap with HW4, but must first be thoroughly validated for left-hand traffic, regional road features, and thermal loads.
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Toyota bZ5 (2027): Update Adds Momenta ADAS and Promotional Pricing
Toyota is refreshing the bZ5 in China for the 2027 model year, with a clear focus on improved driver assistance through Momenta 6.0. It is also introducing a limited-time pricing promotion, while the powertrain and BYD LFP “Blade” batteries remain unchanged.
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Tesla Update 2026.26.6.5 Brings FSD 14.3.8 and Navigation Updates
With 2026.26.6.5, Tesla is rolling out a package combining the Summer Update with new FSD (Supervised) versions, including v14.3.8 for HW4 and v14.1 Lite for HW3. It also introduces noticeable changes to navigation, visualizations, and the new Grok integration, depending on the vehicle and hardware generation.
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Lotus Hyper Pilot in Germany: Assistance Limited to an Autobahn Corridor
Lotus is enabling “Hyper Pilot” for the Eletre in Germany via an over-the-air update, but only on selected Autobahn sections along the Frankfurt–Stuttgart–Munich corridor. The system combines lane centering, adaptive speed control and supervised overtaking assistance, while responsibility remains firmly with the driver. During the introductory phase, access to the required premium package is free until July 29, 2027.
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China Tightens Vehicle Checks, Focuses on Connected-Car Safety
China is launching a nationwide, year-long quality campaign for road vehicles, with a particular focus on the safety of intelligent connected cars. Alongside development and production, the initiative will also examine compliance with approval requirements, including stricter rules for testing, inspection organizations and OTA updates.
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Tesla Robotaxi in Dallas: Geofence Expands Significantly
Tesla is significantly expanding the service area of its Robotaxi service in Dallas, covering more of Downtown and additional areas in the west of the city. Unofficial estimates put the total area at around 120 km², which would be roughly 50% larger than before.
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Tesla Robotaxi in Texas: Fleet Grows by 79 Model Y Vehicles
Tesla has registered 79 additional vehicles for robotaxi operations in Texas, bringing the total in registration records to 270 Model Y vehicles. At the same time, service hours have been extended to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, while routing and vehicle distribution have been fine-tuned through software updates intended to reduce wait times.
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Tesla FSD in China: Data Center Operational and Hiring Expanding
Tesla has rejected speculation that it abandoned the rollout of FSD in China. According to the company, its Shanghai data center continues to operate normally, while hiring for FSD-related roles is even set to accelerate. The rumors were partly triggered by a misreading of a website list showing countries where an FSD subscription is available.
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Tesla Patent Aims to Protect FSD Cameras From Interior Windshield Haze
Tesla wants to tackle a known front-camera problem at its source: A hazy film on the inside of the windshield can impair the view of the FSD cameras even when the exterior is clean. A new patent application describes VOC-absorbing materials integrated directly into the camera housing that are designed to trap emissions for years.
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Tesla FSD Lite on HW3: Videos Show Problems With Obstacles
Several drivers have posted videos showing that Tesla’s FSD Lite (v14.1) on Hardware 3 apparently struggles to reliably detect fallen trees and logs on the road. This is particularly concerning because the feature is still clearly classified as “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” and requires active driver supervision.
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In-Car Touchscreens: Controls Are Sometimes Slower Despite Extra-Large Displays
A Swedish real-world test shows that many modern infotainment systems are not faster to operate despite their large, high-resolution displays, but are instead more cumbersome. Menus, start-up times and the lack of buttons are particularly distracting, while balanced concepts combining touchscreens and physical controls perform better.
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Tesla FSD: Why These “Hands-Off” Videos Are Extremely Dangerous
More and more clips are appearing on TikTok, Instagram and X showing Tesla drivers clearly no longer paying attention while FSD is active—from sleeping to working on a laptop. This is not only illegal, but also undermines the concept of “FSD (Supervised)” and increases the pressure on Tesla to further tighten its monitoring and communication.
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Geely recalls 93,000 cars over LiDAR issue affecting driver assistance
Geely is launching a recall in China for nearly 93,000 vehicles because a defect in the LiDAR sensor may impair driver-assistance functions. Models from the Geely Galaxy and Lynk & Co brands produced in 2025 are affected. The LiDAR units will be replaced free of charge, while cloud-based diagnostics are also intended to identify potentially affected vehicles at an early stage.