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Tesla to launch FSD V14 Lite for HW3 vehicles after international backlash

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The other day Elon Musk officially acknowledged that HW3 is just not enough to support the Full Self-Driving feature that many Tesla owners bought years ago, which caused severe backlash. More than 3,000 European owners are now looking to take legal action against Tesla since the company promised that HW3-equipped cars will run FSD eventually. In response, Tesla announced that… Read more…

GM brings Gemini to over four million Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles

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Today, GM has announced that it’s bringing Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles in the US “with Google built-in”, which means running Android Automotive. GM says approximately four million vehicles are eligible for this update, which makes it “one of the largest deployments of Gemini in the industry”. As you’d… Read more…

BYD’s new high-performance electric sedan aims for the Tesla Model S Plaid

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During the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, EV giant BYD introduced a new high-performance luxury sedan under its Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand. The vehicle is called Formula SL, and it’s a 1,000-horsepower beast that can go head-to-head with the Tesla Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan. The interesting bit about the Fang Cheng Bao brand is that it’s usually associated… Read more…

Jeep New Compass e FWD review

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Jeep, best known for its off-roading prowess and go-over-everything ethos, went a bit conservative for its first EV car. The brand relies on strong capabilities far from the paved roads, so the Avenger just felt a little too timid. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging… Read more…