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Model X Owner Sues Tesla, Says FSD and Autopilot Don’t Live Up To Promise
One of the most controversial aspects of a new Tesla might just be the way the company advertises its driver-assistance systems, labeled as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. Now, in a suit filed in San Francisco, one owner has decided to sue the company for damages resulting from the alleged misrepresentation.
The GAC Aion Hyper SSR Is China’s First Electric Supercar And It Can Do 0-60 In 1.9-Sec
In what could be considered the first Chinese supercar, GAC has revealed the Aion Hyper SSR, with performance credentials to match. In “Ultimate” guise, the Aion Hyper SSR can do the 0-60 sprint in just 1.9 seconds, while it’s powered by a 1,225 hp (913 kW) electric drivetrain. The brand says it’ll cost 1.68M yuan or about $240,000, while the less potent rear-wheel drive version will cost even less at 1.28 yuan or about $183,000.
NACTOY Names 26 Semifinalists For 2023, Who Do You Think Will Win Each Category?
The 26 entries for the 2023 round of The North American Car, Truck, & Utility Vehicle Of The Year (NACTOY) awards have been announced. Cars featured include the Acura Integra, BMW i4 eDrive40, Genesis G80 EV, Mercedes-Benz C Class, and Nissan Z, while in the truck segment, the Chevrolet Silverado ZR2, Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Lordstown Endurance will do battle. You can find the complete list at the link, and let us know which car you think deserves to win.
New Subaru Crosstrek Debuts With Evolved Design And Tech Based On The Same Underpinnings
Subaru has unveiled the third generation of Crosstek to the Japanese market, with the crossover dropping the XV tag as it becomes a global model. The styling remains familiar, although every panel has been changed. Under the hood is the familiar 2.0-liter e-Boxer hybrid powertrain sending power to all four wheels through a Lineatronic CVT and Subaru’s symmetrical AWD system.
This Is An Official 2024 Ford Mustang Sedan Sketch And We Love It
Is a four-door Mustang on the horizon? While we can’t be sure, it’s apparent that the idea is more than just a throwaway thought for Ford’s design team, with the Blue Oval releasing sketches created by Ford senior exterior designer Christopher Stevens, one of which depicts a Mustang sedan. CarScoops has reached out to Ford regarding the possibility of a seventh-gen Mustang-based model and will update you when we hear back.
Two Jeep Easter Safari Concepts Showcase Their Off-Road Chops
We may be some way away from the Easter Bunny making his rounds, but Jeep decided to bring a pair of its Easter Safari concepts to the Detroit Auto Show. Neither model is expected to spawn a production version, but it’s an interesting look at what could be, with many individual mods having the potential to morph into production.
What Else Is Making The News
Uber Hacked As Company Investigates
We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. We are in touch with law enforcement and will post additional updates here as they become available.
— Uber Comms (@Uber_Comms) September 16, 2022
Uber’s network has been hacked, with the New York Times receiving images of email, cloud storage, and code from the hacker. Uber staff were also told not to use the office Slack messaging, with the hacker sending a message via the platform saying “I announce I am a hacker and Uber has suffered a data breach.”
European Flights Hit By Strike Action
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Hundreds of European flights have been disrupted by strike action as French air traffic controllers walked out. The union responsible, Syndicat National des Contrôleurs du Trafic Aérien, or SNCTA, called the action due to stalled negotiations with the government.