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Tesla Can’t Advertise Its Cars As Full Self-Driving In California Starting Next Year
A new law has been passed in California which will force Tesla to rethink its naming strategy for its semi-autonomous headline offering. The bill requires that, from 2023, manufacturers are prohibited from “deceptively naming or marketing” such autonomous features. This means Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta will likely have to be renamed. It also requires all manufacturers to give a clear description of the functions and limitations of those features on offer — something Tesla argues it already does with both Autopilot and FSD Beta.
We’re Driving The 2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD, What Do You Want To Know?
We’ve got our hands on a 2023 Genesis GV60, and while we get to know the new crossover EV a bit more, we want to know what burning questions you’d like answered. We’ll be testing the flagship Performance AWD variant over the next two weeks in Australia. So, is the GV60 Performance AWD all show and no-go? Is it a well-rounded luxury EV that can transport a family in comfort, or is it simply a Hyundai dressed up in a fancy suit? We aim to find out!
VW’s Next EV To Debut On Jan 3rd, Make Cameo At CES
Volkswagen’s next EV offering will be revealed at CES on January 3. The new model won’t be getting a full showcase, but we’re promised a camouflaged version instead, as well as the new model’s name. Our guess is that Volkswagen will show either a version of the ID. Aero. Concept, which may adopt the ID. 7 moniker. If so, it’ll be the brand’s first global electric sedan that will be offered in China, Europe, and the United States.
Pontiac Firm Acquires 30 Leftover Ford GT Chassis To Create Limited GT40 Tribute
With the end of the year comes an end to the production of the Ford GT. But thanks to the folks over at GT1 from Pontiac, Michigan, there will be 30 more GT-based creations heading our way. When the folks at Ford reintroduced the GT as a production car in 2004, they ultimately made 30 extra chassis for spare parts. After more than a decade in storage, Ford has now sold these supercar skeletons, which will now be transformed into track-only 1,500 hp bespoke builds.
Hyundai Changes Pronunciation In The UK, Tells Brits To Say ‘Hyun-day’
After years of calling themselves ‘Hy-un-dai’ in the UK, the Korean manufacturer has decided to transition the British to saying ‘Hyun-day,’ as popularized by the notable Super Bowl Ad from a decade ago. To help get consumers used to the change, the company is launching a multi-channel advertising campaign that consists of television, radio, and online spots as well as commercials on on-demand services.
These Icy Winter Weather Accidents Are Sliding Into Your Feed
Ice seems to be consistently winning out against cars as wintery weather has been busy catching out the best of us. In the Pacific Northwest, one Tesla driver found out that no amount of steering input could ultimately save them from hitting a parked police SUV. Meanwhile, social media is awash with more examples of icy car fails, more of which you’ll find at the article.
What Else Is Making The News
“Doge” Shiba Inu Seriously Ill With Leukemia
Kabosu, one of the internet’s most famous dogs, a Shiba Inu who inspired the “Doge” meme, is reported to be seriously ill with acute cholangiohepatitis and chronic lymphoma leukemia. In 2010 Kabosu gained fame when her picture was widely shared as a meme. The image even inspired the alternative cryptocurrency, “Dogecoin.”
Apple Stock Values Fall Over Supply Concerns
Apple’s stock values have fallen to their lowest since June 2021, with fresh Covid restrictions and lockdowns in China fuelling fears over delays in production. According to BBC News, analysts say production will take time to ramp up once again following a spike in Covid cases.