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Tesla Introduces Full-Self Driving Beta 10.3.1 After Weekend Hiccups

With the FSD Beta 10.3 experiencing issues, Tesla briefly rolled back those in the program to the 10.2 version of the self-driving software. Reuters reports that Tesla owners who briefly tested Beta 10.3 found that it routinely provided Forward Collision Warnings unnecessarily. But on Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that FSD Beta 10.3.1 was rolling out, which would rectify the issues of the previous build.

2023 Corvette Z06 Is The Ultimate C8 With A Furious Sounding 670HP Flat-Plane Crank V8

The brand-new Corvette C8 Z06 was revealed yesterday, with an impressive number of headline features that improve track performance while adding a dollop of both power and desirability. The naturally-aspirated 670 HP all-aluminum engine is a double-overhead-cam V8 that shuns forced induction for a more responsive and lightweight crankshaft design and relatively short stroke. It gets a dry-sump and has been tested on various race tracks across the world.

2022 Range Rover Lands With BMW V8 And Noise-Cancelling Headrests, PHEV And EV Coming 2023

While Land Rover will argue that this is an all-new design, with new headlights, a shallower grille, and a simpler, rectangular lower air intake at the base of the bumper, you’d have to know what you were looking for to distinguish new from old in profile. The rear of the new Range Rover is quite interesting indeed, but it’s underneath the skin that features the most changes. The 2022 Range Rover rides on a new platform that will allow it to be powered by ICE, PHEV, and EV powertrains. There’s also a V8 option from BMW, while the Ingenium line of engines will continue to provide service as well.

Designer Of The Original Countach Slams Reincarnation, Says It Does Not Reflect His Spirit Of Innovation

Marcello Gandini, the designer of the original Lamborghini Countach, has spoken out against the new Countach LPI 800-4, claiming that it “does not reflect his spirit and his vision.” Gandini says that he was unaware that the scale model presented within a promotional video was the design basis for a production car.

SPI Energy’s EdisonFuture Debuts EF1-T All-Electric Pickup Truck

The latest entrant to the EV pickup space is EdisonFuture, with their EFT-1. Although no tech specs have been announced, EdisonFuture says the EF1-T will be offered in three guises: Standard, Premium, and Super. The EF1-T Standard will have a single electric motor and hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.5 seconds, while the Premium will have dual motors and hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Meanwhile, the flagship Super will be offered with a tri-motor configuration and hit 60 mph in around 3.9 seconds.

New Mazda MX-5 990S Edition Is A Pure, No-Frills Sports Car That Weighs Just 990 KG But It’s Only For Japan

The 990S trim will lower the weight of the already lightweight MX-5 Miata to just 990 kg. It’s a Japan-only edition, with nearly every frill removed, including ditching the sound deadening, shaving weight from the hood, and installing lighter Brembo brakes. The car also has a new “Vehicle Attitude Stabilization Control” designed to control lean in corners by applying brake pressure to the rear inner wheel when it senses over 0.3 G of cornering force.

Bentley Creates Six Special Bentayga Speed Models To Celebrate Russian Ballet

Bentley celebrates the Russian ballet by creating six Bentayga Speed models, each focused on a specific ballet move. The cars were built as part of the annual Russian Heritage Editions project that Bentley undertakes for its Russian customers — and all have already been sold!

What Else Is Making The News

Keanu Reeves Gifts Stunt Team Rolexes

Keanu Reeves has gifted the four stunt team members behind John Wick 4 a Rolex Submariner each, as a thank you at a dinner in Paris. Each watch was engraved with a personalized message, with retail prices estimated at over $10,000 per piece.

Gran Turismo 7 To Feature More Than 400 Cars From The Past, Present, And Future

Gran Turismo 7 has been confirmed to feature over 400 cars in the game. The simcade racer will focus once again on car collecting, with other teasers revealing how GT7 will go back to the roots of the Gran Turismo series.