Tesla FSD Streaks Function Gamifies Autonomous Driving Software: TDS
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With Adam on assignment elsewhere, I’m here to guide you through a new week. Let’s get started.
🚘 What I'm driving: I spent the weekend with the 2026 Dodge Charger in its four-door variant featuring the high-output turbocharged inline-six engine. It's a large car with plenty of design appeal, and that turbo-six sounds impressive. It launches with almost the same intensity as the outgoing Hellcat, even though it has fewer cylinders.
🎮 Tesla has launched a new FSD (Full Self Driving) app that simplifies the subscription process for customers and displays new statistics, such as the number of “streaks” representing how frequently they use the feature on different trips or days; the app gamifies the experience of using FSD in a fittingly on-brand manner.
🛠️ Production of the 2027 Infiniti QX65 has commenced in Tennessee.
🤖 Everyone, including Waymo taxis, is looking for a side job, and now these self-driving vehicles are notifying cities about potholes during their spare time.
📟 An Acura dealership celebrated its 40th anniversary by creating a nostalgic 1980s-themed display, and it’s fantastic.
💨 A potential fuel leak between the fuel pipe and the fuel rail connection has led to a recall of 141,032 Kia Carnival minivans and 94,760 Genesis models.
🔋 Samsung SDI has secured its first electric vehicle battery contract with Mercedes-Benz to provide batteries for the automaker's upcoming electric models.
🏷️ A 2005 Scion tC that Keanu Reeves raced has appeared on Bring-a-Trailer.
🚘 After promoting crossover SUVs, automakers are now reevaluating their sedan offerings.
🏁 Weekend Race Results:
AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway – Tyler Reddick won for 23XI Racing.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway – Taylor Gray won for Joe Gibbs Racing.
ARCA Menards Series Tide 150 at Kansas Speedway – Gio Ruggiero won for Joe Gibbs Racing.
IndyCar Series Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach – Alex Palou won for Chip Ganassi Racing.
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