Federal authorities are once more examining Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' feature due to its violation of traffic regulations, according to TDS.
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The first cup of coffee has been consumed, I’m in Denver with family for a long weekend, and it’s early, so let’s dive in.
🚘 What I’m driving: Left the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn with the Hemi V8 in Minneapolis and switched to a 2025 Subaru Outback for the weekend, serving as a farewell and reminder of this generation of the lifted wagon before the new 2026 model arrives.
🧐 Federal regulators are launching yet another investigation into Tesla’s driver-assist system, misleadingly referred to as “Full Self-Driving,” following reports of vehicles breaking traffic laws by running red lights and turning into oncoming traffic.
🏎️ Certain short-track NASCAR races in 2026 will see a power boost for cars from 670 horsepower to 750 hp.
🚙 The last Volvo V90 station wagon has come off the assembly line and will not be sold by the manufacturer.
💰 Americans are increasingly falling behind on auto payments, with delinquency rates and subprime loans reaching an all-time high once again.
✨ The Nissan Ariya has received an update in global markets, providing the EV with an unnecessary refresh, but the U.S. will miss out as the electric crossover has been discontinued after just three years on the market.
🏷️ BMW topped Lexus in Q3 sales, reclaiming the luxury sales title.
💸 Ford has joined General Motors in retracting its plans to extend the last-minute EV tax credit, though the Blue Oval did not acknowledge that it may have been due to pressure from a Republican Senator who is a former car dealer and currently involved in auto policy.
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