The Tesla You're Driving Is Probably Defective...

[Hypedrive] December 16, 2023 Weekly Digest ❗️ Tesla Recalls 2 Million Cars to Address Autopilot "Defect" TLDR: Tesla will recall more than two million cars in the U.S. to fix a “defect” in the brand’s Autopilot system. That's pretty much every Model S, 3, X and Y since 2015. Why It Matters: The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the recall notice on Monday, following a two-year investigation regarding a number of accidents that occurred with Tesla’s vehicles using the Autopilot system. “In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature’s controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse,” the NHTSA said in a statement. In response to the notice, Tesla acknowledged the issue and stated that it would fix the problem by releasing an “over-the-air (OTA) software update” free of charge.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 😎 RJ de Vera Wants the Very Best for Enthusiasts and the Car Community TLDR: For our latest DRIVERS series entry, we have a true JDM tuner legend: industry champion and ‘Fast’ actor RJ de Vera.⁠Why It Matters: RJ de Vera is a veritable household name for car enthusiasts. His humble beginnings as an editor at Super Street magazine would eventually lead to consultation and work for numerous brands, a small stint on MTV’s car-centric series Trick It Out, senior positions at Meguiar’s and 3M and much more. And yes of course, he starred and consulted in the first 'Fast and the Furious' film long before it jumped the shark with submarines, zombie cars and a Pontiac Fiero in space. "'The Fast and the Furious' really showed everyone that there was this deep passion for tuning and modding cars that was more of a global phenomenon – it really united people and took things to the Nth degree. Fast forward 20 years later and there’s still people inspired to get into modding and tuning cars because of the franchise.” Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🏁 Ken Block's 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Surfaces for Auction TLDR: A piece of rally racing history has hit the auction block, the 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS, famously driven by the late great Ken Block and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino.⁠Why It Matters: This iconic vehicle, converted to Open Class rally racing specifications in 2006 by Vermont SportsCar, has seen a rich and eventful journey in the world of extreme motorsports. Initially wrapped in a striking black vinyl with a #43 Monster Energy livery, the Impreza was a dominant presence in X Games rally events. Its journey continued under the stewardship of driver Mark Fox and Jake Blattner, who co-piloted the car at the New England Forest Rally in 2009. The Impreza rides on gold-finished 15” Speedline Corse Rally wheels, with BFGoodrich g-force tires and features upgraded Öhlins shock absorbers and Cusco suspension components. The braking system has recently been overhauled, ensuring that it remains a formidable competitor on any terrain.⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 💸 Ultra-Rare 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype to Join RM Sotheby's Auction TLDR: RM Sotheby’s is set to auction off an ultra-rare 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype, one of 30 ever made and one of only two laboratory chassis used for mechanical development, testing and homologation.⁠Why It Matters: You'd imagine the EB110 hyper car was rare and sought after enough, but @rmsothebys has unearthed this prototype of it. Limited to just 30 ever produced, this one is even purported to be one of only two laboratory chassis that were used for testing and homologation. And with the prototype, Bugatti were able to test two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations as well as a twin-tank-single-filler fuel delivery system. Other exclusives for this specific prototype model is its carbon fiber engine lid cover, a revised gear selector and more.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🚨 Lamborghini Provides Italian State Police with Urus Performante TLDR: Lamborghini has provided the Italian State Police with its utility-equipped Urus Performante or Urus S. Good luck trying to get rid of your "Stars" with these on the road.⁠⁠Why It Matters: The new Super SUVs for the police feature a distinctive blue and white livery, designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile, adorned with tricolor bands and police logos paired with a roof-mounted 360° blue LED light bar. The interior of the Super SUV, dressed in all black and is equipped with an armored weapon box, defibrillator for first aid, a portable fridge for organ transport, and more.⁠While high-speed pursuits might be the first thing that comes to mind, Lamborghini expressed that the vehicle will most likely play a role in various special operations. These operations could include the transportation of medical organs and plasma or other time-sensitive services that work to save lives.⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. 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