Last updated on February 9th, 2026 at 05:15 pm
Tesla releases FSD v14, first major update in a year, here’s what it can do (Fred Lambert, 10/7/2025)
Tesla has released its Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 update, the first major update in a year. This update, built from insights gained in the Robotaxi program, allows Tesla vehicles to park in various locations and handle emergency vehicles more effectively. It includes improvements in navigation, speed profiles, handling obstacles, and fault management.
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880% (Osmond Chia, 10/6/2025)
Chinese automaker BYD announced that the UK has become its largest market outside China, with sales soaring 880% in September to over 11,000 vehicles—mainly its Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV. The surge came as UK electric and hybrid car sales hit record highs, helped by the absence of tariffs on Chinese EVs, unlike in the EU and US. Despite this growth, petrol and diesel vehicles still made up more than half of all UK car sales. BYD, which has surpassed Tesla and major European brands globally, plans to expand its UK presence further, though it criticized the government’s EV subsidy scheme for excluding Chinese-made vehicles.
Over-the-Air Technology Shaping the Future of Connectivity and Mobility (Times Tech, 10/8/2025)
Over-the-air (OTA) technology is transforming how we interact with vehicles and connected systems by enabling remote firmware and software updates, eliminating the need for service visits. In the auto industry, it’s become essential for delivering new features, performance improvements, and security patches, helping manufacturers reduce recalls and boost customer satisfaction.
The global OTA market is projected to grow from $2.54 billion in 2025 to $4.22 billion by 2034, driven by demand for smarter mobility and stronger cybersecurity. With support from 5G and AI, OTA updates are becoming faster, more personalized, and increasingly proactive. Tech giants like AWS, Microsoft, Google, Bosch, and Qualcomm are ramping up their involvement, as OTA emerges as a fundamental component in modern vehicle design.
Tesla’s New Cheap Models Drop Autopilot’s Lane Centering (Rob Stumpf, 10/7/2025)
Inside EVs Tesla’s new entry-level trims, the Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard, have dropped Autosteer, the lane-centering feature once central to the brand’s Autopilot system. While these models still include Traffic-Aware Cruise Control for speed and braking, drivers must now steer manually, as lane assistance is no longer built-in. This move marks a notable shift, as Autosteer has long been a defining feature of Tesla’s driver-assist identity. The change signals a strategic pivot: trimming advanced features to hit lower price points, while potentially encouraging buyers to opt for premium trims or pay for software upgrades to regain those capabilities.
The future for EVs in America looks grim. But the auto industry isn’t giving up (Chris Isidore, 10/6/2025)
America’s auto industry has pulled back from its once-bold all-electric ambitions after the Trump administration ended EV incentives and rolled back emissions regulations. The expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit sparked a short-term sales surge, but automakers now expect demand to drop sharply. Despite this, companies like Ford, GM, and Hyundai continue investing in electric and hybrid vehicles while adapting to shifting policies and slower consumer adoption. The industry still views electrification as inevitable—but progressing more gradually and on a smaller scale than originally envisioned.
