About this episode

This episode discusses Tesla's actions against hacked FSD vehicles, Polestar's marketing strategies, EV battery maintenance tips, and Volkswagen's shift back to internal combustion engines.

This episode explores Tesla move to disable over 100,000 vehicles running hacked FSD. Polestar simultaneously launches an aggressive campaign to lure Tesla owners away with massive discounts. You will also get essential tips on maintaining EV battery health and an update on Volkswagen's surprising shift back toward internal combustion engines amid changing market demands.

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