Tesla FSD Drove 2,000 Miles Alone - Nissan Plots a Comeback

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The episode discusses Tesla's Full Self-Driving capabilities, Nissan's new AI ProPilot system, and the current state of the automotive industry.

The Drive with Lauren Fix & Karl Brauer | Episode 32 This week on The Drive, Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer are joined by Roman Mica from TFL for a fast-moving, no-nonsense breakdown of the biggest stories shaping the auto industry right now. A leased Tesla Model Y racks up 2,000 miles… without the driver touching the wheel. Is Full Self-Driving finally real, or are we getting ahead of ourselves? Roman reports from Japan after testing Nissan’s new AI ProPilot system in Tokyo. How does it stack up against Tesla’s FSD, and are we any closer to true autonomy? Nissan’s future revealed: a next-gen Rogue Hybrid, the return of the Xterra, and even a new Skyline. Is this a comeback story or wishful thinking? The policy whiplash crushing automakers. EV mandates, shifting regulations, and political turnover are creating chaos in product planning and costing the industry billions. Toyota Tacoma dominance: 20+ years on top and still going strong. Can Ford or GM finally challenge it, or is Tacoma untouchable? Are sedans making a comeback? Rising vehicle prices and changing fuel economy rules could be shifting the market back from SUVs. Smart analysis, insider perspective, and real talk you…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer

Guest: Roman Mica

Topics covered

• Tesla Full Self-Driving
• Nissan AI ProPilot
• automotive industry news
• EV mandates
• Toyota Tacoma dominance
• sedan market trends

Keywords

• Tesla
• Nissan
• Full Self-Driving
• AI ProPilot
• automotive news
• Toyota Tacoma
• sedans
• EV mandates

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tesla, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, GM

Products: Tesla Model Y, AI ProPilot, Rogue Hybrid, Xterra, Skyline

Places: Tokyo

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