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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Tesla FSD v14 Safety Concerns: Early testers of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving version 14 report the system is remarkably smooth and capable — so good that some drivers say it makes them feel dangerously complacent. Safety advocates are using this as a reminder that driver attention remains critical.
2. BYD Accepts FSD Liability: Chinese automaker BYD is accepting full liability for crashes involving its autonomous driving system, a stark contrast to Tesla’s stance. This could become a significant competitive advantage as autonomous driving technology scales globally.
3. SpaceX-Tesla Merger Speculation: Analysts are discussing whether a SpaceX and Tesla merger could automatically trigger Elon Musk’s historic 2018 performance-based pay package, potentially worth over one trillion dollars. Neither company has confirmed merger talks.
4. Tesla FSD Lawsuits in China and US: In China, ten Tesla owners are seeking approximately 583,000 dollars in damages over FSD marketing claims, with a first hearing held in court. In the US, one Tesla owner has already won a 10,000 dollar judgment, with Tesla reportedly continuing to fight the ruling.
5. Market Close: Tesla shares closed at 426 dollars and 0 cents.