Tesla’s growth plans are again in focus as speculation rises about a high-performance Model 3 Plaid and Elon Musk mentions merger talks with SpaceX. Debate continues over Tesla’s FSD after a lawsuit refund and questions about safety, even as the latest v14 is seen as improved. Waymo’s lead in robotaxis is highlighted. China’s EV market expands rapidly, led by BYD and others. In Korea, autonomous driving and mobility services advance. Ferrari’s first full EV, the Luce, faces design backlash.

Tesla’s latest driver-assistance system, Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14, shows marked performance gains but may create new safety risks by lowering driver vigilance, analysts say. As a Level 2 system, it still requires constant monitoring and readiness to intervene. Some drivers report difficulty staying alert after hundreds of miles without intervention. Researchers cite “vigilance decrement” and studies suggesting 5 to 8 seconds to refocus when retaking control.