SOMETHING HAPPENED WITH FSD 14.2 / OPTIMUS ACTUATOR PRODUCTION / TESLA'S LATEST DISAPPOINTMENT

EV Channels Review

The reviewer provides an in-depth look at Tesla's FSD 14.2, highlighting significant improvements over previous versions. The system demonstrates remarkable progress in handling city driving and parking lots, with the reviewer experiencing a "genuine reaction moment" during a precise parallel parking maneuver. Jitters and braking events are reported as 99.9% solved, and parking lot navigation, including pedestrian handling, is described as "incredible." However, the review points out a major drawback: a disconnect between navigation and the car's actual route, leading to unnecessary detours and confusion. The auto-wiper functionality is also criticized as "atrocious" and "unusable." Despite these issues, the reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the overall progress, deeming 14.2 a "massive step forward" and comfortable enough for family rides. The video also touches upon the slow growth of Tesla's robo-taxi fleet, the development of in-house actuator manufacturing, and significant year-over-year sales declines for Tesla in Europe.