PODCAST: TESLA FSD V12.5 REVIEW, NEW TESLA PROTOTYPE, 2025 CHEVY BLAZER EV AND AUDI Q6

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The Electrek Podcast reviews Tesla's FSD v12.5, noting significant improvements in user experience, particularly the elimination of the steering wheel torque nag, replaced by camera-based driver monitoring. This change makes the system feel more natural and less like a chore. However, the core driving performance still exhibits dangerous tendencies, including ghost stops and incorrect lane usage, especially on highways and exits. While the new auto-speed feature is praised for adapting to natural driving speeds, the overall intervention rate remains similar to previous versions, suggesting limited progress in the system's core driving capabilities. The hosts express cautious optimism, viewing v12.5 as a step closer to Tesla's self-driving promises but still far from achievable on current hardware, especially given past unfulfilled timelines. The discussion also touches upon a new Tesla prototype, potentially a cheaper Model 3 variant, and the upcoming 'We Robot' event, alongside updates on the Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6 e-tron.