TESLA AUTOPILOT CRASHES, HYPERLOOP POTENTIAL, PRELOVED PRII. TEN FUTURE CAR NEWS 8TH JULY 2016

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This episode of T.E.N. Future Car News from July 8th, 2016, covers several significant developments in the automotive industry. A major focus is placed on the ongoing investigations into Tesla's Autopilot system following a fatal Model S crash and a subsequent Model X rollover. The review highlights concerns about irresponsible driver use versus technology flaws and suggests a need for mandated driver attention systems. The show also reports on Tesla missing its Q2 2016 production and delivery targets, attributing the shortfall partly to vehicles in transit. Other key news includes Renault-Nissan's milestone of over 340,000 EVs sold, Volkswagen's connected car partnership with LG, and BMW's autonomous vehicle project with Intel and Mobileye, aiming for series production by 2021. The report notes the introduction of charging fees for the UK's Electric Highway and explores the potential cost savings of Hyperloop technology. Finally, it discusses the pricing of the Hyundai IONIQ in the UK, Toyota's strategy to sell used imported Prius Plug-in Hybrids in New Zealand, and Ontario's struggles to attract autonomous vehicle testing programs.