HUGE TESLA UPDATE ADDS 10X IMPROVEMENT

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This episode of Trending in Tesla covers several significant updates and news items. A major focus is the upcoming FSD v12.4.2, which promises a 5-10x improvement in per-mile interventions and notably removes the steering wheel nag, relying instead on the interior camera. However, users must remove sunglasses and hats for the system to function without nagging. The podcast also discusses the final quarter for FSD transferability to new vehicles, ending August 31st, which prompts a debate about upgrading a 2018 Model 3. Michelin's airless tires, initially rumored for Tesla, are now confirmed for GM, with Michelin backtracking on Tesla collaboration. Other key topics include the potential August 8th reveal of Master Plan Part 4, the upcoming AI5 (Hardware 5) for enhanced autonomy and Optimus robots, and the surprising $10-20k price point for Optimus. The episode touches on two physical recalls for the Cybertruck (wiper motor and trim pieces), VW's $5 billion investment in Rivian for its software tech, Rivian's bidirectional charging update, and Tesla's new in-app battery health check feature. Finally, the discussion covers the graffiti incident on Cybertrucks and the popular release and quick sell-out of black Gemini wheel covers.