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Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

• Cybertruck Confirmed Bulletproof 🛻

• Cruise Robotaxi Glitches Out 🚕

• Toyota Teases New EV Sports Car 🏎️

CYBERTRUCK CONFIRMED BULLETPROOF 🛻

So, in a world where buying a Tesla Cybertruck apparently means prepping for the next "Mad Max" film, we've got some exciting news - it's bulletproof!

Yeah, you heard that right.

Remember back in 2019 when Elon, in classic Elon fashion, was like, "Hey, this truck can totally take a bullet?" And then tried to show off its 'indestructible' glass by having a big ol' metal ball chucked at it?

Spoiler: the glass broke. Whoops.

But, plot twist! The Cybertruck has redeemed itself!

A new video dropped on X shows this futuristic beast cruising down California highways showing off its new fashion statement – bullet holes. Not just any bullet holes, but Tommy gun bullet holes.

We're talking full-on 1920s gangster vibes. Elon then chimed in, probably from a secret underground lab, confirming they went all Al Capone on it and yet, no bullets made it to the other side. Success!

A quick dive into Google (because who reads manuals anyway?) tells us that the Tommy gun is like the heavyweight champ of bullets. But the tricky 9mm, with its speedy ways, might still be the Cybertruck's kryptonite.

And now the real question: Is owning a bulletproof truck cool or just asking for a potential $10,000 fine and a free six-month staycation in jail? Because in some places, like British Columbia, driving a tank (I mean, armoured vehicle) on the regular roads might be a no-go without special permissions

So if you're in BC and thinking about taking your Cybertruck to a drive-thru, maybe just...don't. Unless you fancy trading in Autopilot for a jail cell.

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CRUISE ROBOTAXI GLITCHES OUT 🚕

So, last week in San Francisco, a group of pals took a joyride in one of those fancy driverless cars, and things got...interesting.

Picture this: They're chilling, probably debating if "Inception" was all a dream, when suddenly, their car goes rogue. It's like when your computer freezes, but at 60 mph. One buddy’s like, "Uh, didn't sign up for a rollercoaster," while another’s trying to remember if the car has an "Alt+Ctrl+Delete" function.

Then, just when they’re deciding if they've been transported to a low-budget "Black Mirror" episode, the car decides to pull a "hey, let’s backup dance in an intersection!" I mean, if cars could be awkward teenagers, this one nailed it.

After its little interpretive dance, it stops and goes, "I’m good, let’s roll."

Turns out, this is one of those Cruise taxis. You know, the car that thinks it knows better than you? It’s like when Google Maps yells at you for taking a detour for snacks. Anyway, the company was like, "The car just wanted a little scenic detour, no biggie."

Remember those sci-fi movies where they promised us flying cars and teleportation by 2020?

Yeah, San Francisco’s compromise was “How about ground cars that sometimes forget how to car?”

TOYOTA TEASES NEW EV SPORTS CAR 🏎️

Alright, gather 'round car nerds and electric aficionados! Toyota dropped a little "Hey, look at me!" before the Japan Mobility Show 2023.

Spoiler alert: They're showing off not one, but TWO battery-powered concept cars. Because why flex with one when you can double the bragging rights, right?

First up, the FT-Se. Now, this isn't your grandpa's Toyota. This car is sporty and has a GR badge, which means it has Gazoo Racing magic.

Toyota claims that it is the future of sports cars

It looks like the future is wearing flashy orange pants. While Toyota's got other cool kids in the parking lot like the GR 86 and Supra, this one's like their rebel cousin. Fancy LED taillights? Check. Badge that says "Look, I'm from the GR family?" Double-check.

And let's not forget the interior, which seems to have screens EVERYWHERE. And get this – kneepads to keep you from smacking your knees during those "Oops, I floored it" moments.

Now, onto the FT-3e.

A battery-electric crossover that looks like it's straight out of a Cyberpunk 2077. LED light bar? Of course. A bunch of LEDs on the doors that can tell you, I dunno, if it's too hot inside? You bet. The design? Forget the curves, this bad boy's gone all angular, because round is so last decade.

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• Tesla Full Self-Driving Capability Demo in Austin

• Ford recalls 35,000 Mustang Mach-E’s. Battery issue. Again.

• Tesla rolls out Driver Drowsiness Warning leveraging cabin camera

• Honda to Start Self-Driving Taxi Service in Tokyo
  
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