Toyota pumps money into Republican campaigns and Fred says Tesla fudged Full Self Driving numbers

A new study reveals that Toyota outspends all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denying politicians and Fred accuses Elon of misrepresenting the data behind Full Self Driving (again).

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[williampisano]

Because Toyota can’t build electric car yet and is losing market share

[Notstayingquiet]

my fsd v13 is just good enough; but for super supervised.

[shamarone]

Fanboys: "Elon is not Tesla."
Elon: "I am Tesla and DONT YOU FORGET IT...!!!" (now give me $56 Billion)

[alexmckenna]

Donations to republicans - that explains a LOT.

[LightningSix]

I'm sorry, but saying Elon is not Tesla is like saying Steve Jobs was not Apple when he was alive. I get you might have to say that for legal cover, but we both know what the real deal is.