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Tesla says its vehicles will be able to achieve full self-driving autonomy, but it won’t get regulatory approval this year.

In an earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said an update coming next year will “be able to show to regulators that the car is safer, much more so, than the average human”.

“We’ll achieve full self-driving full autonomy – I look at that occurring 100 per cent. And I think we’re almost there. And then, of course, we’ve got to prove it to regulators and get the regulatory approvals, which is outside of our control,” said Mr Musk.

“But anyone who’s driving full self-driving cars — has full self-driving Beta in the car, you can see the rate of improvement. You can just experience for yourself that we are, in fact, getting there. In fact, we almost are there. And so, we’re probably achieving that 100 per cent.”

He said

The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) is back, this time sponsored by Petron, Yinson GreenTech and myTukar, and the sales-driven event returns next month to the Setia City Convention Centre, where it will be held November 5 to 6, 2022.

Nissan which will be showcasing its range of models currently on sale in Malaysia at the event, such as the Serena MPV, Almera Tomei sedan, the Navara pick-up truck and the X-Trail SUV.

Motorists with a large household to transport on a regular basis will certainly find appeal in the Serena. The facelifted iteration of the MPV was launched in Malaysia earlier this year, and the mild hybrid people-mover is powered by the familiar direct-injection 2.0 litre inline-four cylinder petrol engine which makes 150 PS and 200 Nm of torque, paired with an Xtronic CVT transmission.

Two variants of the Serena are available, and the higher Premium Highway Star variant

Oh… now you messed up. 

You went too hard on the righty tighty, and now you have a righty loosey on your hands. You just sheared off the head of the bolt that you’re trying to tighten. Or even worse, you just sheared the head off a rusty fastener that you were trying to loosen. Yikes. Your “30-minute job” just got a hell of a lot longer.

Oh no… (Photo Credit: Cruzdelasadas technical)

At least use some penetrating fluid

Let’s talk avoidance, first. What should you have done? Well, at the very least, some penetrating fluid couldn’t have hurt. Penetrating fluids use an oily solvent that slowly works its way into the threads. It leaves an oily coating that, in theory, lubricates the threads. Pretty simple. Using penetrating fluid is easy. “Allow to soak. Tap or vibrate parts to help loosen – reapply and repeat process until parts come free.”

You get in your car about to head to work and – ding! A dashboard light indicator turns on. When lights turn on, it can be confusing to know which ones to pay attention to immediately, and which ones can wait. As you’ll see below, some of the vehicle performance issues that prompt dashboard indicator lights can lead to you being stranded or getting into an accident, so it’s important to follow up with them promptly to protect your safety and the integrity of your vehicle.

Here are eight indicators that you should always pay attention to – what they might look like, what they might mean and what to do when you see them.

1. Check engine light – The check engine light appears as an engine icon and indicates that your engine may need maintenance. The check engine light can represent a whole host of issues and will likely

The first step to finding a mechanic you can trust is by looking at their certifications. While ASE certification is the gold standard, there are other reliable accreditations, both through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and others. Official certifications are a trusted way to verify how knowledgeable your mechanic is about the different systems in your car. While standard certifications are good for most cars, if you have a specialty vehicle, you may also want to look for more specific certifications when choosing the right mechanic.

Look for Any Mechanic You Visit to Be ASE Certified

The first accreditation to look for in a mechanic or auto repair shop is ASE certification. As the standard certification for auto mechanics and technicians, this badge will tell you that the mechanics handling your car understand how to properly diagnose and repair your car’s systems. During the ASE certification process, technicians

Brian England, Tues, Sept 20, 2022

You may have noticed that scheduling your vehicle for service has become harder. Auto Repair Shops are often booked two to three weeks out now. That’s quite a shift from pre-pandemic days when you could get your vehicle scheduled for service within a week. So, what’s changed? Actually, quite a lot and it isn’t just due to a labor shortage. Here are some of the reasons for the back log at BA Auto Care and other auto service centers:

1. Labor shortage is an issue, but it has been an issue for more than 20 years. It is getting worse in the auto repair industry, especially for qualified technicians. In the United States, we are short 50,000 auto technicians and that number is climbing. With that said, BA Auto Care has not changed the number of technicians we had on staff before or

The all-electric Subaru Solterra, like its Toyota bZ4x twin, has been delayed for the Australian market until mid-2023.

Speaking with CarExpert, a company spokesperson said: “The all-new Subaru Solterra is currently slated to launch mid-2023. More information regarding anticipated arrival times will be revealed in due course”.

Previously, Subaru Australia indicated the all-electric crossover would lob Down Under during the first half of 2023, and since the original announcement has already received thousands of expressions of interest.

While local specifications won’t be released until closer to launch, Subaru’s local chief, Blair Read, recently all but confirmed that Australia would exclusively be getting the all-wheel drive (AWD) version, rather than adding a front-wheel drive variant to the mix.

“All-wheel drive is a core part of our DNA, but while I can’t confirm spec today, if you look at what Subaru has been consistent with over the last decade