A message on the Test Drive Unlimited 2 Forums from Atari's David Nadal, head producer on the racing sequel, has word from Eden Studios saying they have cleared up many of the the bugs and other issues in the recently released racing sequel (thanks Erik). Word is:

Thanks to TDU2's dedicated community, Eden Studios has been able to identify and address connectivity and DLC issues that some players experienced at launch and we are working around the clock to continue optimizing the game. As with many large multiplayer and MMO launches, the initial rush of new players into the game revealed a variety of issues that are now mostly addressed. Based on our interaction with the community, most of you should be able to play the game without issues. We value the feedback and will continue addressing issues around the clock. Thanks for your support and we'll see you in Ibiza.