Automotive Social Media and Updates

BYD Leads OTA Race with 200 Updates Annually
SocialApr 9, 2026

BYD Leads OTA Race with 200 Updates Annually

Freshness is king: BYD reigns with 200 vehicle software updates a year Concept pioneered by Tesla is taken to next level by Chinese automakers https://t.co/09xM5CEok3 via @NikkeiAsia

By Paul Triolo
Politics Derails US EV Industry, Leaving Factories Idle
SocialApr 9, 2026

Politics Derails US EV Industry, Leaving Factories Idle

With big losses mounting, big investments getting canceled, and big factory sites sitting empty, EVs have quickly become a case study in how politics thwarts US industrial policy. My latest @opinion piece surveys the very predictable wreckage: /1 https://t.co/SkFZCTtenA

By Scott Lincicome
Tesla Confirms Plans for 14‑foot Affordable Model
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla Confirms Plans for 14‑foot Affordable Model

NEWS: Tesla's smaller, affordable model plans are still alive, Reuters claims. Their sources say Tesla started talking to suppliers about a new model that'll be shorter, lighter, and much cheaper (well duh). They say it's 14 feet in length (MY is 15.7) https://t.co/6WB6iCkwKF.

By Jaan
Ford Admits $4.8B EV Loss, Refuses Unprofitable Spending
SocialApr 9, 2026

Ford Admits $4.8B EV Loss, Refuses Unprofitable Spending

"Ford CEO Knew the EV Transition Would Hurt, But the Reality Is a $4.8B Loss — 'We Can't Allocate Money For Things That Will Not Make Money'" https://t.co/1UM2eCDJsV https://t.co/0UFTk3eamf

By Scott Lincicome
Tesla's FSD 14.3 Proves Reliable Driverless Robotaxis
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla's FSD 14.3 Proves Reliable Driverless Robotaxis

FSD 14.2 is incredibly good FSD 14.3 is even better, and just as reliable They’re deploying fully driverless Robotaxis in Austin You can try and convince me this is all a failure, but that doesn’t match up with what I...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Flash Charging Hits Europe Before Lunch
SocialApr 9, 2026

Flash Charging Hits Europe Before Lunch

Ready to rumble before lunch 🌶️ Flash charging coming to Europe 🇪🇺 ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging #offgrid https://t.co/O9IBeCFGrM

By Felix Hamer
China Aims 80 Million EV Chargers by Next Year
SocialApr 9, 2026

China Aims 80 Million EV Chargers by Next Year

Does America even realize China plans to have a charging network capable to charge 80M EVs .. Next Year ….! #MOREPLUGS ⚡️⚡️⚡️

By Felix Hamer
FSD Evolves Beyond Robotaxis; Updates Keep Coming
SocialApr 9, 2026

FSD Evolves Beyond Robotaxis; Updates Keep Coming

People will literally get mad about anything 😂 14.3 is already starting to ship. There will be an FSD 15, FSD 16, FSD 17, and FSD 18. Just because they’ve started deploying driverless Robotaxis doesn’t mean improvement stops.

By Whole Mars Catalog
Tesla 14.3 Self-Driving Impressively Polished, Beats 14.2
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla 14.3 Self-Driving Impressively Polished, Beats 14.2

I was worried early builds of Tesla Self-Driving 14.3 would be a step back, but I'm glad to see that's not the case. This is one of the most polished pre-release builds I've ever seen. Everything you love about 14.2...

By Whole Mars Catalog
China Leads Australian Car Sales, Capturing 27% Market
SocialApr 9, 2026

China Leads Australian Car Sales, Capturing 27% Market

Australian vehicle sales Mar 2026 VFACTs + EV Council - 7Apr2026 BEV share 15% Hybrid (inc PHEV) 25% ICE only drive train share 60% SUVs 63.7% share of Aus sales Country of origin: China number one car supplier in Australia again March 2026 - 27% of...

By Prof Ray Wills
Tesla Launches FSD Workshops for New Owners
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla Launches FSD Workshops for New Owners

Tesla has started inviting new owners to "FSD Workshops" to learn more about their cars autonomous capabilities. $TSLA https://t.co/5CTYxOxqOU

By Steven Spencer
BYD's 1.5 MW Flash Chargers Add 400 Km in 5 Minutes
SocialApr 8, 2026

BYD's 1.5 MW Flash Chargers Add 400 Km in 5 Minutes

BYD's new Flash Charging stations hit up to 1.5 MW peak power. With their Blade Battery 2.0, it adds ~400 km range in 5 minutes (10-70% charge) or 97% in 9 minutes.

By Auke Hoekstra
Tesla FSD V14.3 First Drives Reveal Superhuman Speed
SocialApr 8, 2026

Tesla FSD V14.3 First Drives Reveal Superhuman Speed

We've put together a compilation of some of the best Tesla FSD V14.3 first drive clipa that we've seen. Including "inhuman" reaction times and a "more mature" Mad Max mode: https://t.co/B10P58tHfQ

By Jaan
Ferrari’s 20‑Month Waitlist Keeps Desire High
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ferrari’s 20‑Month Waitlist Keeps Desire High

Ferrari manages desirability by capping availability with a waitlist of about 20-24 months. Ferrari believes that this is the sweet spot between it being too long that clients move on and long enough that they keep desirability high by making...

By Speedwell Research
US Blocks Ford's Bid for Aluminum Tariff Relief
SocialApr 8, 2026

US Blocks Ford's Bid for Aluminum Tariff Relief

"US rejects aluminum tariff relief request from Ford" https://t.co/jFypu1NlqH "While Novelis has been making up for lost ​production with aluminium ​from its plants ⁠in South Korea and Europe, the imported metal is subject to a 50% duty" https://t.co/KYjObj1b2R

By Scott Lincicome
Pro‑Waymo Ignoring 177k NYC Driver Jobs Issue
SocialApr 8, 2026

Pro‑Waymo Ignoring 177k NYC Driver Jobs Issue

I feel like I'm going nuts here reading on X about the NYC Waymo discourse because none of the pro-Waymo folks are acknowledging the issue: it's 177k FHV driver jobs in the city. You want to advance? You have to...

By Sascha Segan
600+ New US EV Chargers Added as Gas Prices Surge
SocialApr 8, 2026

600+ New US EV Chargers Added as Gas Prices Surge

US charging networks added more than 600 new stations in the first quarter as high gas prices reignite interest for EVs https://t.co/GuDxViha73

By Vox – Climate
Countries Prioritize Clean Transition over Chinese EV Origins
SocialApr 8, 2026

Countries Prioritize Clean Transition over Chinese EV Origins

Every time there's chart on here showing some mid sized or small country with a hockey stick curve of EV or e-bus adoption -- and there will be more -- it is almost always because they care more about the...

By Damien Ma
Hydrogen Stations Vanish as Subsidies End, EVs Thrive
SocialApr 8, 2026

Hydrogen Stations Vanish as Subsidies End, EVs Thrive

“Yet another hydrogen filling station in Germany is closing after ten years. This is likely to coincide exactly with the end of the grant period. Battery-electric cars run on green electricity, hydrogen cars on subsidies...” 🇩🇪 #alwaysbecharging ⚡️⚡️⚡️ @CoalDead @technikjuli https://t.co/nMSZI8O4bI

By Felix Hamer
Tesla Autopilot Shows Unexplained Red Hands, Odd Behaviors
SocialApr 8, 2026

Tesla Autopilot Shows Unexplained Red Hands, Odd Behaviors

Tesla Self-Driving threw up red hands for no good reason and exhibited some other strange behaviors on this drive in Los Angeles https://t.co/DlhmeXUZ3T

By Whole Mars Catalog
Tesla's 14.3: Humanlike Self-Driving Saves Your Time
SocialApr 8, 2026

Tesla's 14.3: Humanlike Self-Driving Saves Your Time

Introducing Tesla Self-Driving 14.3: Self-Driving that doesn't waste your time The most humanlike self-driving you've ever experienced https://t.co/oGeokakWBg

By Whole Mars Catalog
Tesla’s 14.3 Update Feels Remarkably Humanlike
SocialApr 8, 2026

Tesla’s 14.3 Update Feels Remarkably Humanlike

Tesla Self-Driving 14.3 is really sick. My gf likes it too. “I usually don’t notice much difference between updates but I can feel this is different right away. The way it stops at stop signs, the confidence… it feels more...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Elon Musk Debuts Tesla Cyber Rodeo at Austin Gigafactory
SocialApr 8, 2026

Elon Musk Debuts Tesla Cyber Rodeo at Austin Gigafactory

#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 7, 2022. @ElonMusk makes a grand entrance @Tesla's 'Cyber Rodeo' held at the Austin Gigafactory plant opening. #AutoIndustry #AutomobileIndustry #Manufacturing https://t.co/mBB1kgi2ns

By James Gingerich
Paid FSD Users Can Gift a Free Month to Others
SocialApr 7, 2026

Paid FSD Users Can Gift a Free Month to Others

Another idea to increase FSD adoption. Allow every paid FSD user to give a free one month gift subscription to another Tesla owner 1. You can only gift someone once, but you can gift a new person every month if...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Try FSD for 1,000 Miles, Not 30 Days
SocialApr 7, 2026

Try FSD for 1,000 Miles, Not 30 Days

Send everyone an FSD free trial with 14.2 But don’t make it a 30 day trial. Make it a 1,000 mile trial. It expires after you’ve actually used it.

By Whole Mars Catalog
One-Third of Robotaxi Trips Run Unsupervised, Data Shows
SocialApr 7, 2026

One-Third of Robotaxi Trips Run Unsupervised, Data Shows

One third of Robotaxi rides reported to @RtaxiTracker in the last week were unsupervised https://t.co/Vt2ZqPuLZj

By Whole Mars Catalog
Prioritizing Proven Safety and True Level 3 Autonomy
SocialApr 7, 2026

Prioritizing Proven Safety and True Level 3 Autonomy

Again, it would be nice if the focus was on provable safety increases and real Level 3 capabilities but we'll see.

By Driven By EVs
Rivian R2 Surpasses Tesla Model Y in Range, Efficiency
SocialApr 7, 2026

Rivian R2 Surpasses Tesla Model Y in Range, Efficiency

"Rivian’s most powerful R2 has more range than initially estimated, and it's more efficient than the Tesla Model Y." D'OH! https://insideevs.com/news/792230/rivian-r2-epa-range-efficiency/

By Driven By EVs
SFO Shelters Waymo, Prioritizes Uber/Lyft Over Safety
SocialApr 7, 2026

SFO Shelters Waymo, Prioritizes Uber/Lyft Over Safety

SFO approved Waymo — then buried it at the Rental Car Center. Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft run 800K trips/month from the main garage. Zero safety rationale. Pure incumbent protection. https://t.co/53a332crtg

By Garry Tan
Honda Warns: Chinese Car Makers Threaten Global Rivals
SocialApr 7, 2026

Honda Warns: Chinese Car Makers Threaten Global Rivals

Very stark talk about Chinese automakers now from Honda. Rest of the world automakers are very worried https://t.co/2lBZzK5vtG

By Adam Ozimek
Silent EVs Need Artificial Sounds for Pedestrian Safety
SocialApr 7, 2026

Silent EVs Need Artificial Sounds for Pedestrian Safety

EVs don’t have loud engines powered by gasoline, which has an unexpected side effect: it’s harder to hear them approaching. Michael Roan is a sound design expert who researches artificial sounds to make it easier for pedestrians to notice nearby...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Tesla Nears $1T as New Models Accelerate Growth
SocialApr 7, 2026

Tesla Nears $1T as New Models Accelerate Growth

Interesting to observe this, $TSLA back to ~$1T. April and early May are bound to be very influential for Tesla, with: Cybercab mass production, Optimus Gen 3, New robotaxi cities (we see the fleets), Tesla Semi mass production, Next-gen Tesla Roadster, FSD Europe, ... ? https://t.co/QW28rkBTAB

By Jaan
Waymo’s Slow Build Shows Robotaxi Success Takes Time
SocialApr 7, 2026

Waymo’s Slow Build Shows Robotaxi Success Takes Time

Waymo started in 2009. They did a whole lot of nothing for many years before they were able to scale to this level. The way they scaled makes Robotaxi look fast. $TSLA cucks would be wise to learn from this.

By Whole Mars Catalog
Lyft to Operate Waymo Robotaxis in Nashville
SocialApr 7, 2026

Lyft to Operate Waymo Robotaxis in Nashville

You'll be able to get these Nashville Waymos from both Lyft and Waymo app, once the service expands. Lyft will handle the fleet's readiness and maintenance, charging, and depot ops. I'll write more on the dynamics in my Robotaxi Report on Thursday,...

By Jaan
Tesla's March Sales in Germany Surge 315%
SocialApr 7, 2026

Tesla's March Sales in Germany Surge 315%

Tesla just had its best-ever March in Germany with 9,252 registrations, quadrupling year-over-year. +315% YoY +307% MoM +355% vs December & the Q1 2026 was the best quarter for Tesla Germany in the past two years. Read more: https://t.co/aFULt3uVrH cc @elonmusk, h/t @piloly

By Jaan
European EV Sales Surge 50% Across Top Six Markets
SocialApr 7, 2026

European EV Sales Surge 50% Across Top Six Markets

"EV sales in the six biggest car markets in Europe. The growth is close to 50% year over year. No further questions, your honor." ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/K95RQb1iIc

By Felix Hamer
Car Ownership Will Become Obsolete in the Future
SocialApr 7, 2026

Car Ownership Will Become Obsolete in the Future

@dkhos talks about how it won't make sense for people to own cars in the future. https://t.co/6sS5KPDUVF

By Peter H. Diamandis
Driving Exams May Boost Trust in Autonomous Cars
SocialApr 7, 2026

Driving Exams May Boost Trust in Autonomous Cars

Can driving exams for autonomous cars increase the trustworthiness of these systems? A recent Focus discusses whether this model could build trust without shifting responsibility away from manufacturers. Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/iwDfY6PZZb

By Science Robotics
UK Car Sales Hit Highest Level Since 2019
SocialApr 7, 2026

UK Car Sales Hit Highest Level Since 2019

UK car sales rise to highest since 2019 in resilient showing https://t.co/SdD77s8CtF via @JamieNimmo63 https://t.co/k4WT8h1Gv1

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Lynk&Co Charges 40% in Three Minutes
SocialApr 7, 2026

Lynk&Co Charges 40% in Three Minutes

Are We Even Playing? Lynk&Co (GEELY) shows a vehicle charging from 10% SoC to 50% within three minutes, at that point it's still charging at over 900A (805kW) 95kWh battery ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging https://t.co/hrq0w5Br9x

By Felix Hamer
UK BEV Sales Surge 24% as Petrol
SocialApr 7, 2026

UK BEV Sales Surge 24% as Petrol

UK BEV sales jump 24% year-on-year in March 2026, the first full month since US/Israel attacks on Iran +47% PHEV in March (+47 YTD) +22% BEV (+15 YTD) +7% hybrid (+6) -6% diesel (-10) -11% petrol (-4) Petrol/diesel have lost 5 points of mkt share in...

By Simon Evans
Germany's Cheapest Lease Car Will Soon Be Electric
SocialApr 7, 2026

Germany's Cheapest Lease Car Will Soon Be Electric

Soon: Germany's Cheapest Car To Lease 🇩🇪🇩🇪 will be an EV 🌩️🌩️ #exciting times #alwaysbecharging #rentelectric ⚡️⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/IB5WHA1NI4

By Felix Hamer
CATL Appoints Former Zijin Mining Founder as Mining Adviser
SocialApr 7, 2026

CATL Appoints Former Zijin Mining Founder as Mining Adviser

Top EV battery maker CATL has tapped the founder and ex-chairman of Zijin Mining as an adviser for its growing mining business, according to people familiar with the matter https://t.co/bIslk5SVG8

By Vox – Climate
Tesla Pivots Strategy; Microsoft Boosts AI in Japan
SocialApr 7, 2026

Tesla Pivots Strategy; Microsoft Boosts AI in Japan

MyPOV: R 'Ray' Wang highlights @Tesla's shift in focus going forward https://t.co/jyBoP58dOc @FoxBusiness @VarneyCo @rwang0 of @constellationr discusses Tesla's shift in focus and @Microsoft's AI investment in Japan on 'Varney & Co.'

By R “Ray” Wang
Used EVs Match Gas Prices, Save on Running Costs
SocialApr 6, 2026

Used EVs Match Gas Prices, Save on Running Costs

Average price of a used EV in the US? $34,821 Average price of a used gas car? $33,487 Essentially at price parity, with much lower operating costs when you factor in fuel and maintenance savings.

By Whole Mars Catalog
China Unveils Self‑balancing Autonomous Electric Scooters
SocialApr 6, 2026

China Unveils Self‑balancing Autonomous Electric Scooters

China has launched self-driving electric scooters with features like auto-balance. by @XueJia24682 #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #EV #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/m4MXrVAEvl

By Ron van Loon
Tesla Europe Sales Surge in March on New Model 3/Y
SocialApr 6, 2026

Tesla Europe Sales Surge in March on New Model 3/Y

JUST IN: Tesla sales spiked across Europe in March '26 driven by demand for updated Model 3 and Y

By Gemini
Tesla Autopilot Saves Millions, Yet Still Faces Lawsuits
SocialApr 6, 2026

Tesla Autopilot Saves Millions, Yet Still Faces Lawsuits

Tesla self-driving saves a lot of lives – the statistics are unequivocal. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect, of course. Even when we improve safety 10X, saving 90% of the million lives lost in auto accidents every year, Tesla will still...

By Elon Musk
J.P. Morgan Sets $145 Target for Tesla
SocialApr 6, 2026

J.P. Morgan Sets $145 Target for Tesla

This is the J.P. Morgan analyst who just put a $145 price target on $TSLA btw https://t.co/4MYZZS8Zsm

By Whole Mars Catalog