Auto Futures Digest

Tesla Model 3 Ownership Concerns

• 🔥 16 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy a Tesla: Article details 16 criticisms of the Tesla Model 3 including range...

Strategic win for EV supply chain: Electra's Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery—North America's only battery-grade facility—targets commissioning in late...

Key signals in EV infra scaling for travelers and RVs:

• Global Partners' first Maine DCFC station at Orono Alltown market delivers fast charging for...

Key Tesla drawbacks for EV buyers—think twice on these real-world issues:

• Build quality gripes: Panel gaps, flimsy materials, and interior shortcuts...

Mercedes dominates early 2026 with 1-2 finishes in Australia and Japan, but Kimi Antonelli surges:

• Youngest-ever pole and win in Shanghai, then...

EV Efficiency & Ownership Updates

• 🔥 Rivian R2 EPA Certification: Rivian R2 Performance achieves 335 miles EPA range with 88.67 kWh usable...

Audi's strong chassis shows midfield promise, matching Haas/Alpine pace and nearing Red Bull in qualifying—yet just two points after three races.

Key...

Rising talent spotlight: 21-year-old Kobe Pauwels, Aston Martin Academy graduate and ex-rallycross champ, debuts in WEC Imola opener replacing Eduardo...

Rivian R2 Performance nails 335 miles EPA range on 88.67 kWh battery—5 miles over estimates.

• Beats Tesla Model Y Performance's 306 miles.
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• Rivian R1T 2-year owner review covers battery health, depreciation, charging, reliability, and usability
• Mazda MX-30 guide details battery,...

Candid spin on DQ: Called it “a shame” from “a little mistake” in pit-stop practice – extra tyre set used.

• Team boost: Hopes it “puts the team on...

Gary Anderson urges driver control in F1 2026 via power unit tweaks ahead of April 9 crunch meeting.

• Suzuka baseline: Full throttle 59s (66% lap),...

Hidden classic car issues build slowly—catch them early to avoid costly breakdowns:

• Replace fluids like brake, trans, coolant after storage; they...

Key real-world evolution for Tesla owners:

• HW3 v12.6.4 navigates to addresses, handles sharp turns/rotaries/stoplights flawlessly, but skips garage...

Key shift to granular BMS: Driven by EU Battery Passport regs, Dukosi enables cell-level monitoring, authentication, and tracking for superior...

• GMR-001 arrives in Le Mans Ultimate via direct engineering collab, using CAD, telemetry, and real V8 sound for pinpoint accuracy.
• Free in V1.3...

• Breakthrough test at -13°F (-25°C) with stable voltage/discharge over cycles
• Real-world trial in Geely EX5: >92% efficiency, 90% charge in 20...

The Kia EV9 features built-in bidirectional hardware, turning it into a silent home generator. A proper vehicle-to-home setup powers critical loads seamlessly.

Tensions flare in F1 2026 regs debate:

• Hamilton renews attack on pundits "not on my level" after solid Ferrari start
• Verstappen slams rules, eyes...

• Range superiority vs. Buzz: Far more range than VW Buzz, even in -20°C real-world use (360-400 km) – reason enough to choose Ioniq 9.
• Family...