Tires, Tech, and TIRE-ABLE Delivery Numbers
About this episode
The show mixes EV delivery-number deep dives with practical ownership talk. Tire rotation “boring facts” explain why Teslas recommend rotating about every 6,000 miles due to rear-drive efficiency and tread-depth stability in poor weather. News covers Stellantis shifting plans to build Leapmotor EVs in an idled Canadian plant, sparking union concerns about jobs and China-sourced parts, plus Honda Prologue sales lagging while it gets a price cut and offers wireless CarPlay/Android Auto. Delivery stats highlight Rivian’s Q1 rebound, Nio’s big YoY jump, and Tesla’s Q1 production/delivery totals, Supercharger growth, and FSD 14.3 release timing.
Description:
In this episode, we break down the latest quarterly delivery numbers, highlighting Tesla’s Q1 2026 performance and the growing gap between Rivian’s success and Ford’s declining EV sales. We dive into Stellantis’ strategic partnership with Leapmotor and the hurdles Honda faces as they refine their electric roadmap. From practical Tesla tire maintenance tips to the launch of FSD v14.3, we explore the software and infrastructure updates shaping the industry. We also share a special community highlight as Joseph takes delivery of his new Model Y. Join us for a comprehensive look at the production trends and personal stories driving the EV transition.
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Dandy Fun House:News Links:
- Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend
- Tesla FSD v14.3 launch this week: Musk's "last piece of the puzzle"
- Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2026 deliveries miss expectations at 358,000, builds 50,000 excess vehicles
- Affordable Ford EV in the Works, Will Target Model 3 and Model Y
- Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1
- Rivian beats Q1 delivery expectations, maintains 2026 production goal
- Honda to establish separate EV division to speed up development
- NIO Q1 2026 deliveries grow 14% year-over-year
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Tesla Model Y
"...a part of the community, and he just purchased a Model Y and picked it up yesterday."
Jeep Compass
"...nally, Stellantis committed to building the Jeep Compass EV in that plant. They were going to invest $3.6..."
Honda Prologue
"Honda canceled a bunch of EVs. The prologue EV, as far as I know, has yet to be canceled,"
Chevrolet Blazer
"...n the other side, it's sister vehicle, the Chevy Blazer, because the prologue is built on the Altium pla..."
Hyundai Ioniq 5
"...ind of as a, I don't know, weird comparison, the Ioniq 5 from Hyundai has also sold close to 10,000 vehic..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"... bad deal. Like if you were looking at the Chevy Equinox, which starts around $35,000,"
Toyota Grand Highlander
"...adult-sized third row, everyone's welcome in the Grand Highlander. From sports fans to eco buffs and movie fans,"
Toyota RAV4
"rear seat entertainment system. Slip into the RAV4 with available all-wheel drive, and let's go."
Ford F150 Lightning
"Now, you might be saying to yourself, well, they stopped producing the F-150 Lightning, so of course sales are going to go down."
Ford Mustang
"...150 Lightnings, so they only sell like 4,000-ish Mustang Mach-Es during Q1 2026, which is not great."
Tesla Model 3
"...n affordable vehicle that would compete with the Model 3 and Model Y. Ford has, or at least Jim Farley, t..."
Tesla Model S
"...heir other category and other include Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, and Semi, they produced 13,775."
Tesla Model X
"...r category and other include Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, and Semi, they produced 13,775."
Tesla Cybertruck
"...n terms of their other category and other include Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, and Semi, they produced 13,77..."
Tesla Semi
"...d those other numbers just include Cybertruck and Semi, which I would not be surprised if Tesla just di..."
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