Rivian rear door We got access to a Rivian R1T and tested front and rear door mechanical back-up open options and the Rivian rear door failed at every level. The front door works as advertised, with a handle that is easily accessed at the front of the arm rest on both sides of the vehicle. …
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Tesla OTA updates take your time
Tesla OTA updates I saw a response to a post about Tesla OTA updates (from Tesla) that read “Teslas get better with age.” The original post was directed to Tesla and read: My 5 year old Model Y has received 107 updates since it was brand new. The average time between updates is 16 days…”. …
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Nissan EV jump start video added to our YouTube Channel
Nissan EV jump start We just uploaded a new video to our channel on YouTube with help for drivers for a Nissan EV jump start. It is the ninth video in our series intended to help drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the inevitable event of a 12-volt battery failure. It continues to surprise the …
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Genesis symbols page update nets 17 added entries
Genesis symbols A full 2026 review of Genesis symbols in current models added 17 new entries to the page. The page now holds over 90 indicators and symbols. Six of the new entries had to be made. The rest were already in our database. The toughest addition was a red Driver Attention Symbol that featured …
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i-PEDAL Indicator
i-PEDAL This is an i-PEDAL Indicator symbol. It is found in Kia and Genesis electric vehicles (EVs) and is part of the vehicle’s regenerative braking system. The symbol is seen in green when the i-PEDAL system is turned on. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you …
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Serious recalls hit Volkswagen Group
Recalls hit Volkswagen The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a spate of recalls in the last two days, but the most serious of the recalls hit Volkswagen Group pretty hard. And the ID.4 sits at the center of two of them. First up is a recall of some 2023-2024 ID.4, which have been …
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Genesis back-up start page adjusted
Genesis back-up start We’ve completed a full review of Genesis back-up start and open processes, and while there are no definitive changes across the line, we did find that we had to make a few adjustments to the start page. For the record, back-up open and start processes are necessary for moments when the battery …
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Marc Favreau
The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph's, ME: MS, RPI, NY
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