EV charging. Just before Memorial Day, we noted that a new player in the Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) charging space was offering a very inexpensive charging opportunity for the holiday weekend. That special was $0.20 kWh, easily beating home charging in my state. At the time, we stated that this would put the pressure …
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Fuel prices dip in July
Fuel prices. While they remain high big time year over year, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported that motor fuel prices dropped in July compared to June. The average price for regular motor gasoline was $3.93 per gallon; down 2.9%, while the average price for diesel no. 2 was $4.96, down 1.4%. Year-over-year changes …
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Jaguar models update leaves us in the dust — it’s an EV future!
Jaguar update. So, we set out to do an update for 2026 Jaguar models and found only an F-Pace. This prompted a search on the web only to discover that all other models — E-Pace, I-Pace, XF, F-Type — have been discontinued and that the F-Pace will follow suit shortly. For the record, while we made …
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Need a mechanical door release? NHTSA says read the manual…
Read the manual. On July 22nd, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) finished a review of a defect petition received on November 24, 2025 . The petition alleged that the controls for the emergency mechanical door release are not accessible and clearly identifiable and thus failed to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard …
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Key fob video added to YouTube for Mini models
Mini video. We just dropped a new key fob video on YouTube of the replacement of the fob battery in a 2015 and older Mini fob. We hadn’t seen this fob before and replacing its battery turned out to be far easier than its later replacement. Also, the fob uses the common CR 2032 battery. …
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New video added for drivers of older Mini models
Older Mini model. A friend had a key fob for an older Mini model that lacked a battery at all. We were given the opportunity to make a video opening and starting the car with the battery-less fob. And it worked. It provides further proof that the emergency or back-up open and start procedures work …
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Some 463,000 Hyundai, Kia vehicles must park outside due to fire risk
Park outside. This past week, three recall notices from Hyundai and Kia called for 462,883 Telluride, Ioniq 5, EV6 and EV9 vehicles to park outside due to potential fire risks. The vast majority — 462,869 — touch 2020 through 2024 Kia Telluride models. In these vehicles, the front power seat motor may overheat due to …
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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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