Articles & Commentaries

Discussions on topics of interest to drivers concerning things they may not understand about their vehicles as well as articles on the future of the auto industry.

Emergency Assist Indicator

These are Emergency Assist Indicator symbols. The emergency assist system monitors the driver and is activated when the driver is…

3 weeks ago

Rivian Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Rivian Symbols So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of…

1 month ago

EV Charging Etiquette

Charging EVs While Being Considerate We're not the only ones to speak on this, but we've seen too many electric…

3 months ago

2024 New York International Auto Show Reflections

Who Showed, Who Didn't The 2024 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) was notable as much for who still didn't…

3 months ago

And The Dashboard Symbols Saga Continues

A Manufacturer Update Adds Yet More Symbols In an earlier post, the Dashboard Symbols Saga, some weeks ago, we noted…

4 months ago

Recall Targets Tesla Typefaces

What Size Type? Way back in 2012, we noted in a post linked here that a group at MIT (the…

4 months ago

A Cheap Replacement Fob Tested for Automotive Use

Can A Cheap Fob Work With Your Car? Ok, so we spotted an ad for the cheap replacement fob seen…

5 months ago

EV Driving Life is an App Driving Life

Why You Might Need a Smart Phone App Charging an electric vehicle (EV) in most cases involves an intermediary –…

5 months ago

To EV or Not to EV…

Reasons NOT to by an EV Debunked So we spotted a post on "X" recently titled "12 Reasons NOT to…

5 months ago

At Last a Useful Warning on an Automotive Instrument Panel!

A Useful Warning! Today has been cold with light snow. Coupled with the salts dropped on the pavement, this made…

6 months ago