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An important lesson or two on key fob battery life

Key fob battery Given that half our focus is on the key fob battery, I've kept several in my kit,…

2 weeks ago

Illegal air bag inflators blamed for deaths and injuries

Air bag inflators The Transportation Department is weighing a permanent ban on the sale of Chinese air bag inflators in…

2 weeks ago

Time to replace the Kia’s key fob battery

Fob battery As posted about 10 days ago, the key fob battery for the Kia was nearing the end of…

2 weeks ago

Motor fuel prices see steep climb, as much as 37% in March

Fuel prices The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released monthly motor fuel prices for March 2026 and its not…

2 weeks ago

New charging protocols for the Niro

Charging the Niro Change is in the local wind as there is no longer access to "charging at home" for…

2 weeks ago

BYD ups the EV anti with the Super e-Platform

Super e-Platform China's BYD has launched what it calls the Super e-Platform, which re-writes "current" electric vehicle (EV) technology. The…

3 weeks ago

BMW iX3 named World Car of the Year

NY Auto Show The BMW iX3 was named the 2026 World Car of the Year at the 2026 New York…

3 weeks ago

Google Maps adds EV trip planning

Google Maps and Android Auto A new feature just added to Google Maps will include battery range predictions and trip…

3 weeks ago

Key fob oddity resolved

Key fob issue A truly odd thing happened with my key fob today, which fortunately turned out to have a…

3 weeks ago

BTS releases its Transborder Freight Data Annual Report for 2025

Transborder freight The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has compiled and released Transborder freight data for 2025. Their annual reports…

3 weeks ago