Articles & Commentaries

We missed the Auto Show in New York this year

Auto Show. Aside from the Pandemic years, we missed the New York International Auto Show for the first time in…

5 months ago

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,…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months ago

Tragedy forces a Hyundai recall

Palisade models recalled The death of a child has led to a Hyundai recall. In a press release in March,…

5 months ago

Ford recalls nearly 2.36 million vehicles

Recalls from Ford Just in time for NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Recalls Week (March 2-8), Ford recalls some 2.36 million vehicles…

6 months ago

Tesla rear door back-up open issue prompts @NHTSA follow-up

Tesla door We've now sent a second letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), this time concerning a Tesla…

6 months ago