Articles & Commentaries

Volvo and Polestar models get added to our Get Out page, with a nod

Get Out page The spread of electronic latches are getting attention of late, as a result of issues with flush…

3 months ago

So the Kia Access app was but a free trial…

Kia Access The Kia Niro is plugged in for its ~weekly charge, which is an excuse to open the Kia…

3 months ago

@NHTSA looking into Tesla door handles — now look into ALL electronic latches!!!

Electronic latches Just a week or so after finding that China is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic…

3 months ago

Polestar back-up open page now stands alone

Polestar back-up open We've created a new page so as to separate Volvo and Polestar. A Polestar back-up open page…

3 months ago

Volvo, Polestar now have their own back-up start pages

Back-up start pages After updating the Volvo back-up start processes, it became obvious that Polestar, which shared the page, and…

3 months ago

Two additions made to Volvo back-up start options

Volvo back-up start Continuing our update of Volvo back-up start and open processes results in the addition of two new…

3 months ago

Volvo takes a step backwards with its 12 volt terminal

12 volt terminal We've assembling the information needed to create a jump start video for Volvo electric vehicle (EV) drivers…

3 months ago

Volvo back-up open procedures updated through 2026

Volvo back-up open While rounding up information on Volvo electric vehicle (EV) jump-start procedures, we've found the need to update…

3 months ago

Chrysler recalls electric models for rollaway risk

Rollaway risk We spotted and reposted a NHTSA recall on the 8th that simply said 2024-2025 Chrysler Dodge Charger and…

3 months ago

Cadillac symbols update complete, adding 20 new entries

Cadillac symbols Our 2026 update of the Cadillac symbols page is complete and it is left just short of 100…

3 months ago