Rollaway risk We spotted and reposted a NHTSA recall on the 8th that simply said 2024-2025 Chrysler Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S electric vehicles. Recalled for vehicle rollaway risk. We had to dig a bit deeper. Jeep Wagoneer models have had previous rollaway issues. This link will take you to a fuller description of …
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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.
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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 entries, literally at 99. Twenty of the indicators are new to the company, nine of which are new to us. We also added a first red/yellow combination entry (left) with the electronic all wheel drive …
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U.S. light vehicle fleet continues to age
Light vehicle fleet Divers of automobiles and light trucks in the U.S. are holding on to their rides longer, as the numbers from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) show a gradual aging of the country’s light vehicle fleet. According to the Bureau, the average age of an automobile in the U.S. rose from …
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At last — possible government moves to restrict or ban electronic latches
Electronic latches This one pulls us in multiple directions. InsideEVs reports that the Chinese government is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles). The piece then references the earlier issuance of “draft rules stating that cars must have a clearly marked mechanical release on …
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Cadillac may call it Arrival Mode, but it’s CrabWalk baby!
CrabWalk In the process of finishing an update of the Cadillac symbols page, we found that the Escalade EV has all wheel steering and its symbol when turned off (left) looked very familiar. Sure enough its an exact match for the GMC Hummer EV, which uses the all wheel steering system to do what it …
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The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon’s G-Turn is completely insane
G-Turn This piece from InsideEVs discusses some features of the 2025 G-Wagon EV, but focuses a lot of energy on what Mercedes call the G-Turn. And its just wild — and aptly named. Aptly named because the car in question, again the G-Wagon EV, manages to completely spin around without leaving its spot, all due …
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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 the Volvo back-up open procedures. Why? In effect, due to two of the very EVs we need to cover! As of 2025, the EX30 and EX90 ditch the key fob in use since 2017 in …
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