Category: 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.

Cadillac back-up start update adds three model changes

Cadillac back-up start A complete 2025 and 2026 update of Cadillac back-up start processes found three changes we’ve now accounted for. Back-up start procedures are necessary in the event that the battery in the key fob dies. New Optiq and Vistiq electric vehicles (EVs) and Escalade models beginning in 2025 all use the rear cup …

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You were trying to be nice, but this is a very dangerous move

Occupied right lane

Dangerous move To the driver trying to give me a break in heavy traffic, think you, but it was a very dangerous move. And I ultimately took advantage of it. Let me explain, with words and pictures. I was waiting to make a left hand turn in surprising heavy late evening traffic, when an oncoming …

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Cadillac back-up open page updated for 2026

Cadillac back-up open A review of 2026 owner’s manuals found one update for our Cadillac back-up open page, which is finished. A back-up entry option is made necessary in the event that the key fob battery has died, The new Vistiq and Optiq electric vehicles (EVs) follow the same path as the original Lyriq EV: …

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Buick symbols update for 2026 is complete

Buick symbols update Our Buick symbols update for 2026 is complete. In the process, we added 15 new symbols and indicators to the page while having to create nine of the 15, mostly, but not exclusively, due to color changes, This might suggest that the company added new systems to their line up, which is …

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Buick symbols review finds no new systems

Buick symbols A thorough review of Buick symbols in 2026 models; Enclave, Encore, Envision and Envista, finds that the company has not added any new systems for the model year. No new models have been added either. Both of these developments lead us to believe that there are major changes on the way for the …

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Buick back-up open and start review nets a single change

Buick back-up open A review of Buick back-up open and start processes resulted in a single change on the page. And its one we actually missed in our 2025 review. The Enclave features a new cap at the back of the driver’s door that needs to be removed to make use of the mechanical key. …

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Newest Lexus door handle is a step backwards, prompting this rant

Lexus door handle I recently had the opportunity to work with the latest Lexus door handle and simply can’t shake the idea that the handle is a huge step backwards and completely unnecessary. Let me explain. Lexus, at the advent of keyless open and start, was one of the first auto manufacturers to hide the …

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