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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Roadside assistance I recently re-upped my contract with my roadside assistance provider. A change in banks blocked an automatic payment so I had to pay more attention to matter. And it got me thinking — there are three very good reasons why every driver today needs a roadside assistance provider. 12-volt Battery The first is …
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Jump start video We just added a new jump start video to our YouTube channel with help for Chevrolet EV drivers with dead start batteries. These and all electric vehicles (EVs) use a 12-volt battery to actually start the car, much like a 12-volt battery is used to start an internal combustion engine vehicle. And …
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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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Ford recalls While going through a Consumer Reports piece on recalls they noted a case that required four returns to the dealer to be finally fixed properly. This brought to mind that there seemed to have been a number of Ford recalls in the last few weeks that were repeats. Sure enough, a review of …
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Green and blue indicators We’re in the middle of an update of Alfa Romeo symbols and indicators and noticed that the company labels a handful of green and blue indicators as warning lights in the Giulia and Stelvio models. This just doesn’t seem right. At all. And looking back, Alfa Romeo has been doing this …
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NEVI guidance On Monday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled revised NEVI guidance. The for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program gets updates that streamline applications, provide states with more flexibility, and slash red tape left by the previous administration. The department said “This will ensure charging stations are actually built, and …
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Subaru sacrifices a glove box for radiant heating
Radiant heating A recent piece from InsideEVs began by stating that the updated Subaru Solterra does not have a glove box. The reason for this was that the space was needed for a radiant heating device, which is supposed to use less energy than either a heat pump or resistance heating. This seemed odd a …
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