Rivian jump start We have uploaded a new video to our channel on YouTube with help for drivers in need of a Rivian jump start. It is the tenth video in our series intended to help drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the likely event of a 12-volt battery failure. Motorists are still caught off …
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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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A complete review of Ram symbols adds 10 entries
Ram symbols We’ve completed a complete review of 2026 models and 10 entries have been added to the Ram symbols page. Fully half of them needed to be created. Among the latest entries are a pair of Swivel Seat Position or Fault indicators. The first, in yellow/amber/orange, will be seen if a fault is present …
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Our focus on safety first finally nets its own category
Safety first We added a new vehicle safety category this week. It was a curious oversight given that we consider our primary purpose to be safety first — literally keeping people safe or at least feeling safe. Beginning with drivers being stranded with a dead key or upset about an unrecognized warning light, everything we’ve …
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Rivian rear door back-up open issue prompts letter to @NHTSA
Rivian rear door A post from several days ago discussed the inability to access Rivian rear door latch mechanical back-up. A snail mail letter has now sent off a letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) about the issue. Regular mail is the only option available in cases such as this where a third …
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BTS says transportation goods and services CPI up
Transportation goods and services The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the change in consumer costs for transportation goods and services, from November 2024 to November 2025. The changes are measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and, for all transportation goods and services, rose 1.6% over the period. Used cars and trucks contributed …
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Nine entries added to our Dodge symbols page
Dodge symbols A full review of Dodge symbols for the 2026 model year nets an additional nine entries, only two of which are new to our database. This is in sharp contrast to our last update that added 44 lights and indicators. In this round, we got a new Trailer Brake and a new Tow …
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Article on car battery life offered surprises
Car battery life I recently read an article from Consumer Reports on car battery life to assess whether or not to recommend it to all of you. Well, not only can I recommend it, the article — How to Make Your Car Battery Last Longer — actually offered some surprises. Battery testing The first is …
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