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.

Subaru hits nearly 70,000 owners with park outside warning

Park outside Some 69,153 Subaru Hybrid vehicles have earned a park outside warning and a recall due to a potential fuel leak and the resulting fire risk. The issue is a possible insufficient seal on the fuel cap, and includes 51,707 2025 Forester Hybrid vehicles produced between November 28, 2024 and December 05, 2025 . …

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The Ray Highway, a Vehicle to Everything project, to go national

The Ray logo

The Ray Highway Since 2019, The Ray Highway has served as a proving ground for transportation innovation. Now, that Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnership (P4) between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), The Ray, and an expansive Vehicle to Everything (V2X) ecosystem of technology partners and roadway users, will advance to the national stage. The Federal Highway Administration …

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Hyundai snags two of six Edmunds best of 2026

Edmunds best of the best

Edmunds best The recently released Edmunds best of 2026 list includes two entries from Hyundai. In fact, of the over 500 cars and trucks evaluated buy the group, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid came out on top as the Best of the Best for 2026. As the best SUV for the year, Edmunds gave the three …

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Factorial silent on lithium metal use in EV battery

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Lithium metal Two weeks ago, we reported on Karma Automotive, Inc. and Factorial, Inc. announcing the launch of the first solid-state battery production program in the US for passenger vehicles, batteries that will use lithium metal. Going over a white paper from Factorial line by line failed to adequately address how the volatile metal is …

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GMC symbols review finds 13 new entries

GMC symbols A full review of 2025 and 2026 models results in 13 new indicators added to the GMC symbols page. Most of the additions come from the latest Hummer models. The additions bring the page’s indicator count to 94. It’s bound to exceed 100 in another year. The most interesting one is an advance …

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General Motors recalls nearly 50,000 trucks and SUVs on the same issue

General Motors recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported two General Motors recalls that concern a transmission control valve that may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up. Recall ids 26V083000 and 26V085000 impact a total of 44,787 vehicles. Recall 26V083000 is a second round for 1,055 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 …

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A warmer week pushes range boost

Range boost A single week with high temperatures at or near 40 F has left its mark on the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) with 20 mile range boost. This week’s charge has us back at 230 miles, extrapolated from the 90% charge result shown below right. This is the same number seen for most …

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