Opel symbols. An update of Opel symbols in 2026 models found an additional 16 indicators and symbols. Seven of the images are new to our database. The page now holds nearly 160 entries. Two indicators required complete new entries. The company uses something called Automatic Electric Park Brake Off. The indicator are seen as the …
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An off-peak charge brings a new range high
Off-peak charging. Another 10 days and another charge at an off-peak rate results in a new range high for 2026. A week of 80 to 90 degree weather left the Kia Niro with a 298 mile range. This was extrapolated from the 247 miles showing at 83% end point and is an increase of 6 …
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Ford recalls nearly 260,000 cars — again
Ford recalls. Precious Ford recalls are getting a recall because the vehicles were “previously repaired incorrectly”. Now, its not the first time a company has had to redo a previous fix. But what stands out is that the recalls are for vastly different problems even as they are from the same manufacturer. Both were announced …
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Opel emergency open and start review complete
Opel review. A complete review of Opel emergency open and start procedures for 2026 models finds no changes to any of the models. It should be noted that Corsa and Crossland manuals were noted to be good through 2028! Emergency, or back-up, open and start procedures become necessary in keyless start vehicles if the battery …
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BTS reports transportation Consumer Price Index contribution
Consumer Price Index. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from May 2025 to May 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI, a measure of inflation, for all transportation goods and services rose 9.3% from May 2025 …
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U.S. EV charge ports approach 250,000
EV charge ports. We spotted a report that the Department of Energy (DOE) was showing that available EV charge ports had exceeded 250,000, so we ran over to the site to check. The number we found was 249,786, but close enough! In truth, the number of ports for electric vehicle (EV) charging could easily move …
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