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.

Audi symbols update is finished, at last

Audi symbols update And well, they did it. Our Audi symbols update is finally done and they did it. The page now features over 200 symbols and indicators — 210 to be exact. It goes without saying that they are new “leader” in sheer numbers. We added 81 symbols to the page, a full 67 …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/audi-symbols-update-is-finished-at-last/

Dodge ads hit at soulless, self driving cars

Self driving Dodge introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Charger, and on brand, markets the car on its performance. But what stands out in the advertising is the direct hit on the “soulless, self driving sleep pods” presented by other manufacturers. Its a clever tactic aimed squarely at Tesla, although they are not alone …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/dodge-ads-hit-at-soulless-self-driving-cars/

New video on our YouTube channel: Open and Start a Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EV with a dead key fob

Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EV We have added a video to our YouTube channel demonstrating how to open and start 2024 & newer Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EVs with a dead key fob battery. The vehicles were developed with General Motors (GM), and the EVs carry a lot of GM features, including, unfortunately …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/theres-a-new-video-on-our-youtube-channel-open-and-start-a-honda-prologue-or-acura-zdx-ev-with-a-dead-key-fob-battery/

Chevy TRAX sports new hidden key hole cover

TRAX back up open

Hidden key hole In 2024 the Chevrolet TRAX was given a new hidden key hole cover that we missed. It has a very BMW-like look cover that is removed using the mechanical key from behind like a Hyundai Santa Fe! We missed it in our recent update but spotted it at the Auto Show and …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/chevy-trax-sports-new-hidden-key-hole-cover/

Chevrolet adds their new key hole cap to the Traverse

ZDX key hole cap

New key hole cap While perusing the Auto Show in New York yesterday, we discovered that the new key hole cap used on the Chevrolet Blazer EV has been added to the Traverse SUV. The same cap is used on the Honda Prologue EV and Acura ZDX EV models that were developed with the help …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/chevrolet-adds-their-new-key-hole-cap-to-the-traverse/

2025 New York International Auto Show reflections

Toyota Land Cruiser

Auto Show reflections As has been the case since COVID, the auto show reflections revolve around who didn’t show. Notably, Mercedes made its return for the first time. Stellantis was there in full force as well, including space for a Wagoneer, which a company representative noted is back under the Jeep moniker. They tried to …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/2025-new-york-international-auto-show-reflections/

Computer replaced and we’re back to work

Back to work We are back in business and back to work updating the Audi symbols page with a brand new laptop with all the old files restored. Pulling together the software we commonly use was a bigger chore. Seven new symbols have already been added, and there are as many as 40 to go! …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2025/04/computer-replaced-and-were-back-to-work/