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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Mitsubishi update. We’ve completed a review of 2026 Mitsubishi symbols in all models available in North America and came away with only six additions. In fact, for a moment we thought there may be none, as the first two models checked produced nothing! However, Outlander models provided some changes, including the first use of the …
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Toyota video. We just dropped a new video on YouTube of the replacement of the battery in a 2023 and newer Toyota key fob. The fob was introduced in the 2023 bZ electric vehicle and has since spread to other vehicles in the product line. The fob uses the more energy dense CR 2450, which …
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Mitsubishi review. A review of Mitsubishi emergency open and start processes for 2026 models that use the company’s keyless start system is complete. The review finds no changes. Emergency or back-up open and start processes are necessary when the battery in the key fob is depleted or when radio interference is encountered. The company’s Free-hand …
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DC charge rate. DC charging the Kia Niro took a step up in both charge rate and resulting range this week. I didn’t do any preparation for the charge, but its likely the ambient temperature at the time, ~75F, did the trick. The car didn’t hit the claimed 90 kW peak, but did top out …
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Plug-in. Ignorance keeps the plug-in hybrid on the sideline. Let me explain. I had a very interesting, as well as frustrating, conversation with two acquaintances yesterday. One, up to “here” with the price of gas, just traded for a hybrid. The other already drives a hybrid, which came to light later in the conversation. I …
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Fuels prices. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) have released monthly motor fuels prices for May of this year, and the numbers remain discouraging. Amid ongoing supply issues, the average price for regular gasoline was up another 9.2% from April this year and a shocking 42.2% from May of 2025. The New England region again …
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Lucid takes to the highways hands-free
Hands-Free Driving. Lucid Group, Inc. has begun the rollout of its latest over-the-air software update. The update introduces hands-free driving capabilities along with enhancements to highway navigation, charging experience, and everyday usability and is currently being rolled out only to the Gravity SUV in th North American market only. The vehicles equipped with DreamDrive 2 …
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