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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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 …
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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 …
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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! …
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Breakdown weak link We’ve done two recent posts related to 12 volt start batteries over the last several months and now comes an item from Germany that puts a finger on the same item being a breakdown weak link that brings together electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Reported by InsideEVs, the …
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Technology as an annoyance Almost as a exclamation point on yesterday’s post on added technology as an annoyance in the home and the car, my primary laptop just plain died a few hours later. So, I now find myself re-creating my computer workspace on a new machine, while waiting for an adapter to help with …
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New auto technology Two bits of very interesting news hit here this week prompting this post. It seems that new auto technology, both at home and in the car, is turning people away! First came a post on X from InsideEVs titled “Drivers To New Car Tech: Leave Me The Hell Alone, Please“. This was …
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Chevy TRAX sports new hidden key hole cover
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 …
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