Emergency start Several days ago, we set out to do a simple emergency start review for Genesis models. It became almost immediately clear that the page involved needed a serious overhaul. When we set it up many years ago, Hyundai and Kia shared a handful of emergency or back-up start options, so we created a …
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New Hyundai emergency start page created
Hyundai emergency start New emergency start procedures for 2026 Palisade and Ioniq 9 models necessitated the creation of a separate Hyundai emergency start page. It can be seen here. Emergency start procedures are needed in the event that the battery in the key fob is depleted or electrical interference blocks the device’s signal. Thirteen years …
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Hyundai emergency start page to get a forced overhaul
Hyundai emergency start A review of Hyundai emergency start procedures finds three surprising changes that will force a complete overhaul of the page. The company has for years used the simplest of methods as an emergency back-up start — push the start/stop button with the key fob. Now, Ioniq 9 and Palisade models in 2026 …
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Will a frozen key fob still work??
Frozen key fob I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently. She thought she had a frozen key fob. The fob stopped working without warning and she realized the fob had been sitting on the floor of the vehicle’s center console, which was really, really cold. So, she rubbed the fob in her hands …
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Marquee models sacrificed as Tesla EV sales plummet
Tesla EV sales In a clear sign of trouble at the company, CEO Elon Musk says that production of the Model X and Model S will be discontinued “next quarter” as Tesla EV sales continue to skid. According to the Guardian, in the latest investor call, Musk said “It’s time to basically bring the Model …
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Always mount your best tires on the rear!
Tires Tires have been a big focus of late: I’ve replaced all four and followed that up by clipping a curb and needing to replace a tire within just a few weeks. Now, Consumer Reports offers up a good guide on tire replacement, with a discussion of whether to replace just two or all four. …
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Consumer Reports auto manufacturer rankings for 2026 released
Consumer Reports As they do each year, Consumer Reports has released its list auto manufacturer new vehicle rankings, with Subaru remaining at the top, followed closely by BMW. The latter then ranks first among luxury brands. The group rated cars from 31 brands on reliability, owner satisfaction, safety, and road-test scores. Their list ranks car …
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