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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Charging the Niro Change is in the local wind as there is no longer access to “charging at home” for the Kia Niro. A forced move is also forcing a charging protocols reset. Its back to hitting the Level 3 networks, and first up was a DC charger on a parkway. To date, charging at …
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Super e-Platform China’s BYD has launched what it calls the Super e-Platform, which re-writes “current” electric vehicle (EV) technology. The company says the tech brings the battery, motor, power supply, air conditioning, and other components up to a full 1000V. Among the upgraded components are batteries that can be flash charged, a 30,000 RPM motor, …
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NY Auto Show The BMW iX3 was named the 2026 World Car of the Year at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The yearly international event also named winners in five other categories. The iX3, a next generation electric SUV, was chosen from an initial list of 58 contenders from all over the world. …
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Google Maps and Android Auto A new feature just added to Google Maps will include battery range predictions and trip planning for over 350 Android Auto EV models. The update adds AI-powered EV charging features to Maps. Once a destination is set, Maps will recommend when and where to charge based on the EV model …
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Key fob issue A truly odd thing happened with my key fob today, which fortunately turned out to have a simple resolution. The Kia Niro‘s mirrors extend out when the car is approached when locked. Over the last week or so, they have been less consistent and even when they do extend, the lock may …
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Transborder freight The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has compiled and released Transborder freight data for 2025. Their annual reports include the dollar value of commodities that moved across the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico and does so by mode of transportation, as required by the Office of Management and Budget. It should …
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Motor fuel prices see steep climb, as much as 37% in March
Fuel prices The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released monthly motor fuel prices for March 2026 and its not a pretty picture. The average price for regular gasoline was up 25.1% to $3.64 per gallon from February 2026 and up 17.5% from March 2025. This surprises no one given the conflict in the Middle …
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