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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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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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Trailer Lighting This is a Trailer Lighting Fault indicator symbol used on some Volvo vehicles. It points strictly to an issue with the lighting. Be sure to do a thorough check of the wiring connections before continuing on your way. Before continuing, is this truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can …
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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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Turbo boost This is a Turbocharger indicator symbol. It comes courtesy of the Ford Bronco, which does not specify a color or a reason for it to be lit. But it is associated with a Boost Gauge, and we then learned it is seen in white. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? …
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Time to replace the Kia’s key fob battery
Fob battery As posted about 10 days ago, the key fob battery for the Kia was nearing the end of its life. Today came the “Key not detected” message and the back-up or emergency start process was utilized and recorded (below). Unlike other electric vehicles (EVs), models from Kia and sister (mother?) company Hyundai continue …
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