Suzuki back-up open and start. A review of Suzuki emergency open and start processes for 2025 models is complete. No changes were found. We are as yet unable to access 2026 owner’s manuals. Emergency or back-up open and start processes for keyless start vehicles are necessary in the event of radio interference or if the …
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Niro EV range continues to climb
Range rising. The weather remains on the cool side, but the latest charge results for the Niro EV finds an increase to 283 miles. That’s extrapolated from the 235 miles shown at an 83% charge, and up 8+ miles from the last charge (below left). DC charging is still currently the only option and still …
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New video added to our YouTube channel
New video. It’s been nearly a full three months, but we finally dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Video production went on hold when we were forced to search for a …
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Lincoln symbols update completed
Symbols update. We have completed a Lincoln symbols update for all current 2026 models. The update resulted in the addition of only five indicators, only two of which we needed to create. In total, the page holds considerably less than 100 indicators, a number that today is routinely exceeded by other manufacturers. Those two were …
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Lincoln given its own drive mode page
Lincoln drive modes. Continuing a process we began a few month ago, we’ve given Lincoln its own drive mode page. This process will continue as we run through the 2026 dashboard, or more properly instrument panel, symbols updates. We have now added pages for 12 manufacturers. Unlike its Ford parent, however, the Lincoln page is …
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U.S. transportation sector unemployment ticks up in April
Transportation unemployment. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reports that the unemployment rate in the U.S. transportation sector was 3.9% in April 2026. This is according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The data has been updated on the BTS Unemployment in Transportation dashboard. The numbers are not seasonally adjusted. The April numbers are …
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Transportation costs lead Consumer Price Index rise
Consumer Price Index. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the change in the costs faced by consumers for transportation goods and services, from April 2025 to April 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The annual change in CPI is a measure of inflation. The CPI for all transportation goods and services …
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