The only complaint about the Kia Niro EV

Kia Niro EV If I have a single complaint regarding the Kia Niro EV I now drive, its the obnoxiously loud back-up warning the VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) system gives off. And I’m not alone. The rules in the U.S. state that “The vehicle must make a continuous noise level of at least 56 …

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Tesla back-up open page updated

Tesla back-up open We have fully updated the Tesla back-up open page. It adds changes made to Model S and X open procedures as well as the first time addition of the Cybertruck. The Model 3 and Y procedures remain the same. In essence, all Tesla models now provide a touch point on the pilar …

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Audi symbols update is finished, at last

Audi symbols update And well, they did it. Our Audi symbols update is finally done and they did it. The page now features over 200 symbols and indicators — 210 to be exact. It goes without saying that they are new “leader” in sheer numbers. We added 81 symbols to the page, a full 67 …

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Dynamic steering indicator

Dynamic steering indicator

Dynamic steering This is a Dynamic Steering Indicator symbol. It is seen when dynamic steering is correcting the steering wheel position or being re-initialized. The steering wheel will be seen to move slightly after the engine is started. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can …

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Dodge ads hit at soulless, self driving cars

Self driving Dodge introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Charger, and on brand, markets the car on its performance. But what stands out in the advertising is the direct hit on the “soulless, self driving sleep pods” presented by other manufacturers. Its a clever tactic aimed squarely at Tesla, although they are not alone …

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Door lock indicator

Door lock indicator

Door lock This is a Door Lock Indicator symbol. Oddly, its purpose is to indicate that the doors cannot be opened while the vehicle, which is not something we’ve ever tested in any vehicle. It is seen in black and white and shows a car from the side with a padlock inside. Before continuing, is …

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New video on our YouTube channel: Open and Start a Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EV with a dead key fob

Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EV We have added a video to our YouTube channel demonstrating how to open and start 2024 & newer Honda Prologue or Acura ZDX EVs with a dead key fob battery. The vehicles were developed with General Motors (GM), and the EVs carry a lot of GM features, including, unfortunately …

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