Lincoln back-up entry. A review of Lincoln emergency entry procedures using the mechanical key finds no changes for the 2026 model year. These procedures are necessary in the event of a vehicle power failure, the battery in the key fob is depleted or there is radio interference causing a problem. Lincoln is a rarity in …
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DC charging of the Niro gives mixed results
DC charging. In the last post, I warned of the excess “charges” resulting from the use of a ChargePoint Level 3 charger. Now the overall results of the latest DC charging of the Niro. It has primarily been charged on a Level 2 charger, but there have been about 10 needs and/or opportunities for the …
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Ripped off by ChargePoint: check the costs first before charging new!
ChargePoint. Currently there is not an at home charge option for my Kia Niro, and I noted two Level 3 ChargePoint chargers set up at my local Kia store where I was ordering a part. No one in the store knew what it cost was per kilowatt hour (kWh) but it would save me a trip …
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Chinese tech firm takes headlights where no one has gone before
Headlights. We saw an item in InsideEVs and had to do some digging. A Chinese auto maker has teamed up with a local tech company to create headlights that can project full color movies on a wall or screen in front of them up to 100 inches wide. This was seen at the Huawei Qiankun …
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2026 Kia symbols update complete
Kia dashboard symbols. A full review of Kia symbols and indicators in 15 models and model variations for 2026 is complete. The result is the addition of only seven indicators to the Kia page. In addition, only two indicators are new to our database. Those two belong to High-Voltage Battery Conditioning and got a new …
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Forward collision avoidance fault indicators moved to new page
Collision avoidance As we continue attempts to simplify the website, we have separated Forward Collision Avoidance Fault Indicators to a separate page. As best as possible. We say as best as possible for two reasons. First, that most of these indicators feature an exclamation point (right). Most… The end result here is that it isn’t …
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New Lincoln emergency start option found
Lincoln back-up start. Continuing our review of 2026 models finds a new Lincoln emergency start fey fob location for the Navigator. And it was first seen in 2025! Emergency or back-up start options in keyless start vehicles are made necessary if the battery in the key fob is depleted or if there is radio interference …
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