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iX back-up entry We got our first look at a BMW iX EV in 2023, and thus our first look at the iX back-up entry process as well. This is needed if and when the battery in the key fob dies. We wrote it up, but got an important bit wrong! Below the iX door …
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Polestar back up entry and start update Our latest Polestar back up entry and start update really points to a manufacturer trying to figure it out. The schizophrenia leads to each new model having a different back up entry process and, while both the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 use essentially the same back up …
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When to call service I wanted to pass along something that happened to me recently, which really pointed out the knowledge gap between salespeople and service personnel, and when to call service! I was trying out a new electric model, BMW‘s iX, and of course I had to ask about how to get at the …
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Who Showed, Who Didn’t The 2024 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) was notable as much for who still didn’t show up as for what we found on the show floor. Since the pandemic shut down the show for two years, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have yet to reappear. And while Mazda and Mitsubishi made appearances …
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EV Efficiency Most commonly any talk about EVs is about range. And while that’s certainly important, we want to shift the focus to fuel efficiency. And yes, there is such a thing! Click here for charging speed information. The industry talks about kilowatts used per 100 miles, which is just so far from anyone’s experience …
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MDM Mode This is the MDM Mode Indicator (M Dynamic Mode) text symbol. Quite simply, it refers to a drive mode available in one model, the M, from one Manufacturer, BMW. M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to “drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and transverse acceleration but with limited driving stability”. This …
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BMW dashboard symbols update includes an intriguing new pair of indicators
BMW dashboard symbols update Our latest BMW dashboard symbols update added a number of new indicators, with two in particular that stood out. They are the first of what will very likely be many Intersection Collision Warning symbols industry wide over time. The intriguing part is that the pair face different directions, pointing to which …
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