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I've heard if the hybrid battery is overheated the car may avoid using it and run the ICE more. Any chance this happens after being parked in hot...
Actually, the manual says you need to have the switch pushed in before you power off the car, otherwise the air mode won't change to outside air...
I missed this, this changes a lot. Germany also had different requirements for US service members, in this case the car does not have to become a...
If you haven't been to the Netherlands, you'll find the country is excellent for bicycles so you should definitely bring bicycles (and public...
Here's some Netherlands info: Cars, motorbikes and trailers and follow also the link to BPM declaration for more. Googling "shipping a car to...
I'm a bit more familiar with shipping to Germany than Netherlands, but you'll likely have to replace various lights (European spec headlights, add...
I can sheepishly confirm that Park shifts to neutral also when at speed. I did this accidentally once while reaching for the nearby climate...
If you want to descend at a constant speed, you can also use the cruise control. If you need to slow for turns, this may not be possible. I was...
I wonder how much difference the car color makes if you get the solar option, since the roof is not the car color with the solar roof package,...
Yes, you're partially right, although another goal should be improving efficiency. If we can reduce stops and starts and idling, that's also a...
Yes, exactly. Instead of introducing them first where there's relatively little traffic and people can get used to them, they start with these big...
I do suspect Gen III is better... I haven't driven extremely long uphills like crossing the Rockies in mine, but I do drive a couple of steep,...
Not surprising, perhaps; I've also heard that VW can be difficult when it comes to honoring warranties. If the longer warranty is an indication...
Yes, roundabouts are gradually being introduced here (I traveled through several today), to much controversy and initial confusion. In addition,...
I see at least one hybrid option with towing: The Ford Escape hybrid apparently has an available towing package that handles up to 3,500 pounds....
I think it would be a very long time before everything could be completely automated as discussed, automation to the point of removing traffic...
You make many good points, in addition to improving MPG and efficiency through hybrids, batteries, and other alternative fuels, we need to improve...
Google is now pushing to make self-driving cars street legal. See here: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/science/11drive.html?hp (and another...
Interesting that the V (with the 17" wheel) has liners. I didn't realize that. This exposed sheetmetal (especially the flimsy looking bracket)...
I can think of several reasons why this is a bad idea. The regenerative braking system results in more front wheel braking than a conventional...
