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Specs and Info

Jaguar I-Pace EV Availability

The First Jaguar I-Pace to be delivered in North America was delivered to Mark and Holly Pascarella of Lakewood Ranch, Florida on October 16, 2018. Jaguar delivered it even before it technically goes on sale in the USA in November 2018.

Problems, Issues, Concerns

BMW i3 Recalls

October 2018 November 20, 2017 February 9, 2017 October 7, 2015 September 4, 2014 October 2018 BMW recall is due to the possible failure of the capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers which could result in a shock hazard or a fire. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, […]

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Hyundai IONIQ Cargo Space and Trunk Configurations

Both Wings Full Right Wing Full Left Wing Full Neither Wing Used The trunk space in the IONIQ is optimized for cargo capacity, but depending on the version of the IONIQ you have, one, or both, of the ‘wings’ may be blocked off. The wings are the sections that extend to the left and/or right […]

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Hyundai IONIQ Cargo Mat and Cargo Tray Options

Since the IONIQ comes in 3 different flavors (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV), and some of them use the trunk space in different ways, the cargo area is different shapes. Also, an optional subwoofer further complicates things by using up space in one rear wheel well area in the trunk. See Hyundai IONIQ cargo space […]

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Disabling the engine sound emulation

When driving in electric only mode in the Cayenne (and Panamera) S e-Hybrid, the vehicle emits a noise to warn pedestrians an electric vehicle is approaching. This is to be compliant with regulations like this USA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles How to disable the sound Disabling […]