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By Tinsae Aregay on March 18, 2024 - 5:02PM
Elon Musk has spilled several new details about the upcoming second-gen Roadster. Musk says the vehicle will have “rocketry” bits and suggested it will have components to maneuver in the air. The Roadster is not a car; & is cooler than the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on March 18, 2024 - 2:06PM
In this installement of “Why I Bought the Vehicle I Did,” we do a Q&A with a new 2024 Honda Pilot owner and find out what made him choose this vehicle.
By John Goreham on March 18, 2024 - 1:51PM
In this installment of “Why I Bought the Car I Did,” MA explains why he returned to the Acura brand after a 30-year break.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 18, 2024 - 1:19PM
Despite being one of the more expensive Toyota RAV4 models, the TRD Off-road is a champion in most regards.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 16, 2024 - 4:14PM
A new video sheds light on the dirty tactics car salespeople use to sell vehicles for an unreasonable profit. The interaction shows a dealer haggling with a buyer to buy a Cybertruck for $230,000 in breach of Tesla’s contract.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 15, 2024 - 5:47AM
From what we know so far, the 2026 Toyota Supra will not go fully electric and will stay true to tradition.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 14, 2024 - 7:58AM
Toyota is seemingly ahead of the game in hydrogen-combustion engines, and production cars might be a fact before 2030.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2024 - 7:10PM
I think these Toyota Land Cruiser generations are the most impactful, based on popularity and what they can offer.
By John Goreham on March 12, 2024 - 5:13PM
The Kia Seltos flies under the radar but offers many great features not found in competitive models. Here are five things we liked about it.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 12, 2024 - 7:12AM
I think Toyota got many things right with the Mirai, but it may be some time before it manages to dethrone the Camry.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 11, 2024 - 8:00PM
We all love the 1990s Toyota Supra, but with current prices, you are better off with one of these brand-new performance models
By John Goreham on March 11, 2024 - 9:41AM
One common saying about electric vehicles is that “Once you buy an EV, you never go back to an internal combustion engine powered vehicle.” We polled EV owners to see if that were true, and here is what owners say. 
By Justin Hart on March 10, 2024 - 10:22PM
Kia, among other legacy auto brands, is racing to sell affordably priced EVs before their startup rivals like Rivian and Tesla. Yet legacy auto faces a significant uphill battle in terms of producing and selling such affordable EVs.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 10, 2024 - 3:37PM
Doug DeMuro has addressed why he hasn’t yet reviewed the Cybertruck despite the vehicle being out for over ten weeks. Doug blames Tesla for the delay and objects to accusations, claiming he’s paid for by “Big Truck” and Ford.
By Justin Hart on March 9, 2024 - 4:56AM
This week, Rivian showcased its forthcoming, more affordable EVs the R2 and R3, along with a higher performance, off-road oriented version of the R3 called the R3X. These “adventure” vehicles excited many and put mainstream automakers on notice.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 7, 2024 - 11:42AM
Although the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton looks beautiful, it is a fingerprint magnet and is a nightmare to keep clean. However, a Cybertruck owner has now designed and fitted his Cybertruck with a 3D-printed door dandle to solve this issue.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 7, 2024 - 10:27AM
The Cybertruck’s unique design is already a head-turner. However, yesterday, Elon Musk might have shared one of the most breathtaking Cybertruck pictures so far. Musk captioned this picture, writing, “Cybertruck on Hoth.”
By Tinsae Aregay on March 6, 2024 - 11:13AM
Although the Cybertruck is built on an 800-volt architecture, due to the limitations of Tesla’s V3 superchargers, it has been limited to charging at 400 volts and 250KW. However, the 1st 800-volt Cybertruck charging session shows the vehicle’s capability.
By Dimitar Angelov on March 6, 2024 - 5:09AM
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner is shaping up to be the last truly old-school Toyota 4x4.
By Justin Hart on March 6, 2024 - 3:57AM
I am a big fan of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). They are critical to our effort to end dependence on fossil fuels for personal transportation. However, they’re a bridge to get us to the point when batteries can completely replace gasoline, not the end point.
By John Goreham on March 5, 2024 - 3:29PM
It’s time that the automotive media stops hyping future electric vehicles, future electric vehicle prices, and future EV deliveries before they actually happen. 
By Tinsae Aregay on March 5, 2024 - 7:42AM
An official Tesla service bulletin shows the EV maker is ready for the 1st physical retrofit and major Cybertruck upgrade. The upgrade will change the Cybertruck’s rear steering actuator, increasing rear wheel steering freedom from 3 to 10 degrees.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 4, 2024 - 7:30AM
Over the weekend, Tesla released the official Cybertruck Collision Repair Manual. Contained within, we can see the unexpectedly modular way the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton is put together and how that makes the truck a breeze to repair.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 2, 2024 - 9:37AM
A Cybertruck owner has spent $30,000 only on aftermarket modifications on his brand-new Tesla Cybertruck. Now called the “Cybertron,” the Cybertruck’s even more futuristic cousin features several exciting upgrades.
By Tinsae Aregay on March 1, 2024 - 11:45AM
A new Cybertruck delivery video by two huge Tesla fans who have owned 17 Teslas over the years shows the EV maker has a ways to go when it comes to quality. Their Cybertruck was delivered with multiple issues that spoiled the new vehicle experience.
By John Goreham on February 29, 2024 - 12:34PM
Tesla’s Supercharger network went from free and exclusive to expensive and open to all. What was once a primary reason to choose Tesla over another EV brand has vanished.
By John Goreham on February 29, 2024 - 10:19AM
We’ve tested both the hybrid and standard versions of the Toyota Corolla Cross. Here is why you should buy the hybrid. 
By John Goreham on February 28, 2024 - 2:27PM
If you are a fan of the Buick line, you may soon notice that the dealers nearest you are closing. Here’s what is happening and why it is not just a single factor at play.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 27, 2024 - 12:26PM
In the first-ever comparison between the best American sports cars, the C8 Corvette Z06 and the Cybertruck, the full-sized pickup truck leaves the sports car in the dust. The Cybertruck is redefining what it means to be an American muscle car.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 26, 2024 - 1:18PM
Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce have taken delivery of a white interior Tesla Cybertruck and immediately wrapped it in black. Elon Musk has responded to this decision.