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A 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV in green metallic paint shown from the front three-quarter view, showcasing its distinctive design and aggressive stance.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 6:02AM

After 24 Hours on a 6.2 kW Charger, a Ford Mach-E Owner Says a GMC Hummer EV Still Wasn’t Close to Done, “With a 212 kWh Battery, Reaching 90% Can Take 28 to 34 Hours”

A 2025 Toyota RAV4 in blue metallic paint photographed from the front three-quarter view, emphasizing its athletic stance and contemporary design.

By Noah Washington on Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 5:57AM

After Putting Down a $500 Deposit, a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyer Says a San Diego Dealer Sold His Car the Same Day, “Everything Just Happened So Fast,” Management Told Him, Then Went Silent for Over a Week

A 2025 RAV4 Hybrid shopper is warning others after a San Diego dealer allegedly sold their reserved car while they were still on the way to the lot.

A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck spews dirt into the air.

By Noah Washington on Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 5:55AM

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Foundation Series Drives Perfectly on FSD for Over 100 Miles, Then Suddenly “Drives Like a Maniac” on the Same Return Route – He Adds, “It Crosses Yellow Lines and Gets Too Close to Other Cars”

Can a Tesla actually get "tired" during a long drive? One Cybertruck owner says his FSD worked perfectly on the way to his destination, but turned "risky" on the return journey, ignoring lane markings and drifting dangerously close to other cars.

A 2023 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck in silver photographed from the front three-quarter view, displaying the vehicle's premium design and modern proportions.

By Noah Washington on Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 5:50AM

A Rivian R1T Owner Says He Went From a Ford F-150 Raptor to a Tesla Model Y and Finally to a Used 2022 R1T Launch Edition for Under $50,000, He Adds, “I Instantly Fell in Love With the Torque That You Get With an EV”

A former F-150 Raptor owner is calling his used 2022 Rivian R1T the "perfect daily driver" after finding a Launch Edition for under $50,000.

By Chris Johnston on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:43PM

“I’d Pay $10k for a New Battery,” Says Tesla Model 3 Owner with over 200,000 Miles and 30% Battery Degradation, He Adds, “The Motor Will Last 30 Years”

Early Tesla Model 3 cars are reaching very high mileage, and they are exposing a gap between headlines and reality.

By Mary Conway on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 1:24PM

Ford Maverick Lobo Drives Off With 2026 North American Truck of the Year Honors

Ford's street truck version of its smallest truck won for design and performance. This is the sixth year in a row that Ford has been awarded for Truck of the Year.

By Mary Conway on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 12:38PM

2026 Dodge Charger Wins North American Car of the Year- Multi-Energy Lineup Gets Kudos From Judges

Sales for the electric version of the Dodge Charger were underwhelming but the Charger has new life as gas-powered muscle car.

By Denis Flierl on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 11:39AM

2022 Honda Owner Says Her CR-V Has Gremlins, “All My Windows Went Down, the Sunroof Opened With the Car Off, and the Trunk Opened By Itself Twice,” She Adds, “The Dealer Claims They Can’t Find Anything Wrong”

One 2022 Honda CR-V owner says her SUV is "possessed" by gremlins, which open the windows, sunroof, and trunk on their own. The worst part? The dealer says nothing is wrong. Is it a fluke or a lemon?

By Tinsae Aregay on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 9:43AM

A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Finally Agreed To Buy Back His Cybertruck After 9 Service Visits – Now The EV Maker Is Charging Him $1,300 To Remove The Wrap & Window Tint

A Cybertruck owner says that after 9 service visits over a year and 5 separate service visits for the same issue, Tesla finally decided to buy back his truck. However, Tesla is now charging him $1,300 for putting a tint and a wrap on the truck.

By Dimitar Angelov on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 8:35AM

Nissan Is Taking An Unconventional Approach To Performance With The New Aura Nismo RS Concept

Nissan might be following Honda’s example when it comes to affordable performance models, and I am not sure it is a great idea. Luckily, Infiniti’s performance offerings will not follow suit.

A black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck, photographed from the side angle in a residential driveway.

By Aram Krajekian on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 9:30PM

A 2024 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Owner Says His 5.3L V8 Went Into Limp Mode at Just 12,000 Miles, Adds, “A Quick Scan Is Already Pointing to a Transmission Issue”

A new Silverado Trail Boss was supposed to be worry-free for this owner, but it’s already stuck at the dealer at just 12,000 miles with a problem no new truck owner expects to hear.

By John Goreham on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 5:32PM

After the “Q4 Collapse,” EVs Dropped Back to the 2022 Market Share Level In the U.S. - Analysts Urge EV Fans Not to Panic

It’s suddenly 2022 again in the EV world, with more than 94% of Americans opting not to buy an EV. Here’s why analysts say that EVs are not doomed - yet.

By Chris Johnston on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 12:52PM

China’s SAIC Launches Porsche Taycan Knockoff, American Buyer Says, “I’d buy a Temu Taycan for $27,000”

Looks like Porsche’s problems just got worse. First a 99% drop in operating profit, now a $27,000 Taycan lookalike from China.

By Denis Flierl on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 11:29AM

“My 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Engine Failed 2,500 Miles In, But GM Will Only Put In a Remanufactured Engine, It’s Insane To Drop A Reman In a Brand New Truck”

A 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner had the engine die at 2,500 miles. Now, GM wants to swap it for a "remanufactured" engine. Is this fair or a total betrayal of new truck owners? Here is Clay’s nightmare story.