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By Denis Flierl on
A die-hard Jeep Wrangler fan trades his rig for a 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, abandoning the "Jeep Wave" community in favor of superior midsize-truck reliability. I analyze why manufacturing shifts are driving off-road enthusiasts away from Stellantis.
By Noah Washington on
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit ran 6:55 at the Nürburgring on a wider, lower-tread-depth Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS built around EV weight, instant torque, heat control, and repeated high-speed load.
By Noah Washington on
IIHS says Waymo’s crash data is promising but narrow. NAMIC says insurers still need credible loss data on frequency, severity, causation, and repair costs before automated miles can be rated differently from human-driven miles.
By Noah Washington on
The owner expected the usual EV-truck towing collapse. Instead, his modified F-150 Lightning averaged 1.5 mi/kWh pulling a Pebble Flow from Fremont toward Southern California, with the trailer’s Active Tow Assist doing most of the hard work.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner is trading his truck for a 2026 Ford F-150 Tremor 3.5L, citing Toyota's relentless engine recalls and fading interior quality. Here is why the legendary 20-year reliability promise is driving truck buyers to Dearborn.
By Armen Hareyan on
Modern GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado trucks are so smart that mud and aftermarket lights can fool their safety systems.
By Mary Conway on
The massive recall is over a problem with the transmission that may allow the vehicle to slip out of park and roll away.
By Tim Healey on
Like the 2026 Nissan Armada the 2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport shares its bones with, the 2026 Infiniti QX80 answers its critics nicely after a redesign.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline had earned a lot of loyalty from its buyers. We’ll once again let an owner tell us his story of why.
By John Goreham on
Americans don't really want low-cost EVs, despite the noise from the vocal minority.
By Armen Hareyan on
A 2021 Chevy Silverado owner expected a difficult first trip towing a 34-foot camper, but after seeing a peak transmission temperature of 196°F, he came away with a very different conclusion.
By Denis Flierl on
Aaron Chokbengboun’s call for an all-inclusive alpine meetup in Ouray highlights a massive shift in outdoor culture. My analysis reveals how the top-selling 2026 Honda CR-V is breaking out of the suburbs and taking over rugged Rocky Mountain trails.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram Big Horn owner logs 13.1 MPG during a 1,000-mile towing test, proving the twin-turbo Hurricane out-bites the old HEMI V8. Here is why dropping the factory break-in oil twice before 2,000 miles is vital to protect this new engine.
By Noah Washington on
A Utah owner saw her 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 fall to 274 miles at 100% on the way to Texas. Our earlier test shows the SUV can do far better, which makes the lesson clearer: they planned around the wrong number.