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A 35-year Ford F-150 owner swapped to a 2026 Toyota Tacoma, logging poor real-world mileage and warning truck buyers that a factory design flaw requires an immediate aftermarket part fix to protect the TRD side paint from flying trail debris.
By Denis Flierl on
When a loyal GM family traded their Chevy Traverse for a Toyota Highlander, they expected bulletproof reliability. Instead, they hit a high-tech transmission reality check, exposing hidden vulnerabilities in the 8-speed automatic software.
By Denis Flierl on
A Houston Toyota Tundra owner exposes dealership gatekeeping over T-SB-0032-26, the factory software fix for dangerous low-speed throttle lag. Service drives refuse to flash the TCM update without a "replicated" diagnosis, leaving drivers stranded.
By Mary Conway on
Ram's 2027 TRX is now shipping to customers and dealers. The timing is perfect because Ram is the best-selling Stellantis brand. Sales are up 27 percent compared to last year.
By Armen Hareyan on
Every morning I climbed into the 2026 Nissan Frontier, pushed the start button, and heard something that's quietly disappearing from the truck market: a naturally aspirated V6 that didn't pretend to be anything other than six cylinders doing their job.
By Mary Conway on
It doesn't have a HEMI but Dodge is promising to unveil the most powerful version of the 2026 Charger with a
turbo-charged high-output engine at an event in August.
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V Hybrid owner rented a 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and immediately rejected its high seating and rougher ride, demanding her CR-V back. Expert analysis reveals the engineering flaws and platform differences driving this owner's viral complaint.
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of diesel maintenance? See why one Ram EcoDiesel owner ditched the platform for a gas 2026 Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8, highlighting a massive shift in truck owner sentiment away from complex emissions systems and back to reliable domestic V8 power.
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota just told Torque News the 2027 Highlander EV needs a minimum of eight more weeks before production starts. That number is oddly specific, and it points to something far more interesting than a simple delay.
By John Goreham on
We go beyond the headline to help consumers understand the full consumer cost of a Slate Auto pickup.
By Tim Healey on
One of the last Lexus LS trims goes out in ways that befit the car, good and bad.
By Tim Healey on
Reddit Honda Ridgeline owners no longer ask whether 100,000 miles is too much; they're asking whether it's the beginning of the truck's second life.
By Noah Washington on
A Maverick owner counted 1,100 pounds of gravel, rebar, and supplies, plus his own 250-pound weight. The total lands 50 pounds below Ford's published maximum for a 2025 Maverick Hybrid AWD.
By Noah Washington on
A Sierra EV Owner first tow put the energy use, charging access, and trailering software into one trip. The truck made the boat feel easy, and the covered charger accommodated the combination.