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Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 11:39AM

EV Advocacy Publications Praise New Chinese Charger Capabilities, Calling Them “As Quick As Filling a Gas Car” - In Fact, They Are More Than 7 Times Slower

By Nicholas Muhoro on Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 10:20AM

He Works at an Auto Shop That Does EV Repairs, and They Had a Client Bring a Custom Built 1993 Humvee for a Full Electric Conversion

An auto shop posted a story abut a customer that wanted an electric conversion of their 1993 Hummer. Though rare, this conversion has been done before by Youtuber JerryRigEverything.

By Denis Flierl on Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 10:04AM

My Tesla Cybertruck Has Been Compared to a UFO, Refrigerator, Tank, Door Stop, and a Dumpster, I Like That It Disrupts Expectations

Are Tesla Cybertruck owners counter-cultural? One CT owner says he likes that it creates excitement, confusion, and resistance. It's been compared with everything you can imagine. Here's his take. What do you think of the Tesla Cybertruck?

By Noah Washington on Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:03AM

I Found Rivian's 2020 Promise of Level 3 Autonomy in the Wayback Machine, Now They Won't Even Upgrade Our Hardware Like Tesla Did

Rivian's 2020 website promised level 3 autonomy for R1 models, but now they won't match Tesla Model 3's hardware upgrade program.

By Noah Washington on Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 8:42AM

I've Had My Blazer EV at the Dealer for 10 Hours Today, They Need to Hire More EV Techs

I love my Blazer EV but the Chevy dealership I take it to provides poor customer service, I'm not sure what my options are but I'm disappointed.

By Noah Washington on Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 8:31AM

My Tesla Model 3 Convinced Me to Ditch Gas Cars Forever, And I'm Not The Only One

When I first bought the Tesla Model 3 it was my first EV, now I won’t buy an ICE car ever again. Here’s why…

By Denis Flierl on Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 7:16AM

My 2025 Toyota Tundra’s Camera Angles and Backup Guidelines Stopped Working 3,000 Miles In, and the Toyota Dealer Says No Fix Is Available

Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have problems with its Panoramic View Monitor? One new Tundra TRD Limited owner says his is malfunctioning, and the Toyota dealer has no answers on how to fix it. Here is what Toyota Tundra owners need to know.

By Narek Hareyan on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 7:28PM

I'm Torn Between Spending $16K to Repair My Beloved First Chevy Silverado After a Deer Collision, or Bringing It Home to Salvage Valuable Parts and Give It New Life

A truck owner faces a heartbreaking $16K decision after a devastating deer collision, repair it, part it out, or let it go forever.

By Tinsae Aregay on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 7:27PM

So I Just Picked Up My 2nd Tesla Cybertruck And Tinted It, But in Less Than 24 Hrs, This Woman Scratched Up The Whole Left Side

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that his truck was vandalized by an older woman just three days after he took delivery and less than 24 Hours after putting on a wrap. He added, "This is my second Cybertruck after Tesla repurchased my first truck."

By Narek Hareyan on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 6:48PM

I Finally Got the Rivian I Wanted and Traded My Model 3 for the R1S, and It Feels Like a Massive Upgrade

After finally trading his Tesla Model 3 for the Rivian R1S he always wanted, Jeff reveals why it feels like the ultimate upgrade, sparking a debate among former Tesla owners who share their own surprising EV journeys.

Image of Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S Tires by John Goreham

By John Goreham on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 4:44PM

Of all the Wise Design and Engineering Choices Dodge Made With the Charger Daytona Electric Vehicle, the Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S Tire Selection May Be One Of Its Best - Here’s Why

If you want a performance car you can buy and then immediately drive, be sure you choose one with tires that work in all reasonable conditions, like the Dodge Charger Daytona EV.

By Nicholas Muhoro on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 4:30PM

He was Previously Frustrated With The Mileage on His 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid, but He's Suddenly Getting the Expected Mileage after 1000 Miles

Honda C-RV hybrid owner, Jim Williamson experienced lower than expected fuel economy for the first 1,000 miles. following a B-trip odometer reset and warmer weather his mileage improved to 39.8 miles to the gallon.

Tesla Model Y and a battery in front of it

By Armen Hareyan on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 11:18AM

I Own A Body Shop And Have Fixed Over 100 Teslas With Collision Damages, But I Think Only 2 Had Serious HV Battery Damage Requiring Battery Replacement

You think a small road debris can total your Tesla with a $20,000 battery replacement? The truth might shock you and here’s what a Tesla repair expert really says.

Image of Tesla dealership in Massachusetts by John Goreham

By John Goreham on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 10:55AM

I’ve NEVER Had a Vehicle Depreciate This Fast In All My Life, And EV Depreciation Crisis Isn't Unique To Tesla, Yet Here’s How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt On an Electric Vehicle

The potential cost of ownership advantage of battery-electric vehicles is spoiled entirely by a terrible depreciation rate. The value of BEVs drops like a stone compared to other types of vehicles, and the reasons are many. Here’s why EVs are a bad buy.