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Blue-hatted protests raise the question of whether Elon Musk is a red-hatted Robber Baron.

We were already Passport fans, but the new changes are important and will elevate the vehicle. 

A Cybertruck owner in Canada says most of the country's largest auto insurance providers have refused to cover his Cybertruck. Some simply refused to engage, while others denied his Cybertruck coverage, claiming that it was an armored vehicle.

While great in their own right, these Japanese sports cars are perfect candidates for GM's fabled LS V-8 engine swap.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says, “You work hard, but your kids don’t want to hang out with you, and your friends are too busy to visit,” get a Cybertruck, and the world can’t ignore you. Surprisingly, close to 50 Cybertruck owners echo this sentiment.

A Cybertruck owner, who was involved in a major accident, with multiple broken ribs, says he is more concerned about getting his truck fixed than the damage to his body. The owner adds he was T-boned by a person driving 45 mph in a Costco parking lot.

With a red wave washing over America, EV supporters are wringing their hands over the possibility that federal EV subsidies may be on the block. If that happens, here are the publications to blame.

A Cybertruck owner who took his truck to Manhattan says several parking garages refused to let him park his vehicle in their facilities. The owner adds that liability insurance providers covering the parking garages are behind the silent boycott.

While concerns over EV fires remain overblown and are partially driven by the petrochemical industry, which is trying to kill the EV revolution, it remains prudent to follow manufacturers' advice if your battery has a problem.

Cybertruck owners who have removed the wraps off their trucks report that they found the stainless steel permanently blemished. Either due to non-symmetric corrosion or chemicals, the Cybertruck’s stainless steel doesn’t hold up well under a vinyl wrap.

New Canadian Cybertruck owners share critical failures only days after Tesla started delivering the vehicle. One Canadian Cybertruck owner shows his experience with the Cybertruck “red screen of death,” known all too well by US Cybertruck owners.

While Trump isn’t a fan of EVs, Elon Musk will be on his cabinet, making Tesla likely to gain unusual and unique government support. This support should allow them to fight against China better and grow to world EV dominance.

A Cybertruck owner says he was informed by Tesla that his brand-new truck experienced a critical failure as he was on his way to take delivery. Despite this, he decided to buy the fixed “new” truck, and he’s now questioning his decision.

Chinese EVs are dropping in price in Australia by significant amounts showcasing China’s materials and manufacturing advantages. If these advantages aren’t mitigated China is likely to own this market by 2035 when EVs are expected to be the market.

EV charging in cities is problematic due to the lack of chargers even though EVs, due to their slow and stop and go efficiency advantages would lead you to otherwise favor this kind of car. Detroit is putting chargers on streetlamps for a solution.

The GR86 Legacy Concept foreshadows the future of Toyota's GR86. Features much of what we will find, but likely no all-wheel drive

Elon Musk has been handsomely rewarded for his strong support of Donald Trump after the latter spectacularly won the 2024 presidential election. Following Trump’s victory, Tesla’s stock rose 15%, increasing Musk’s personal wealth by $25 billion.

We highlight the plusses of the 2025 Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle when used in a very important role.

In case you needed more proof that Toyota is reviving the FJ Cruiser, here it is.

Should politics affect whether or not to buy a particular vehicle? Asks one car shopper on the fence about whether or not to buy a Cybertruck. This writer found the publics’ answers surprisingly refreshing.

Following in GEICO’s footsteps, more insurance companies are dropping Cybertruck policies. One such individual who lost his Cybertruck coverage says his insurer cited the "high cost of replacing Cybertruck parts" as the main reason.

The wait time to buy a Cybertruck has shrunk from months to weeks to days. It now takes Tesla less than 10 days to build and deliver a brand new $79,990 Cybertruck. This raises concerns that Tesla might soon run out of Cybertruck buyers.

These trends are no longer common in the SUV segment, but Toyota among other carmakers, may be bringing them back.

Tesla’s lead Cybertruck engineer, Wes Morrill, has clarified the Cybertruck tow hitch’s small 160 lb vertical load rating. Wes explains how the vertical load rating changes with distance and says, “The 11,000 lbs tow rating isn’t absolute.”

A group of Cybertruck owners brainstorm ideas on how to make their trucks appear less politically polarizing. The fear is they will be singled out for politically motivated violence after the election results are out.

Multiple Cybertruck owners report receiving negative comments from Toyota Prius drivers on the road. Looking at the issue a bit more, there appears to be a major divide taking place in the electric vehicle world.

These used Toyota models are worth keeping an eye on if you want an versatile arsenal of versatile, fun, and reliable vehicles

Tesla has adopted a new much more aggressive Cybertruck sales strategy as it tries to reach new buyers. Tesla is directly reaching out to people who have never shown interest towards the all-electric truck and is advertising a lower $74,490 price.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says there is a concerted effort to publicly shame people who drive the all-electric truck. He recounts several instances where people pointed and laughed at him while driving his Cybertruck.

The CEO of Ford likes his Chinese Car more than any Ford, showcasing the critical need for companies like Ford to partner with companies like Lenovo to increase their speed of innovation before doing what Japan almost did.