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We look at what everyday winter driving really looks like in the Chevy Equinox EV.

We look at how a worn Nissan LEAF battery exposes the real math behind used EV bargains.

China bans fully retractable, electronic-only door handles by 2027 following fatal entrapment incidents. New regulations mandate mechanical redundancy for all vehicles to ensure passenger safety during power failures.

BYD dethrones Tesla as global EV leader. While Tesla struggles with aging models and political backlash, BYD dominates through vertical integration and affordable options, signaling a decisive shift in automotive power.

Leading into CES 2025, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite is the premium EV standard, beating rivals on efficiency. This tech dominance is becoming a critical "Intel Inside" factor for car buyers.

At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility is expected to debut the AFEELA 1, a pre-production EV redefining luxury. Merging PlayStation gaming and autonomous tech, it challenges rivals by prioritizing immersive passenger entertainment over horsepower.

At CES 2026, BMW is expected to debut the production iX3, pioneering the windshield-spanning Panoramic iDrive and conversational Alexa+, significantly redefining the "Neue Klasse" experience with immersive, intelligent cockpit technology.

The gap between Tesla Model Y dashboard range numbers and real driving is complicated, but we looked at the real-world range of 30 different EVs to see how they stack up.

A Cybertruck owner says he was on the brink of trading in his all-electric truck for a Tesla Model Y. This would lower his monthly car payment by $1,000; however, he says that after a Cybertruck, he doesn’t want to drive any other vehicle.

A Cybertruck owner is sharing his frustration with the latest FSD update. He says FSD v14 drives like a real person; however, it drives like a city person. In the small town where he lives, FSD often exceeds the speed limit.

A Cybertruck owner shares his reservations about taking his truck through an automatic car wash. His truck is collecting a lot of road salt, and he wants to take it to a car wash, but is afraid it might get bricked.

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after his truck left him stranded on the road for the second time due to the same issue. He adds that he has a relatively new Cybertruck built in May 2025, but it’s still beset by critical failures.

A Cybertruck owner says his Ram 2500 came to the rescue when his Cybertruck suddenly stopped working. However, he adds that he installed the latest available software update for his Cybertruck, and it started working again.

A Cybertruck owner says a burglar had to leave empty-handed after trying to break into his truck by smashing the windows. He adds that, despite how hard the perp tried, he couldn’t break the glass. It’s bulletproof.

A Cybertruck owner says his truck died before he could make it out of his driveway. He adds that the vehicle then lost all power, and the doors and windows became inoperable. He had to use the emergency release to get out.

A Cybertruck owner says he was locked out of his truck after stepping out to chat with someone for a minute. He had his phone inside and the windows open, but the truck locked itself and automatically closed the windows on him.

A Tesla Model Y owner says he has had three Teslas since 2023. He adds that he test drove a BMW i4 and a Hyundai Ionic 5, thinking a switch might be good, but he’s now convinced he will not buy any vehicle other than a Tesla.

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration with the truck's tonneau cover. He reports that it recently rained in his area and that the truck bed was drenched. He’s now wondering whether there’s any need for a tonneau cover if it doesn’t stop water.

A Cybertruck owner recounts a strange experience on the road. She says a person began hurling insults at her for driving a Cybertruck and then followed her home. She wants people to calm down about the Cybertruck.

A Cybertruck owner says he was thrilled when Tesla offered him a $12,000 discount on a demo vehicle. However, after delivery, he discovered that the vehicle has deep scratches and is now wondering whether Tesla will fix it under warranty.

Toyota has a compact pickup truck waiting to take the US market by storm, and Trump's recent fascination with the Japanese compact cars could make it a reality.

How taking a closer look at hidden heat losses while charging my Hyundai Ioniq 5 surprised me.

As the quarter comes to a close, Tesla Cybertruck buyers are reporting that they have been forced to wait several weeks to take delivery of their trucks. One owner says his delivery date is set 3 months out.

A Cybertruck owner reports that he gets targeted simply for using his phone while the truck drives itself. He adds that even when he shows people that the truck is autonomous, they don’t calm down. He believes this is due to anti-Cybertruck sentiment.

A Cybertruck owner shares how simply cleaning his charge port resolved a persistent issue that was affecting his charging speed. He says he used an electric parts cleaner on the charging pins, and his truck now has no charging issues.

Cybertruck owners are sharing their frustration about how much battery their vehicles consume while simply sitting, turned off. One owner says he is away on a two-week trip, and his truck has already lost 30 miles of range in 48 hours.

A Cybertruck owner shares that his truck kept accelerating even though he was pressing the brake pedal. As he was driving downhill in a mountainous area, he had to crash the Cybertruck before it drove off the hill.

There are small Tesla Model Y charging details most owners ignore until something goes wrong.

Doug DeMuro says the Cybertruck will depreciate significantly over the next year and a half. Doug’s price prediction is $35,000. He adds that he feels sad for people he sees driving the all-electric truck.

The small compromises that can be made to allow you to drive a Tesla Model Y while living in an apartment or condo.