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This Is Where the Head Gasket Fails on a Prius

Do you ever have to worry about your Prius developing a blown head gasket problem? While the Prius is a well-made and well-designed vehicle, just like any motor under high compression and high heat conditions, a blown head gasket is always a possibility---but especially if it is a 3rd generation Prius. Here’s what a blown head gasket and the engine block looks like on a 2013 Prius with some special caveats to its repair you need to know about.
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By: Timothy Boyer

The 10 Cars Brands You Pick First - Why Subaru Is Now In Last Place

Which car brands do new car shoppers pick first? An updated Kelley Blue Book report says that Subaru is still 10th overall and why they can't move up.
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By: Denis Flierl

Subaru’s 9 Top Safety Picks And What It Means For New Car Shoppers

Subaru announced today it has nine Top Safety Pick+ awards. What does it mean for customers buying a new 2023 model-year Subaru?
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By: Denis Flierl

Kia And Hyundai Favoring Hybrids Over EVs For U.S. Market

Last month, Kia and Hyundai achieved all-time record hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. While this news may be a sign of improved supply chains, specifically for automotive grade microchips, it also raises interesting questions about the effectiveness of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and raises doubt that the South Korean brands will continue to vie for leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) market space, in the near term.
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By: Justin Hart

Worldwide Leader: Astronomical Profit For Tesla As Per Each Car Sold

For Tesla, being a worldwide leader does not only mean selling more cars, as one important parameter widely used in the industry is the profit margin left by each unit sold. The Austin company recorded an impressive profit margin for each sale during the third quarter of the year 2022.
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By: Nicolas Caballero

Approaching Six Years Since “Launch” Still No Cybertruck, EV Semi, Or Roadster From Tesla

Some of Tesla’s “Newest” models still haven’t arrived. Fans don’t seem to mind.
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By: John Goreham

The Biggest Problem with the 3.5L V6 Engine in Toyota and Lexus Models Owners Need to Know About

The later year (2010 and beyond) model version of the 2GR-FE engines found in popular Toyota and Lexus models is a good, solid engine except for one “Achilles' Heel.” Here is what a popular Toyota mechanic has to say about it to owners as he discusses and demonstrates what the problem is, why it is so expensive to have fixed, and your options should you own one with this problem.
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By: Timothy Boyer

The 2023 Subaru Model Outlook And What Customers Should Know Before You Buy

There is good news and bad news for new car shoppers looking to buy a 2023 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, or other models. See what the 2023 forecast is and how it affects customers now.
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By: Denis Flierl

2023 Subaru Impreza Vs All New Next-Gen Model - Why You Don’t Want To Wait

Should you buy a 2023 Subaru Impreza now or wait for the next-generation 2024 Impreza? Here is why customers should buy now and not wait.
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By: Denis Flierl