Readers' Rides (Page 4)

This 2006 Lexus RX400h owner experienced a seemingly catastrophic issue that may turn out to be a relatively easy fix.

A Lexus GX550 Overtrail owner's attempts to prepare for the winter prompt me to do research on whether snow chains are a good idea or not.

A 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe owner reports leakage in the engine bay. Is it something to be concerned about?

If you are looking to buy a used Tesla or any EV, this will give you a good idea of what to expect from the battery in terms of range and longevity.

The weird noise came after 5,500 miles. Honda dealership says it is the high-pressure fuel pump and it's normal, but I am less convinced.

Porsche's pricing has people on Reddit scratching their heads on which 992.2 Carrera variant is worth what Porsche is asking.

80,000 miles seems too early for a Toyota Corolla to give such issues.

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.

Zach purchased a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and embarked on an epic 23,000-mile road trip in search of three things: self-discovery, human connection, and personal growth. He found them all, but not without risking everything. Here is Zach's inspiring story. 

What happens when a Subaru salesperson fails to disclose every detail about your new 2024 Impreza RS hatch? Bob was in disbelief when he discovered crucial information during the post-sale walk around. Here is his enlightening story. 

This story is for Subaru Outback, Forester, or Crosstrek fans who use their AWD vehicle for more than a city commuter. Buckle up and enjoy the ride through the California and Nevada deserts with Carey and Andrea for 8 days and over 1,500 miles of terrain.

What happens when a Subaru salesperson won't sell you a Thule bike carrier on display for your new Crosstrek? Here's Warren's story and how another employee understands customer service. 

How safe are Subaru vehicles? I will delve into another personal story of a Subaru model protecting the driver in a serious crash. This is Janet's story.

Apparently, Mercedes says you have to drive your GLC hybrid at least 20 miles a day or it will lose charge, a disgruntled owner recently shared with me.

The all-new Falken Aklimate tire is a competitor to the popular Michelin CrossClimate2. Early owner reports and reviews are trending very positively for the new Aklimate. Here’s what owners say. 

Learn the fate of “the world’s most famous Tacoma” – with 1.6 million miles.

Honda unveiled its brand new CR-V plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV last week at a media event held at their European R&D Center in Germany. Given that Honda currently lacks any plug-in vehicle selection in the US market, this news may raise the hopes of those who are anxious for Honda to bring plug-in vehicles back to the US. Let’s take a look at early specs.

Save money and improve your miles per gallon in your RAV4 Prime. These owners share their fuel-sipping styles and techniques.

Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.

We hear from people who own RAV4 Hybrid about their real-world gas mileage.

Hear from Tundra owners and see why they traded their Toyota Tacoma to get one.

Meet Mike Neal and his 1.5-million-mile Toyota Tacoma. You will not believe his story.

The Jeep Wrangler 4xe may not sip gas quite as efficiently as the Toyota Rav 4 Prime, but it’s a capable off roader with enough oomph to break traction with off-road tires. With a first tank drive range of 631 miles, Redditor Corn_Sauce enjoys their purchase in white.

Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.

Porsche will unveil its newest electric vehicle to the public soon. Here's what you need to know about the all-new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.

Meet the man behind this one-of-a-kind 2007 FJ Cruiser that has 382,000 miles. You have to see this one to believe it.

Half a million miles. Learn about the trade-up of a 1999 Tacoma with half a million miles for a brand new 2020 Tacoma Limited.

For the last 26 years the City of Beverly Hills LA holds a Father’s Day treat for families by hosting a free classic car show on its own storied swanky 5 Avenue Main Street, on Rodeo Drive. This year’s theme was the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bentley Motors Ltd, and Bentley was in the house, and on the Drive!

Traditional and conventional engineering wisdom dictated for years that the purpose of a Mercedes Benz was to enable you to withstand a crash, so that you can survive to buy another Mercedes. Perhaps that conventional thinking now also applies to a Tesla. Five kids driving and riding in a high speed Tesla crash their Model X into a tree and creek. The car was destroyed. Fatalities: 0. The hero: the Tesla.

A friend of mine was gracious to lend me for a week his 1986 Mercedes Benz W126 420 SEL saloon between airport transfers while visiting his adult son in Arizona. The American sedan may be dying, but not the European saloon. Long Live the Mercedes Sonderklasse!