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Think that a new 2024 Ram truck smell is worth as much as a mortgage payment? One Ram 2500 buyer is paying $1,898/month for 84 months, racking up a whopping $47K in interest to drive it off the lot. What would you do with that extra money? 

A Cybertruck owner claims his truck stopped a bullet and saved his life when he was shot on the highway by a Tesla hater. He shares a picture showing his Cybertruck’s stainless steel damaged but not pierced by the bullet.

After his 2024 Chevy Silverado faced two major failures in 10k miles, Ron had enough. Frustrated with the unreliability and national backorders, he traded it in for a Honda Ridgeline. Will he ever return to a Chevy, or is this a permanent switch?

A Cybertruck owner says he stopped monitoring his vehicle for a second, believing he had engaged FSD. However, the self-driving feature was not on, and he ended up drifting off the highway onto gravel.

Karyl's Cybertruck turns heads, but not for the reasons you think. He has a Kia emblem, sparking confusion and hilarious encounters. From a lady convinced Kia "makes 'em too" to Karyl's playful "Yup," this story is a riot. Check out his truck's logo swap.

Tesla's "Project Highland" Model 3 refresh offers welcome aesthetic and comfort upgrades but courts controversy and risks alienating mainstream buyers by eliminating fundamental physical controls like turn signal stalks in favor of a minimal design.

Mercedes-Benz's electric "Baby G-Wagon" is a brilliant strategic move that preserves the original's iconic design in a smaller, more accessible format, positioning it to dominate the premium rugged EV market much like Porsche's Macan did in.

Volvo's construction of a new, EV-only plant in Slovakia is a strategic masterstroke, leveraging the company's strong financial position to create a hyper-efficient, purpose-built facility that will provide a significant cost and quality advantages.

Don't get too comfortable with your loaner car. This Tesla owner took his Model 3 in for warranty work and was given a 2025 Model X. Now he wants to trade up. Is the grass always greener on the other side? Check out John's story and see why he's tempted. 

Toyota’s promise of reliability meets a harsh test. This Tundra owner’s final month behind the wheel shows just how quickly trust can slip away.

A Toyota Tacoma owner chose a long bed for the extra space, but now he's struggling to find matching aftermarket parts. The companies he loves only make bumpers, racks, and sliders for short beds, turning his dream build into a costly mistake.

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner loves almost everything about her new compact SUV, but not everything. The digital rearview mirror is a point of frustration. Is this a common issue or unique to Karen's situation? Here is what RAV4 owners need to know. 

A frustrated new Chevy owner is having display issues in her 2025 Colorado. It won't connect to her iPhone, freezes, and overheats. Have Chevrolet and GM been aware of this problem since 2020? Here are answers for Colorado owners, along with a solution. 

Free EV charging may sound like a perk, but one Tesla Model 3 driver’s run-in with a Nissan proved it can also turn into a battle of strategy.

Desperate for a 6-speed Toyota Tacoma, a buyer's nationwide search for the elusive truck leads him to a surprising discovery. Will he finally get his hands on the one that got away? Check out Collin's Tacoma story that many new truck buyers can relate to.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner's glass roof mysteriously cracks while they're away. Is it a defect, or is it the tempered glass? With Tesla denying responsibility, owners are looking for answers. Here is what all Cybertruck owners need to know. 

It’s one thing for Tesla to promise capability, but it’s remarkable when a Cybertruck convinces a Ram 1500 owner that their truck may no longer be needed. Here’s why that trip changed everything on and off the road.

A new generation Toyota Tacoma may promise upgrades, but sometimes it’s the little trade-offs that reveal what progress really costs.

"Losing interest in Silverados?" A 2019 Silverado 2500HD owner has been struggling to sell his truck for two months. Is it a sign of a market shift, or something else? Find out more about this owner's dilemma and how it affects all Silverado owners. 

A Toyota Tundra with only 54k miles is knocking with no oil pressure. The dealer says it could take over a month to repair an engine that the owner doesn't trust them to fix. This owner's quality concerns don't end there. Here is Dakota's amazing story. 

A Cybertruck owner reports he has lost 13 miles of range at 80% state of charge. Since delivery, he has already driven his truck for 43,000 miles, but maintains that 13 miles of degradation is still excessive for a relatively new vehicle.

A Cybertruck owner says it’s a mystery how his truck’s glass roof ended up shattered into pieces. He mentions that he parked it in an open field with no structures above, but when he returned, the glass roof had several cracks.

A Cybertruck Owner says he contacted Tesla service because of a misaligned rubber seal around the windshield. He thought this was a minor issue, but he was surprised to learn Tesla was charging him more than $2,000 for the repair.

A Cybertruck buyer says his “new” truck has been sitting on the lot for a year. He adds that, in the meantime, the off-gassing from the interior materials has accumulated on the windows and damaged the cameras.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado owner says the 120V plugs in his truck's bed are useless. Shawn De Noma says it won't even power a small shop vac in his new Silverado. Get the story behind this perplexing problem, plus solutions that might surprise you.

After overpaying for a clapped-out Honda CR-V, Mckenzie embraces its flaws. She adds custom "redneck" touches, beats it like a Ford F-350 Powerstoke, and gives it the name "Pimp mobile." Her plan? To put even more money into her daily driver.

A year behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y reveals more than brochures ever can, and one owner’s 19,000-mile update shows exactly why it keeps winning people over.

Dealership math doesn’t always add up, but there's more to the Toyota's Tundra depreciation story than just numbers on paper.

DK Freeman's beloved Toyota Tacoma is gone, a casualty of a sudden stop and an unfortunate accident. Now, he's left to grapple with the loss and an impossible market. What's this Tacoma owner going to do now? It's a story many truck buyers can relate to. 

One truck fan chose a Cybertruck over a GMC Sierra or Ford F-150 Lightning. Why? It all came down to a compelling ecosystem, superior self-driving tech, and a painless buying process. It gives EV truck shoppers an honest look at what matters most.