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A life-threatening hydroplaning crash in his Dodge Scat Pack led Joe Epps to trade muscle for electric. He's now "in awe" of his new Tesla Model Y, which he says has a "night and day" performance difference. Here is what performance fans need to know. 

An EV novice shares his anxiety about his new 2025 GMC Sierra Denali. Will he overcome range worries and charging questions? This report dives into the journey of first-time EV owners. Here is what all new EV buyers need to know. 

A Toyota Tacoma owner says the dealer scratched his new wheels with an impact wrench. It's a common problem. I've got a three-step strategy to protect your truck's finish and ensure they use a torque wrench. Your wheels will thank you for it!

A 2020 Honda CR-V owner's nightmare: sudden brake failure, a tow truck debacle, and a frustrating fight with Honda Care. Why is Kelly left with a car she's scared to drive? I'm breaking down this frustrating story and sharing advice for all Honda owners.

A Cybertruck owner says he’s been waiting weeks for his truck to get a new battery pack, even though he hasn't taken delivery yet. Making things more confusing, he adds that he has received the title for the Cybertruck, which he hasn’t even seen.

Austin's new Tesla Model S Plaid feels slower than his wife's Model 3 Performance. With 40,000 miles, the once face-ripping acceleration is gone. He's ruled out tire issues, but what could be the cause of this mysterious power loss?

Curious about the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's fuel efficiency? A driver shares their surprising road trip results: 41.1 mpg with bikes on a hitch rack! He's so impressed, he's selling their Subaru. Is this mileage normal? You'll have to read more to find out.

There’s a certain irony in loving your Rivian R1S and praising its customer service, even though it spends its early days in the shop for multiple recalls. It's a contradiction that perfectly captures the growing pains of EV ownership in its early years.

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.