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A cross-country move with a trailer in tow can reveal a lot about your vehicle. For one Tesla Model Y owner, the journey proved just how towing can swing between frustrating inefficiency and shockingly effortless power.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner replaced his windshield, and now he has significant wind noise as a result. However, Tesla says it's normal for this to happen. Is this an isolated problem with this Cybertruck, or is it a more widespread problem? 

The Toyota Tacoma has paint problems, and one owner has had his pickup at the dealer for the paint recall. Now, the Toyota dealer gave him a Corolla for a loaner vehicle while it's in the paint shop. He would rather drive his wife's minivan. 

The Lexus LF-A successor raises expectations, but there is one thing about it that boggles the mind.

A 2025 Toyota 4Runner buyer wants buyers to beware of what some Toyota dealers are doing. He traded a 2022 Tundra for a 2025 4Runner, and the dealer is asking $14K over MSRP, charging him high interest rates. Here's what new 4Runner buyers need to know. 

Janie just returned from a 10,000-mile U.S. road trip and says it was a great experience. For those wondering if a long road trip in a Tesla is worth it, Janie did it solo and loved it. Here is what road travelers need to know.  

A Cybertruck owner says he drove his new truck 70 miles straight to a Tesla supercharger. However, during the first charging session, the truck’s motor failed, and it had to be towed. The owner surprisingly notes this is a good thing.

Many cars prove their worth in those rare, life-changing moments where safety matters most. For one Honda CR-V owner, that moment came without warning, and what she had to say next makes getting a CR-V even more compelling.

Some cars feel alive in your hands like they're meant to take on any road or weather you throw at them. This GR Corolla owner believes his is the closest thing today to the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and many aren’t disagreeing.

This article discusses how Chinese automaker BYD is outselling Tesla in key European markets due to a combination of factors, including the degradation of the Tesla brand because of Elon Musk's political activities, and BYD's advantages.

This column explores the potential automotive partnership between GM and Hyundai, analyzing their histories of collaboration and broader industry trends to speculate on its likelihood of success, the types of innovative vehicles that could result.

By adopting the agile, citizen-centric, and innovative mindset of a tech start-up, governments can transform their slow, inefficient bureaucracies into responsive organizations that deliver breakthrough services and rebuild trust with the people served.

This owner believed he had the perfect Toyota Tundra and even bought a Sequoia for his wife, but one breakdown and a questionable loaner now have him rethinking the dealership’s priorities.

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner dislikes the appearance of her pickup with the long bed. What should she do to improve its appearance and posture, as she feels it looks scrawny and needs help? She adds spacers to the stock wheels, but is it the best option?

2021 Chevy Silverado owner, Ray Tobia Jr, has a problem common to many Silverado trucks. He now has an easy fix for the annoying Silverado clunk/squeak problem in the rear springs. The dealer had an expensive fix, but this one only takes 10 minutes. 

This Rivian owner thought going electric would save money, but after a few road trips and nearly $50 for just 180 miles, the numbers started to tell a very different story.

When a Toyota Tundra's routine oil change turns into a metallic surprise, it brings back memories of the very engine recalls that many thought Toyota had already put to bed.

In a world still full of EV skepticism, this Mustang Mach-E owner set out on an adventure that challenged assumptions and revealed just how much electric vehicles can do.

A Cybertruck buyer reports that his new vehicle has multiple defects. Thankfully, Tesla is willing to fix them under warranty, but the owner feels conflicted about sending his Cybertruck in for service. He’s worried it might come back with more problems.

A Tesla Model X owner reports that his vehicle died after a fishing trip with his children. He adds that Tesla is refusing to replace his high-voltage battery, claiming that on the day the battery failed, he left his Model X parked in a lake.

This brand-new Rivian R1T Gen 2 was delivered with a dead inverter, but what’s worse is the owner can’t get it fixed for months, and it’s the one feature they bought the truck for.

This new Tesla Model Y owner was stunned to lose nearly half his battery while his car just sat in the garage for a week. But once others began dissecting the settings, the real culprit quickly came to light.

During a Tesla Robotaxi trip, MKBHD accidentally leaves his phone on the back seat. He calls an Uber to follow the Tesla, but ends up in a driverless Waymo. MKBHD then uses a Waymo autonomous taxi to chase after a Tesla Robotaxi.

Reliability, V-8 power, and luxury are perfectly combined in the Lexus RC-F, and here's why now might be the perfect time to buy one.

A 2023 Chevy Silverado owner is understandably upset with GM because his transmission is gone at 40K miles, and now the dealer can't get the parts to fix the defective transmission. He's not alone. There are thousands of owners waiting for the same part. 

The Toyota Tundra saga continues with an owner who has experienced catastrophic engine failure. However, he wants to let other Tundra owners know the warning signs he had before his Tundra engine died. Here's what all Tundra owners need to know.

When your Rivian suddenly loses all connectivity, streaming dies, and even the SOS button stops working, you’re left wondering, what happens when your high-tech truck goes completely dark?

A Cybertruck owner reports that the glue holding parts of his Cybertruck together started to melt after a trip to the desert. The owner states the outside temperature reached 114°F (46°C), but remains unhappy with Tesla's use of glue on the Cybertruck.

From birthday road trips to heatwaves and highway surprises, this GMC Sierra EV handled it all with ease. Here's why this owner says it delivers everything he needs in an electric pickup truck.

A Toyota Highlander owner mounted a bike carrier on the back of the SUV, and now the rear suspension is nearly dragging the ground. Is there a problem with the Highlander's suspension, or are all Highlanders built this way? Active customers need to know.