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Tesla Cybertruck owners say they are afraid to touch their truck because the stainless steel gets extremely hot. Some owners mention they worry about burning their hands, and one owner says he carries a bottle of water with ice just to open his doors.

A $70K Toyota Tacoma owner's nightmare. Snorkel's oiled filter kept failing the engine, then the transmission cooked on a mild trail. After four breakdowns by 15K miles, Toyota bought back this "Bad Ass" lemon! Are other owners facing extreme issues?

Any warning message about potential brake failure is alarming, and it is now up to the dealership to get to the bottom of why this Toyota Sequoia has brake issues.

Tesla has paid a large sum to advertise the Cybertruck in Times Square. However, regrettably, this seems more like an effort to promote Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package than a plan to increase sales.

Tesla owners are unhappy with the latest v14 FSD release. They share a long list of problems they encountered with the new software, and some say they wish they could go back to v13, and that they will be canceling their FSD subscription.

A Cybertruck owner reports that during a recent drive, the airbag deployed unexpectedly. A lot of Cybertruck owners believe this issue should be reported to the NHTSA, while a few think it would be “unnecessary tattling to the feds.”

Kia K5 is another proof that the Korean automotive industry copied the Japanese model to dominate the American car market.

Harsh shifts plague Derek's 2019 Silverado ZR2 at 99k miles, just before his warranty expires. Flushed once, and it's still failing. Will a torque converter save it? Which extended warranty is best? Time is ticking. What Silverado owners need to know. 

A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck has started exhibiting strange behavior, such as stuttering and stalling, as if it were running out of gas. He adds that the issue begins when the truck is preconditioning the batteries before supercharging.

Elon Musk has explained how Tesla is uniquely positioned to win the robotaxi race. Musk states that tech companies capable of developing full self-driving technology can’t build cars, and automakers lack AI expertise.

Elon Musk shares how he launched more than a dozen startups at Tesla with a simple Twitter post. Musk says that, unlike other companies, Tesla doesn’t play to its strengths; it builds new capabilities from scratch.

The now-former owner of one of the most dangerous American sports cars, the Dodge Viper, walked away with only minor injuries.

A Ford F-150 truck owner is torn between the 6-speed and 10-speed automatic transmissions for a 2018+ model. He's ready to trade his EcoBoost for that V8 growl. Which transmission wins? Here's what F-150 buyers need to know.

A 2026 Model Y sells for the original price after 3 months. Hassan's savvy move, helped by a tax credit, is a wake-up call. Did he regret the Tesla? Even though he says, "Tesla makes other cars feel dumb," he sold his Y and is keeping his ICE 4Runner.

A Toyota Highlander owner's oil pressure light flickered just 500 miles after a dealer oil change. The dipstick was dry! The issue? An improperly torqued drain plug. Is "adding oil" enough, or is there permanent damage? What Toyota owners need to know.

It took 12 years for one Toyota Tacoma owner to discover his truck had a cabin air filter. However, Jack is not alone. Find out why so many Tacoma owners miss this vital detail. Is your Tacoma's air quality a secret?

$1,000 for a Chevy Silverado 10-speed transmission service? A 2020 6.2L owner thinks that's nuts, but another shop quoted $650. What's the real cost, and is a flush truly a death sentence for your truck? Get the dirt on this costly maintenance dilemma.

A 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid with more than 205,000 miles is still delivering better fuel economy than Honda ever advertised, and it's challenging the belief that hybrid efficiency fades as the odometer climbs.

A 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier just crossed 135,000 miles, and one detail in this owner’s five-year update is more shocking than the mileage itself.

A new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat owner is feeling the shake! After two dealer visits for a high-speed cabin vibration that isn't the steering wheel, he's asking if anyone else has experienced this or found a fix. Is this a common issue for the new Ford truck?

Several Cybertruck owners have reported being victims of vandalism using ‘invisible paint.’ These owners have found letters written on their B-pillars that only become visible when the vehicle gets wet. However, Tesla seems to be the one to blame.

A 2022 RAV4 owner's tire blew a sidewall at 55 mph, but she made it 150 miles home on the spare donut, going 55 mph. Is that safe? How far can you really push that tiny spare? Here is what all car owners need to know about that spare tire donut.

A programmed feature or a simple electrical gremlin? Nissan Z buyers are puzzled by a fellow owner's odometer readings.

Is a 100% Tesla charge too much? Yvonne asked about her Tesla Model Y, sparking a debate on battery lifespan. Discover the common consensus and best charging practices for all Tesla owners to keep your EV running strong. 

A Cybertruck owner says he recently left his truck parked outside during a rainstorm. He didn’t think this would be an issue; however, when he got back, he found his driver’s side door jammed and unable to open.

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has better power and MPG, but one owner wishes he had kept his old TRD Pro. Zach asks the 4Runner group: "Is anyone else less than pleased with the build quality? Windows rattling, spoiler rattling, brakes squealing."

A love-hate relationship with a used Kia Stinger GT Line could turn out to be due to a lack of maintenance.

Todd Watts' desire for a two-wheel-drive (2WD) standard cab Chevrolet Silverado with the powerful 6.2L V8 engine points to an interest in a lightweight, high-performance "street truck" configuration. Should Chevy build it? Would you buy one?

A 2020 Honda CR-V, 38.5k miles, confusing dealer service advice. Brake fluid, differential fluid, and a mystery "antifreeze treatment"? Is the "100k-mile diff service" legit? And what's this pH level coolant service? What CR-V owners need to know.

A new Honda Civic should feel like a safe decision, but one driver walked away from a test drive with a different impression.