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A Tesla Cybertruck renter says, “So, I spent 24 hours with a rental in LA, and I'm shocked anyone would pay $100K for it. Check out his evaluation of the Tesla Cybertruck and see what you think. Is he close or way off base?

It's amazing what $15,000 worth of accessories can do to the already formidable Japanese SUV

When this Hyundai Santa Cruz owner's budget started getting tight, he knew something had to change. Choosing a Tesla Model Y wasn’t what most would expect, but it ended up being the right move for these key reasons.

A Cybertruck owner notices multiple rust spots on his truck after pressure-washing it. He asks if the rust was caused by the car wash or by using the wrong soap. However, he clarifies that he only uses a pH-balanced car shampoo on his Cybertruck.

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner had a problem with her brand-new pickup, only 2,000 miles in. It's not what she expected when she bought what she thought was a reliable Toyota. Here's her surprising story. 

It's no secret that Toyota Tundra engines are failing at an alarming rate. A Tundra owner in Canada says his truck's engine died at 60,000 miles while he was driving on the highway. The question now is, how long will it take him to get his new engine?

Tesla Cybertruck owner details the exact steps he took to drive his truck on the beach without getting stuck. Offers recommendations for fellow Cybertruck owners, including airing down the tires and turning off rear-wheel steering.

A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with the 2.7-liter turbo engine is now having second thoughts about his purchase. He thinks it's underpowered and wants to get the larger GMC Sierra with the 5.3-liter V8. He may be in for a surprise when he visits the dealer. 

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is thankful his car saved him and his family from a serious accident. The small SUV's safety tech came to the rescue, diverting disaster as the safety system took over and proved to be a better driver than he was, says his wife.

This Rivian R1T owner made a tiny adjustment on the highway and saw a surprising boost in range. The results might make you rethink how fast you really need to drive.

A Hyundai Sonata owner has a warning for Hyundai owners. Beware of some of the model's engines that are prone to engine failure. She had a horrendous experience with her 2018 Hyundai Sonata, which had 58,000 miles on it. Here's what you need to know.

A Toyota Tundra owner had his engine replaced by Toyota after it blew up. Now, after he has had a new engine installed, the truck runs like it was never fixed.

What started as an exciting first-time Toyota RAV4 purchase turned into a costly lesson about dealership pressure, and it all came down to one conversation about an alarm.

The departure of CEO Thierry Bolloré signals a likely reversal of Jaguar's radical "Reimagine" strategy, a risky plan that alienated its customer base and was undermined by a destructive marketing campaign, paving the way for a more pragmatic approach.

To counter the existential threat of China's dominant and low-cost electric vehicles, Ford's CEO Jim Farley has initiated a secret "skunkworks" project, leveraging a small, agile team to rapidly develop an affordable EV platform.

Not every Tesla deal is as good as it looks. This first-time EV buyer loved his Model Y test drive but had one big concern, and the advice he received shows just how complex the decision can be.

Tesla's Robotaxi service launch has ignited a major controversy, as the discovery that the supposedly autonomous vehicles are often secretly controlled by remote humans has shattered public trust and called into question the safety and viability of Tesla.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck in for service, and the Toyota dealer dented his door. If that wasn't bad enough, he says, when they fixed his door and repaired it, the color doesn't match. Is there a problem with the Underground paint color? 

A 2016 Honda CR-V owner claims that her car was totaled because the airbag deployed. There was very little damage to her car, but the insurance company totaled it. The owner thinks Honda should fix the car because the airbag shouldn't have deployed. 

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner is curious about what other owners think of the pickup's turning radius. How does it compare with previous generation models? It's longer to say many owners. Here's what owners are saying and how it affects drivability. 

After lemon lawing a GMC Sierra, most people would've jumped ship. But this owner doubled down on another, and his reason might just surprise you.

This owner just upgraded and took his new Tesla Model Y on a nearly 2,000-mile road trip. The efficiency numbers he came back with might just change how you see the Juniper refresh.

What happens when a Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning battery has to be replaced? A Ford dealer gives insight into the EV repairs. First, it's costly, and second, they are not easy for the Ford dealers to work on. Check out the learning curve.

A Tesla Model Y owner shares a week and a half of frustrating failures that turned him from a big Tesla fan into someone who has decided to sell his Model Y and buy another vehicle from a trusted, reliable automaker.

A guy says he accidentally walked into a Tesla showroom and told the Tesla rep he was on his way to buy another vehicle. To his surprise, the Tesla rep gave him a Cybertruck test drive and let him take a Tesla Model X on his way to other dealerships.

In the 1980s, Mazda developed a groundbreaking model, and much of its tech spilled onto future performance models.

Trading a BMW X5 M for a Mach-E isn’t something you hear about every day. But when this new owner called the rear design “ugly,” it sparked a conversation that went deeper than just looks.

Tesla has issued a warning to Cybertruck owners seeking a full windshield replacement due to a small cosmetic flaw. Tesla notes that replacing a Cybertruck windshield is especially challenging, stating that the old glass must essentially be sawn out.

Every engine has its limits when chasing big power, and here's what to look for when modifying the GR Corolla's small three-cylinder engine.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner has had his CT at the Tesla Service Center for over 50 days, and they still can't fix the problem. It's a persistent squeaking noise coming from inside the cabin. If Tesla can't fix it, does it qualify for the Lemon Law?