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He’s owned 4 new Ram trucks, but his 2026 Hemi has a "jerky" secret. The dealer says it's just a "learning transmission," but after 2,100 miles, I’m not buying the excuse. If you feel a "bump" at 15 mph, here is the industry secret you need to know.

Some Ford Rangers may experience power-brake assist failure, while certain Mustang models can have issues with the seatbelt pretensioners.

When your daily driver becomes a crime scene under dealership care, who pays the price? The Honda CR-V is now a wrecked liability with a "Carfax scarlet letter" after a service tech blew the airbags. Now, the clock's ticking, and she’s out of options.

The EV truck is so heavy that in some regions, you need to have a truck license in order to legally drive one.

The owner’s 16-year daughter was driving when the accident happened, but thank God, everyone walked away uninjured.

Tesla’s catastrophic sales drop in Norway and the Netherlands highlights a brand in crisis. Aging hardware, reliability issues, and competition from China have rendered Tesla's automotive core vulnerable during its transition to robotics.

Forget the owner’s manual; your morning routine is destroying that Ford F-150 drivetrain. One veteran driver is calling out "disheartening" shortcuts that cause hammering engines and clanking gears. Skip the idle time and you're begging for a nightmare.

Moving from a 2025 Ram 1500 SO to a 2026 HO seemed like an obvious upgrade, but one owner explains why the newer truck’s power delivery left him second-guessing the decision.

Winter is often where skepticism about electric vehicles peaks, but one Model Y owner says real-world snow, ice, and steep terrain turned that doubt into confidence.

Is your Toyota dealer upselling you, or has the Tacoma changed? One 5-time owner was shocked by a 60K spark plug demand: “I’ve never changed them before 100K -this is overkill!” Here’s the truth behind the 3.5L V6 mystery.

It is safe to say that Tesla cars are not snowman-resistant, and one owner found that out the hard way.

I’m seeing a loyalty crisis in Detroit. When a lifelong Bowtie fan is stranded by a 44,000-mile transmission failure and a 6-month parts wait, it’s a wake-up call. Here is my deep dive into why GM’s reliability reputation is on the line.

Minivans seem to be making a comeback, amidst the SUV and truck-dominated market, and here’s what we can expect in 2026.

A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is left stranded after his 5.0L V8 began drinking a quart of oil every 150 miles. Here is why the dealer declined the repair and what every Coyote owner needs to know about their warranty rights in 2026.

A mechanic's word is often taken for granted, but this one could be a classic case of a gaslighting attempt.

Forget the "boring" sedan. This dad chose high-end leather and a smooth ride over traditional reliability, but at 220k miles, the gamble is real. Is a luxury truck worth the risk, or is he headed for a breakdown? See the plan to save it!

Even a Toyota isn’t safe from tech-overload. Why this 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum owner is dropping $2,500 on a warranty despite the brand’s “bulletproof” reputation. Is the new sensor-heavy luxury a ticking time bomb?

One 2026 Toyota Tundra owner’s 2,500-mile road trip turned into a midnight nightmare when the radar failed. “Love the massage seats,” he says, but is Toyota’s new tech too sensitive to modify? Here’s what Tundra owners need to know.

A routine recall turned unsettling after months of delays as one Toyota Sienna owner says a dealership wouldn’t release the vehicle over a disputed rental charge, raising serious questions about where customer rights begin and end.

Winter is meant to be the hardest season for electric trucks, but for one Ford F-150 Lightning owner, it’s where the truck makes the most sense for reasons that don’t show up on a spec sheet.

A 2024 Toyota Prius owner thought 0W-16 was the law for his hybrid, but a hidden warning in the manual just changed everything. Toyota admits 'higher viscosity' is better for high speeds. Is fuel economy killing your engine? I’ll dig into the truth.

A 2026 GMC Sierra buyer just killed his order. Even after GM’s massive 600K-truck recall, the 6.2L V8 crisis is taking a "dark turn." Is the new 2026 fix a total fail? I’ll explain why it may be too risky.

After nearly 100,000 miles, one 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner checked battery degradation expecting bad news. But what they found instead challenges one of the biggest fears people still have about electric vehicles.

An 83-year-old dog walker just turned a car wash morning into a police standoff. Why did this senior target a $100K stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck with such a gross gesture? It’s not because she doesn’t like the truck, it’s about Elon Musk.

BYD’s 1,000 kW charging breakthrough signals the end of the ICE vehicle's refueling advantage. By enabling 10-minute full charges, it eliminates range anxiety, though it creates massive new demands for grid infrastructure.

Jaguar recently dismissed rumors of a "Plan B" combustion engine as "rubbish," doubling down on its 2027 all-electric pivot. To survive, the brand must reconcile its radical new identity with its storied heritage.

One Ford F-150 buyer thinks he struck gold on a pristine $54K Raptor pickup, but a service tech’s "inner circle" intel reveals a 135-day repair saga. Is a glitchy SYNC system worth a branded title? Is it a massive resale risk lurking behind this deal?

Hyundai is planning to phase out the Santa Cruz in favor of a larger pickup truck. Would you buy one?

U.S. House lawmakers have revived the bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act to create a federal framework for autonomous vehicles. This column explores how this legislation is vital to beating China’s rapid AV deployment and transforming urban life.

Tesla is attempting a high-stakes transition from an aging automotive pioneer to a robotics powerhouse. While financial results show a declining core business, the company’s future hinges on its ability to out-execute Chinese rivals.