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By Aram Krajekian on
When a two-Tesla owner claims the GMC Sierra EV outdid them in tech, it’s hard not to do a double take. This unexpected experience might just change how you see the EV truck world.
By Aram Krajekian on
After a crash with no airbag deployment, this Tesla Model 3 owner walked away grateful but confused. Here's why this story reveals an important question about modern vehicle safety.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new Prelude may be underwhelming on paper, but Honda is working on more exciting versions, and the first one may be coming sooner than expected.
By Denis Flierl on
The owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 was just given a new 2025 Ford F-150 worth $70,000. It's all because he ran down a church shooter as he was driving to attend services. He was running late, and it was a bizarre scene, but what he did was extraordinary. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
Amid ongoing Cybertruck quality control issues, Cybertruck owners are sharing their concerns as they near the limits of their basic vehicle warranty. After driving 50,000 miles, Cybertruck owners are calling on Tesla to offer an extended warranty.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner reports that since getting his car, he has witnessed more road rage and aggressive driving than ever. He never had anyone come at him while driving a Toyota RAV4. Is it just him, or do all Tesla owners have to deal with road rage?
By Aram Krajekian on
In the middle of a Texas flood, one GMC Sierra EV Denali quietly became more than a truck, as it powered recovery efforts for 10 hours and still made it home. Here's why this story is an example of what real EV capability looks like.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner just completed a 6,200-mile trip from California to Alaska and returned safely. Is it the longest trip ever in a Cybertruck? Not likely, but Jacky Chu says it was an incredible trip for an electric vehicle. Here's how he did it.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that his truck, while driving autonomously, cut off a police vehicle in a nearby lane. He explains that he tried to tell the officer that the truck performed the overtake maneuver on its own, but he still received a ticket.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner is unhappy with his truck because it's unreliable. He can't believe his $50K truck has been in the shop five times before it has 40,000 miles. And he's not alone. Does it have something to do with post-COVID manufacturing?
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing to own a Tesla, but it’s another to watch one become your rescue team in the middle of nowhere. That’s why this Model 3 owner’s experience is a reminder that real kindness might just be the best roadside service out there.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer from Nebraska shares his lengthy 12-hour Cybertruck delivery process. He explains he had to fly to Denver, Colorado, to pick up the vehicle and then immediately drive 500 miles back to Lincoln, Nebraska.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner is impressed with his pickup, but it's not the typical things truck owners are impressed with. He likes the Tacoma's new key fob. It's a new feature that many new owners are raving about. Why didn't they think of this sooner?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is considering buying a second truck for situations where he doesn’t feel comfortable driving his Cybertruck. However, after exploring all the electric truck options, he thinks maybe he should just get another Cybertruck.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck owner says the police pulled him over for not having temporary license plates. Tesla never put the plates on, said they would send new ones, and sent him on his way after he bought the new truck. There are new rules in TX.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner is wondering what he will do now for a pickup. His Silverado has already had the rear diff replaced, and now his 10-speed transmission is gone. His previous Ford F-150 left him stranded, and he still needs a truck.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla Model Y owner’s massive Supercharging bill is raising bigger questions about how crucial home charging really is, and whether the EV dream still makes sense when that one piece of the puzzle is missing.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Sierra EV owner gave the future a fair shot, but after software letdowns, missing features, and dealership fatigue, he made a move that says a lot about where trust and capability still matter most.
By Denis Flierl on
Should a Toyota Tundra truck buyer purchase a 10-year-old truck with more miles or a 3-year-old truck with fewer miles? Does the older Tundra with more miles have more life in it? See what most Tundra owners would do if they were in that situation. 
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Insteroid concept car, drawing inspiration from media, could serve as a unique and affordable "halo product" that attracts younger car buyers and counters the rise of Chinese EVs, rekindling excitement for bold automotive design.
By Rob Enderle on
The Volkswagen ID.3's minimal battery degradation after 107,000 miles, combined with the inherent mechanical simplicity and reduced maintenance of EVs, strongly suggests that electric cars are likely to last longer than gasoline vehicles.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner's FSD is driving him nuts. He was traveling 79 mph on the highway. His car passed a slower car, and then, when it returned to the right lane, it slowed down, which angered the other driver. And, it's happening to other Tesla owners.
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner has two complaints. The road noise is the worst in any car he has owned, and it needs more power. He just purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it has tons of power, it's 500% quieter than the RAV4, and costs less to operate. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that while he was on vacation, he left his truck plugged into the charger for two weeks during a heatwave. When he returned, he found his truck completely unresponsive, and he couldn’t even open the door.
By Aram Krajekian on
After putting nearly 100,000 miles on his very first EV, this owner doubles down by buying another Rivian R1T. Here's why Rivian earned his trust even when the truck wasn’t perfect.
By Aram Krajekian on
When you do everything right and lose range, the problem doesn't just feel technical, it becomes personal. That's why this Tesla Model 3 owner’s experience dives into a battery health warning that many drivers could be seeing without even realizing it.
By Aram Krajekian on
Underneath its modest shell, this Honda Insight hides a transformation so amazing, it almost challenges everything we thought hybrids were meant to be.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner is concerned that his new SUV smells like engine coolant. The dealer confirmed the smell, ran a few tests, and consulted Toyota tech support. Now the dealer's service department says it's normal. Is a coolant smell ever normal?
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner plans to take his new truck on a 750-mile trip, towing his 18-foot boat, just as he has done many times with his Ram pickup. However, he's afraid he won't make it in his CT because of being bricked in the middle of nowhere.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Two years after Mazda gave us the MX-5, Daihatsu was working on a proper competitor, but decided to kill it last moment.