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By Tinsae Aregay on
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.
By Dimitar Angelov on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Narek Hareyan on
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?
By Tinsae Aregay on
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.
By Aram Krajekian on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Denis Flierl on
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?
By Dimitar Angelov on
It's amazing what $15,000 worth of accessories can do to the already formidable Japanese SUV
By Aram Krajekian on
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Denis Flierl on
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?
By Tinsae Aregay on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Aram Krajekian on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Aram Krajekian on
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.
By Rob Enderle on
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.
By Rob Enderle on
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.
By Aram Krajekian on
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.
By Rob Enderle on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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? 
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Aram Krajekian on
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.
By Aram Krajekian on
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.