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The electric transformation is no longer on the horizon; it's pulling up to the curb.

The future of the automobile is electric, but the present is looking decidedly hybrid.

Based on the Q2 2025 sales data, the global EV market is entering a new competitive phase where automakers like BYD and GM are surging while the once-dominant Tesla faces declining sales, signaling a major shift in the industry landscape.

Fired Tesla executive Omid Afshar, who spent "Model 3 hell" holidays and late nights with Elon Musk, went from the inner circle to being an outsider. It's a story of loyalty and sacrifice, and it makes us wonder about the cutthroat world of Tesla.

Elon Musk has confirmed that plans to deploy the first V4 supercharger cabinets are on track for Q3 2025. The upgraded V4 supercharger electronics will support 500 KW charging on the Cybertruck, offering a 53% increase in charging speed.

Subaru CTO has teased a rally-inspired WRX hot hatchback, but this could be the final nail in the coffin if the Japanese carmaker doesn't do it right.

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 owner is locked out, has a dead 12V battery, and no app warning; a tow truck driver reported six similar cases during a Georgia heatwave. Additionally, his Tesla's warranty is about to expire. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

Nicholas has just purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss, thinking it's a great truck. However, he is having second thoughts about the purchase. He's had more problems with it in just a few months than any truck he's ever had. 

What makes someone sell a truck they loved and still plan to buy again? This Rivian owner explains his pros and cons, and his story just might surprise you.

Kim sold her Hyundai Santa Fe, which no longer runs, to a car dealer, purchased a Chevy Traverse, and a few months later received an insurance claim from GEICO for an accident in New York despite living in Ohio. Sadly, this could happen to anyone. 

Most people assume Teslas are cheap to run until they realize how much Supercharging can cost when there's no home outlet in sight. Here’s why charging strategy is becoming the new fuel economy.

Is this 2024 Toyota RAV4 a lemon, or is Toyota's quality slipping? Pam says her new RAV4 Woodland has too many problems even to count. Is it just the Toyota RAV4 Woodland that has issues, or is the quality slipping across all RAV4 models? 

A Cybertruck owner explains how the truck’s rear-wheel steering damaged his pavement. The rear wheels automatically activate at the start of each drive, steering while the vehicle is completely stopped, which gradually wore down his driveway.

Do the 2022 Honda CR-V and other Honda models have a problem with their radar safety tech? Dan, who owns a 2022 CR-V, needs to replace his radar unit and says it will cost $4,300 for the dealer to do so. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know.

A Cybertruck owner shares that it has been three weeks since he bought his truck, and he has fallen in love with the all-electric vehicle. He adds that going from a Ford F-150 or a Toyota Tundra to a Cybertruck is like going from a typewriter to a laptop.

Did Tesla pause, suspend, or eliminate the 48-hour test drive for Tesla's Cybertruck and other models? The answer is yes, but why? Customers can no longer get a test drive of the Cybertruck that lasts more than 30 minutes. What is the reason?

A Cybertruck owner questions if his vehicle has the record for the fastest failure. After just 4 miles from the Tesla dealership, he encountered problems and had to return it for service. Now, the brand-new Cybertruck requires a motor replacement.

A Cybertruck owner says his truck is showing only minimal damage after getting hit on the side at high speed. However, the brand-new Cybertruck owner says he’s hoping his truck is damaged beyond repair and gets totaled.

Here is an unbelievable story of a 2024 Toyota Tundra owner who had his truck serviced by a Toyota dealer, only to discover that they had forgotten to put the oil filler cap back on the engine's filler tube. He's 750 miles from home with a seized engine.

A Cybertruck owner was excited to receive a $3,900 discount on a demo Cybertruck. However, he requested the service report and discovered that the vehicle had undergone extensive repairs, suggesting it had been involved in a major front-end collision.

Jose, the first Tesla owner to receive his Model Y autonomously, has denied earlier reports that Tesla recalled his vehicle because his payment didn’t go through. Jose says he was worried for a little while, thinking those reports were true.

Most people ease into EV ownership, but this GMC Sierra EV owner hooked up a trailer and crossed multiple states within the first month of ownership. What he discovered might challenge what you think an electric truck can really do.

A Cybertruck owner claims he’s attempting to trade in his truck, but Tesla is labeling the wrap and stickers he added as “physical damage.” He asks if other Cybertruck owners have experienced similar issues when trading in their trucks.

Challenging the Tesla Model Y, the Xiaomi YU7 emerges as a powerful competitor by leveraging a superior NVIDIA-powered AI interface and a deeply integrated "Human x Car x Home" ecosystem that promises a more connected ownership experience.

The Geotab study revealing EV batteries can last 20 years with minimal degradation, outliving gas cars, is a game-changer that necessitates modular car designs and updated battery standards to allow for vehicle updates over replacement, especially for EVs

The Mercedes-AMG GT XX prototype is a visionary electric "Halo" car designed to redefine the brand's future, combining over 1,341 horsepower, revolutionary fast-charging, and a stunningly futuristic interior to make a bold statement in the EV world.

A hefty registration renewal fee pushed this Model Y owner over the edge. Now he’s wondering if EV ownership is even worth it anymore.

A Cybertruck buyer says he’s reconsidering his purchase after visiting a local Tesla delivery center. The parking lot is filled with unsold, dirty, & rusty Cybertrucks that appear to have been sitting there for months.

A recent post by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, suggests there is a "fix" for one of the most hated systems featured in modern cars, but it may take some years.

Elon Musk has agreed with a Cybertruck owner who argued that the reason the all-electric truck isn’t selling is because “the tasteless hordes and their MSM-addled brains aren’t equipped to recognize the Cybertruck’s brilliance.”