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This Certified Pre-Owned Tesla Model S owner thought her car would last decades, but the legal precedent she may set in Australia could prove catastrophic for Tesla’s public image.

Based on two important factors, these are the 10 safest vehicles in this price point.

Early adopters of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner are facing an unexpected reality. One owner's transmission failed after only 1,800 miles, sparking concerns about the new model's reliability and its shared components with the Tacoma. Is this a widespread issue?

After his 2022 Chevy Silverado recall, this owner was confident in his truck's 6.2-liter engine. But a week later, an unexpected update left his truck dead. Find out why his simple fix led to a surprising turn of events.

A Tesla Model Y repair left one family stuck between two very different numbers, and what unfolded says a lot about how cost determinations really work.

The Tesla Model 3 may win on paper, but numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Here's why the Model Y’s practicality is resonating with many owners and proving why it’s the go-to choice for families.

A Cybertruck owner says after 12,000 miles, he’s run into his first major issue with his truck. He’s sent his Cybertruck to Tesla service, but after a week, the EV maker has yet to figure out the root cause of the issue.

A long-time Ford F-150 owner is about to jump ship and buy a Tesla Cybertruck. What are the real-world ramifications, and what should ICE truck buyers be aware of if they make a switch to electric? Is Jason asking enough of the right questions? 

A Tesla Model Y owner was no longer able to deal with the Elon issues that surround the automaker. Now he's sitting on the side of the road with a flat tire and wondering if he made the right decision. Did he make the right choice? Check out Pete's story.

Matias shares his new 2025 Toyota Tacoma iForce Max TRD Off Road pickup with the Tacoma owners Facebook group. He is open about his payment, which is $1,000 per month. Check out the comments and what it will take to make those payments. 

A 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport owner reports a disturbing failure while going 65 mph. His SUV started making a strange noise, eventually died, and after being towed to the dealer, he found out the rear axle was not even bolted to the differential.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss owner is into customization, but isn't sure about his decision about its wheels. A vehicle's wheels can either make or brake the Silverado's look. Did he make the right choice? It's subjective, but what do you think? 

A Toyota Highlander owner got a great deal on a 2023 model, but when he got home, he found out why. He thought he was buying an AWD Highlander and it turned out to be FWD instead. Who is to blame in this unfortunate situation, the dealer or the owner?

Mercedes' new "message board" grille on its upcoming GLC EV is a novel feature offering new levels of personalization, but it also raises serious concerns about creating driver distractions and potentially amplifying road rage.

Subscription pricing for performance as VW is trying in the UK on the ID.3 has create a lot of unneeded negative controversy for the VW brand which doesn’t need it at the moment.

Infiniti finally seems to be making the right moves to get back on the enthusiast’s radar, but now it has more rivals to compete with.

BYD’s 1,000 KW charging announcement could significantly improve the competitiveness between EVs and ICE cars IF the electrical infrastructure can handle the extra load.

One skeptical driver thought EVs weren’t for him, but a single Tesla Model 3 test drive flipped his perspective and turned him into a Tesla believer for life.

A Cybertruck owner reports facing multiple issues: his truck hit a metal pole while in FSD, the earliest service appointment he could get is in a month, and the service center Tesla assigned him to is 5,200 miles away in Finland.

A 2024 GMC Sierra 2.7L owner is already trading for a 2025 Sierra with a 5.3L engine. He needs more power and has made a fast trade. How many Sierra owners can relate to those who thought the 2.7L would have enough power? Here is Daniel's powerless story.

Despite falling sales, Tesla has unexpectedly increased the starting price for the tri-motor Cybertruck by $15,000. Together, Tesla has introduced a new “Luxe Package” that includes multiple premium features.

A Toyota RAV4 buyer hopes that the 2015 model year RAV4 is more reliable than the 2014 Ford Escape. She recently purchased the older RAV4 for her daughter, and she's a Toyota fan because she owns a 2014 Highlander. Will the older RAV4 be reliable?

Toyota's recall includes several vehicles sold in the US that may suffer "car dementia" or blank instrument cluster.

A 2025 Ram 1500 RHO was enough to make a lifelong GM fan walk away after 18 years, raising the question of whether GM’s grip on loyal truck buyers is finally starting to slip.

This GMC Sierra EV owner found out the hard way that spending serious money on a luxury EV doesn’t guarantee legal protection, especially if your truck is just heavy enough to dodge the law.

Drawing parallels between Acura's revived RSX and another Japanese sports car nameplate that fell victim to the SUV craze.

A BMW i3 and BMW X4M owner is jumping ship and buying not one but two Tesla cars: a Tesla Model and a Tesla Model Y. However, what led him to make the decision comes from an unexpected assist from artificial intelligence. Check out JJ's surprising story. 

A 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner is furious at the Mazda dealer. He took the car in for its first oil change and asked the dealer to rotate the tires. A simple request, they said they would do. However, when he got the car back, they had not done the work.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unexpectedly announced that the EV maker might develop a flying Cybertruck. This excited many Tesla fans; however, Tesla engineers have shared that the product has not yet begun development.

A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner's truck has 118,000 miles with a new transmission from the dealer and new tires. Will his truck be reliable now? He says it feels new again, and he's keeping it for the long haul. Will it last another 120K miles?