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BlueCruise may be Ford’s answer to hands-free driving, but when one Ford Expedition owner says it struggles where GM’s Super Cruise thrives, it raises questions about how far behind Ford might be in this race.

A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner has a truck with only 12,000 miles and has had two oil changes since he bought it. Now, he's finding metal shavings and 1mm pieces of metal in the drain pan. Here is Tony's story and information for all Tundra owners.

Porsche's popular, four-door EV model is a great offering, but continues to plague owner with the infamous, “Engine control error” issue. Will Porsche issue another service recall?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner has a strange question for other Cybertruck owners. After driving his CT for a while, he feels fatigued, lightheaded, and it seems like everything is moving in slow motion. Is this an electric vehicle issue or something else?

Some cars live up to the badge they wear while some make you question if the badge even belongs there. For one Honda Prologue owner, that question came just two months in, and what followed reveals a side of this EV you won’t find in the brochure.

A Cybertruck owner removed the magnetic decal he had placed on the truck’s stainless steel door and was surprised to find the surface covered in rust spots. Now, he’s wondering whether he has permanently damaged his Cybertruck.

A Honda CR-V owner had an issue with her AC, which wasn't blowing cold enough. It had always worked well, but now she discovered that Honda would not only fix it for free but also extend the warranty for 10 years. Here is what CR-V owners need to know.

A Toyota Highlander owner shares her experience with her 2017 Highlander, highlighting two failed transmissions in one year. She's had enough and purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer. What are the issues with the Highlander, and is the Explorer a reliable SUV?

A cross-country move with a trailer in tow can reveal a lot about your vehicle. For one Tesla Model Y owner, the journey proved just how towing can swing between frustrating inefficiency and shockingly effortless power.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner replaced his windshield, and now he has significant wind noise as a result. However, Tesla says it's normal for this to happen. Is this an isolated problem with this Cybertruck, or is it a more widespread problem? 

The Toyota Tacoma has paint problems, and one owner has had his pickup at the dealer for the paint recall. Now, the Toyota dealer gave him a Corolla for a loaner vehicle while it's in the paint shop. He would rather drive his wife's minivan. 

The Lexus LF-A successor raises expectations, but there is one thing about it that boggles the mind.

A 2025 Toyota 4Runner buyer wants buyers to beware of what some Toyota dealers are doing. He traded a 2022 Tundra for a 2025 4Runner, and the dealer is asking $14K over MSRP, charging him high interest rates. Here's what new 4Runner buyers need to know. 

Janie just returned from a 10,000-mile U.S. road trip and says it was a great experience. For those wondering if a long road trip in a Tesla is worth it, Janie did it solo and loved it. Here is what road travelers need to know.  

A Cybertruck owner says he drove his new truck 70 miles straight to a Tesla supercharger. However, during the first charging session, the truck’s motor failed, and it had to be towed. The owner surprisingly notes this is a good thing.

Many cars prove their worth in those rare, life-changing moments where safety matters most. For one Honda CR-V owner, that moment came without warning, and what she had to say next makes getting a CR-V even more compelling.

Some cars feel alive in your hands like they're meant to take on any road or weather you throw at them. This GR Corolla owner believes his is the closest thing today to the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and many aren’t disagreeing.

This article discusses how Chinese automaker BYD is outselling Tesla in key European markets due to a combination of factors, including the degradation of the Tesla brand because of Elon Musk's political activities, and BYD's advantages.

This column explores the potential automotive partnership between GM and Hyundai, analyzing their histories of collaboration and broader industry trends to speculate on its likelihood of success, the types of innovative vehicles that could result.

By adopting the agile, citizen-centric, and innovative mindset of a tech start-up, governments can transform their slow, inefficient bureaucracies into responsive organizations that deliver breakthrough services and rebuild trust with the people served.

This owner believed he had the perfect Toyota Tundra and even bought a Sequoia for his wife, but one breakdown and a questionable loaner now have him rethinking the dealership’s priorities.

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner dislikes the appearance of her pickup with the long bed. What should she do to improve its appearance and posture, as she feels it looks scrawny and needs help? She adds spacers to the stock wheels, but is it the best option?

2021 Chevy Silverado owner, Ray Tobia Jr, has a problem common to many Silverado trucks. He now has an easy fix for the annoying Silverado clunk/squeak problem in the rear springs. The dealer had an expensive fix, but this one only takes 10 minutes. 

This Rivian owner thought going electric would save money, but after a few road trips and nearly $50 for just 180 miles, the numbers started to tell a very different story.

When a Toyota Tundra's routine oil change turns into a metallic surprise, it brings back memories of the very engine recalls that many thought Toyota had already put to bed.

In a world still full of EV skepticism, this Mustang Mach-E owner set out on an adventure that challenged assumptions and revealed just how much electric vehicles can do.

A Cybertruck buyer reports that his new vehicle has multiple defects. Thankfully, Tesla is willing to fix them under warranty, but the owner feels conflicted about sending his Cybertruck in for service. He’s worried it might come back with more problems.

A Tesla Model X owner reports that his vehicle died after a fishing trip with his children. He adds that Tesla is refusing to replace his high-voltage battery, claiming that on the day the battery failed, he left his Model X parked in a lake.

This brand-new Rivian R1T Gen 2 was delivered with a dead inverter, but what’s worse is the owner can’t get it fixed for months, and it’s the one feature they bought the truck for.

This new Tesla Model Y owner was stunned to lose nearly half his battery while his car just sat in the garage for a week. But once others began dissecting the settings, the real culprit quickly came to light.