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By Rob Enderle on
BYD, leveraging its cost advantages and strong Chinese market presence, has overtaken Tesla in global EV sales, necessitating BYD's continued focus on affordability and international expansion, while Tesla needs to diversify its lineup and reduce costs.
By Rob Enderle on
Google's integration of its advanced Gemini AI into Volvo cars promises a revolutionary, conversational in-car experience with enhanced entertainment, safety features, and the potential to elevate Volvo's tech-forward appeal, positioning it well.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Tesla Cybertruck owners in Texas are reporting a "quirk" where their trucks in FSD drive into oncoming traffic while making a left turn. This comes less than two weeks before Tesla launches unsupervised FSD in Austin, Texas.
By Denis Flierl on
Ok, let's have a little fun with the Tesla Cybertruck. Joseph owns a Cybertruck, and he has a confession to make. He loves his CT, but it hasn't been an easy road to owning the controversial truck. Here is his confession. Check it out before you buy one. 
By Aram Krajekian on
The life of an old Honda is seemingly unmatched, and Greg’s 1996 Accord is living proof. With 567,000 miles and the original engine still going strong, it's why this story challenges if today’s cars could even come close.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner’s 2025 Kia K4 had just 10,000 miles when rodents chewed through the engine wires. Here’s why this story shows how even modern cars aren’t safe from nature’s oldest surprises.
By Narek Hareyan on
After Rivian’s latest update, a mysterious horizontal bar appeared on my R1T’s front camera, and what I discovered might change how you trust over-the-air updates forever.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that falling tree sap has seriously damaged the stainless steel on his truck. He added that he contacted Tesla, and the company responded, saying that if not immediately cleaned, tree resin could damage a Cybertruck.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner found that the new Model Y was pleasantly refined, and now others are starting to notice too. With quieter rides and smoother suspension, here’s why this story quietly reshapes how people think about choosing a new Tesla.
By Denis Flierl on
The Tesla Cybertruck has Full Self-Driving "FSD," but does it drive itself? Tesla is changing how we drive and what we can do on a long road trip. Check out what Luca is doing while taking a road trip to the beach.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Lexus fan thought the RZ 550e would rekindle his excitement, but one email and a bold comparison to Rivian changed everything. Here’s why this story might shift how you see legacy EVs.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Thanks to stricter emissions regulations and updated cyber security, extracting extra performance from the upcoming “NE” Mazda MX-5 will be more difficult. Reddit users are discussing interesting solutions to a future problem.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner switched to Tesla Insurance thinking it was just another task completed, until a cracked windshield on day one raised the kind of question that makes you rethink how insurance works when timing and trust collide.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner hauled 9,000 lbs with a Sierra EV through Nova Scotia and came back with range to spare. Here’s why their story might just shift how you think about what electric trucks are truly capable of.
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a Tesla Cybertruck owner takes his truck off-road? Camron had more fun than you can imagine. However, the highlight of the day was pulling a Jeep Wrangler that was stuck in the mud. See what the surprised Wrangler owner said afterward. 
By Narek Hareyan on
A Rivian R1T owner got hit while parked and charging, what happened next reveals a hidden insurance nightmare that every EV driver needs to know before it’s too late.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Hyundai owner did everything right, yet the engine still failed early. Now he’s exposing a reliability issue that’s sparking debate, and what was uncovered might make you question what’s really hiding under the hood.
By Aram Krajekian on
While waiting to pick up his son, this Subaru WRX owner was hit and dragged out of his parking spot. What happened next left the community talking, and it just might change the way you think about where to park.
By Denis Flierl on
Is the economy bad, or does this Tesla Model 3 owner have a great idea? Does attaching solar panels directly to an electric vehicle work, and does this Model 3 owner know something no one else does? Check out what Sandra says. Do you agree with her? 
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck buyer expressed his surprise after discovering red paint and scratches all over his brand-new truck. The owner shared his belief that the truck had been vandalized beforehand and that Tesla hadn’t properly cleaned up the resulting mess.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The retro-styled SUV will make its debut in fall 2025, and here are all the deatails you want to know about it.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Model Y owner lives in one of the hottest places in the country, and what happened to their battery after just 9,000 miles has some rethinking what it really means to own an EV in extreme heat.
By Denis Flierl on
Did a Georgia State Patrol target a Tesla Cybertruck? Brantley's Cybertruck was on cruise control, but the officer said he was going faster than the CT said. He now has a super-speeder fine and risks losing his license. Here is his unbelievable story. 
By Dimitar Angelov on
Is Nissan's poor reliability exaggerated? Opinions vary, but this Rogue serves its owner faithfully and drives like new most of its original parts.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he took delivery of a Cybertruck with a lot of blemishes because he didn’t want to wait. However, more than a year later, he says, “The defects are driving me insane.”
By Denis Flierl on
How much does replacing a broken key fob for a 2006 Honda Civic cost? Emma says the Honda dealer quoted her $175 for them to order a new one. Is she being ripped off by the dealer? Emma says she will not pay that for any reason. What would you do? 
By Denis Flierl on
Do Toyota Camrys have a water leak problem? According to Camry owners like Karli, there is a serious issue with standing water and mold growing in her trunk. The Toyota dealer says there is nothing they can do. Here is what Camry owners need to know. 
By Denis Flierl on
How many truck buyers would purchase a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck if it were less expensive? Robby bought a 2025 Ford F-250 after waiting for Cybertruck prices to drop. Should he have waited? What would you do?
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has reversed its policy barring Cybertruck trade-ins. A Cybertruck owner says Tesla offered him $65,400 for his $100,00 truck with 6,200 miles. This means, according to Tesla, a Cybertruck loses $5.6 for every mile driven.
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine driving a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country that cost nearly $80,000 when it was new, it only has 41,000 miles, and you are afraid to drive it. That's Christi's dilemma after the SUV has left her stranded twice. Here is her unbelievable story.