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By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Chevy Silverado owner is wondering if she made the right choice. She traded her 2020 Ford F-150 and bought a new LT Trail Boss. She pulls a horse trailer and needs a pickup that will do the job. Now, she's wondering if it was the right choice.
By Dimitar Angelov on
I see a French connection in the 2026 Honda Prelude that most people missed. Has the iconic Japanese coupe been inspired by a foreign design?
By Denis Flierl on
An original Tesla Cybertruck owner wants Tesla to offer him the same free perks that the automaker is providing to new buyers. He paid $100K, had to endure Tesla's growing pains, and is now treated poorly by the company. Should it be a surprise?  
By Aram Krajekian on
A quietly persistent issue on this Tesla Model Y has some owners wondering if routine wear and tear might be a more complex issue than it seems.
By Aram Krajekian on
A luxury EV praised for comfort is now drawing attention for something unexpected. Discover what’s behind the surprising passenger experience that some Lucid owners are finding harder to ignore.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that it’s been 50 days since he took his truck in for service because of a minor noise complaint. Despite multiple attempts, Tesla has yet to resolve the issue. He now wants Tesla to either give him a refund or a new Cybertruck.
By Denis Flierl on
A potential Tesla Cybertruck buyer has changed his mind after receiving a Rivian R1S as a loaner vehicle. Now he's not so sure and is leaning towards the Rivian. They are two different vehicles, but why is it such a hard decision? What would you do?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Acura Integra gets refreshed for 2026 and retains an important feature that other companies are foregoing.
By Aram Krajekian on
When a two-Tesla owner claims the GMC Sierra EV outdid them in tech, it’s hard not to do a double take. This unexpected experience might just change how you see the EV truck world.
By Aram Krajekian on
After a crash with no airbag deployment, this Tesla Model 3 owner walked away grateful but confused. Here's why this story reveals an important question about modern vehicle safety.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new Prelude may be underwhelming on paper, but Honda is working on more exciting versions, and the first one may be coming sooner than expected.
By Denis Flierl on
The owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 was just given a new 2025 Ford F-150 worth $70,000. It's all because he ran down a church shooter as he was driving to attend services. He was running late, and it was a bizarre scene, but what he did was extraordinary. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
Amid ongoing Cybertruck quality control issues, Cybertruck owners are sharing their concerns as they near the limits of their basic vehicle warranty. After driving 50,000 miles, Cybertruck owners are calling on Tesla to offer an extended warranty.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner reports that since getting his car, he has witnessed more road rage and aggressive driving than ever. He never had anyone come at him while driving a Toyota RAV4. Is it just him, or do all Tesla owners have to deal with road rage?
By Aram Krajekian on
In the middle of a Texas flood, one GMC Sierra EV Denali quietly became more than a truck, as it powered recovery efforts for 10 hours and still made it home. Here's why this story is an example of what real EV capability looks like.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner just completed a 6,200-mile trip from California to Alaska and returned safely. Is it the longest trip ever in a Cybertruck? Not likely, but Jacky Chu says it was an incredible trip for an electric vehicle. Here's how he did it.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that his truck, while driving autonomously, cut off a police vehicle in a nearby lane. He explains that he tried to tell the officer that the truck performed the overtake maneuver on its own, but he still received a ticket.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner is unhappy with his truck because it's unreliable. He can't believe his $50K truck has been in the shop five times before it has 40,000 miles. And he's not alone. Does it have something to do with post-COVID manufacturing?
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing to own a Tesla, but it’s another to watch one become your rescue team in the middle of nowhere. That’s why this Model 3 owner’s experience is a reminder that real kindness might just be the best roadside service out there.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer from Nebraska shares his lengthy 12-hour Cybertruck delivery process. He explains he had to fly to Denver, Colorado, to pick up the vehicle and then immediately drive 500 miles back to Lincoln, Nebraska.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner is impressed with his pickup, but it's not the typical things truck owners are impressed with. He likes the Tacoma's new key fob. It's a new feature that many new owners are raving about. Why didn't they think of this sooner?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is considering buying a second truck for situations where he doesn’t feel comfortable driving his Cybertruck. However, after exploring all the electric truck options, he thinks maybe he should just get another Cybertruck.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck owner says the police pulled him over for not having temporary license plates. Tesla never put the plates on, said they would send new ones, and sent him on his way after he bought the new truck. There are new rules in TX.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner is wondering what he will do now for a pickup. His Silverado has already had the rear diff replaced, and now his 10-speed transmission is gone. His previous Ford F-150 left him stranded, and he still needs a truck.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla Model Y owner’s massive Supercharging bill is raising bigger questions about how crucial home charging really is, and whether the EV dream still makes sense when that one piece of the puzzle is missing.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Sierra EV owner gave the future a fair shot, but after software letdowns, missing features, and dealership fatigue, he made a move that says a lot about where trust and capability still matter most.
By Denis Flierl on
Should a Toyota Tundra truck buyer purchase a 10-year-old truck with more miles or a 3-year-old truck with fewer miles? Does the older Tundra with more miles have more life in it? See what most Tundra owners would do if they were in that situation. 
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Insteroid concept car, drawing inspiration from media, could serve as a unique and affordable "halo product" that attracts younger car buyers and counters the rise of Chinese EVs, rekindling excitement for bold automotive design.
By Rob Enderle on
The Volkswagen ID.3's minimal battery degradation after 107,000 miles, combined with the inherent mechanical simplicity and reduced maintenance of EVs, strongly suggests that electric cars are likely to last longer than gasoline vehicles.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner's FSD is driving him nuts. He was traveling 79 mph on the highway. His car passed a slower car, and then, when it returned to the right lane, it slowed down, which angered the other driver. And, it's happening to other Tesla owners.