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This Rivian owner was convinced EVs weren’t for him, until one thing changed his mind forever.

Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.

Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.

While the report that Geely was buying Jaguar was an April Fools' joke, this would be a great idea for both firms.

Elon Musk has acknowledged calls for his resignation as Tesla CEO after disappointing Q1 delivery results. Musk expressed gratitude to an investor who threatened to sell 75% of his Tesla shares if Musk stepped down as CEO.

What's it like to own a Tesla Cybertruck or another Tesla model? If you are considering an electric truck, here are the good and the bad things you'll want to know. Check out Marcus's story and see if you still want to buy the controversial EV truck.

The new GR Corolla will feature many important improvements, but Toyota still doesn't say anything about the engine.

Liz wants to buy a new small SUV. She loves the outdoors and is looking for her new vehicle. Which one should she buy? Liz took her 2009 Corolla, expecting to buy another Toyota, but left disappointed. Check out Liz's discouraging car search journey. 

When an unexplainable scent filled the air of a Silverado owner’s cabin, it triggered a hunt for answers and how even simple services can go sideways.

A brand new 4,500-mile 2025 Silverado 3500HD was brought in for a subwoofer upgrade, but ended up dying twice on the road with glow plug failures and warning lights flashing. What seemed like a harmless install quickly unraveled into something deeper.

I was all set to install running boards on my Rivian R1S, until I discovered the surprising reason some owners had to remove theirs just to get basic service.

Here is another story of someone who purchased a Tesla and has buyer's remorse. Michael bought a Tesla Model 3 and wants to return it because of high insurance premiums and an expensive home charger. Here is his story and what Tesla buyers need to know.

What should a Toyota RAV4 buyer do if the dealer won't give her what her trade-in is worth? It's far less than it's worth. Should she walk away? Salma likes the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and would buy it but has a dilemma. Here is what car shoppers need to know.

Rivian’s software update left an R1T owner dealing with a bizarre bug that keeps his truck stuck in tow mode although there’s nothing attached to the back.

A Cybertruck owner is celebrating the fact that Tesla sold him a defective truck. He can now avoid all the depreciation by returning the vehicle to Tesla at full price. However, he’ll be using the money to buy another Cybertruck for $30,000 less.

Ghosts in the car? No, but one owner got a slight fright after her RAV4's fuel level gauge suddenly changed its readout.

Should you buy a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek? Liz, who recently took a test drive in the new Crosstrek, was impressed with the car but was disappointed in the interior. See what she says about the new high-tech touchscreen and why she walked away. 

If you want to get your hands on a driver-focused Nissan Z, one dealership has what you need, for under MSRP.

A simple tire upgrade on a Rivian R1T was supposed to be an easy win, until it triggered a software meltdown, setting off a chain of glitches that every owner needs to see before making their next move.

From one EV to another, here’s why this owner says making the switch to Rivian R1S from the Kia EV6 was her best decision yet.

A total of 14 Hyundai models are being recalled due to a seemingly minor issue that could, potentially, cause expensive repairs, if left unattended.

What's it like to own a Tesla Cyberteruck? Here is Victor's super chrome red-wrapped Cybertruck parked between two Ford F-150 trucks, and there's an interesting story behind this picture. Check out one day in the life of this Cybertruck owner. 

A 2023 1794 Edition Toyota Tundra owner took his truck in for a routine oil change and ended up getting a brand new engine for free and a loaner car to drive while Toyota handled everything. Here's what caused it.

A 2025 Rivian R1T owner’s road trip turned sour when his truck refused to fast charge, leaving him stranded for hours and casting doubts as to whether he should complete the purchase of his second Rivian.

Here is a story from Steve, who owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. He says his truck only has 55,000 miles on it, but it's now having transmission and cooling system issues. Is this an isolated case? Here is what Chevy Colorado owners need to know. 

A Tesla Cybertruck owner who was hit by a drunk driver running a red light at 60 miles per hour asserts that his truck safeguarded both his and his five-year-old daughter's lives. He says he’ll be buying another Cybertruck as soon as possible.

The Nissan Z Performance is a bargain sports car, but this comes at a price, and not everyone is willing to pay. Some owners opt to make the Z into the car it should have been from the start.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported being initially concerned when he saw a woman acting suspiciously around his truck; however, his suspicion turned into a pleasant surprise when he realized she had left him a $20 Ruby Tuesday gift card.

Toyota RAV4 owners who bought used cars during the inflated market in 2022 are now paying again. Bethany purchased a 2019 Toyota RAV4 in 2022 for $36,000, and now it's only worth $19K. Here is what RAV4 owners who bought 3 years ago need to know now.  

One owner showcases how you can get the most out of your Toyota RAV4 ownership.