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If you're considering a new 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, now may be the ideal time to make a purchase. Greg just purchased a CT and got 0% financing. But there was a catch. Here is what Cybertruck owners need to know. Find out what Greg named his new truck. 

What happens when you don't treat customers right? They leave and go across the street to your competitor. Jenna was ready to buy a 2025 Audi Q5 but was lied to by the salesperson. So, she went to Mercedes. Here is how Audi lost a paying customer. 

A Dodge Charger tried to flex at a Supercharger, but instead of stealing the spotlight, it became a case study in what not to do.

One owner took his Explorer in for a transmission rebuild, but it was the unexpected loaner that left a lasting impression and made him question what really matters in a daily driver.

Imagine owning a truck with which you have a love-hate relationship. That's what Andre says about his 2023 Toyota Tacoma pickup. He's ready to get rid of it and buy a Tundra truck, which potentially has engine problems. What would you do in his situation?

Most car owners leave the service center expecting everything to work, not to find their app still convinced the car is still inside the shop. Here's how one simple error left this Tesla driver stuck in what felt like digital limbo.

Tesla's imminent Robotaxi launch is poised to render personal car ownership obsolete by offering a cost-effective, on-demand autonomous mobility solution that negates the expense and idleness of private vehicles, fundamentally reshaping transportation.

Fiat's partnership with Ample for the 500e's battery swap could revolutionize EV recharging, making it faster and more convenient for affordable urban vehicles by overcoming past hesitations and concerns about battery degradation.

A 2024 Kia Sorento buyer says the only way she could afford to buy the new car was to get a Beacon from State Farm that lowered her insurance enough for her to afford the higher car payment. Is this a new trend in car sales or an isolated incident?

Imagine your car starts smoking after a routine oil change, and the dealer’s first request is to not fill out the service survey. Here’s why that one request at the Kia dealership might reveal more than they intended.

How many Toyota Tundra owners are getting a new engine, and are some outside the recall window? According to Aaron, the owner of a 2023 Tundra, the dealer states that they cannot provide a new engine and will only repair it. What owners need to know now.

Fans of Japanese sports cars are eagerly awaiting the rebirth of the Toyota Celica and exciting new bits of information just arrived from Japan.

One Hond CR-V owner speaks of a recurring issue with his SUV's odometer readouts, but can it be due to negligence?

Do you need an induction service cleaning for your Toyota RAV4? Jason says the Toyota dealer says he needs it done. But it's not listed in the 30K service menu. Is it a scam, like Jason thinks, or is it a legitimate service performed by the dealer?  

Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop. 

It’s one thing when your truck breaks down, but it’s another when you realize the parts you added on your Chevy Silverado might be the first thing you lose. Here’s how one owner is trying to figure out what comes next.

You don’t expect your first upgrade decision to come five days into Tacoma ownership, but sometimes the road has other plans. Here's how one surprise encounter became the starting point for something better.

You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy. 

There is an easy fix to a well-known Hyundai issue that has been plaguing owners for years.

This Silverado became a roadside obstacle you couldn’t even push to safety, and what it took to move it left the owner stunned. Here’s why a $400 tool could turn a simple breakdown into a more dangerous situation.

One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why this quiet tweak might be one of the most satisfying updates yet.

Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.

How bad can it get? A new Chevrolet Traverse owner does not want to be let down again. It's now twice in three months that her check engine light has lit up the dash. Is it a serious problem? It could be, so here's what Chevy Traverse owners need to know.

If it wasn't bad enough that Cole’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission died with only 15,000 miles on the truck, he has now waited over a month for it to be fixed. Additionally, the Toyota dealer has not contacted him via text or email to provide an update. 

There’s a difference between loving a brand and trusting it, and some lifelong GM truck owners are starting to realize that one doesn’t always guarantee the other.

Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 

Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”

A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”

This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.

Does the Volkswagen Atlas have transmission issues that customers should be aware of? Yes, and here is one customer's amazing story. She purchased a 2025 Atlas SUV, and now, after two days and only 29 miles, the transmission needs to be replaced.