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Is the 2026 Tundra Limited really worth $65,000 when it lacks three key luxury features found in the 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie? Which truck would you choose?

While not official, a video shows the 2026 Honda Prelude accelerating from 0 to 60 mph, and things aren't looking good.

Ford F-150 owners are calling out the automaker for limiting 2026 interior options to "Boring Black," while the Expedition offers premium choices at the same price. See why truck buyers are demanding more variety without the King Ranch markup.

A "sticky steering" defect plaguing 2022-2025 Honda CR-V models has triggered a massive recall and class-action lawsuit, leaving owners terrified as their steering wheels "lock up" at highway speeds.

It seems the GR Celica will not be the only Toyota sports car to return after all, as latest trademarks confirm a new MR-2 is still coming.

Fleeing the 6.2L V8 nightmare for a 3.0L Duramax? You may have traded a ticking time bomb for a slow leak. Owners report alarming oil thirst, yet GM calls it "normal." Is the diesel a safe haven or a maintenance trap? Read the full report before you buy.

1990s Japanese sports cars are overpriced, but there are still ways to get behind the wheel of an icon for a semi-reasonable price.

Nearly a decade after its debut, this Japanese performance luxury sedan from Lexus starts getting the recognition it deserves, and it lies in the company's most revered quality.

A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is breaking up with the brand after cam phaser and transmission failures. Now facing an engine knock, he asks: Where do I go if GM is "dog crap" and Toyota is "overpriced"? Here is his dilemma.

Owners of 2016-2022 Tacomas are hitting 60,000 miles and facing a new shock: dealer service quotes up to $3,400. From $800 spark plugs to costly "fluff," find out why the "60k Service" is the new profit center, and how to avoid paying for it.

Some Kia Stinger owners are experiencing problems where the key fobs aren't being detected by the car, and we delve into the potnetial causes before you spend big money.

A deeper look at real EV winter range numbers like the Tesla Model X that owners keep debating, and real ways to improve your cold weather range.

Is your $75k Silverado a ticking time bomb? GM's "fix" for the 6.2L V8 recall is sparking outrage. Why switching to 0W-40 oil might be a band-aid for a massive defect. Owners are stuck in stop-sale limbo. Read the full investigative report.

A 2011 Toyota Tacoma owner slams his local dealer after being quoted over $400 for a single replacement key, calling it "highway robbery." Is this standard dealer pricing, or are there hidden, cheaper ways to get on the road without breaking the bank?

The CR-V rides smoother, but can it beat the RAV4 to 300,000 miles? I'll pit Toyota's planetary gears against Honda's electric drive. Does the "Cablegate" scandal crown a new reliability king? I strip down the tech to find the true 15-year survivor.

Some owners are surprised by how thirsty the fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma is, claiming "V-8-like" MPGs, but what truth hides behind these numbers?

He waited months for the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, but after one test drive, he bought a Honda CR-V instead. Citing a "cramped" cabin and "busy" ride, he says the Toyota didn't live up to the hype. Here is why he says the CR-V is the superior SUV.

Ford claimed the "CDF Drum" update fixed the F-150's 10-speed transmission issues. However, owners in 2024 and 2025 report that the clunk and PowerBoost failures are back. What Ford F-150 buyers need to know. 

A Toyota Highlander owner wants to sell his SUV after getting stuck in 5" of snow. Is the FWD Hybrid at fault, or the 42k miles on the tires? See why this Florida transplant's winter struggle proves tires matter more than drivetrain.

Lucid dethrones Tesla as U.S. News’ 2025 Best Luxury EV Brand. The new Gravity Touring SUV challenges Tesla with superior luxury and engineering, signaling a major market shift as competitors finally out-execute the industry giant.

Jeep’s first electric SUV, the Recon, arrives with massive expectations. To secure Stellantis’ financial future, it must outperform the Wrangler on-road while matching its grit off-road, avoiding the pitfalls of the polarizing Dodge Charger Daytona EV.

Jaguar is in crisis. Following the disastrous "Copy Nothing" rebrand, design chief Gerry McGovern has been fired. With sales plummeting and customers alienated, the brand's risky pivot to ultra-luxury EVs now hangs by a thread in Miami.

The 2026 Rogue PHEV is essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander designed to stanch Nissan’s market bleeding. While competent, it arrives as the hybrid "bridge" era collapses, facing stiff competition from superior pure EVs and dominant Toyota rivals.

Despite aging tech, Tesla’s Model Y dominates China’s 2025 premium EV market. Yet, surging rivals like Xiaomi and Zeekr are eroding this lead, with a permanent dethroning predicted for 2026 absent a Full Self-Driving breakthrough.

The Corvette ZR1X delivers 1,250 horsepower and hypercar performance for under $210,000, shaming multi-million dollar rivals like Ferrari. This ultimate halo car reignites brand excitement as standard C8 values normalize, proving American dominance.

Is the Regular Cab Short Bed the ultimate truck? Todd just scored a "super rare" 2026 GMC Sierra Pro in Sand Dune. See why this owner swears by the classic 2-door configuration and why he passed his '91 down to his son to keep the tradition alive.

Broken taillight at just 1,000 miles? A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is balking at a $1,000 dealer repair bill. The catch? Aftermarket parts for the 2026 don't exist yet. Here is the DIY nightmare facing early adopters.

A 2024 Prius owner claims Toyota said the 12V battery lasts just 30,000 miles. After blowing through two batteries in a year, he shares a costly warning for high-mileage drivers.

Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra worth $65k? One shopper says no. Citing a "clunky" console, poor camera quality, and lack of "truck feel," he walked away. He's keeping his 210k-mile Ram 2500 instead. Here are the specific deal-breakers that killed the sale.

Toyota is still showing promising results, but a few models surprised me in terms of sales.