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A Honda dealer in Maryland has agreed to pay $3 million to the attorney general and pay some of its customers back for phony sales charges. Here is Renee's unbelievable story of how the Honda dealer made her pay the sales commission on a 2024 CR-V. 

Does the Toyota Highlander transmission have reliability problems? An owner named Alex says his transmission is dead, with only 40,000 miles on the car. Is this a common problem with the Highlander? Here is what Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 

BYD is moving around Tesla and leaving them behind at an increasing rate. With features like 360-degree turns, head-in parking, emergency water driving, hydraulic suspension, autonomous driving, and done options, Tesla is becoming obsolete.

Volvo has released its ES90 EV, which looks to be a well-priced high-end luxury EV at a relatively reasonable price. Decent power, decent range, and some standout features may make this our family’s next car.

Toyota announced a $15K car, basically half the price of the Fiat 500e, with better performance, range, capacity, and RAV4-like usability. This car at this price could be a positive game changer for Toyota when Tesla is failing.

After the election, Tesla's stock surged 90%, leading investors to praise Elon Musk's outspoken political involvement. However, as of today, Tesla's stock has returned to pre-election levels, suggesting that Musk’s risky strategy might not pay off.

If you own a 2024 Honda CR-V, it has multiple recalls. However, owners like Leo say that their Honda dealer keeps telling them parts are unavailable, and they have to wait. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know about the recall situation. 

Several Tesla enthusiasts are celebrating reports that many Tesla owners are selling their vehicles at a significant loss. One Cybertruck buyer admits he’s secretly hoping the anti-Tesla sentiment continues so he can get a good price on a use Cybertruck.

Does Tesla have a problem with its FSD feature on the Cybertruck and other models? One owner says his Cybertruck has taken him across a double yellow line into oncoming traffic. Is this happening with other Tesla vehicles, or is it an isolated incident? 

Looking for the next bargain SUV? Here's why it will come from the one Toyota model you least expected.

A Cybertruck owner accepted delivery of a defective truck, believing Tesla could easily fix the issues. However, he discovered there was no service opening for a month. Even worse, after a long wait, Tesla returned his Cybertruck even more damaged.

A Cybertruck owner reports that he charged his truck above 80% for the first time and began to notice a strange odor inside the cabin. He adds that the smell resembles that of an electrical wire harness melting.

What happens when a 2021 Hyundai Palisade has an engine failure and is still under the factory warranty? It's covered if you are the first owner, but what happens to a customer if they are the second owner? Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know. 

The 2025 Toyota Tundra is packed with technology, and it's great when it works. However, Jonathan bought a 2025 Tundra Limited, and some things are already going haywire. Here are his issues. Are other owners experiencing the same problems?

Owners knock on Toyota's reliability as Tacomas, less than two years old, are experiencing unusual problems. But are owners right to be upset, or can some of it be negligence?

In a first-of-its-kind act of philanthropy, a Tesla fan says he will be accepting a lower trade-in offer from Tesla than he can get otherwise. His reason is that he wants to help Tesla financially & adds “I’m super happy Tesla will pocket the difference.”

Cybertruck and Tesla haters fuel curiosity, and it's working in the automakers' and the controversial truck's favor. This is what one Cybertruck owner says. Check out Marcus Reno's insightful comments and see if you agree or disagree.

Ford has returned to delivering its F-150 Lightning EV trucks directly to dealers rather than storing them at regional hubs while awaiting customer orders. Here is what F-150 Lightning and all Ford EV buyers need to know. 

It is a recurring issue that plagues multiple model years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The issue is well-documented, but dealerships will fix it only under certain circumstances.

A Cybertruck buyer who was instructed to schedule a service appointment for a Cybertruck he has yet to receive says he’s taking Tesla to court. He adds, “This is un-American,’ and he didn’t even have a honeymoon period with his brand new Cybertruck.

Here is another story of a 2022 GMC Yukon Denali with only 31,000 miles sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Is this a common problem for the GM 6.2-liter engine? Here is what GMC Yukon owners need to know.

How is the Toyota Tundra engine replacement going? It's underway now at all Toyota dealers nationwide. Here is what some owners say about the process and information that all 2022 and 2023 Tundra owners want to know.

The future of the Audi R8 will not involve a V-10, but it will also not be a fully electric supercar, as the latest developments prompted Audi to backtrack on its electrification strategy.

The Porsche 911 GT3 market can currently be described as the "perfect storm", but not for everyone. Here's how you can be in luck if the 992 GT3 is on your radar

A new 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid owner is wondering now if he made the right decision trading in his 2021 CR-V hybrid. He's having several issues with the new SUV and the hybrid technology. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know.

Here is a warning for all Tesla Model Y owners with small kids. Steve says he almost slammed the rear hatch on his kids because of the vehicle's design. Here is what all Tesla Model Y owners need to know.

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner can't figure out why Toyota put a useless storage compartment on the center console. Nothing fits in the small space, so what is its purpose and intended use? Here's Toyota's surprising answer and what RAV4 owners need to know.

A 2024 GMC Sierra owner has a failed 10-speed transmission that is only 6,500 miles in. The truck needs a new transmission, but the dealer doesn't have the right parts. Here is Matheus's frustrating story and what Sierra owners need to know.

If you are not a fan of HOAs, you will love this hilarious story. Chase built a custom Mercedes/Toyota Tacoma lowrider truck and parked it in his driveway. He thinks the neighbors turned him in. Here is what all car owners need to know.

Here is one Tesla Model 3 owner's fascinating story. The police have asked nine times to look at her car's Sentry Mode for surveillance. She lives near an area where there is a lot of illegal activity. Is it common for police to ask this of Tesla owners?