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I was stranded with a dead phone and a locked Tesla Model 3, but thinking quickly and using the Tesla's Apple Watch app I turned the potential disaster into a tech-savvy rescue you'll want to hear about.

An early Cybertruck owner says he has successfully compelled Tesla to buy back his defective truck, with Tesla only deducting $300 for every 1000 miles he drove it. However, the Cybertruck fan says he’ll use the money to buy a more expensive Cybertruck.

Have you owned a car brand for years and then decided to make a change? That's what Lizzie did. She knew it was time to change when her Mazda 5 minivan failed her. Here is Lizzie's car purchasing dilemma. Why did she pick the 2025 Subaru Outback instead?

A Toyota Tacoma owner is asking if it's acceptable to install upgrades to her Tacoma pickup and if it's like adding Raptor lights, which sparked a debate among enthusiasts. Does it add a touch of style, or are they showy and comical? What do you think?

Chinese car companies are moving aggressively to remove their artificial Tariff disadvantage against Chinese built Teslas. Once this is done it will pretty much assure Europe will follow Australia and move from Tesla cars to Chinese alternatives.

The US’s pullback from EVs assures China’s future dominance of this industry, and they are already around 2 years ahead of everyone but Tesla. If this doesn’t change, a lot of countries will bleed jobs and automotive revenues.

The Car market is a mess in 2025 suggesting a number of companies may be gone by the end of the decade. It would be wise to avoid buying a new car until it has settled again, likely after 2027 but before 2030, so you don’t regret the purchase.

Is the Toyota Grand Highlander available? The stop-sale has been lifted, production has restarted, and the 2025 models have arrived. Is it safe for customers to buy the SUV, and has Toyota fixed the problem? An interview with a dealer reveals more details

Tesla has finally allowed automotive YouTubers to get up close to the refreshed Model Y. The new videos detail all the minor changes Tesla has made to the all-electric crossover. The design gets a big thumbs up, but the specs were a letdown.

How does a Tesla Cybertruck compare with a Ford F-350? Dave is an owner of both a 2024 Cybertruck and a 2007 Ford F-350. He likes both trucks and gives an honest evaluation with cost analysis so potential Cybertruck buyers can make an informed decision. 

It may be the best time to buy if you are considering a 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma. Tomi Slavmikula, who negotiates many Toyota deals, says the Tacoma market has softened, and deals are incredible. See how much he thinks you can save on a new Tacoma truck. 

Veteran Tesla Cybertruck owners have shared a list of unusual advice to new buyers. The unexpected recommendations include what not to do during a car wash.

Discover how Jill’s Kia EV9 nailed a jaw-dropping self-parking maneuver in a ridiculously tight spot, proving you might need this feature more than you think.

If you are looking to buy a used Tesla or any EV, this will give you a good idea of what to expect from the battery in terms of range and longevity.

The weird noise came after 5,500 miles. Honda dealership says it is the high-pressure fuel pump and it's normal, but I am less convinced.

A Florida man bricks his Cybertruck trying to add an aftermarket modification. Here is the internal step-by-step guide Tesla gave him that restored his truck and can also re-activate any other dead Cybertruck.

Tesla Cybertruck features Level 2 autonomy with FSD, but sometimes owners forget that they still have to be involved in the driving process.

Subaru offers a unique feature for all its vehicles that few owners know about. Addie owns a Subaru Crosstrek and discovered the distinctive feature almost accidentally because Subaru doesn't advertise it. Here is Addie's unique feature and story.

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares how happy he is after his truck did not experience any issues in the first 3 months since he bought it. Elated by this experience, he says he will never buy any vehicle other than a Cybertruck—Not even another Tesla.

A Texas-based private security firm, Strong Man Protection Services LLC, says the company has rolled out “the first-ever security Tesla Cybertruck. The truck is intended to provide various security services.

The next generation of Toyota's entry-level sports car might not be quite what we hoped for. Here's what I found out about the next-generation GR86's new engine.

Should the Tesla Cybertruck be considered a flop? According to two top analysts, the electric truck is comical, has not met Elon Musk's projected sales, and can't compete with the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado. What is the future of Cybertruck?

Several Cybertruck owners with free supercharger access have come forward with their suspicion that Tesla is throttling their charging speeds. These individuals show that their Cybertrucks can’t charge faster than 100 kW.

Having a remote start on your new 2024 Toyota Tundra is desirable, especially in this week's arctic cold. Adam purchased a Tundra truck thinking he had a remote start, but when he tried to use it, it wouldn't work. Here is Adam's disappointing story.

A concerned mother says her son’s Tesla Model 3 ran into a bizarre issue while he was driving from California to Colorado. The seats started to burn from the inside out in the outline of the heating coils. Tesla responded, telling her to call 911.

Imagine buying a new 2024 GMC Acadia, and the transmission fails before it has 1,000 miles on it. The new SUV has been in the shop for more days than you’ve owned it. That happened to Marc, who is wondering if he should have purchased a Honda instead.

Thomas just purchased a 2024 Chevy Silverado. It only has 7,000 miles, and he says the readout on his dash is faulty. The display says the truck will go 100,000 miles on his work truck before he needs new brakes. He says there's no way that's possible.

A Cybertruck owner shares that he was able to find the 72-year-old man who keyed his truck in a local sex offender registry. The older man is now in jail, and the District Attorney is proposing a deal where his charges could be lowered to a misdemeanor.

Toyota's 2026 RAV4 dons all-new looks, but plays it safe in the powertrain department.

Everyone has taken their car through an automatic car wash with giant brushes. But how many have had their vehicle nearly destroyed while going through one? Tyler's incredible story describes his terrifying ordeal with his Tesla Model X.