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Ford’s bold shift to Extended-Range EV technology for the F-150 Lightning promises a massive 700-mile range, silencing critics and positioning the Blue Oval to dominate the electric truck market.

In a landmark CES 2026 announcement, Nvidia, Uber, and Lucid have formed a powerhouse alliance to deploy 100,000 autonomous robotaxis, signaling the beginning of the end for the traditional human-driven gig economy.

Why did Jack ditch his F-150 so fast? He just traded it for a "unicorn" Chevy Silverado with only 57k miles! "I want to actually enjoy the truck I’m paying for," he says. Find out why this low-mileage swap was the ultimate upgrade for him.

While Honda plans to actively counter the “trimflation” issue, the competitiveness of its EV models could be in question.

A great car shouldn't come with a side of buyer's remorse. Blake scored a 2019 Toyota Highlander SE Midnight with only 60K miles, but the dealership’s "must-have" $2,700 warranty is haunting him. Was it a smart safety net or a pricey trap? Let's dive in.

"Lifetime fluid" or a ticking time bomb? One 2021 Ram 1500 owner got turned away by the dealer but found a shop offering a $380 flush. Is the dealer right, or is a "lifetime" claim just a marketing myth? Here’s the truth about your ZF8AT.

From heavy-duty hauling to high-tech hybrid? Kelsey traded her Ford F-250 for a 2026 Toyota Tundra, and the results are surprising. Is the "legendary" reliability worth losing that diesel power and storage? Here are 14 things you need to know first.

One 2022 Honda CR-V owner says her SUV is "possessed" by gremlins, which open the windows, sunroof, and trunk on their own. The worst part? The dealer says nothing is wrong. Is it a fluke or a lemon?

A Cybertruck owner says that after 9 service visits over a year and 5 separate service visits for the same issue, Tesla finally decided to buy back his truck. However, Tesla is now charging him $1,300 for putting a tint and a wrap on the truck.

Nissan might be following Honda’s example when it comes to affordable performance models, and I am not sure it is a great idea. Luckily, Infiniti’s performance offerings will not follow suit.

A new Silverado Trail Boss was supposed to be worry-free for this owner, but it’s already stuck at the dealer at just 12,000 miles with a problem no new truck owner expects to hear.

Looks like Porsche’s problems just got worse. First a 99% drop in operating profit, now a $27,000 Taycan lookalike from China.

A 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner had the engine die at 2,500 miles. Now, GM wants to swap it for a "remanufactured" engine. Is this fair or a total betrayal of new truck owners? Here is Clay’s nightmare story.

All reports point towards the brand’s compact sports coupe gaining even more power, but will it truly be an entry-level model then?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he uses his truck to deliver food on Grubhub to cover his monthly car payments. He notes that the Grubhub income is enough to fully cover his Model Y monthly payment and partially offset his Cybertruck payment.

"Some cars drain your bank account," warns a top tech. From melting plastic parts to engines dying at 60k miles, he reveals the brands requiring a "serious investment" just to reach 100k. Is your ride an "instant money pit"? See which brands to avoid.

A 0.6-second jump might sound small, but for Tesla fans, it’s a total game-changer. From a Christmas gift to a performance beast, see why this Model Y owner is dropping $2K for the "Acceleration Boost." Is shaving a split second worth the spend?

Is the 2025 F-150 losing its edge? One owner’s new Lariat is “chugging” and hesitating at just 3K miles. "My 2015 never felt like this," he says. Is this a common 3.5L EcoBoost glitch or a major red flag? See what other owners are reporting.

Toyota says the feature should be standard, but this owner does not have it on his 2026 Sienna XSE, raising a lot of questions.

Cybertruck owners are sharing their optimistic expectations for how long their trucks will last. One owner says his truck could remain in working condition for the next 40 years. Another owner says he wants to be buried in his Cybertruck.

One Titan owner’s hunt for a new rig is turning into a total brand showdown! From GMC letdowns to Toyota engine fears, Brian’s down to the ultimate Mopar face-off: Hemi vs. Hurricane. Which powerhouse wins the crown? Dive into the truck debate now!

A 2013 Honda Pilot owner has 253k miles, and was ready to swap it for a 2026 Toyota RAV4. But is the first year of a redesign worth the risk? He’s choosing reliability over novelty. Is waiting for the bugs to clear the best move right now?

Ever build a 2026 Tacoma online only for the dealer to say it "doesn't exist"? I dug into the data and found the truth. You’re being geo-blocked. Middlemen are gatekeeping the best trims from your state. Here is the hidden map they don't want you to see.

Tesla charged this Cybertruck owner $270 just to look at a simple issue. His luxury fleet, a Range Rover, C8 Corvette, and Urus, all get diagnostic care for FREE. Is Tesla’s service model failing its biggest spenders? Read the full breakdown.

Could your sleek new hybrid be hiding a costly secret beneath its fenders? One owner’s nightmare of six punctures in 17,000 miles reveals the shocking trade-off between the 2025 Toyota Prius’s stunning looks and its real-world durability.

35-inch Nittos, zero rub, and pure truck envy, until the engine tells a different story. This 2025 Tundra owner thought he had the perfect build, but metal shavings in the main bearing just changed everything. Is the Tundra dream dead or just delayed?

By breaking the shackles of vendor lock-in, Lenovo’s Qira allows cars to dynamically choose the best AI models for safety and entertainment, creating a future-proof ecosystem that finally puts the driver first.

Xpeng AeroHT’s modular breakthrough solves the eVTOL range problem, promising 2026 deliveries of a 6x6 mothership and detachable drone, signaling China’s undeniable dominance in the multi-trillion-dollar low-altitude economy revolution.

Goodyear’s new SightLine technology gives tires a "nervous system," feeding real-time road friction data directly into AV computers like NVIDIA’s to instantly adjust braking and prevent accidents before they happen.

Kia’s production-ready PV5 and PV7 electric vans introduce game-changing modularity, allowing instant swaps between cargo, passenger, and office setups to tackle the booming delivery and ride-hailing sectors with unprecedented efficiency and utility.