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By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Subaru Forester sales are still falling. It's now a significant trend. Is there something wrong with the all-new 2025 Forester? I'll explain what is happening and why all-new Forester sales are on a significant downward trend.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner details his harrowing journey from Montreal to Toronto when his truck’s A/C suddenly stopped working. The owner says he wasn’t able to defrost or defog his Cybertruck and had to put on a down jacket to prevent himself from freezing.
By Denis Flierl on
Ryan purchased a Jeep Wrangler, but he must leave it parked. Two other buyers who bought cars at the same dealer can't drive their new vehicles because they can't get titles and can't get plates. Here is Ryan, Jonathan, and Carl's unbelievable story.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A ​​Tesla Cybertruck gets bricked and locks the owner out on the highway. The owner is frustrated; however, Tesla fans say, “You should have left the door open.”
By Denis Flierl on
Brian and Steven from Edmunds bought a 2023 Fisker Ocean for its long-term tester. Here is their revealing story of what they paid, what it's worth now, and all the problems that led them to sell the EV after only eleven months and just 7,000 miles.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners express their fear about how the salt on the roads will affect their trucks. One Cybertruck owner from Michigan says to protect his truck from rusting, he’ll be driving his Cadilac Escalade for the rest of winter.
By Denis Flierl on
Here is a story that raises many questions and reveals what not to do if you are in a position of authority. In a surprising turn of events, a Georgia SWAT leader loses his composure and does the wrong thing after trading in his Ford F-150 pickup. 
By Rob Enderle on
BYD continues to close in on Tesla’s numbers globally, with a 1% market share separating the companies. Still, in Australia, much of the EV growth is coming from BYD while Tesla is bleeding share, showcasing how Tesla can be beaten.
By Denis Flierl on
The Crosstrek is the darling of Subaru's all-wheel-drive lineup. The hot Crosstrek can't be stopped and will be the top-selling model for SOA in 2024. With only one month to go, the Crosstrek looks unbeatable. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck punches a hole in its subframe after hitting a very large pothole. The incident cost $34,013 and took close to four months to fix. However, the Cybertruck owner says, “This is still the most amazing truck I've ever had!”
By Denis Flierl on
You may want to reconsider if you are considering buying a new Ford Mustang Mach-E or any new EV. Thomas says that the new electric Mustang lost significant money in only one year. Here is his warning to EV buyers.
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar really screwed up their rebranding and is now at risk of going under. There is a process to doing this well, this is what Jaguar did wrong, and what they should have done instead.
By Rob Enderle on
The Jaguar Type 00 is a masculine design, with feminine colors, the look of a high-performance gas muscle car, under a classic British road car brand, that is electric making it potentially the hardest/most expensive car to launch since the Edsel.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Due to emissions or safety regulations, some of the original Ferrari F40 features might be difficult to recreate in the modern iteration.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla says the $79,990 Cybertruck AWD will be worth $54,930 after driven for 3 years and 30,000 miles. This suggests Tesla is expecting the Cybertruck to hold 70% of its value after 3 years.
By Denis Flierl on
You should think twice about getting a sunroof on a new 2024 Toyota Tacoma. Here is one customer who dealt with a botched repair at a Toyota dealer. Is it the Tacoma's worst feature?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America is on the brink of a significant achievement, with the potential to surpass its all-time sales performance record. How close are they, and is it even possible this year?
By Denis Flierl on
The GMC Sierra Denali pickup is an excellent vehicle for towing, but here's a story of a man pulling a trailer with valuable cargo: a $130,000 Corvette. He just had the tires rotated, and then the worst thing happened. His truck wheel flies off.
By Denis Flierl on
What is the best sports car in America? According to Car&Driver, it's the 2025 Subaru BRZ and 2025 Toyota GR86 sport coupe twins. Here is what Car&Drivers says about the rear-drive sports cars.
By Denis Flierl on
Do Kia engines fail prematurely? According to a Subaru dealer in Tennessee, they say yes, Kia engines don't last. Or is it all a hoax?
By Denis Flierl on
How many people want to be someone else, like someone famous? How about Elon Musk or the guy who designed the Tesla Cybertruck? Its designer says he never wanted to be the next Elon Musk. Check out his inspirational story.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Reports from Japan are alarming, but here's why I don't think Mazda's popular Japanese roadster will go EV.
By Denis Flierl on
If you bought a Nissan Frontier or Titan Lift kit on Facebook, you got a great deal and helped a Nissan dealer's director of parts scam his employer $575,000 in free money and put it into his pocket. Check out this Nissan dealer's brazen employee scam.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand new Cybertruck owner from Canada says his truck bricked itself as he was trying to defrost it. After the truck died in less than 24 hours, the Cybertruck owner says he went from being “In love to heartbroken on the same day.”
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Subaru Baja pickup is likely the most wanted new Subaru vehicle ever. Here are renderings of what it could look like if Subaru builds one. Would you buy this new Subaru pickup?
By Denis Flierl on
Many truck and SUV owners are shocked when they trade in their vehicles. Negative equity is at an all-time high, according to Edmunds. Here is an amazing story of a Ford F-150 owner who is $20,000 in the red. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s fully autonomous robotaxi, currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, shows perhaps the vehicle’s first minor accident. From the video, it appears that the vehicle briefly brushed up against a wall.
By Denis Flierl on
Ben and Max wanted to take a road trip to celebrate their high school and college graduations. They had 24 days, so they bought a 1998 Subaru Forester with over 180,000 miles and embarked on the journey. Here's their eventful story.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his dog was caught by the Cybertruck’s sharp stainless steel when it ran under the door. The Cybertruck left a deep triangular wound on the dog; however, other Cybertruck owners defended the truck, saying the dog was at fault.
By Denis Flierl on
Randy found a Rivian R1T electric pickup in an auction yard. It's rare to find an $86,000 luxury truck at Copart, where he scours the lot weekly. Here is Randy's rare find story. You could be next to find a hidden gem.