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Is owning a Tesla Model 3 or another Tesla model becoming too dangerous? Karen and her husband own a Model 3 and Model Y and are increasingly concerned about their safety. Should they sell their cars because of Elon Musk or wait it out?

In case you ever doubted the off-road capabilities of Toyota's Land Cruiser, see how it performs against two of the most popular SUV models from the UK and US.

If you own a Toyota RAV4, a secret compartment is underneath the rear cargo area. It's a secret because few RAV4 owners even know about it. Andre, a Toyota expert, explains its specific use and what every RAV4 owner needs to know. 

Nobody buys the Subaru BRZ looking for comfort, but there have been some complaints about this for some time, and some owners may have found a solution.

A worldwide trend is happening as Tesla owners try to disguise their cars with other brands' logos. There is a Tesla Model 3 with an Audi logo, a Cybertruck with a Rivian logo, and some with Mazda and Honda logos. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

Old Toyotas, while famed for their reliability, are not exempt from small, irritating issues. Here are some good pointers if your 2014 RAV4 has this issue.

Does Tesla have a buyback program for the Cybertruck and other models? Ashley says that she and her partner purchased a new Cybertruck, and Tesla is repurchasing it because it has so many problems. Here is what Tesla owners need to know. 

Have you ever recommended a car to someone in your family and had it save their life? It happened to Ashley when her family was driving in a 2022 Subaru Outback and was hit by a truck. Here is Ashley's remarkable story. 

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.