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Leilani owns a Toyota Corolla and wants to keep her car running well. Toyota recommended she change her transmission fluid, which she did. She can't believe what the dealer tells her when she goes to pick up her car after the work has been completed. 

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration following multiple failed attempts to sell his truck. After losing more than $20,000 in 2,800 miles, the owner says, “I want to cut my losses and move on, but I can't give this thing away.”

Mariah traded her Toyota Camry for a Tesla Model 3 and immediately regretted the decision. She took the advice of other Tesla owners and said she was lied to about the EV by the Toyota dealer. Was she duped, or was she just misinformed about EVs?

A brand-new Cybertruck owner from Canada shares his concern after his truck was covered in rust spots only 3 weeks after taking delivery. Fellow Cybertruck owners dismiss his worries, writing, “Stainless steel does not rust.”

Is there a problem with the 2024 Toyota Tundra? If you ask Dan, who just bought the truck, it's garbage, as he puts it: strong words from a new Tundra owner. Here's Dan's amazing story of why he's ready to trade in his Tundra, which only has 500 miles.

A Cybertruck owner was able to create the first hybrid Tesla by mounting a gas-powered generator to the back of the truck. The Cybertruck was able to charge from 12% to 100% using 15 gallons of fuel and had an overall efficiency of 18 miles per gallon.

Are Subaru vehicles expensive to maintain? Jaclyn found out the hard way. She took her Forester to the Subaru dealer for a routine oil change, and they told her it would cost $1,000 for the oil change and 60K check-in. Here's why Jaclyn is fuming mad.

A Cybertruck parked in front of the Trump Hotel was seen in flames after it exploded in relation to a terrorist attack. However, despite the vehicle’s extensive damages, Elon Musk says that he’s “pretty sure Tesla could get the vehicle running again.”

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in a fiery ball of flames on New Year's Day in Las Vegas. As people were at the Trump Hotel celebrating the new year, it was the last thing anyone expected. Here are eyewitness accounts and Oscar Tyrell's harrowing story.

Toyota Tundra truck owners are fuming because of the pickup's problems. Damien bought a 2022 Tundra, but the engine died. His truck has lost half its value, and now he's stuck with a dead truck. He's not the only one. Here is Damien's incredible story. 

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he picked up his truck yesterday and drove it a lot; however, today, when he went to charge his truck, the charge port won’t open. Without enough range, the day-old Cybertruck might need to be towed.

How much does it cost to insure the Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask Rebecca, who was stunned to find out that insuring the new EV truck would cost her as much as half of her mortgage payment. Here is Rebecca’s amazing story. 

Progressive is increasing insurance premiums (by up to 51%) for Cybertruck owners who frequently use Tesla’s full self-driving software. The Cybertruck drivers report getting dinged for hard braking & fast acceleration while using FSD.

Does the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma have reliability issues? A new report says that the latest generation Tacoma pickup has transmission issues. Could Toyota's excellent reliability be slipping? Find out what's going on with the Tacoma and Tundra trucks now. 

The first owners to take delivery of a 2025 Cybertruck are saying that the latest model “drives extremely smooth and quiet compared to the 2024 Cybertruck.” This is surprising, given that Tesla doesn’t follow model year improvements.

It's the phone call a parent never wants to get. "Mom, I was in an accident." Here is Julie's story of her seventeen-year-old daughter getting T-boned by a Ford F-250 truck and the ensuing mayhem. It could have been life-threatening; she walked away. 

MKBHD says he has sold his Tesla Cybertruck and adds that the reason is simply because he likes his Rivian better. Unhappy Tesla fans accuse him of being a late convert, as the YouTuber likely loses $50,000 on the resell.

Are you looking for a great price on a used Tesla? Hertz says they will sell you a 2023 Tesla Model 3 for under $18,000. There is only one catch. You better check the EV's mileage. One Hertz renter found out it may have a lot more miles than it's worth. 

To meet Wall Street’s year-end sales forecast, Tesla appears to be resorting to high-pressure tactics to force Cybertruck buyers to take delivery by December 31. The EV maker is threatening buyers to complete the purchase or forfeit the $2,500 deposit.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe a vehicle you should buy? Kris and Hillary say you should avoid the electric Jeep. They have owned the SUV for less than a year; it's been in the shop four times and for over 60 days. Here is their unbelievable story. 

A new Tesla Cybertruck owner in Canada describes his horrifying experience following his first drive in the snow. He says he was forced to lower his speed to 25 mph & also had to stop multiple times on the highway to clear the snow off the headlights.

A GMC Sierra owner couldn't get his dead battery issue fixed by the dealer. They installed a new battery, but the truck still wouldn't start, no matter what they did. So he took it to someone with more expertise. Here is the secret GMC Sierra truck fix.

Sidnee drove her GMC Acadia for 20 minutes before realizing she didn't have her car keys. How could she take the SUV that far without her key fob? That's her question, and she says it's a hazard. Here is Sidnee's warning for other GMC owners.

A Cybertruck buyer says he’s worried after Tesla matched him with a truck immediately after he placed the order. The individual is afraid that he was only able to get the truck so quickly because it’s a rejected truck by a previous buyer.

A Cybertruck owner without access to home charging shows he spent $964 in a single month relying exclusively on Tesla supercharger stations to power his truck. At these prices, it is cheaper to fuel an equivalent-sized pickup truck.

Rivian, the EV automaker, is in the spotlight again. This time, employees have sued Rivian, claiming top execs, including the chief designer and former chief operating officer, harassed them. Here are Elizabeth, Nathan, and Jeremiah's troubling stories. 

While in traffic, a Tesla Cybertruck appears in Jesse's side mirror at the Art Basel in Miami. Then something unexpected happened. The truck gets too close and sideswiped his car. What he found later was a shock. Here is Jesse's unforgettable story.

A Cybertruck owner says he has had it with his truck after it failed again, leaving him stranded for the third time. Tesla fans, on the other hand, say he should stop complaining and that the issues are to be expected, given that it’s a new vehicle.

So far, at least 4 Cybertruck owners have confirmed that their trucks have died after installing the latest FSD 13.2.2 software update. However, unaware of the problems, Elon Musk calls the software update Tesla’s Christmas gift to the world.

A Cybertruck owner was surprised to find plant life growing inside his truck. After he made the discovery, the owner said, “Grass growing in my Cybertruck. It's Really Green, but I don't want it, and neither do you!”