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Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through a car wash? Tesla says it has a "Car Wash Mode." This owner says his truck's screen is dead after washing out sand from his new Cybertruck after a day at the beach. And then something unexpected happens. 

The Telo MT1 is by most any measure a better pickup truck than the Tesla Cybertruck and a far better value. Elon Musk appears to be aggressively working to kill companies like Telo which shouldn’t be allowed.

Jaguar’s history suggests they should have started their rebrand with a sportscar that dovetailed with prior Jaguar design language. This is what Jaguar should have launched instead of the Type-00.

The Toyota Tacoma, a coveted used pickup, and can be found in varying conditions for sale. However, sellers should heed caution. Let's delve into the cautionary tale of Adam, who fell victim to a scam while attempting to sell his truck. 

Is the Subaru Crosstrek or the Subaru Outback the better vehicle? Philip, who has owned both, picked the Outback Wilderness over the Crosstrek Wilderness. Check out his story, and I'll explain why. 

The Eagle County Sheriff's office in Colorado says a man flew to Houston to buy a Ford F-150 truck, but it was a Facebook Marketplace scam. He lost thousands, and he doesn't have the truck. Here is the man's story and an essential warning to car buyers.

Gabika grew attached to her new 2024 Subaru Outback. After numerous climbing trips, sleeping in the back, and exploring roads she could never access with her Prius, it was more than a car; it was her best friend. And then the horrific accident happened. 

Brandon was looking for a Subaru WRX. After a friend suggested he look at an STI, he decided to take a test drive despite knowing they are more expensive to maintain. Here is Brandon's story of his 2019 STI and how disaster struck his STI twice. 

Rona's Mercedes-Benz started shaking when she pressed on the brakes after a shop installed new ones. Here is her story on why having your car fixed at a brake shop isn't always the best idea, even though it sounds like a great price.

When a customer bought a used Subaru Outback with problems, he wasn't happy. He asked the dealer to take the car back, and when they told him it was sold "as is," he returned it by crashing it through the dealer's front door. 

Toyota has a serious issue with the Tundra pickup. Here is what one expert has to say, and I'll explain what Toyota is doing now. If you own a Toyota Tundra or are considering buying one, here is what's going on with the truck and what you need to know.

A 15-year-old boy from Minnesota has become the first kid to take his driver’s license test in a Tesla Cybertruck. The prospect of a 15-year-old hitting the streets with a Cybertruck as his first vehicle has raised safety concerns.

Based on existing data, I analyzed the likelihood of a Honda S2000 revival. It does not look good and car enthusiasts are part of the reason.

Should you buy the Honda Pilot? It's an excellent 3-Row SUV, but it's not for everyone. Here is Anna's story on why she and her husband sold her new Honda Pilot after only six months. Can you relate?

A Cybertruck owner who took his truck in for service due to a torn-up dashboard with visible yellow foam says Tesla told him this is “normal fitment.” Telsa management added, “If one was replaced, it would look the same.”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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!”

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.

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.

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.

Due to emissions or safety regulations, some of the original Ferrari F40 features might be difficult to recreate in the modern iteration.

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.