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Several Cybertruck owners with free supercharger access have come forward with their suspicion that Tesla is throttling their charging speeds. These individuals show that their Cybertrucks can’t charge faster than 100 kW.

Having a remote start on your new 2024 Toyota Tundra is desirable, especially in this week's arctic cold. Adam purchased a Tundra truck thinking he had a remote start, but when he tried to use it, it wouldn't work. Here is Adam's disappointing story.

A concerned mother says her son’s Tesla Model 3 ran into a bizarre issue while he was driving from California to Colorado. The seats started to burn from the inside out in the outline of the heating coils. Tesla responded, telling her to call 911.

Imagine buying a new 2024 GMC Acadia, and the transmission fails before it has 1,000 miles on it. The new SUV has been in the shop for more days than you’ve owned it. That happened to Marc, who is wondering if he should have purchased a Honda instead.

Thomas just purchased a 2024 Chevy Silverado. It only has 7,000 miles, and he says the readout on his dash is faulty. The display says the truck will go 100,000 miles on his work truck before he needs new brakes. He says there's no way that's possible.

A Cybertruck owner shares that he was able to find the 72-year-old man who keyed his truck in a local sex offender registry. The older man is now in jail, and the District Attorney is proposing a deal where his charges could be lowered to a misdemeanor.

Toyota's 2026 RAV4 dons all-new looks, but plays it safe in the powertrain department.

Everyone has taken their car through an automatic car wash with giant brushes. But how many have had their vehicle nearly destroyed while going through one? Tyler's incredible story describes his terrifying ordeal with his Tesla Model X. 

Tesla is preparing to launch the single-motor Cybertruck sometime in 2025. It appears that the EV maker has decided to remove the powered tonneau cover and bed outlets to achieve the $61,000 starting price.

Out of 24 cars tested for range and accuracy Tesla came in 21st while Polestar Came in 1st and, ironically, both led the field with real world range.

NVIDIA’s DriveOS promises a better future for advanced ADAS systems over OEM alternatives and even Blackberry’s extremely secure QNX OS.

Elaphe has created a powerful EV Hub Motor, Which puts out nearly 300 HP and weighs 88 lbs. This motor could significantly improve EV performance, making 1,200 HP EVs far more common.

A Cybertruck owner in financial distress says he’s trying to decide whether to sell his Cybertruck and lose $30,000 in six months or let it be repossessed and get out of the remaining $93,000 loan.

Should you buy a Ford F-150 or a RAM truck? It depends on if you are a Ford or a RAM fan. Thomas checked out the Ford F-150 Platinum and isn't impressed with its engine or interior. After you read this, will Ford fans run to buy a RAM pickup instead?

Porsche's pricing has people on Reddit scratching their heads on which 992.2 Carrera variant is worth what Porsche is asking.

A Tesla Cybertruck traveling in a convoy of other Cybertrucks hits a deer while driving 75 miles per hour. The truck's sharp corners slice the deer in half, but despite the heavy damage, the Cybertruck continues for 60 miles on FSD.

Are the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck's wheels defective? One Cybertruck owner says they are after losing two forged aluminum wheels on his new electric truck. It's disturbing because they broke while driving at highway speeds. Is this an isolated issue?

Since starting deliveries back in November 2023, Tesla is, for the first time, offering discounts on brand-new Cybertrucks. These price cuts range between $460 to over $3,000 dollars, depending on the Cybertruck variant.

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after a neighbor reported him for charging his truck in a common area. His HOA says the truck is a fire risk. And he also starts a debate on whether it’s fair to use a shared outlet to charge an EV every night.

Should you buy a new 2025 Toyota Tacoma or keep your older Tacoma pickup? It may be a wise choice to stay with your older truck. Check out Kyle's tailight replacement story, and after you read this, you may think again about buying a new Tacoma pickup.  

A member of the Taycan forum shared important information for all Porsche Taycan owners, showing a dealer recall for the model's persistent battery issues

Are GMC's 2024 Sierra trucks plagued with severe paint issues? Owners are reporting alarming paint chips on their new pickups, with one owner expressing disbelief at the state of his $100,000 truck. Here is Colton’s warning for potential GM truck buyers.

80,000 miles seems too early for a Toyota Corolla to give such issues.

A Cybertruck owner says he’s suing Tesla and has sold all his Tesla shares after his truck failed him during the Los Angeles fires. The owner adds that he has been unsuccessfully trying to resolve the issue for the last five months.

Diane wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, and her husband wanted an Audi, BMW, or Volvo. Her husband was the holdout but finally agreed to check out Subaru. Here is why they sold a Porsche Macan and BMW. Was it really because of Subaru's slick TV ads?

With help from long-term partner, TOM's Racing, Toyota is keeping another one of its iconic classic models alive.

If you are considering a Chevy Equinox EV or any electric car, Andrew Cipriano has a personal story you'll want to read. Andrew's brother asked him to charge his 2024 Chevrolet Equinox for him because he was busy. However, it was not a good experience. 

Elon Musk says there is a chance of running into armed looters in fire-devastated areas. The Tesla CEO advises Cybertruck owners that the glass is not bulletproof, so they should duck down if they see anyone wielding a gun.

Michelle was excited when she got a text from the dealer about a $19.95 oil change special. She jumped at the chance, but the appointment was a disaster. They forgot about her and left her sitting for hours. Here is Michelle's shocking story.  

Tesla has officially ended the “limited edition” Foundation Series Cybertruck program. The EV maker removed all Foundation Series Cybertrucks from the company’s inventory page following a controversy involving free lifetime supercharger access.