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By Denis Flierl on
Have you seen cars with Christmas lights driving around? It looks nice at night, lit up, but it's not a good idea. Here are two stories: one from a Tesla Model X owner and another from an Audi R8 V10. Both owners won't have a good holiday. Don't do this.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck has been leaking half a gallon of oil daily in the three days since he bought it. Making things worse, Tesla says the Cybertruck will take more than a month to fix and is unwilling to give the owner a replacement.
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Everyone with heated seats has them on high this time of year. When the temperature drops, it's the best feature on your car if you live in the cold. What happened to Haley's Volkswagen Jetta seat could have been a disaster. Here is Haley's scary story.
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Not all new car dealers raise the price of a car after a customer shows interest, but some do. Here is Brittan's story of a Cadillac dealer in Houston, TX, who tried to pull a fast one and raise the price by $6,000. Here is Brittan's warning for buyers.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla investor who recently decided to buy a Cybertruck says he’s considering taking legal action against the EV maker. The Cybertruck owner says he was delivered a defective truck that immediately needed to go back to service.
By Rob Enderle on
The best deal in the US for an EV is in Colorado, where you can lease a Fiat 500e for $0 down and $0 a month for 27 months after state and federal rebates and paying the taxes and disposition fee.
By Rob Enderle on
Honda and Nissan are looking to merge but the merge process would take to long to settle even if they used the Dell/EMC methodology so A better path would be to create a Polestar like Joint Venture learning from Polestars mistakes.
By Denis Flierl on
Tori purchased a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, and she loves her car. But there is a problem. The navigation and remote start do not work. She is frustrated because Toyota never told her about the new app she has to buy now. Here is Tori's amazing story.
By Rob Enderle on
The Chevy Equinox EV is one of the most highly rated EVs on the market. This is largely due to its moderate performance, great brakes, impressive storage capacity and comfort, and attractive price.
By Rob Enderle on
The new 2025 “Plug And Charge” protocol will significantly improve the convenience of public charging and close the competitive gap between Tesla and other companies’ EVs.
By Rob Enderle on
Honda has teased two EV prototypes, an excellent Lamborghini-like sedan and an updated minivan. We are months from the cars being released, suggesting they could be very close to these fantastic prototypes.
By Denis Flierl on
How good is the Tesla Model X in the snow? Selena, who owns an X, says it's the best snow vehicle you can own. Check out Selena's story and others' views on the Tesla vs. Snow debate.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A prospective Cybertruck buyer says he received a surprising phone call from Tesla informing him that he will not be allowed to take delivery of his Cybertruck. Tesla says he has been blacklisted for selling his Foundation Series Cybertruck back in April.
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You know what Rico is talking about if you own a new Chevrolet Silverado. He can't move the gear shifter out of Park until he buckles his seat belt. Are automakers taking safety too far? Here is what Rico says. What do you think of the new safety tech?
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Honda Prelude is coming back. It is not what you hoped for, but here's why that's a good thing.
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A Toyota Tacoma owner has a warning for other owners and buyers of the new truck. He says Toyota is installing a tracking device on the new pickups. Here is what Mark found and what owners should be concerned about.
By Denis Flierl on
Does Subaru have a problem with its 2025 Forester heated seats? Here is an update on Donna's story. Subaru now has a service bulletin on the issue. Check out the details and see what next-generation Forester customers should do now. 
By Denis Flierl on
Does Toyota have a problem with moonroofs that leak water inside the Highlander and Tacoma? Here is a woman's story of how she paid Toyota to fix her leaky Highlander's moonroof, and it's still not fixed right. Here is Cassidy's remarkable story. 
By Denis Flierl on
It's December, one of the best months to be a Cadillac salesperson. The dealership you work for offers year-end sales incentives and is eager to move out the 2024 Escalade luxury SUVs. A customer arrives, and then something scary happens on a test drive.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Do you want Porsche 911 Carrera performance without the price tag? These sports cars will do the job.
By Denis Flierl on
Donna bought a 2025 Subaru Forester, and heated seats were among the top three wants for purchasing a new car. She got them on the new SUV, but they did not meet her expectations. She wrote Subaru but is now even more upset. Here is her frustrating story.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A 7th Tesla Cybertruck recall is brewing due to an improperly filled front differential fluid present on early Cybertruck builds. The issue is already causing premature differential issues and can cause noise, vibration, and uneven tire tread wear.
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This grandma had good intentions when she gave her grandson a new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Here is a story of how things changed quickly after she realized she loved the Crosstrek more than her Toyota Camry. Here is Aurene's unforgettable tale.
By Denis Flierl on
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. 
By Rob Enderle on
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.
By Rob Enderle on
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.
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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. 
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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. 
By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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.