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A 2021 Chevy Silverado owner expected a difficult first trip towing a 34-foot camper, but after seeing a peak transmission temperature of 196°F, he came away with a very different conclusion.
By Denis Flierl on
Aaron Chokbengboun’s call for an all-inclusive alpine meetup in Ouray highlights a massive shift in outdoor culture. My analysis reveals how the top-selling 2026 Honda CR-V is breaking out of the suburbs and taking over rugged Rocky Mountain trails.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram Big Horn owner logs 13.1 MPG during a 1,000-mile towing test, proving the twin-turbo Hurricane out-bites the old HEMI V8. Here is why dropping the factory break-in oil twice before 2,000 miles is vital to protect this new engine.
By Noah Washington on
A Utah owner saw her 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 fall to 274 miles at 100% on the way to Texas. Our earlier test shows the SUV can do far better, which makes the lesson clearer: they planned around the wrong number.
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner pulled a 4,500-pound single-axle Airstream Sport up to Julian, California, and back. The 200-mile trip averaged 520.8 Wh/mi, only 41 percent higher than his normal 370 Wh/mi.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum owner wants to know whether later builds avoided the early V6 engine recalls frustrating interior defects. I look at the technical truth behind ongoing window-track noise, broken volume knobs, and current assembly-line fixes.
By Denis Flierl on
A GMC Sierra owner traded his 2016 V8 for a 2026 TurboMax Elevation, noting he misses the V8 but the 2.7L engine isn't bad. Mechanics analyze how the TurboMax's 430 lb-ft spec-sheet torque matches real-world driving compared to GM's classic small-block.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 owner reports a dangerous powertrain shutdown and unresponsive throttle at 5,434 miles. Following a total ECM main board failure, the recurring limp-mode issues have left this lifelong brand enthusiast "not a fan."
By Armen Hareyan on
Kia just built a 329 horsepower Telluride that only sips 31 MPG. At $61,180, one fender detail is already splitting owners into two camps.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram Rebel owner’s unresolved intermittent check engine light at 10,000 miles forces a formal factory STAR Case escalation. Here is why dealership technicians are deadlocked and what this advanced engineering intervention means for Ram owners.
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota's 2027 all-electric Highlander pivot faces severe backlash from loyal owners who warn the 320-mile SUV has lost its identity. Here is why the brand's shift to a pure BEV platform is driving a wedge into the three-row family market.
By Denis Flierl on
A Reno Ford F-150 5.0L owner admits the compact Maverick Hybrid successfully replaces 90% of his full-size truck's daily work cycles while achieving 41 MPG, requiring a utility trailer just five times a year for heavy firewood and steel hauls.
By Noah Washington on
The rear passenger door will not open from the inside. The front passenger handle now clicks and fails to retract. The dealer says the part backlog is large, and the owner does not want his modified truck sitting at the store indefinitely.
By Noah Washington on
An EVgo transaction screen showed six fast-charging sessions totaling $453.64. The owner says his Florida-to-Michigan run in a 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 made him wish he had taken his Tesla.