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By Denis Flierl on
Tundra owners face 2-month dealer backlogs for V35A twin-turbo V6 engine swaps. Real-world parts delays collide with new crankshaft main bearing inspection protocols, leaving premium 1794 Edition trucks grounded while awaiting replacement short blocks.
By Denis Flierl on
A GMC dealer told a 2026 Sierra Denali 5.3L owner "no codes means no problem" after two sudden engine stalls. Here is why this dangerous issue points to a hidden CAN-Bus network crash rather than a hardware defect. What GMC owners need to know.
By Mary Conway on
See what other models are credited for Stellantis shipments surging in North America.
By Armen Hareyan on
The biggest battle in car sales is not longer about inventory or price, but about who owns your digital relationship. Look at how buying a car is quietly changing.
By Mary Conway on
As a auto writer, I am fortunate to drive lots of vehicles. This change for the 2027 Telluride made me start asking questions right away.
By Tim Healey on
Lincoln has been on a revival path over the past few years, and the Aviator, along with the rest of the SUV lineup, is a big reason why. It's aging yet still smooth.
By Tim Healey on
A former General Motors technician was quite happy to go outside the brand and own a Honda CR-V. Now, he’s buying a used Honda Ridgeline and hoping it will be as reliable as his CR-V was.
By John Goreham on
New data show that American buyers are buying relatively fewer EVs and far more hybrids. The media forgot to notice.
By John Goreham on
Our time with the 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport leaves us with both very positive impressions and a couple areas we’d like to see changed.
By Armen Hareyan on
After spending a week with the redesigned 2026 Jeep Cherokee, I realized Jeep may not be chasing a Toyota or a Subaru, or tougher offroad SUVs. Instead, it seems determined to build the adventure vehicle that most families will actually use every day.
By Noah Washington on
A nearly new Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid stopped and left on a flatbed before the dealer called the problem “minor.” Then another low-mileage RAV4 showed the same warning, but the codes needed to connect the failures remain missing.
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV9 owner towed a travel trailer at 1.3 mi/kWh and stopped after 80 miles with range to spare. The trip shows why towing speed, a workable charger, and a healthy reserve matter more than squeezing every mile from the battery.
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says towing a folded pop-up camper doubled energy use at 70 mph, making 150 miles the planning limit. One estimate says slowing to 60 mph could save 25.5 kWh, while cramped charging sites create another limit.
By Denis Flierl on
Owner inspects the 2025 Tacoma’s first cabin air filter replacement and discovers Toyota secretly cut the replacement part’s thickness by half compared to the factory original. Here is why the downsized OEM filter is cheating your truck's HVAC system.