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A new Rav4 owner discovers the risks of Toyota Free Maintenance checks with an unusual service recommendation.

US News says Hyundai is ahead of Toyota and Mazda thanks to a stout selection of ICE and BEV crossovers and SUV models. Here's why.

Which are the most dangerous cars? A new report from iSeeCars reveals Toyota has three of the deadliest cars and one truck on the list. Check out all 23 models in my report. These vehicles are up to five times more likely to have had a fatal crash.

Toyota mechanic says he will no longer work with insurance companies because of what they recently did to his customer.

How far can you drive a Kia EV9 at 0% charge? One EV9 owner shares unexpected results from her test.

An interesting list of "most expensive vehicles to maintain and repair" recently emerged that differs from all others. It is invaluable in its approach and the mechanic's view of makes and models that too often, are disregarded indiscriminately.

Some of these Toyota Land Cruiser mods are a necessity while others are just there for a personal touch.

Blue-hatted protests raise the question of whether Elon Musk is a red-hatted Robber Baron.

Toby Marzell doesn't trust the lane-keep assist feature on his Subaru Crosstrek anymore after he believes it caused him to swerve into another car and cause an accident. Here is Toby's incredible story. 

A surprising reveal shows how a 6th-generation Volkswagen outperformed an 8th-generation Volkswagen of the same model by making this one change anyone can make to their car regardless of the make. Even up to G-level forces!

How much does maintaining a new Toyota RAV4, Prius, Camry, or Tacoma cost? Which Toyota models are the most expensive to maintain? A new report from CarEdge ranks all new Toyota models and gives the ten-year and five-year maintenance costs. Find out here.

Toyota is the best…right?! So how can 16 other car brands beat it? Here's an important point you need to remember when shopping for a new car.

If you own a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F150, or Ford Bronco and don't like the wimpy sound, there's an answer. Check out the latest performance exhaust upgrades for pickup trucks. They're engineered to improve tone, volume, and performance.

Where do Subaru's maintenance costs rank with other car brands? Subaru still ranks in the bottom half of all car brands and is the highest among mainstream brands. Here is what Consumer Reports doesn’t tell you.

Here are the resources you need to avoid firing the parts cannon at a misfiring Toyota engine and/or avoid overpaying a garage for a common engine misfire diagnosis you could DIY repair.

With colder temps upon us and wicked winter weather around the corner, Goodyear helps to clarify the difference between two types of tires that both earn the severe snow duty rating. 

Before tire shopping this winter, here are Consumer Reports' latest recommendations for the best all-season tires for snowy weather winter driving conditions when the added expense of buying separate (and expensive) snow tires might not really be needed.

An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.

Before using those inexpensive colored clip leads when working on your car, you must do this simple test to see if they are made with fake copper wire.

Which are the best new 2025 model year SUVs for snow this year? Kelley Blue Book picked eight of the best new models and ranked the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Subaru Outback among the best. Here is why Subaru has the best value picks. 

Toyota faces a series of challenges as they begin replacing more than 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX for a new recall in December. Do you have a 2022 or 2023 Toyota Tundra pickup? You may have a long wait, and here’s what you need to know.

The Toyota maintenance tip you will not see in your owner's manual but should do it at least once in your car's lifetime. Especially if you almost never raise its hood.

The new 2025 Subaru Crosstrek is on its way for customers, but it's missing two upgrades you want. I'll explain what they are, why you can't get them, and three new model changes.

A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.

Should you trust a garage with a 5-star rating online? Only if you can verify that the garage and its mechanics have really earned that rating. Here's how with advice from an honest mechanic.

Which are the best new 2024 and 2025 vehicles for winter driving? Here are the 15 best if you live in snow country and Subaru's top five models for snow lovers. 

Is there any reason why you should replace the timing system components on a used Toyota with low mileage? There is if your Toyota meets this criterion.

Do car shoppers need to closely inspect a new car on a dealership lot before purchasing and driving away? CR analysts report several they bought wound up having problems. Plus, an important reason for new car inspecting not mentioned.

Find out why even a minor body repair on a Cybertruck can cost you a significant amount of money for the repair estimates your insurance provider will request, let alone the cost of the repairs afterward.

Should politics affect whether or not to buy a particular vehicle? Asks one car shopper on the fence about whether or not to buy a Cybertruck. This writer found the publics’ answers surprisingly refreshing.