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Tesla stunned shoppers by cutting its cheapest Model 3 lease deal early on December 18. This move suggests looming price hikes and forces a re-evaluation of Tesla’s long-term sales strategy and brand image challenges.

Lucid Motors has launched its "Lucid Recharged" CPO program. This article explores why certified pre-owned options are vital for startup health, buyer confidence, residual values, and Lucid’s maturation as an automaker.

Rivian shares soared after unveiling its proprietary "Rivian Autonomy Processor," signaling a strategic shift away from suppliers like Nvidia. This move toward vertical integration offers significant advantages but carries substantial development risks.

Ford’s pivot from large EVs to hybrids and trucks is a necessary financial reality check. We analyze the $1.9 billion shift, implications for US electrification, and why hybrids are Ford's crucial bridge forward.

GM’s 1,700 job cuts at its Fairfax plant signal a major industry pivot. As demand softens, GM and Ford are recalibrating their EV strategies, risking momentum against Tesla and global competitors.

The US DOT’s new national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility provides a crucial roadmap for air taxis. This column analyzes its impact on timelines, remaining infrastructure hurdles, global competition, and the future of personal flight.

A GMC Sierra AT4 owner is trading in his Duramax for a 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat after repeat "Check Engine" failures. From "seats that suck" to coolant valve nightmares, find out why this high-mileage driver is ditching GM for Ford’s 5.0L V8.

A driveway mishap involving a 2025 Tesla Model 3 on Full Self-Driving highlights the challenges of low-speed autonomy and reignites discussion about why Tesla still calls the system “supervised.”

A Cybertruck owner reports that, following the recent Brown University shooting, he contacted the FBI to report that his truck was parked near the scene. Soon after, the FBI responded and issued a call to all Tesla drivers in the area.

Toyota may have shot itself in the leg, as the 4Runner could be seen as a better value for money than the J250 Land Cruiser.

A mid-cycle refresh for the Nissan Z brings important improvements and foreshadows the brand's renewed efforts in making performance cars.

After pushing through 8–10 inches of wet snow without trouble, one GMC Sierra EV owner adds a grounded perspective to the winter EV debate.

One Chevy Blazer EV owner says strangers constantly assume his SUV costs far more than it did, and while the performance impresses just about everyone, the instant acceleration has an unexpected side effect that not all passengers enjoy.

"I hit my midlife crisis at 25!" This Ford F-150 owner shocked the community by trading his lifted truck for a 'squatty' 2025 Corvette C8. Here’s why he says he’s done with truck things and admits the only thing he's hauling now is ass.

Laying down some numbers with the 2026 Honda Prelude proved difficult due to all the clever tech it has, but eventually, we got the numbers. Brace yourselves!

Toyota assured buyers the infamous "Cablegate" corrosion issue was fixed on newer RAV4 Hybrids. A quiet warranty update suggests otherwise, sparking fear of massive repair bills for 2025 owners. Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.

This is not an isolated case and Kia is replacing some engines free of charge, but troubleshooting the problem reveals that it may be down to a $240 part.

A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is panicked after seeing only 13 mpg on the dashboard after just 400 miles. Is this normal for Toyota's twin-turbo V6, or is something wrong?

A Cybertruck owner says the most embarrassing thing happened to him when he took his truck to pick up his daughter from a friend’s house. The Cybertruck self-drove straight into the garage door at the friend’s place.

"It finally happened." Even with 3k-mile oil changes and a DFM disabler, this 2019 Silverado owner's engine is toast at 130k. His viral warning exposes a flaw no software can fix: "They don’t make a junk design disappear." Here is why it failed.

Similar to Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy, Hyundai is committed to making affordable performance cars under the N brand, with BEVs still being a part of the agenda.

A Tesla Model 3 owner was rear-ended, it wasn't his fault, and GEICO won't pay for real Tesla parts. This owner's $663 nightmare exposes a major insurance loophole that could leave you footing the bill for your EV's safety.

This Toyota Land Cruiser 79 SEMA build is proof you can't have nice things, thanks to the EPA... or can you?

It drives like a sports car, but winter kills the EV mode. A 2024 Prius Prime owner exposes the reality of freezing temps, dead 12V batteries, and a shocking $2,000 windshield repair bill. Would you trade your old reliable Gen 3 for this?

A 2015 Ram owner with zero issues wants to trade for a 2026 Ram Hemi. Big mistake? I explain why trading known reliability for a $65k "rolling computer" is a financial gamble and why newer isn't always better. What would you do?

A faulty seat sensor is triggering the Tesla Cybertruck’s "Rollaway Protection," causing the vehicle to apply emergency braking because it thinks the driver has exited. Here is what CT owners need to know.

In a sea of overpriced four-door family haulers, find out why a growing underground of enthusiasts is fighting back by special ordering "unicorns," and one walked into a Ford dealer demanding the "dumbest F-150 truck with the biggest engine.”

"This 2018 Toyota Highlander saved my life." Hit at 55 MPH by a sleeping truck driver while parked, this owner walked away. See the incredible story of survival and why she says her next car will be another Highlander.

A Honda tech called the 1.5L turbo a "garbage engine" that eats head gaskets. Is your 2017-2022 CR-V at risk? We debunk the "pushrod" controversy, share high-mileage owner success stories, and reveal the one aftermarket fix that bulletproofs your SUV.

“I paid cash for two trucks, both failed.” A GMC owner exposes a 3.0L Duramax nightmare. Engines seizing at 6k miles, no loaners, and a denied buyback. If you own a 2023-2025 Sierra Diesel, you need to read this warning about TSB 25-NA-307 now.