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Which are the most fuel-stingy and affordable SUVs you can buy now? CR says you can save significant money on two of the best they recommend, the Subaru Crosstrek and Forester. I'll explain why they are the top picks this winter and how much you can save.

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.

Which are the best car brands for driving enthusiasts? It's not a surprise that BMW, Audi, and Porsche are ranked the best, but what Subaru scored on the list is a surprise. Check out the ten best car brands for their driving experience.

A Cybertruck owner, who was involved in a major accident, with multiple broken ribs, says he is more concerned about getting his truck fixed than the damage to his body. The owner adds he was T-boned by a person driving 45 mph in a Costco parking lot.

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.

A Ford dealership in New Hampshire needed help finding a customer who paid for a $50,000 Ford F-250 pickup with a fake check. They say Facebook played a crucial role in finding the guy. Here is their fantastic story.

Which SUVs are the most dangerous on the road? These thirteen models are a staggering five times more likely to have been involved in a fatal crash. Explore the 13 deadliest SUVs in my report and discover why Subaru models are conspicuously absent.

Flying EV maker EHang and battery startup Shenzhen Inx have created an EV battery with nearly twice the capacity but at the same weight and size as existing batteries. This advancement will significantly boost China’s EVs and electronics.

The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.

Teslas have electronic doors that may not be easily opened after a crash. Gas car doors jam as well.

A Cybertruck owner who took his truck to Manhattan says several parking garages refused to let him park his vehicle in their facilities. The owner adds that liability insurance providers covering the parking garages are behind the silent boycott.

What car dealer gives away new cars? Not any I know of until now. Here is Lyn's amazing story of helping strangers by driving them to work and medical appts until her Toyota broke down. Now, she has a brand new Jeep courtesy of one generous dealer.

Subaru of America says the Subaru Forester Hybrid is coming soon. Where will Subaru unveil the new compact SUV model? I think it will be in Los Angeles.

There's a buzz in the air about the all-new Subaru Forester Hybrid. Newsweek has called it one of America's most eagerly awaited new vehicles for 2025. With 25 models on the horizon, here are the latest updates on the upcoming Forester Hybrid. It’s Wild.

Jaguar’s future depends on its EV makeover, which is expected to launch in December 2014. However, the car won’t be available until the summer of 2016, and there is a long gap between now and then when no other cars are being built.

The new WaterCar EV is more boat than car but may be the perfect boat for those who never again want to experience the fun, excitement, and embarrassment of launching and retrieving a boat on a boat ramp.

While concerns over EV fires remain overblown and are partially driven by the petrochemical industry, which is trying to kill the EV revolution, it remains prudent to follow manufacturers' advice if your battery has a problem.

Many customers want Tesla's Semi Trucks, but they still can't get them. It's been nearly a decade since the first orders were placed, and the wait could be longer.

How did Subaru move from selling only 150,000 cars yearly to over 700,000? You can brainstorm all you want in the corporate board rooms or be smart and ask your owners. That's what former Subaru CEO Tom Doll did. Find out the fascinating answer.

The unique electric door latches of a Chevrolet Corvette C8 humiliatingly foiled a would-be car thief in Miami Beach. Here is Julio's unique true crime story when he found a car thief sitting inside his new Corvette trying to escape. Beware, car thieves.

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. 

The Subaru WRX had decreased in sales volume for 15 consecutive months. What happened in October was a significant uptick. Check out the WRX's sales performance and where the sports car is headed now. 

Cybertruck owners who have removed the wraps off their trucks report that they found the stainless steel permanently blemished. Either due to non-symmetric corrosion or chemicals, the Cybertruck’s stainless steel doesn’t hold up well under a vinyl wrap.

A new class action lawsuit alleges Subaru's Boxer engines in the BRZ, Scion FR-S, Toyota 86, and GR86 are defective in the two automaker's sports cars. Here are the latest details.

New Canadian Cybertruck owners share critical failures only days after Tesla started delivering the vehicle. One Canadian Cybertruck owner shows his experience with the Cybertruck “red screen of death,” known all too well by US Cybertruck owners.

Tom Doll, the mastermind behind one of America's greatest success stories, was the CEO of Subaru of America. He is the architect who transformed a small Japanese scooter company into an automotive giant. Here is Tom's fascinating story.

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 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.

EVs, and their drivers, (particularly women), are vulnerable when public charging at night in remote areas. EVject is a critical new tool that will allow an EV driver to escape even rapidly and safely if they are blocked in.