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Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

Autonomous driving cars are coming but they have a number of problems making it to market including very high costs and massive new regulations. One company stands out with an inexpensive solution that will drive these cars like a human would.

There is one Subaru model that's the hardest to find now. You won't even see one sitting on any Subaru retailer's lot. And if you do, it won't last long.

According to Tesla’s Cybertruck Owner Manual, the Cybertruck “hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause damage.” Tesla further explains that the load is equivalent to two bicycles.

Which new midsize 2-Row SUVs are the best? If you want fuel-efficient and reliable, here are the five best picks by Consumer Reports and why they say the Subaru Outback tops them all.  

A Cybertruck owner following an off-roading trip shows all the parts that broke on his all-electric truck. Among other issues, the single trip cracked his Cybertruck’s passenger side window, dented his fender, and crashed the plastic mud flaps.

You are not alone if you have wondered where the all-new, next-generation Subaru Forester Wilderness is. I have new information that says the remodeled Forester Wilderness is in the works. Find out what's coming and when.

How old is the Subaru Outback? It's hard to believe, but the Outback wagon turns thirty years old this year. Here is the Outback's evolution through the years and more.

A Change.org petition calls on Tesla to refund people who no longer want to take delivery of a Foundation Series Cybertruck their non-refundable $1000 deposit. The issue has come to the forefront as people wait for the regular Cybertruck variant.

What are the most reliable new compact hatchbacks you can buy? Check out the new Subaru Impreza, which I've renamed the "Impresser". See why it's a top pick now.  

Is Subaru going to bring back the Baja pickup truck? I'll answer that question and give you new information that has come to light. You might be surprised. 

Is the Subaru Solterra meeting expectations? The new model defies expectations and thrives in a market with waning EV interest. I'll unravel the story of its unexpected success and why it signals a promising future for Subaru's upcoming EVs.

Are you looking for an affordable all-wheel-drive vehicle? Despite the increasing challenge, a few new models are still available, and here's the scoop. Explore the three new Subaru models and seven trim levels priced under $30,000.

How safe is the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek? The remodeled Crosstrek was awarded the best rating in the new 2024 Euro NCAP safety test. Why doesn’t the IIHS give Crosstrek top scores? Here are the results customers should know.

With Tesla’s entry of a viable Robotaxi the beginning of the end of car ownership, humans driving cars, and ICE cars in general begins with the eventual end forecast to be in 10 to 15 years based on prior trends.

Used EV prices have made these cars a considerable bargain, and they appear to be outselling similar used gas cars now; they also tend to be more reliable used than new.

GM is downplaying the competitive threat from Chinese companies which are currently outperforming them. The tariffs that are protecting GM will eventually be bypassed or eliminated. GM has to prepare better to avoid other problems.

In the IIHS' latest batch of safety ratings, two more Subaru vehicles qualify for Top Safety Pick awards. Subaru now has five models that are the safest. See which models are still left out.

TOPS, or Trillions of Operations Per Second, will increasingly be more relevant to how we measure cars than HP or any other metric as automobiles and their functions become smarter than we currently are.

Jaguar's management is frustrated by the problems related to converting to all-electric cars. This is their own fault because they failed to learn from Tesla and failed to both define and adhere to the critical path that Tesla’s success defined.

The Subaru WRX's sales performance looks substandard more now than ever. And it may get worse before it gets better. What's next for the struggling WRX?

What can you expect from the new Subaru Forester Hybrid when it arrives next year? Subaru has made a deliberate choice to keep the all-new compact SUV straightforward and user-friendly. Here's a glimpse of what hybrid enthusiasts can look forward to. 

The Subaru Legacy will be only around for another six months, and then it's gone. Before it leaves, the sedan is dying a slow death. Is it too late to save it?

How easy are Subaru vehicles to maintain? Here is new information for Subaru owners and buyers about maintaining your new Subaru. Which Subaru maintenance items can you do yourself? 

When I thought the Subaru Impreza was dead, it came back to life. What happened to the Impreza in August? Is the Impreza back?

There's a new Subaru Forester STI Sport, but it's not heading to the U.S.; it's bound for Australia. The sporty new limited edition Forester has me dreaming of what could be.

After all the criticisms concerning the Cybertruck’s off-roading ability, Elon Musk has highlighted a new video where the Cybertruck rescues a stuck Toyota Tacoma from a muddy pit. In the video, you can also see the Cybertruck clear the course easily.

Is the Subaru Ascent on its way out? Its sales continue to drop, and it could be on the chopping block. Here's what the future of the Ascent looks like now.

Consumer Reports likes the new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. They like it a lot. They just ranked the Crosstrek the number one small SUV you can buy. So why are they still confused with the new subcompact SUV? 

A Cybertruck owner says Tesla Engineers told him to stop complaining and that it was just a cosmetic issue when he showed them his ill-fitting doors. However, the door flung open on the highway next to where his 1-year-old daughter was sitting.