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Honda and Nissan are looking to merge but the merge process would take to long to settle even if they used the Dell/EMC methodology so A better path would be to create a Polestar like Joint Venture learning from Polestars mistakes.

Tori purchased a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, and she loves her car. But there is a problem. The navigation and remote start do not work. She is frustrated because Toyota never told her about the new app she has to buy now. Here is Tori's amazing story.

The Chevy Equinox EV is one of the most highly rated EVs on the market. This is largely due to its moderate performance, great brakes, impressive storage capacity and comfort, and attractive price.

The new 2025 “Plug And Charge” protocol will significantly improve the convenience of public charging and close the competitive gap between Tesla and other companies’ EVs.

Honda has teased two EV prototypes, an excellent Lamborghini-like sedan and an updated minivan. We are months from the cars being released, suggesting they could be very close to these fantastic prototypes.

How good is the Tesla Model X in the snow? Selena, who owns an X, says it's the best snow vehicle you can own. Check out Selena's story and others' views on the Tesla vs. Snow debate.

A prospective Cybertruck buyer says he received a surprising phone call from Tesla informing him that he will not be allowed to take delivery of his Cybertruck. Tesla says he has been blacklisted for selling his Foundation Series Cybertruck back in April.

You know what Rico is talking about if you own a new Chevrolet Silverado. He can't move the gear shifter out of Park until he buckles his seat belt. Are automakers taking safety too far? Here is what Rico says. What do you think of the new safety tech?

The Honda Prelude is coming back. It is not what you hoped for, but here's why that's a good thing.

A Toyota Tacoma owner has a warning for other owners and buyers of the new truck. He says Toyota is installing a tracking device on the new pickups. Here is what Mark found and what owners should be concerned about.

Does Subaru have a problem with its 2025 Forester heated seats? Here is an update on Donna's story. Subaru now has a service bulletin on the issue. Check out the details and see what next-generation Forester customers should do now. 

Does Toyota have a problem with moonroofs that leak water inside the Highlander and Tacoma? Here is a woman's story of how she paid Toyota to fix her leaky Highlander's moonroof, and it's still not fixed right. Here is Cassidy's remarkable story. 

It's December, one of the best months to be a Cadillac salesperson. The dealership you work for offers year-end sales incentives and is eager to move out the 2024 Escalade luxury SUVs. A customer arrives, and then something scary happens on a test drive.

Do you want Porsche 911 Carrera performance without the price tag? These sports cars will do the job.

Donna bought a 2025 Subaru Forester, and heated seats were among the top three wants for purchasing a new car. She got them on the new SUV, but they did not meet her expectations. She wrote Subaru but is now even more upset. Here is her frustrating story.

A 7th Tesla Cybertruck recall is brewing due to an improperly filled front differential fluid present on early Cybertruck builds. The issue is already causing premature differential issues and can cause noise, vibration, and uneven tire tread wear.

This grandma had good intentions when she gave her grandson a new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. Here is a story of how things changed quickly after she realized she loved the Crosstrek more than her Toyota Camry. Here is Aurene's unforgettable tale.

Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through a car wash? Tesla says it has a "Car Wash Mode." This owner says his truck's screen is dead after washing out sand from his new Cybertruck after a day at the beach. And then something unexpected happens. 

The Telo MT1 is by most any measure a better pickup truck than the Tesla Cybertruck and a far better value. Elon Musk appears to be aggressively working to kill companies like Telo which shouldn’t be allowed.

Jaguar’s history suggests they should have started their rebrand with a sportscar that dovetailed with prior Jaguar design language. This is what Jaguar should have launched instead of the Type-00.

The Toyota Tacoma, a coveted used pickup, and can be found in varying conditions for sale. However, sellers should heed caution. Let's delve into the cautionary tale of Adam, who fell victim to a scam while attempting to sell his truck. 

Is the Subaru Crosstrek or the Subaru Outback the better vehicle? Philip, who has owned both, picked the Outback Wilderness over the Crosstrek Wilderness. Check out his story, and I'll explain why. 

The Eagle County Sheriff's office in Colorado says a man flew to Houston to buy a Ford F-150 truck, but it was a Facebook Marketplace scam. He lost thousands, and he doesn't have the truck. Here is the man's story and an essential warning to car buyers.

Gabika grew attached to her new 2024 Subaru Outback. After numerous climbing trips, sleeping in the back, and exploring roads she could never access with her Prius, it was more than a car; it was her best friend. And then the horrific accident happened. 

Brandon was looking for a Subaru WRX. After a friend suggested he look at an STI, he decided to take a test drive despite knowing they are more expensive to maintain. Here is Brandon's story of his 2019 STI and how disaster struck his STI twice. 

Rona's Mercedes-Benz started shaking when she pressed on the brakes after a shop installed new ones. Here is her story on why having your car fixed at a brake shop isn't always the best idea, even though it sounds like a great price.

When a customer bought a used Subaru Outback with problems, he wasn't happy. He asked the dealer to take the car back, and when they told him it was sold "as is," he returned it by crashing it through the dealer's front door. 

Toyota has a serious issue with the Tundra pickup. Here is what one expert has to say, and I'll explain what Toyota is doing now. If you own a Toyota Tundra or are considering buying one, here is what's going on with the truck and what you need to know.

A 15-year-old boy from Minnesota has become the first kid to take his driver’s license test in a Tesla Cybertruck. The prospect of a 15-year-old hitting the streets with a Cybertruck as his first vehicle has raised safety concerns.

Based on existing data, I analyzed the likelihood of a Honda S2000 revival. It does not look good and car enthusiasts are part of the reason.