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By Dimitar Angelov on February 18, 2025 - 9:43AM
With the GS discontinued and the IS being too small, the ES300h might be the best Lexus sedan you can buy, if you are looking for a reliable, luxury commuter car, and are willing to sacrifice some performance for fuel economy.
By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2025 - 5:54AM
Are Tesla vehicles good in the snow, and should you buy one if you live in a snowy climate? Rob wasn't afraid to drive his Model Y in deep snow and says it performed like a champ. Here's what Tesla buyers need to know. There's more to fear than snow.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 17, 2025 - 1:37PM
Cybertruck owners across the US are banding together to launch a pro-Elon Musk counter-protest at Tesla service centers. They say showing up with 200 Cybertrucks will prove they are the majority.
By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2025 - 8:03AM
Are you tired of the negative stories about the Cybertruck? One Cybertruck owner's viewpoint sheds light on the controversial truck. Erdal Calgary has owned his Cybertruck for ten months and couldn't be happier. Check out his transformative story.
By Dimitar Angelov on February 17, 2025 - 7:14AM
The Lexus LBX was recently trademarked for the US, replacing the slow-selling UX, and promising to make life difficult for the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA.
By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2025 - 6:09AM
Thieves are targeting the Ford F-150, but they aren’t stealing the trucks themselves; instead, they’re taking the taillights. Check out the story of a 2024 F-150 owner and what happened to his truck. Here’s what every Ford F-Series owner needs to know.   
By Tinsae Aregay on February 17, 2025 - 4:26AM
A Tesla owner recently visited a Tesla store in Tennessee and met two older gentlemen who were there to buy a Cybertruck. One of the older gentlemen said he’s trading in his Toyota Tundra for a Cybertruck specifically because he’s happy with Elon Musk.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 16, 2025 - 9:40AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck lost all power while he was going in reverse. Without steering, cameras, and partial brake failure, he ended up rolling onto other vehicles in a parking lot. Now, the Owner wants Tesla to pay for the damages.
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2025 - 7:54AM
What do you think about the current technology in new cars today? Have the automakers gone too far? You might say yes after reading Isabella's story of her Genesis GV80 luxury car. 
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2025 - 6:36AM
This is how you should buy a car if you are younger, want financial security, and want to remain debt-free. Check out this story of Rissa, who purchased a 1997 Toyota Corolla for only $6,000. Here is her inspiring story of what to do and what not to do. 
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2025 - 10:15AM
You can’t make this stuff up. A woman purchased a 2025 Honda Civic with $1,000 down, she needed a co-signer and has a $558 car payment. She made the deal because she wanted Apple CarPlay and a new car. How smart is this? And there’s more to this story.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2025 - 7:04AM
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck to the dealer after only owning it one year, and the value has dropped significantly. He is wondering why they only offered him $38,000. Should all new Tacoma owners be worried about their resale value? 
By Tinsae Aregay on February 15, 2025 - 6:18AM
A Cybertruck owner says his roofing business is losing a lot of customers because of the Cybertruck. He adds that he lost $70,000 worth of deals because of the vehicle. However, he says he still loves the truck and doesn’t want to sell it.
By Mikey Garcia on February 14, 2025 - 10:31PM
With range anxiety looming and fearful stories in their mind, one driver took a chance on a 900-mile EV road trip with this Chevy Blazer EV to rescue a dog, but what happened next defied all expectations.
By Rob Enderle on February 14, 2025 - 8:12PM
Kai And Hyundai are looking to put batteries into the structural components of EVs which would potentially increase range significantly but might reduce repairability. This repairability problem can be mitigated in any one of three non-exclusive ways.
By Rob Enderle on February 14, 2025 - 8:02PM
FuelArc has released numbers that indicate that the Tesla Cybertruck is around 15x more likely to have a fatal accident than the Ford Pinto, which was famous for blowing up when hit from the rear. This suggests avoiding riding in one.
By Rob Enderle on February 14, 2025 - 7:53PM
Morgan Motor Company hired Steve Armstrong, the former CEO of Ford of Europe, as its new board Chairman. This is likely a perfect match between the person and the company and a breath of fresh air in a world of bad hiring decisions.
By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2025 - 9:46AM
Violence against Tesla Cybertruck owners continues. Here is a sad story of a school teacher and her husband, who works construction and had their CT keyed with a knife the entire length. They worked hard to get their CT. Here is their unbelievable story.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 14, 2025 - 8:11AM
A Cybertruck owner says his truck was bricked while he was still inside. Tesla even brought in a special technical team; however, after a month, they still can’t figure out what’s wrong with the truck.
By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2025 - 6:34AM
Should you buy a used Honda Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline, or Odyssey? If you do, read this first. A Honda tech says you should avoid certain model years. Here are the details of what every Honda owner or potential Honda buyer should know.  
By Dimitar Angelov on February 13, 2025 - 1:52PM
Toyota's SUV may be more capable off-road, but here's why the Nissan Pathfinder is more than just a solid alternative to the J250
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 9:58AM
Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 7:06AM
Should you buy a Toyota RAV4 with the cloth or go for the leather seats? Mariah just purchased a new RAV4 and wishes she would have gone with leather. Is there anything she can do short of trading it in? Here is what all RAV4 owners need to know.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 13, 2025 - 2:36AM
Elon Musk has denied that Tesla has received a $400 million contract to supply armored vehicles to the U.S. government. Musk says, “No one mentioned it to me.” He adds it's “unlikely” that “Biden had a sweet spot for me.”
By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2025 - 2:36PM
Imagine buying a new vehicle, and one annoying feature changes your entire ownership experience. That's what happened to Taylor, who owns a 2024 GMC Yukon Denali. One button creates stress every time she starts the SUV, and she's not alone.
By Tinsae Aregay on February 12, 2025 - 10:05AM
A Cybertruck owner says he was recently punched by a “Mexican dude” simply for driving a Cybertruck. He adds that every time he sees another Cybertruck, he will draw a heart and leave a $1 bill to spread love among Cybertruck owners.
By Dimitar Angelov on February 12, 2025 - 8:18AM
Detailed research by Cars U.S. News reveals the best cars money can buy, in 2025, but I have a few things to add to their picks.
By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2025 - 8:02AM
Is the Toyota Supra a reliable car, and should you buy one? An owner of a 2020 Supra bought his dream car, and now it needs over $4,000 in repairs. Here is his dilemma with a car he loves but isn't sure if he should keep it now. What would you do?
By Dimitar Angelov on February 12, 2025 - 2:01AM
The two sports cars from Toyota and Mazda could share a lot of tech. Here's what this could mean for the next-generation Supra and the RX-7 successor.
By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2025 - 11:39AM
How much does it cost to fill up a 2024 Ford Raptor? It depends on whether you use premium or regular gas. Nicholas’s friends told him to buy a Raptor truck. Now, he’s wondering if he made the right choice. Check out his shock when he filled up.