Follow us today...       For all the ways Tesla has changed the car-buying experience, some things never seem to change. For example, like the anxiety of waiting for a promised delivery that suddenly disappears without explanation. In a world where apps update faster than salespeople can call you back, it’s easy to … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Chinese EV automaker Chery, known for its rapid global expansion and diverse vehicle lineup, is making a bold move into the future of car sales. Not content with just offering competitive EVs, Chery is experimenting with using humanoid robot salespeople, specifically blond-haired models, in … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, is not just participating in the electric vehicle revolution; it's leading it. Recent financial results show a company firing on all cylinders, driven by a strategic commitment to all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. While legacy automakers in the West … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       We expect a lot from modern EVs, especially ones that cost close to six figures. Smooth tech, premium materials, and effortless convenience are all part of the deal. So when something as simple as your steering wheel starts making odd noises or moving awkwardly, it’s not something you just … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Perhaps the most potent factor driving this trend is cost. Chinese EV manufacturers, bolstered by years of strategic government investment, intense domestic competition among hundreds of players, mastery over battery supply chains, and staggering economies of scale, have achieved price points … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       When Tesla introduced free lifetime Supercharging for early adopters, it was a game-changer. Owners like Ron Silver, who has clocked over 130,000 miles on his 2016 Model S, took full advantage of this perk. But as the miles added up, so did the questions: Does frequent Supercharging degrade … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Parenting has its perks and its headaches. One shared headache any parent will agree to is when their kid needs a car; A typical situation an OP on a recent Reddit r/UsedCars forum found herself and her daughter in with a $690/month insurance payment on top of $400/month car loan. Here's the … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Tesla came first, arms wide, promising minimalist interiors, supercomputing on wheels, and the appeal of a clean energy future. Hyundai, meanwhile, stayed quiet, working, refining, not tweeting. So when a Reddit user going by thesherbetemergency published an honest, nuts-and-bolts comparison … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       There’s a quiet war playing out on our asphalt battlegrounds, not one of speed but of intent. It’s the utilitarian squaring off against the aspirational, the hammer facing down the hand-carved chisel.  The Lucid Air Touring occupies its own realm as an electric vehicle, gliding through … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       A Cybertruck owner from Oakland, California, says he was recently a victim of a violent armed robbery; however, thanks to his Cybertruck’s door, he says he’s alive to tell the story. The Cybertruck owner who goes by the username EctoSlymer shared his story on the Cybertruck Owners Club … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       "My 2024 Hyundai Elantra lane assist malfunctioned, and it drove me straight into a wall going 80 mph. I thought the lane assist was supposed to protect me." That's what Kristyn House (@kristyn.house) says in her TiKTok video after having an accident in her 2024 Hyundai Elantra that she … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Every Rivian owner has a moment where their truck does something unexpected. Whether it’s a phantom alert, a sudden fan blast, or in this case, a mysterious sound that makes you stop and ask, “Is that... normal?” That’s exactly what happened when I came across a post by Ruben Alanis in the … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Earlier tonight, I was doing what a lot of EV geeks do after dinner, scrolling through the “RIVIAN Electric Vehicles Discussion” group on Facebook, when I spotted a post that made me pause. It was one of those “this could totally happen to me” kind of moments. A Rivian owner named Vijay … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       As a proud Ford Bronco Sport owner, I am always on the hunt for interesting stories about this exciting model. This week, I found a post that asked a question I would have gotten wrong. The post was made in the Facebook Ford Bronco Sport group. This is a very well-run group with many owners … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       I was scrolling through the “RIVIAN Electric Vehicles Discussion” group on Facebook when a post from Jose Antonio Herrera caught my attention, and not just because it had a photo of a Rivian hitched up to a beefy RV. It was what he said that really made me stop and read. Jose had just taken … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       You usually don’t hear stories like this in the world of car ownership. Most of the time, trading in your vehicle means waving goodbye to thousands of dollars. But for Rivian owner Sanjiv Bajpai, the experience couldn’t have been more different. While strolling through the “RIVIAN Electric … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       During 2024, Tesla, Ford, and Volkswagen all paused production of some EV models to let inventory stabilize. The problems that led each of these automakers to that point vary, but the reduction of inventory of the Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, and ID.4 was helpful in preventing lots from being … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Can someone go 23,000 miles between oil changes in a 2019 Nissan Altima?  That's what Gaby Cuyler (@gabycuyler) says she did in her TikTok video clip. The mileage on the last oil change sticker shows 103,801 miles on the Firestone Auto Center windshield sticker when the next oil change … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       My latest find in the Lexus GX550 Owners’& Enthusiasts group on Facebook is an interesting topic, posted by Erika Woods. She is experiencing what many GX550 owners describe as a transmission jerk at low speeds. Erika is aware of the issue, but from what owners are discussing, there … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Recently, one former Tesla employee, posting under the name EmbarrassedGold2630, tore a small but meaningful hole in the curtain with a Reddit post that’s since become something of a Rosetta Stone for Model Y owners. No complaints, no vendettas, just five brutally useful tips that Tesla won’t … [Read more...]