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Should you buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 or wait for the all-new, redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid? It's a dilemma many buyers face. James just purchased a 2025 RAV4 and wishes he had waited for the 2026 model. Here's his story. What would you do in his situation?

Here is another Toyota buyer's remorse story. Michele bought a new 2025 Toyota Highlander, then, after it was too late, looked at the Nissan Pathfinder. She now wishes she had purchased the Pathfinder. Here's what Highlander buyers need to know.

EV trucks promise muscle, but sometimes it’s the little details, like swaying on a mountain road, that reveal what really matters. Here's why this story shows how performance and preparation still must go hand in hand.

Several Cybertruck owners have shared the strategies they used to persuade their wives to let them buy a Cybertruck. Surprisingly, some female Cybertruck owners have also revealed how they convinced their husbands.

Is the Tesla Cybertruck a real work truck? Collin bought a Cybertruck one year ago and reveals the performance compared to his Ford F-250 Power Stroke truck. He says his CT outperforms all his other trucks. See if the Cybertruck is cut out for hard work. 

A Cybertruck owner claims he must hide all the problems with his truck from his coworkers, who are skeptical about electric vehicles. During his latest service visit, Tesla damaged his truck for the second time while trying to fix it.

The upcoming Kia EV4 is positioned as an affordable and fun-to-drive electric vehicle aiming to challenge the Tesla Model 3 across its range, offering advantages in design and user experience, although potential tariffs could impact its cost.

GM Steals the Crown: How Chevrolet Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac OPTIQ Fueled a 252% Surge, Propelling GM Past Tesla in Canadian EV Sales as Incentives Vanish and Elon Musk's Persona Impacts Brand Appeal.

Toyota's partnership with BYD on the China-exclusive bZ5 electric crossover demonstrates Toyota's strategic effort to understand BYD's cost-effective EV production, offering a competitively priced vehicle that could potentially succeed in the US.

When a high-tech car stalls with power still leftover, the real surprise isn’t always what broke but what happened next. Here’s why one update at the worst possible time is sparking new concerns.

Robert is not happy with GM or his 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. It's an ongoing problem GM is having with its 6.2-liter engines. Robert has had two engines blow up eight days apart. Both times, his family was in the SUV. Here is Robert's unbelievable story. 

A Cybertruck buyer says that Tesla sent her vehicle for service prior to delivery. She adds that her Tesla advisor was unsure why her delivery was delayed but later found out that Tesla needed to replace some clips on the truck with bolts and screws.

A Tesla Model Y owner from Canada is concerned after his all-electric crossover lost 3% of its battery capacity in just 7,500 miles. He notes that his previous Teslas had lost only 1.4% of their battery capacity over a nine-year period.

Elon Musk has responded to calls that he should dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to Tesla. Musk expressed his frustration, stating that Tesla hasn’t paid him anything for his work over the past seven years.

Sometimes, what seems like a scary issue that may cost you an arm and a leg at the dealership, turns out to be an easy fix, as this Hyundai owner found out.

Is the new Forester Hybrid the future for Subaru? They have new EVs coming; however, Torque News Editor-in-Chief Armen Hareyan says not so fast. The 2025 Forester Hybrid will likely dominate the market, not its electric vehicles. Is this Subaru's future?

Bruce just purchased a 2025 Toyota RAV4, and he's ready to trade it in. He has several reasons why he dislikes the new small SUV. Here are his concerns and what potential RAV4 buyers need to know. Should you wait for the redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid?

A Cybertruck owner reports that his vehicle became completely unresponsive shortly after a high-pressure rinse at the car wash. Tesla Support replied, stating he’s to blame because he didn’t activate “Car Wash Mode" before washing the Cybertruck.

The latest Porsche 718 Cayman EV spy shots reveal a mashup between Taycan and 911 design cues. Enthusiasts already have very strong opinions about the future model, and it is not because of the way it looks.

When smart driving turns unpredictable over thousands of miles, the alerts waiting for you at the end say more than the journey itself. Here’s why this experience is sparking new conversations about what FSD really offers.

Peter took his Cybertruck to the Tesla service center to have a driver's side door vibration at high speeds checked. Tesla replaced the door but said they scratched the window tint. Peter doesn't have tinted windows. His story takes a strange twist. 

A Cybertruck buyer was excited when Tesla offered him an $8,000 discount on a brand-new truck. However, he’s now concerned after Tesla informed him that the truck cannot be delivered without first performing safety repairs.

Toyota’s turbo era brings power and innovation, but a breakdown just nine days in raises doubts about whether legendary reliability can keep up. Here’s why this story offers a revealing glimpse into what some owners are starting to notice.

A Cybertruck owner reports that he was recently rear-ended while driving on the highway with his wife present. However, he notes that neither he nor his wife felt the impact. Now, seeing how sturdy the vehicle is, his wife wants her own Cybertruck.

Should you lease or buy a new car? Jeff leased a 2022 Tesla Model S, and now the dealer claims he owes $2,200 to return it. There was a scuff mark on the paint, tinted windows, and a scratch on one of the wheels. Are these excessive charges?

Much thought and effort has gone into turning this humble Japanese Honda Civic hatchback into the ultimate hypermile build.

A Cybertruck owner transitioned from an FSD believer to a skeptic after a drive meant to showcase how awesome FSD is ended up in a crash. The Cybertruck owner now doubts if Tesla is ready to launch unsupervised FSD in a few days.

Why are car dealer maintenance repairs so high? Julia went to get an estimate to get her 2018 Honda CR-V sun visor fixed. The Honda dealer quoted her $500 for a seemingly simple repair. Then she fixed it herself for $50. Are dealer prices out of line?   

When updates are supposed to improve your car, it’s unsettling when they leave you with a $3,300 repair bill instead. Here’s why some owners are rethinking what tech-driven convenience really costs.

Tow ratings tell you what’s possible, but not always what’s practical. This story reveals what towing can really feel like when the numbers meet the real world.