Automotive News (Page 105)

Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

I'm Hearing a Tick from My C8's Passenger Side at 1,500 Miles, Here's What Corvette Owners Say It Really Is

By Noah Washington on February 24, 2025 - 10:57AM

Here's the actual cause of the C8 Corvette notorious ticking noise.

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck to a Car Show in Orange Beach and Braced Myself For Negativity, But I Was Shocked At the Response

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2025 - 7:11AM

How do people respond to the Tesla Cybertruck? It's not all negativity, as one CT owner found out. He took his controversial electric truck to a classic car show in Orange Beach, and something unexpected happened. Here is Marcus's surprising story.

Tesla Confirms the Cyber Cab will Feature Plastic Body Panels & Will Not Require Painting. Instead, the Color Will be Injected While Molding the Polyurethane Panels – “No More Orange Peel or Paint Bleed”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 24, 2025 - 6:04AM

Tesla says the Cyber Cab will be made out of plastic panels, and similar to the Cybertruck, it will also not require a paint shop. Tesla adds the color will be injected during the plastic molding process, which will eliminate orange peel and paint bleed.

GMC Recalling Nearly 71,000 2022 GMC Sierra Pickups Because Part of the Chrome Grille Can Fall Off

By Mary Conway on February 23, 2025 - 6:27PM

This is an odd recall because it involves a small portion of the pickups produced by GM. The recall is tied to a specific grille.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Backed Onto an Old Lady in a Parking Lot. Adds, “My Cybertruck had a Minor Scratch, but I Did a Number on Her Door”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 23, 2025 - 5:22PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he crashed into a nice old lady while backing up in a parking lot. He adds, “My Cybertruck was barely scratched, but I did a number on her door.”

So, I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO Hybrid, Headed Out to Maryland, Made it 400 Miles and the Engine Locked Up With Only 1,528 On My Truck

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2025 - 8:08AM

Many Toyota Tundra truck owners are fuming because of the pickup's problems. Kirk bought a 2025 Tundra, and the engine died with only 1,528 miles on the new pickup. He's sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Here is Kirk's incredible story.

Tesla Shares Detailed Guidance for Cybertruck Owners Who Find Themselves Stuck in Snow – #10 “Get a Friend With a Tow Strap to Pull You Out”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 23, 2025 - 7:50AM

Tesla’s chief Cybertruck engineer has published a 10-step guide for Cybertruck owners who find themselves stuck in snow. The 10th recommendation is, “Get a friend with a tow strap to pull you out.”

Model 3 Owner Responds to New Data Showing Tesla Drivers Are the Worst, “Some Tesla Drivers Like to Speed and Weave Between Lanes, But Many of Us Drive Like Responsible Adults”

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2025 - 6:28AM

Which car brand has the worst drivers? New Insurance data says Tesla has the worst drivers of all automakers. If it hadn't been bad before for Tesla owners, it could have worsened as this report became public. Here's what Tesla owners need to know.

Repair Bill Dilemma's Are Not Always Solved by Using Cheaper Parts

My 2019 Toyota Rav4 Repair Was Quoted $500 for Parts and Labor at a Local Shop, but I Found The Replacement Piece On Amazon For Only $80.

By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2025 - 6:23PM

The potential consequences of shopping around for non-OEM replacement parts for your Toyota Rav4 to save money on your car repairs.

Luxury Car Dealer Says, “My Own Employee Scammed Me Out of $80,000, He Sold a 2024 Ford F-150 Shelby For $20K Less Than What I Paid Before I Caught Him”

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2025 - 12:15PM

Imagine hiring an employee who is a con artist to sell high-end vehicles. He takes you for $80,000 by selling cars and trucks under the wholesale value. That happened to George Saliba. Check out this scam artist and a warning for all car buyers.

An orange Scout Traveler takes the path less traveled, a dirt road through the forest

I Think This Small SC Town Will Boom With The Groundbreaking Of Scout Motors, And The Launch Of The Scout Terra and Traveler

By Mikey Garcia on February 22, 2025 - 12:08PM

Scout Motors breaks ground on a $2 billion EV factory in South Carolina, reviving the iconic Terra and Traveler models. Discover how this project is reshaping America’s automotive landscape.

I Purchased A 2025 Rav4 Gas Model And I Am Approaching 500 Miles. Does Toyota Use Moly Compounds In Its Break-in Oil? Who is Telling the Truth?

By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2025 - 12:05PM

As the new owner of a 2025 Rav4 approaches his first 500 miles, he is getting conflicting answers regarding his oil maintenance. A Toyota Engineer specifies these truths to clear up the confusion.

A Cybertruck Owner Says, “A Tesla Model Y Was Taunting Me, so I Punched the Accelerator but Ended Up in a Death Wobble Around 90 MPH.”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 22, 2025 - 9:51AM

A Cybertruck owner driving on the highway says a Tesla Model Y was taunting him, so he punched the accelerator but ended up experiencing a death wobble around 90 MPH. The Cybertruck owner says the violent shaking stops around 70 mph.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Doing DoorDash Deliveries Using His Cybertruck and Ended Up Damaging the Truck. Adds, “I Don’t Do DoorDash for the Money, I Do It as a Punishment”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 22, 2025 - 8:40AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his $12 DoorDash delivery run damaged his truck. He adds that he’s not doing DoorDash for the money but to punish himself and instill discipline.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Complains About Loud Wind Noise; Tesla Says, “The Only Way to Stop the Noise is by Putting a Tape Over the Panel Gaps”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 22, 2025 - 8:22AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner took his truck in for service because of loud wind noise in the cabin. However, to his surprise, Tesla turned him back, saying the only way to reduce the noise was by putting tape over the body panels.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “With All the Negativity, I Was Annoyed When a Man Started Taking Pictures Of My Cybertruck, But As I Watched Him, Admiration Replaced Irritation"

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2025 - 7:07AM

With all the negative attention Tesla Cybertruck owners are getting these days, one owner says he was surprised by what happened when a man started taking pictures of his truck. He thought it would turn ugly, but then something amazing happened.

So Despite Dropping the Ultium Name, GM Remains Heavily Invested in the Platform That Powers Vehicles Like the Chevy Silverado EV: A Strategic Move Years in the Making

By Mikey Garcia on February 21, 2025 - 11:37PM

Discover how GM’s platform, formerly Ultium, is revolutionizing electric vehicles with its modular design, and sustainability. From compact SUVs to heavy-duty trucks, Ultium is reshaping the EV landscape. Dive into its innovative features and future.

I Swapped My 2023 Toyota Prius' 47lb 19-inch Wheels for 35.5lb 16-inch Ones, Already Seeing 59-65 MPG in 45°F Minnesota Weather

By Noah Washington on February 21, 2025 - 6:54PM

After months of ownership, I decided to tackle the biggest efficiency killer on my 2023 Toyota Prius.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Wins Award for Best Value after Reducing Prices

By Mary Conway on February 21, 2025 - 3:23PM

The new head of Jeep admitted that prices had gone up too much and adjusted stickers. Now, Wagoneer is winning an important award from Vincentric.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Pipes Fake Engine Noise Into the Cabin, I’m Disappointed That Toyota Did This and I Want To Turn It Off

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2025 - 9:59AM

Why does Toyota use fake engine noise in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? One owner is asking why and how to turn it off. Daniel is disappointed that no one told him about it when he bought the truck. Can it be turned off? Here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

A Man Born With No Hands Shows How To Drive a Tesla Cybertruck Using His Arms – Heavy Doors & Lack of Stalks Introduce Unique Challenges, but He adds that “the Steering & Driving is Nice”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 21, 2025 - 7:01AM

A disabled man shows how to drive a Tesla Cybertruck with no hands. He says the “doors are freaking heavy” and “the turning signals on the wheel are odd.” However, he adds, “the steering and driving is nice.”

Tesla Cyberbeast Owner Says, I’m Driving at 55 MPH Coming Back From a Ski Trip, When All Of a Sudden I Heard a Terrible Ripping Apart Sound Coming From the Top of My Truck

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2025 - 6:07AM

Does the Tesla Cybertruck have quality issues? Not all trucks are affected by trim pieces flying off while traveling 55 miles an hour on the highway, but one owner did. Check out the potential problem and what all Cybertruck owners need to know.

AI generated candid street photo of Nissan Z

Was the Nissan Z a Flop, or is it really just Underrated?

By Nicholas Muhoro on February 20, 2025 - 7:23PM

The Nissan Z made was made as a tribute to the Datsun 240z in 2023. But with only a few thousand units sold, questions arise: Is the Z struggling due to industry trends, lack of marketing, or pricing missteps?

Find the Problem with the Used Car on the Left Compared to When it Was New on the Right

Is $9.5K A Good Deal For A 2016 Corolla S With 89K Miles? ―Not If You Can Spot The Problem Between These Two Car Images

By Timothy Boyer on February 20, 2025 - 2:52PM

A Toyota Corolla used car shopper looks for help trying to decide whether to jump on the chance of what appears to be a good deal before it disappears. A critical eye points her in the right direction to take.

I’ve Had a Ford F-150 Lightning, a Tesla Cybertruck and Now I’m Driving a Mustang Mach-E, But I’m Thinking of Getting a Rivian R1T And I’m concerned of Ease of Warranty Repair

By Narek Hareyan on February 20, 2025 - 11:16AM

Discover the essential insights about the Rivian R1T that every electric vehicle enthusiast needs to know, from real-world reliability to must-have features, and share your own electrifying experiences in the comments.

My 2022 Toyota Tacoma Has A Weird RPM Play. Dealer Says It's Normal, But I Am Not So Sure

By Dimitar Angelov on February 20, 2025 - 9:46AM

RPM play can be a sign that your engine periphery may be going bad, but this Toyota Tacoma owner may be in luck.

I Bought My 2024 Toyota Tundra Brand New and I’m 24,000 Miles In, I’ve Not Had One Ounce of Problems Other Than Bluetooth Tuning With My Radio

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2025 - 9:28AM

Not all Toyota Tundra owners have engine problems, but other issues exist. Anthony has a 2024 Tundra truck with 24,000 miles and no problems other than Bluetooth tuning. Here are solutions for all Tundra owners.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Traded His Cadillac Escalade for a Cybertruck & Now His Monthly Payment is Almost Cut in Half – Several Cybertruck Owners Also Share They Came from an Escalade

By Tinsae Aregay on February 20, 2025 - 8:25AM

Several Cybertruck owners are sharing that they traded a Cadillac Escalade to get a Cybertruck. There appear to be a surprising number of cross-shoppers between the two brands.

2021 Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “I Used To Get 20-24 MPG Highway, Now I’m Getting 13-16 MPG, I Replaced Spark Plugs, K&N Air Filter, and Changed Oil Every 5K, Any Ideas?”

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2025 - 5:55AM

Are you a Chevrolet Silverado owner experiencing a drop in gas mileage? Austin, who owns a 2021 Silverado 5.3, has seen a significant decrease in his truck's mpg after reaching 90,000 miles. Is he doing enough? Here are the answers for all truck owners.

Ford Focus Couple Story Shared With Public

Ford Hung Me and My Girlfriend Out To Dry ―The Ford Focus You Can Buy Cheap, Warning

By Timothy Boyer on February 19, 2025 - 11:38PM

Ford diehard fans are dismayed that their favorite carmaker refuses to help them and are warning others to avoid this range of years of used Ford Focus models, no matter how cheap you can easily find one today.

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