Automotive News (Page 107)

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.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Driving My Cybertruck Has Been a Transformative Experience, It Reshaped My Daily Commute and My Outlook On Life”

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.

Lexus LBX trademarked in the US. New engines, likely to appear on US models.

A New Lexus Compact Crossover Is Coming To The US, Set On Stealing Clients From BMW And Mercedes

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.

I Bought a 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum and Someone Stole My Taillights, It Cost Over $3,000 For the Pair, and I Was the 6th Guy Into the Dealer That Day

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.

A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer From Tennessee Says He’s Trading In His Toyota Tundra for a Cybertruck Because of “All The Great Work Elon Musk is Doing for Our Country”

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.

How Chevrolet Will Use This Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype to Make Future EVs Better

By Mary Conway on February 16, 2025 - 7:19PM

This is a huge weekend in the NASCAR racing world. The Daytona 500 starts the season. Chevy is unveiling a racing EV prototype that will help the company build better EVs.

A closeup of a Silver Equinox EV Front End

Chevrolet Equinox EV Proves The Hype Is Real As It Also Becomes MotorWeek’s 2025 Best of The Year Winner

By Mikey Garcia on February 16, 2025 - 1:55PM

Forget everything you thought you knew about EVs. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is MotorWeek’s 2025 Best of the Year, and it’s a game-changer.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Died as He Was Driving in Reverse – Lost All Power & Ended Up Sliding Onto Other Vehicles; Now the Owner Says Tesla Should Pay for the Property Damage

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.

My 2024 Genesis GV80 Just Told Me My Posture Is Bad and Now It’s Giving Me a Massage, I Didn’t Turn This On and I Really Don’t Know What’s Going On

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.

“This Is How Life Feels With My $6,000 1997 Toyota Corolla With 78K Miles and No Car Payment”

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.

I’m Considering an Ioniq 6 Limited, But Reddit Has Me Worried About the Bose Sound System, Here’s What I Discovered

By Narek Hareyan on February 15, 2025 - 11:00PM

Is the Bose sound system in the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited a dealbreaker or is it just misunderstood? Find out what real owners are saying and share your own experience.

Ford is Recalling More than 90,000 2021-2022 Super Duty Trucks and 2021 Expeditions Because of Potentially Bad Backup Cameras

By Mary Conway on February 15, 2025 - 9:09PM

Many automakers have had problems with back up cameras. It is an important safety concern, especially with the larger vehicles, because if you can't see what is behind you, you can hit someone or something.

31,000 Miles In, My 2021 Toyota Tundra Apparently Has "Sludge Build-Up" and Offered To Flush It For Another $50, But I Have Kept Up With The Oil Changes Every 5K

By Armen Hareyan on February 15, 2025 - 12:02PM

After 31,000 miles of meticulous oil changes, a routine service visit turned into an unexpected and unsettling accusation. Does my 2021 Toyota Tundra really have sludge buildup, or is this just another shady upsell tactic?

Toyota Truck Seller Admits Deceiving Used Car Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on February 15, 2025 - 10:51AM

An experienced car seller says CarFax is a fraud and tells how he recently deceived a used truck shopper with a Toyota sale.

I Just Bought a 2025 Honda Civic Sport With Only $1K Down, a Co-Signer and Have a $558 Payment, Because I Wanted a Brand New Car With CarPlay

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.

I Didn't Think My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Off Road Would Lose So Much Value After Just One Year, the Dealer Only Offered Me $38,000 Trade-In

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?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Lost $70,000 in Business Deals Because He Drives a Cybertruck. Adds, “I’m in a Dilemma; I’m Losing a Lot of Customers, but I Love My Cybertruck”

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.

They Feared the Worst on Their 900-Mile EV Road Trip, But a Rescue Dog and a Chevy Blazer EV Changed Everything

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.

I Just Bought a 2014 Toyota Tundra with an Aftermarket Airlift System, and I'm Dealing with More Bouncing and Roughness in the Rear Suspension

By Narek Hareyan on February 14, 2025 - 9:30PM

Dealing with a bouncy, rough ride after installing an aftermarket Airlift system on your Tundra? This article unveils expert solutions and real-world advice to smooth out your suspension and invites you to share your own experience.

I Have 35K Miles on my Chevy Bolt and I’m Still Going Strong: My Bolt EV’s Brake Pads Are Holding Up Like a Champ.

I Have 35,000 Miles on my Chevy Bolt and It's Still Going Strong, My Bolt EV’s Brake Pads Are Holding Up Like a Champ

By Narek Hareyan on February 14, 2025 - 8:28PM

Discover how Chevy Bolt owners are pushing their brake pads to 35,000 miles and beyond, with expert tips to keep your EV’s brakes in top shape for years to come

Dall-E Generated Image Of EV Batteries Being Installed In Structural Components

Kia And Hyundai Are Exploring Structural Battery Packs Which, If Successful, Would Significantly Improve EV Range But Could Complicate Battery Upgrades Or Replacements

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.

FuelArc Has Rated The Tesla Cybertrucks As Over 15x More Likely To Kill Their Passengers Than The Infamous Ford Pinto

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.

Steve Armstrong At Morgan Supplied By the Morgan Motor Company

Ford Of Europe COO Becomes The New Chairman Of The Morgan Motor Company Providing A Level Of Rigor And Stability To This Storied Car Brand

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.

I'm Looking at a $70K Lucid Air But Consumer Reports Gave It a 7/100… Owners, Tell Me The Real Story

By Noah Washington on February 14, 2025 - 12:56PM

Consumer Reports just dropped a bombshell on Lucid Motors, giving the 2025 Air a brutal 7/100 reliability rating, but real-world owners tell a different story

My Tesla Cybertruck Was Keyed With a Knife Down the Side, I’m a School Teacher, My Husband is a Construction Worker, and We’ve Worked Incredibly Hard to Own Our CT

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.

Tesla Brought in a “Special Technical Team” After a Cybertruck Got Bricked With the Driver Still Inside. However, a Month Out, Tesla Engineers Still Can’t Figure Out What’s Wrong With the Truck

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.

2014 Honda Odyssey, Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline

Honda Tech Says, “I Would Never Buy This Model Year Honda Odyssey, This Vehicle Is a Blemish On the Brand”

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.

Nissan Leaf and a Chevrolet Bolt at a college campus

From Chevy Bolt To Nissan Leaf, This EV Is The Smarter Buy for Short Commute as I Show The Hidden Gems of The Used EV Market

By Mikey Garcia on February 13, 2025 - 7:20PM

Before you spend a dime on a used EV for your college student, discover the hidden gems and unexpected pitfalls that could save you thousands. Will the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf be the smarter buy for short commutes?

An American Automotive Legend Is Reborn, and Why The Scout’s Surprising Comeback is Electrifying

By Mikey Garcia on February 13, 2025 - 4:03PM

The International Harvester Scout was a rugged, working-class legend, built to last but ultimately undone by corporate greed, now, decades later, it's making an electrifying comeback under Volkswagen’s stewardship.

My 2012 Silverado 1500 Goes Haywire While Driving: Locks Go Crazy, Lights Flicker, Radio Acts Up, Then It Dies Completely

By Narek Hareyan on February 13, 2025 - 2:49PM

One Chevrolet Silverado owner’s truck went haywire mid-drive, locks cycling, lights flashing, radio acting up, before completely dying, leaving him stranded and desperate for answers.

I Dislike Supporting Tesla But Its New V4 Supercharger Just Charged My Rivian R1T at 325kW for $0.25/kWh, That's Less Than Half What Electrify America Charges

By Noah Washington on February 13, 2025 - 11:51AM

Tesla's new V4 Superchargers are forcing Rivian Owners to plug in, offering 325kW speeds at just $0.25/kWh during off-peak hours.

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