Automotive News (Page 108)

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 Looking at the 2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, I Like the Appearance of the Model 3 More, But Which One Is More Suitable For a Single Woman?

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?

Image of man yelling at Tesla vehicles as they drive past generated by Grok

Anti-Musk Anti-Tesla Vandalism Spreads to Supercharger Network, Screaming at Teslas Driving By Becomes Normalized, And Canceling Ubers When They Are Teslas

By John Goreham on February 13, 2025 - 8:39AM

A Tesla Supercharger electric vehicle charging station has been vandalized near Boston. On the same day there are reports of people screaming insults at Tesla vehicles as they pass in another town. Others report canceling Uber if a Tesla is dispatched.

I Just Bought a 2024 Toyota RAV4 But I Should’ve Gone With the Leather Seats, It’s Like Ugly Carpet Versus Beautiful Hardwood Flooring, Now I’m Stuck With It

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.

Elon Musk Denies that Tesla is Getting $400 Million to Supply Armored Vehicles to the Government; Musk adds, “I’m Pretty Sure Tesla isn’t Getting $400M. No One Mentioned it To Me, At Least.”

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.”

Image of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage in snow by John Goreham

I Own a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands and Just Tested a Bronco Sport With the Base 1.5-liter cylinder Engine - You May Find My Opinions On the Base Engine to Be Rude

By John Goreham on February 12, 2025 - 5:37PM

As a Bronco Sport Badlands owner, I’ve become accustomed to the strong, up-powered 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Well, I’ve just spent a week with the base Bronco Sport, and what I say may ruffle some feathers.

Image of spare tire in a CX-50 Hybrid courtesy of Mazda

Mazda’s 2025 CX-50 Hybrid Has an Important Safety Feature Not Found In the Honda CR-V Hybrid, Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, or Subaru Forester Hybrid, and You Should Seriously Consider This When Shopping

By John Goreham on February 12, 2025 - 4:25PM

Hybrid crossovers are on the rise with Honda, Subaru, Mazda, and Hyundai joining Toyota in offering a great choice. However, they are not all the same when it comes to safety and convenience.

I Can’t Believe the Amount of Tension Between Me and My 2024 GMC Yukon Denali, It’s All Because Of This Auto Stop Button

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.

These Are The Toyota and Lexus Models You Should Never Buy Used

Used Toyota Buying Guide ―I Want To Talk To You About Some Toyota Models And Lexus Models That I Would Avoid Buying in 2025 Reports a Toyota Master Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on February 12, 2025 - 2:01PM

Here's an updated used car warning from a Toyota Master Mechanic about the specific Toyota and Lexus models he has worked on that he recommends you will want to avoid buying this year.

Image of woman crying standing next to Cybertruck created using Grok

My Wife Was Screaming I Will Never Drive That Cybertruck Anymore Because Someone Tried To Cut Me Off While I Was Driving With My Kids, and Three Guys Came Out of the Car and Pointed their Middle Fingers At Me

By John Goreham on February 12, 2025 - 11:47AM

We paraphrase Dr. Kumait Jaroje, a central Massachusetts physician who details the harrowing story of the negativity he and his family have endured as a driver of a Cybertruck.

I Just Traded My Tesla Model X Plaid for a Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, Here's My 800-Mile Comparison

By Noah Washington on February 12, 2025 - 10:15AM

A former Tesla Model X Plaid owner traded their problem-plagued $141,000 flagship for a Rivian R1S, citing the Model X's 'abysmal space' and troublesome Falcon Wing doors while praising Rivian's practical design and superior build quality.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Los Angeles Says Every Time He Sees Another Cybertruck, He’ll Leave a $1 Note on the Truck, Adds, “I Got Punched for Driving a Cybertruck & I’m Trying to Spread the Love”

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.

Hyundai and Honda are among the best cars money can buy in 2025, with Toyota nowhere to be seen

These 3 Cars Are Dubbed The Best Money Can Buy in 2025, But I Think There Are Some Great Alternatives That Deserve Just As Much Attention

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.

My 2020 Toyota Supra Needs Over $4,000 In Repairs, It Was My Dream Car When it First Came Out, But Now I Don’t Know

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?

Toyota GT3 Concept and Mazda RX Vision share very similar proportions, but the similarities continue under the skin

New Reports From Japan Regarding The Toyota Supra And Mazda RX-7 Successor Might Hint At Two Very Similar Sports Cars As The Two Brands Will Collaborate A Lot More Than We Initially Believed

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.

New DIY PPF Wrap Saves Money with a Batmobile Look

Tesla Cybertruck DIY PPF Batman Black In Just One Day Under $1,000 Says This Cybertruck Owner

By Timothy Boyer on February 12, 2025 - 12:58AM

Here's a Tesla Cybertruck owner demonstrating how he affordably DIY-applied PPF to his Tesla Cybertruck for a look that screams Batmobile and Stealth Fighter.

How the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is Cementing its Title as America's Supercar

By Mary Conway on February 11, 2025 - 10:01PM

Corvette set out to build the ultimate American sports car and the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette continues to set new records to prove it.

There's Plenty To Like In the 2024 Toyota Tundra, But The 2025 Is Bringing These Changes With Some Sad News

By Armen Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 9:20PM

Toyota’s bold move to ditch the V8 in the Tundra left many skeptical, but after pushing the 2024 Tundra Platinum CrewMax to its limits, I discovered some surprises, both good and bad, that every truck buyer needs to know before pulling the trigger.

Image shows a man covering his ears while car warning chimes drive him crazy created using Grok by John Goreham

President Trump, How About An Executive Order Ending All the Silly Car Chimes? Do We Really Need All These Safety Nannies Beeping and Buzzing At Us Non-Stop?

By John Goreham on February 11, 2025 - 8:16PM

The number of ridiculous car nannies grows by the hour. Seat belt chines that squawk at you when you are in Park. Hybrid spaceship noises. Rear seat warnings when you have no kids. Let’s put a “quiet button" into every new car.

Image of dollars flying out of a crash test vehicle created by John Goreham using Grok

Hey, DOGE Team, Why Do We Need NHTSA Crash Testing Cars if IIHS Does It Better and At No Expense to Taxpayers? End the Wasteful and Costly Overlap

By John Goreham on February 11, 2025 - 6:36PM

Vehicle Safety Testing In America is done by two groups. One group does it best and at no cost to the American Taxpayer. The second group costs American taxpayers money.

Chevrolet Bets Heavily on the 2025 Chevy Blazer SS EV

By Mary Conway on February 11, 2025 - 6:03PM

Chevrolet reportedly is discontinuing the ICE model while featuring the EV version. The Blazer SS EV will pace the Daytona 500.

My 2025 Mercedes GLE’s Front is Completely Transformed After I Put Backlighting Behind The Grille With an Illuminated Star Emblem

By Narek Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 3:04PM

Transform your 2025 Mercedes GLE with a stunning illuminated star and custom backlighting, see the step-by-step process, expert insights, and essential tips to make your ride stand out while keeping it factory-safe.

I Started to Get a Humming Noise and Random Accelerations From My Hyundai Ioniq 6 After Getting It Back From an ICCU

By Narek Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 1:58PM

After an ICCU replacement, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner was shocked to experience a mysterious humming noise and random accelerations, only to return the car just 30 minutes later as the dealership remained clueless.

Rows of New Suvs in Dealership Parking Lot

I Just Checked Carvana, Their 5 Lowest-Mileage Vehicles Are All EVs, But Even at Sub-$40K Prices, They're Not Flying Off the Lot

By Noah Washington on February 11, 2025 - 12:45PM

Used EV values are in free fall as Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and Ford electric vehicles face punishing depreciation.

They Told Me, Get a Ford Raptor Truck So I Did, But the First Time I Filled Up Cost Me $137, Are You Kidding Me?

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.

Nissan Z, Nissan Titan, Infiniti QX80, Nissan Armada, and more

These 6 Nissan And Infiniti Models Should Be Your Top Picks In 2025

By Dimitar Angelov on February 11, 2025 - 10:41AM

While Toyota and Mazda are the go-to Japanese brands in most segments, these brand-new Nissan models can be had for dirt-cheap if you know where to look.

Tesla Investors are Bracing for a Massive Stock Dump Following Elon Musk's $97 Billion Bid to Buy OpenAI. TSLA Shares Down 4% Following the News

By Tinsae Aregay on February 11, 2025 - 9:32AM

Elon Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI for $97 billion has sparked fears among Tesla investors that he’ll dump his shares to fund the deal. Several Tesla insiders, including Elon’s brother, Kimbal Musk, Tesla Chairwoman, & CFO, are already selling their stock.

I Had to Pull a Stuck Cybertruck Out of Pismo Beach Dunes With My Rivian R1T, Here's What Actually Happened

By Noah Washington on February 11, 2025 - 8:58AM

A Rivian R1T's successful rescue of a stuck Cybertruck at Pismo Beach showcases the real-world gap between Tesla's futuristic promises and Rivian's proven off-road capabilities.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Took My Cybertruck To the Car Wash and They Refused to Wash My Truck, They Said It Will Void My Warranty and They Would Be Liable”

By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2025 - 7:32AM

Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through an automatic car wash? One owner says a Westerly RI, car wash refused to let him enter theirs for fear of being held liable for any damage. Here is Philipp’s surprising story. What does Tesla say about it?

I Love Everything About The Lucid Air Touring - But I Still Have 4 Concerns Before Making The Switch From My Model 3

By Noah Washington on February 10, 2025 - 10:53PM

Online forums show increasing numbers of Model S and Model 3 owners trading in their vehicles for the Lucid Air.

Harrison Ford Stars in Jeep Super Bowl Ad

Jeep Highlights Patriotism and 2025 Wrangler 4xe in Super Bowl Ad

By Mary Conway on February 10, 2025 - 7:20PM

Jeep has legendary actor Harrison Ford encouraging drivers to get out and write your own "Owner's Manual."

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