Automotive News (Page 110)

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.

My Wife Wasn’t Too Happy When I Bought a Tesla Cybertruck, but Today She Blurted Out “Thank You, Elon Musk!” & Became a Fan After the Cybertruck Kept Us Warm During an Ice Storm

By Tinsae Aregay on February 7, 2025 - 7:07AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his wife wasn’t too excited when he bought a Cybertruck. However, she was converted into a fan after the power went out, and the Cybertruck provided backup power. She even exclaimed, “Thank you, Elon Musk!”

My 2024 Chevy Silverado’s Brakes Failed Going 65 MPH in Rush Hour Traffic and It Was Traumatic, I Love Chevy, But I Was Not Happy That Day

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2025 - 6:34AM

Imagine driving your new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado truck, and the brakes go out when you are driving on the freeway. That's what happened to Mandy. Here is her terrifying story of getting her truck stopped in rush hour traffic to avoid a scary situation.

My S2000's Hardtop Was Gone in 30 Seconds, Inside the Organized Crime Ring Targeting Our Convertibles

By Noah Washington on February 6, 2025 - 11:05PM

A disturbing trend has emerged in the automotive community as thieves can now steal valuable hardtops in seconds, with surveillance footage showing criminals targeting Honda S2000s.

Two Tesla Model 3's in the colors Red And Black

My Tesla Model 3's Trunk Leak Cost Me $1,200 Because I Didn't Know These 3 Critical Warranty Facts That Could've Saved Me Thousands

By Noah Washington on February 6, 2025 - 9:55PM

When my Tesla Model 3's trunk started leaking, I faced an unexpected $1,200 repair bill.

Jeep Reveals New 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited

By Mary Conway on February 6, 2025 - 7:25PM

Jeep is making a big push for its all-new Wagoneer S BEV. The new 2025 Wagoneer S Limited joins the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Edition.

The 2025 Mazda 3 Is a Beautiful Car That Looks and Feels Much More Expensive Than it Actually Is

By Armen Hareyan on February 6, 2025 - 3:19PM

An unusual discovery about the 2025 Mazda 3 reveals why this surprisingly pleasant compact car feels more luxurious than its price suggests, challenging everything you thought you knew about affordable performance and refinement.

How I Turned My Rivian R1T Into the Ultimate Off-Grid Nomad Rig with Solar & Starlink

By Narek Hareyan on February 6, 2025 - 2:43PM

Discover how one adventurous nomad transformed his Rivian R1T into the ultimate off-grid rig with solar power and Starlink, find out how you can stay connected and self-sufficient while living on the road.

When an Extended Warranty Makes Good Sense to Buy

So I'm Getting A Brand New RAV4 Hybrid Soon, And I'm Wondering If The Extended Warranty Is Worth It? ―This Happened to Me, and Here is What I Did But Wished I Had Done

By Timothy Boyer on February 6, 2025 - 11:29AM

Find out why you should beat the Toyota dealership salesperson toward initiating the extended warranty question.

Image of Toyota plug-in vehicles on sale at a car dealership by John Goreham

I Am Calling It. If Toyota’s Leadership Doesn’t Show a Massive Shift In Attitude Toward Electric Vehicles In the Next Year, They Are Going To Be Done. Let’s Examine How This Statement From a Leading EV Advocate In 2020 Has Aged Over Five Years

By John Goreham on February 6, 2025 - 11:18AM

EV-only advocates have been predicting doom and gloom for Toyota for many years. Let’s see how Toyota’s electrification strategy has worked out, looking back five years.

2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 in Smoked Mesquite black

Toyota Dealership Quoted Me $2,600 For Extended Warranty. Here's How Much You Should Pay

By Dimitar Angelov on February 6, 2025 - 11:06AM

I took a look at Toyota Tundra extended warranties, owners opt for to determine what you should be paying what what to look for.

Image of the letters TSLA with dollars on fire

Red Flag Warning - New Reasons Why You Should Re-Evaluate Your Tesla Stock Exposure In 2025 - Number Nine Is the Most Scary

By John Goreham on February 6, 2025 - 8:55AM

Tesla stock has quite a journey. In 2025, there are new reasons why any investor, active or passive, may wish to check their exposure to Tesla’s stock in their investment portfolio or retirement plan.

I Bought A 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance, After 90 Days I Love Driving This Thing, However, My Only Complaint Is How Light the Doors Are

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2025 - 7:51AM

Scott purchased a 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance trim level. How does he like it? There's plenty to like, and he only has one negative. With kids used to slamming his Toyota Tundra truck doors, he says the doors are too light. What do you think?

A Software Bug Inside Tesla’s System Temporarily Lowered the Price of the Base Model Cybertruck to $0

By Tinsae Aregay on February 6, 2025 - 7:11AM

For a short amount of time last night, Tesla’s online configurator, both on desktop and mobile, was showing the price of the base model Cybertruck as $0. People tried to take advantage and order a new Cybertruck, but the glitch was quickly patched up.

My 2025 Ford Explorer Won’t Start 3,000 Miles In, After Two Weeks the Dealer Still Doesn’t Know What’s Wrong, Should I Keep It Until They Lemon Law It?

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2025 - 6:04AM

Jamie only has 3,000 miles on her 2025 Ford Explorer and wonders if others have the same issue with the push-button start. She's taken it to the dealer, and they can't replicate the problem. Here is what other Ford Explorer owners should know.

My Brand New 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like It Was Hit With a Hammer, but the Tesla Rep Pressured Me to Accept Delivery Saying, “It’s Within Spec”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 6, 2025 - 5:59AM

A brand-new Tesla Cybertruck owner says his 2025 truck has so many dents: “it looks like it was beaten by a hammer.” The owner caught the issues during delivery, but he was pressured by a Tesla rep who told him everything was “within spec.”

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Their Experience Using Their EV Like a “Real Truck.” Say, It Carries Hay & Dirt Like a Champ, but Add the Cleanup Process Afterwards is a Hassle

By Tinsae Aregay on February 6, 2025 - 4:16AM

Cybertruck owners have shared how their truck handles doing “real truck” work. Most say they are happy with the Cybertruck’s hauling performance but add that the truck has too many nooks and crannies where hey and dirt can get stuck.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Auto Windshield Wiper “Completely Self Destructed, Tore Itself Apart During a Heavy Snow,” Adds, Tesla Should Fix the Wiper Under Warranty Because It Turned Itself On

By Tinsae Aregay on February 6, 2025 - 1:49AM

A Cybertruck owner says his wiper automatically decided to swipe the windshield and ended up completely self-destructing and tearing itself apart during heavy snow. Now the owner says Tesla should fix the wiper for free because it automatically turned on.

Image shows empty Tesla showroom taken by John Goreham

I Am Not OK With Elon Musk, But I also love my Tesla - Does Owning a Tesla Make Me Complicit? Is There A Middle Line Where the Man Can Be Separate From the Vehicle?

By John Goreham on February 5, 2025 - 6:53PM

Our title paraphrases one owner’s moral struggle. Elon Musk is pushing not just owners and shoppers away from the Tesla brand but even journalists and electric vehicle advocates. Will Elon Musk’s newfound love for politics bring about the downfall of this

Rivian R1S Nightmare: Charging Mishap Triggers Total Malfunction, Leaving Dog Trapped

By Narek Hareyan on February 5, 2025 - 6:00PM

Trapped in a malfunctioning Rivian R1S with his dog, Kipp’s nightmare charging experience reveals shocking flaws in EV service, find out what went wrong, what he did next, and why it’s a cautionary tale for all electric vehicle owners.

Frustrated Rivian Driver Faces Streaming Issues Despite Software Update, Service Recommends 2-Hour Trip for Fix

Frustrated Rivian Driver Faces Streaming Issues Despite Software Update, Service Recommends 2-Hour Trip for a Fix

By Narek Hareyan on February 5, 2025 - 5:10PM

After a long-awaited Rivian software update, one driver was left staring at an error message instead of streaming video, only to be told a two-hour drive to the service center was the only fix; have you faced a similar tech nightmare?

I Just Saw Lucid's New Patent Filing, Their Highway Assist UI Looks More Intuitive Than Tesla's Autopilot

By Noah Washington on February 5, 2025 - 10:21AM

Lucid Motors grew their market presence with a 50% sales increase in January following the Gravity electric SUV launch, but now they may be introducing something new.

Tesla Former Chief Engineer Reveals Real Reason Why Tesla’s Charge Port Is On the Left Rear, “It’s Because of the Layout of Elon Musk's Rented Garage in Bel Air, He Didn’t Even Own the Place”

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2025 - 7:25AM

Many Tesla owners are unhappy with the charging port location of their vehicles. Why is Tesla's charge port on the left-hand rear of the car and not the front like most EVs? Tesla's chief designer now reveals the surprising reason why.

A Boomerang-Shaped 5 lbs, 9-foot-Long Stainless Steel Flies off a Tesla Cybertruck While Driving 70 Mph on the Highway, Owner Says “It Could’ve Hurt a Motorcyclist or Gone Through a Windshield”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 5, 2025 - 6:31AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says a large, 5 lbs, 9-foot-long stainless steel trim piece flew off his truck while he was driving 70 mph on the highway. He adds the stainless steel could’ve hurt a motorcyclist behind him or gone through a windshield.

I Tracked The Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Then They Tried To Void My Warranty

By Noah Washington on February 4, 2025 - 10:38PM

After multiple track sessions in her Ford Mustang Dark Horse, an owner discovered the gap between Ford's "track-ready" marketing and dealer warranty support when mechanical issues arose.

Ram is Winning Awards for its Revolutionary 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Powertrain

By Mary Conway on February 4, 2025 - 10:14PM

The inline six engine produces great horsepower and torque with improved fuel economy. The RHO version replaces the HEMI V8.

Ioniq 6 Recall Patch Triggers Shocking 30-40% Range Drop, Hyundai Says It's Because of Cold

By Narek Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 7:41PM

Hyundai's latest Ioniq 6 recall patch has triggered a shocking 30-40% drop in range for some owners, leaving many frustrated as their winter driving experience takes an unexpected hit.

I Called Rivian for a Phone Key Issue After The Recent Update, and They Suggested This Solution, But Now I'm Stuck on this Screen

By Narek Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 3:44PM

Discover how Rivian owners are overcoming phone key issues after the latest software update, share your experience and join the conversation.

40,000 Miles In, My RAM TRX's Engine Blew Because I Unwisely Took a Perfectly Good Truck And Modified Paying $10,000 For A Phase 3. I So Regret It

By Armen Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 11:31AM

I just short-sightedly paid $10,000 for a "phase 3" modification that was installed to my 2021 Ram TRX with 40,000 miles, and my engine blew within a few days.

Norman's 4-cylinder Chevrolet Silverado, which he uses for Uber

I Lost My Job a Week Before Christmas and Have Been Driving My New Silverado for Uber, but This Is The Question My Passengers Always Ask When I Pick Them Up

By Armen Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 10:37AM

I lost my job a week before Christmas and started driving my brand-new Chevrolet Silverado for Uber. But every passenger asks me the same surprising question, and my answer always leaves them stunned.

So, I Just Bought a 2001 Ford F-250 7.3 Lariat 4WD With 190K Miles For $5,000, Did I Get a Good Deal? I Think I Got A Really Good Deal

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2025 - 10:16AM

I just bought a 2001 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3-Liter 4WD with 190,000 miles for $5,000. You won't believe why the guy sold it so cheap. Did I get a good deal? I think it's a really good deal. Here is Alex's amazing Ford F-250 Super Duty deal.

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