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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.

Kia EV9 Owner Says There Is A Workaround To Get The Tesla Chargers To Work on Your EV9: Make a Change To The Ioniq 5 in The App And It Works

By Armen Hareyan on January 16, 2025 - 10:14PM

This is a clever workaround one Kia EV9 owner is using to charge on Tesla Superchargers, and why this simple trick could save your next road trip

I Chose The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Over The Honda CRV Due To Toyota’s Attention To Detail On This Specific Part

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 16, 2025 - 9:59PM

See why 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners chose to go with Toyota over the Honda CRV and what they say Toyota did better on.

Why Scan Tool Diagnostics Should Not Be Free

I Am A Retired Automotive Professional, And What Irks Me Is How Many Shops Today Are Doing The "Free Inspection" During An Oil Change And Tell Customers They Need Things When There Is Absolutely Nothing Wrong With The Vehicle

By Timothy Boyer on January 16, 2025 - 6:24PM

Some garages charge for their diagnostics, and some do not. Here's what one mechanic has to say about whether you should expect to pay for that diagnosis and why it is in your best interest to do so.

This Tesla Model Y Saved Its Owner’s Life in the Middle of a California Wildfire

By Noah Washington on January 16, 2025 - 2:38PM

How a Tesla Model Y became a life-saving escape pod during a raging California wildfire.

A Tesla Cybertruck Slices in Half a Deer While Driving 75 Mph on the Freeway. Despite The Heavy Damage, The Turo Rental Cybertruck Continues for 60 More Miles on FSD

By Tinsae Aregay on January 16, 2025 - 9:31AM

A Tesla Cybertruck traveling in a convoy of other Cybertrucks hits a deer while driving 75 miles per hour. The truck's sharp corners slice the deer in half, but despite the heavy damage, the Cybertruck continues for 60 miles on FSD.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My Wheel Flew Off While I’m Driving On the Highway, It's So Weird, It's Concerning, Is There a Defect With Cybertruck’s Rims?"

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2025 - 6:32AM

Are the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck's wheels defective? One Cybertruck owner says they are after losing two forged aluminum wheels on his new electric truck. It's disturbing because they broke while driving at highway speeds. Is this an isolated issue?

For the First Time, Tesla Officially Introduces a $1,600 Discount on Brand-New Cybertrucks, $2,640 Off on Demo Vehicles

By Tinsae Aregay on January 16, 2025 - 4:43AM

Since starting deliveries back in November 2023, Tesla is, for the first time, offering discounts on brand-new Cybertrucks. These price cuts range between $460 to over $3,000 dollars, depending on the Cybertruck variant.

I Can't Believe This Actually Works As For 2 Years I've Been Trying To Auto Park My Tesla Model X In My Garage And This Little White Tape Did The Trick

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 10:46PM

After 2 years of frustration, a simple strip of white tape solved my Tesla Model X auto-park nightmare, here’s how.

New Corvette Owner Says Chevy Dealership Damaged His C8 Z06 Corvette on Delivery, What Can I Do?

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 10:17PM

His C8 Z06 Corvette arrived damaged, and here’s the frustrating battle that followed.

My 11,500 Mile Kia EV6 Wouldn't Turn On, Called KIA's Roadside Assistance And The Guys Says This Is The 4th or 5th EV He Has Towed With This Issue

My 11,500 Mile Kia EV6 Wouldn't Turn On, Called KIA's Roadside Assistance And The Guy Says This Is The 4th or 5th EV He Has Towed With This Issue

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2025 - 9:48PM

How one Kia EV6 owner's challenge about her electric SUV's unexpected issue sparked a valuable conversation, offering tips and insights that every EV driver should know.

The HEMI is Alive and Well in the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks

By Mary Conway on January 15, 2025 - 9:45PM

Ram is featuring two engine options for its 2025 2500 and 3500 trucks. One is a new turbo diesel and the other is the beloved HEMI.

11,000 Miles Later My Tesla Cybertruck’s Wiper Still Cannot Properly Clean, But This Simple Hack Did The Trick

11,000 Miles In, My Tesla Cybertruck’s Wiper Still Cannot Properly Clean, But This Simple Hack Did The Trick

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 15, 2025 - 9:05PM

A local Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his interesting dilemma with his under-performing wiper blade which seems to be resonating with other owners. See how this little simple hack changed his driving experience for the better.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser's front and grille

I Took This 2024 Land Cruiser Off-Roader and Discovered Its Surprising Secret From A Throwback That's Exemplary for Today

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2025 - 7:47PM

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is worth your attention because of its rugged off-road capability, refined comfort, and hybrid efficiency, and from the removal of the First Edition model offered for 2024, there are no changes to the 2025 Land Cruiser lineup.

I Had a Scary FSD Experience in The Rain And Don't Know If My Tesla Would Have Crashed

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 2:02PM

Would Tesla's Full Self-Driving have saved the day, or caused a crash, in this heart-pounding rain-soaked encounter? Marty Culleton's gripping story will leave you questioning the future of autonomous driving.

2,300 Miles In, My C8 Corvette Has Rust And a Clicking Sound. How Can I Fix This?

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 1:21PM

Is your dream car turning into a nightmare? Discover why this nearly brand-new C8 Corvette with just 2,300 miles is already battling rust and an ominous clicking sound.

MY HOA Banned Me From Charging My Tesla Cybertruck in the Common Area, Says “It Needs to be Unplugged Due to Fire Concerns”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 15, 2025 - 7:41AM

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after a neighbor reported him for charging his truck in a common area. His HOA says the truck is a fire risk. And he also starts a debate on whether it’s fair to use a shared outlet to charge an EV every night.

I Just Changed the Taillight Bulb in My 2000 Toyota Tacoma For $6, It’s Why I Will Never Own A New Tacoma Or a Cybertruck, I’ll Keep My One-Owner Find

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2025 - 6:39AM

Should you buy a new 2025 Toyota Tacoma or keep your older Tacoma pickup? It may be a wise choice to stay with your older truck. Check out Kyle's tailight replacement story, and after you read this, you may think again about buying a new Tacoma pickup.

Porsche Taycan continues to be plagued by issues, in 2025

Porsche Dealer Takes Matters Into Own Hands Following The Taycan's Continuous Battery Issues

By Dimitar Angelov on January 15, 2025 - 4:48AM

A member of the Taycan forum shared important information for all Porsche Taycan owners, showing a dealer recall for the model's persistent battery issues

My 2024 Toyota Tundra's Seat Broke Again While On The Way Home From Getting My Seat Fixed The First Time

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 14, 2025 - 9:02PM

A local 2024 Toyota Tundra owner shared his wild experience when his seat's plastic siding broke again after getting it fixed at the dealership 30 minutes ago.

Ford is Growing its Mustang Brand With Another Performance Model - See the New RTR

By Mary Conway on January 14, 2025 - 7:57PM

For the second in history, Ford will sell a Mustang that was created with the help of an outside company. The new Mustang is performance based, but keeps the EcoBoost engine.

Every Morning My 2020 Ioniq EV Is Dead and I Need To Boost The 12V Battery, But Dealership's Urgent Order Has 70 on Back Orders

By David Black on January 14, 2025 - 7:54PM

Stranted in Nova Scotia, a Hyundai Ioniq EV owner's struggle with a dead 12V battery sparks a wave of helpful tips and frustration among electric vehicle enthusiasts.

Toyota Prius Hybrid battery price skyhigh

Toyota’s Hybrid Battery Price Gouging: What Happened and What You Can Do About It

By Peter Neilson on January 14, 2025 - 3:25PM

Toyota's hybrid battery prices are soaring—what can you do to keep your car on the road? Explore your options and make an informed decision.

I Have a 2024 GMC Sierra With Only 3,000 Miles, the Paint Is Already Badly Chipped On My $100,000 Truck, Can Someone at GM Please Explain?

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2025 - 7:00AM

Are GMC's 2024 Sierra trucks plagued with severe paint issues? Owners are reporting alarming paint chips on their new pickups, with one owner expressing disbelief at the state of his $100,000 truck. Here is Colton’s warning for potential GM truck buyers.

This Is The Lease Offer I got From An SF Bay Area Dealer For A Hyundai Ioniq 5, Who Says Rebate is Twice As Much For Leasing vs Buying

This Is The Lease Offer I Got From An SF Bay Area Dealer For A Hyundai Ioniq 5, Who Says The Rebate Is Twice As Much For Leasing vs Buying

By David Black on January 13, 2025 - 10:49PM

Hyundai Ioniq 5 shoppers, is a $15,000 lease rebate too good to be true? Find out what sparked a fiery debate on leasing vs. buying in the SF Bay Area.

I Spent Over $100,000 On An Off-Road Ready Tesla Cybertruck Only To Have My Aero Covers Almost Fall Off After A Little Snow

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 13, 2025 - 9:14PM

This Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his mutilated front wheel aero cover after one little drive in the snow. Is it really worth the $50 replacement?

We Lost Our House To LA Fires, But My Toyota Tacoma Was Only Scorched and Fired Right Up After I Tried To Start It

By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2025 - 9:11PM

After losing his home to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles area, one man's scorched Toyota Tacoma miraculously started proving its legendary toughness and leaving everyone in awe.

Sammy Hagar to Headline at Barrett-Jackson

Rocker Sammy Hagar to Headline Barrett-Jackson Welcome Concert

By Mary Conway on January 13, 2025 - 8:43PM

The rocker will be the big performer at the Barrett-Jackson "Rock the Block" concert this Friday. Hagar recently sold a vehicle through Barrett-Jackson that brought in an extraordinary price.

I’m Suing Tesla & Selling All My Tesla Stock After My Cybertruck Failed Me at a Critical Moment During the Los Angeles Fires – I’ve Been Trying to Get This Issue Sorted Out for 5 Months

By Tinsae Aregay on January 13, 2025 - 3:21PM

A Cybertruck owner says he’s suing Tesla and has sold all his Tesla shares after his truck failed him during the Los Angeles fires. The owner adds that he has been unsuccessfully trying to resolve the issue for the last five months.

I Bought A New Lucid Air and It Was Wrecked Before I Took Ownership, What's Next?

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 2:53PM

When Steven Long bought a brand-new Lucid Air, the last thing he expected was to discover that his $100,000+ dream car had already been in an accident before he even took delivery.

Toyota GR Corolla Owners Are Trading In Their Cars With Less Than 10K Miles - But Why?

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 2:21PM

Discover the shocking reasons behind the sudden appearance of nearly new Toyota GR Corollas at used car lots across the country.

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