Automotive News (Page 117)

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 Wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, So We Ditched the Porsche Macan and Our BMW and Bought Two, All Because Of Subaru’s Warm and Fuzzy Commercials

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2025 - 2:20PM

Diane wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, and her husband wanted an Audi, BMW, or Volvo. Her husband was the holdout but finally agreed to check out Subaru. Here is why they sold a Porsche Macan and BMW. Was it really because of Subaru's slick TV ads?

I Wrongly Blamed Rivian For My R1's Key Fob, But They Were So Nice and I Was Embarrassed

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 1:36PM

You won't believe what happened when one Rivian R1T owner tried to unlock his truck in a crowded parking lot, and how the company's roadside assistance saved the day in the most unexpected way.

Image of full-sze spare in Ford Bronco Sport Badlands by John Goreham

Ford Bronco Sport Loses Standard Spare Tire, But Gains Another Reason to Choose Badlands Trim

By John Goreham on January 13, 2025 - 12:23PM

The standard spare tire is gone from most trims of the Ford Bronco Sport SUV. Here are some details on tire options for this off-road-focused SUV.

Image of 2024 XC60 Recharge PHEV by John Goreham

Review - 2024 XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate Black Edition- Close to Perfect

By John Goreham on January 13, 2025 - 9:32AM

We have tested Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and came away very impressed.

Toyota AE86 reimagined by a Japanese racing tuner, with blessings from Toyota

Toyota, Once Again, Proves It's Back To Being An Enthusiast Brand

By Dimitar Angelov on January 13, 2025 - 7:21AM

With help from long-term partner, TOM's Racing, Toyota is keeping another one of its iconic classic models alive.

I Just Charged My Brother’s 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, and I Sat For 15 Minutes Watching 25 Cars Fill Up With Gas, I Would Rather Pay For Gas 1000 Times Over

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2025 - 7:14AM

If you are considering a Chevy Equinox EV or any electric car, Andrew Cipriano has a personal story you'll want to read. Andrew's brother asked him to charge his 2024 Chevrolet Equinox for him because he was busy. However, it was not a good experience.

Ford Reveals Special Edition 2025 Mustang GTD

By Mary Conway on January 12, 2025 - 11:14PM

The special edition of Ford's fastest Mustang is called the 2025 Mustang GTD Spirit of America. It was revealed just in time to wow the crowds at the Detroit Auto Show.

Elon Musk Gives Advice to Tesla Cybertruck Owners In Los Angeles; Says, “Cybertruck Side Panels are Bulletproof, but the Glass is Not, so Make Sure to Duck If You See Anyone Wielding a Gun”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2025 - 10:55PM

Elon Musk says there is a chance of running into armed looters in fire-devastated areas. The Tesla CEO advises Cybertruck owners that the glass is not bulletproof, so they should duck down if they see anyone wielding a gun.

I Got a Free Oil Change on My Toyota Camry, But I Would Have Rather Paid $100, It Took Over 3 Hrs, I Will Never Get My Oil Changed at Toyota Again

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2025 - 5:00PM

Michelle was excited when she got a text from the dealer about a $19.95 oil change special. She jumped at the chance, but the appointment was a disaster. They forgot about her and left her sitting for hours. Here is Michelle's shocking story.

Tesla Has Removed All Foundation Series Cybertrucks From Its Inventory Page – The Era of the “Limited Edition” Cybertruck Comes to an End Following a Controversy Over Free Supercharger Access

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2025 - 10:31AM

Tesla has officially ended the “limited edition” Foundation Series Cybertruck program. The EV maker removed all Foundation Series Cybertrucks from the company’s inventory page following a controversy involving free lifetime supercharger access.

I Work At a GM Dealer, I Wanted A Toyota 4Runner, They Said I Had to Buy a Chevy Silverado Or Get Fired, Within 24 Hrs and Only 82 Miles It Broke Down

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2025 - 6:02AM

Kathryn worked at a GM dealer, which forced her to buy a Chevrolet Silverado. The dealer said she had to buy a GM, not the Toyota 4Runner she wanted, or she would be fired. If that's not bad enough, the new Chevy Silverado died right after she got it.

My Brother Took My Lucid Air for a Spin His Reaction Was Nothing I Expected

My Gas-Car-Lover Brother Took My Lucid Air for a Spin, But His Reaction Was Nothing I Expected

By Noah Washington on January 11, 2025 - 9:24PM

Discover how a test drive in a Lucid AirPure convinced one EV doubter and learn why authentic experiences may be the key to winning over petrolheads.

On My Second Porsche Taycan I Just Had An Epiphany Of A Specific Feature That Is Actually Very Useful

By Noah Washington on January 11, 2025 - 7:06PM

On my second Porsche Taycan, I discovered a specific feature that transformed my driving experience and proved incredibly useful.

My Toyota Tacoma's Transmission Temps Spike When Hill Climbing Off-Road And I Want To Do Everything To Fix This

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 11, 2025 - 3:30PM

Is your 2024 Toyota Tacoma struggling with spiking transmission temps off-road? Discover the simple fixes that could save your off-road driving and your Tacoma's transmission.

I Just Tried My Rivian Truck First Time In The Snow Mode In Oklahoma, and My Experience Sparked Other Owners Sharing Their Experiences

I Just Tried My Rivian Truck For 1st Time In The Snow Mode In Oklahoma, and My Experience Sparked Other Owners Sharing Surprising Experiences

By Noah Washington on January 11, 2025 - 2:24PM

Discover how Rivian's Snow Mode performs in real-world winter conditions, as owners share their experiences with their R1T Rivians and insights on driving electric trucks in the snow.

I am so happy Tesla got me right in after my 2024 Model 3 Performance showed these 6 different error codes on the 3rd day of ownership. https://www.torquenews.com/17612/im-so-happy-my-local-tesla-service-center-got-me-and-out-after-my-tesla-model-3-showed-6

I Am So Happy Tesla Got Me Right In After My 2024 Model 3 Performance Showed These Six Different Error Codes on The 3rd Day of Ownership

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 11, 2025 - 12:41PM

A Tesla owner shared how his Tesla Model 3 was able to get exceptional service after showing 6 error codes from just one loose sensor.

Haroon's 2024 Tesla Cybertruck being charged at night in Canada

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Took a Road Trip From NC to Toronto, Stopping Every 2 Hours To Charge For 20 Minutes Became Tedious”

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2025 - 9:39AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently made a round trip from North Carolina to Toronto, Canada. Here is his account of the journey and how it compared with his BMW X7 40i. He offers the pros and cons and charging information when traveling on the road.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Who Frequently Charge Using Superchargers Show as Much as 5% Battery Degradation in a Few Months – 30 Times More Than Those Who Charge at Home

By Tinsae Aregay on January 11, 2025 - 7:45AM

Cybertruck owners who rely heavily on the supercharger network show battery degradation as high as 5% within a few months. This is 30 times more degradation than those who charge at home.

Toyota Specialist Says, “I’ve Found Numerous Build Quality Issues In the New Tacomas, When Was the Last Year Toyota Built a High-Quality Tacoma?”

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2025 - 6:16AM

YotaVerse knows Toyota like the back of his hand. He specializes in upgrading newer Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runners. In the last few years, he has seen a drop in the Tacoma's build quality. Check out quality issues he finds in the interior and exterior.

Honda and Nissan to enter an alliance and co-develop vehicles

Here's How Honda And Nissan Can Benefit From An Alliance

By Dimitar Angelov on January 11, 2025 - 5:57AM

Honda and Nissan already have long-term plans regarding an alliance. Here's what the two brands are looking to gain from the partnership and what it could mean for the end consumer.

Probably The Costliest Mistake of My Life — Long Story Short, I Tried Replacing Spark Plugs Myself

By Timothy Boyer on January 11, 2025 - 12:00AM

When a car owner changes his spark plugs, Debris falls into one cylinder. After starting the engine, he asks for help and receives bad advice. Did he damage his car's engine? Find out in this informative repair story.

Red Ferrari car from 1997, Ferrari 308 GTB Wreck

This Ferrari Taught Me A Big Lesson When I Was Driving It With No Air Bags And Without a Seat Belt On

By Noah Washington on January 10, 2025 - 7:00PM

What I Learned Driving a Ferrari Without Airbags or a Seat Belt

EV Deliveries Plateau In U.S. Market - Barely Any Growth Over 24 Months, With Affordable Options Declining

By John Goreham on January 10, 2025 - 2:25PM

Despite a slight increase in deliveries over 2024, EVs only gained a fraction of a percent of market share in America.

Ford Ranger Wins 2025 North American Truck of the Year

Ford has a lot to celebrate as the 2025 Detroit Auto Show kicks off with the NACTOY awards

By Mary Conway on January 10, 2025 - 1:38PM

Ford Ranger battled the 2025 Ram 1500 and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma for the prestigious award.

I Recently Bought a 2025 Z06 Corvette and Love It, But It Has An Engine Tick, And The Brakes Squeak At Low Speeds

By Noah Washington on January 10, 2025 - 12:19PM

If your brand new $112,000 new Corvette Z06 had an engine tick but it didn’t affect performance, would you be upset?

Early Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Unhappy With All the Free Benefits Tesla is Offering New Cybertruck Buyers – They’re Gathering Support to Pressure Tesla Into Giving Them the Same Perks

By Tinsae Aregay on January 10, 2025 - 8:18AM

Several Foundation Series Cybertruck owners are debating whether to start a petition calling on Tesla to provide them with the same free benefits as new buyers. These owners feel they’re being punished for buying their Cybertrucks too early.

My 2024 Ford Bronco With 600 Miles On It Died In Rural Arkansas With My Fiancé Driving, I Was a Big Ford Fan, But Not Any Longer

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2025 - 7:15AM

Zack bought a 2024 Ford Bronco for his fiancé, thinking he was giving her the car of her dreams. It turned out to be a complete nightmare. The Bronco died with only 600 miles in, going from bad to worse. Here are Zack and Charlene's unbelievable story.

What the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Supercar Will Cost You

By Mary Conway on January 9, 2025 - 9:30PM

Chevy has released the pricing details for the most anticipated American car in decades. The car is highly collectible, so if you can find one, it will cost you!

The Honda 0 Series EV Prototypes At CES Don’t Look Much Like A Honda And This May Be A Good Thing

By Rob Enderle on January 9, 2025 - 8:42PM

The Honda O Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES were compelling with Level 3 Autonomous Driving support, sharp designs, and what should be decent performance. I just hope they release under the Acura brand.

10K Miles Update - My Amazing Toyota Hybrid Experience Gets Better and Better, Due in Part to Outstanding Dealer Support

10K Miles Update - My Amazing Toyota Venza Hybrid Experience Gets Better and Better, Due in Part to Outstanding Dealer Support

By Hande Tuncer on January 9, 2025 - 8:30PM

My 2024 Toyota Venza has passed 10K. I provide updates on a problem resolved by the dealer by phone, new tires, and my overall satisfaction.

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