Automotive News (Page 120)

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 Just Bought a Used Car. After About 50 Miles, The Check Emissions Light Came On. I Checked It Out At a Car Lot That Had a Scanner That Can Tell If Was Reset. And Sure Enough It Was Reset Shortly Before I Bought It

By Timothy Boyer on December 30, 2024 - 2:55PM

Has the check engine light codes of a used car been cleared? Why a test drive is nearly useless as a mechanic explains how car sellers erase engine codes you can detect the first two minutes inside a used car.

I Got the Call That Every Mom Dreads, “Mom, I Was In an Accident With My Forester, I Was T-Boned By a Ford F-250”

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2024 - 8:57AM

It's the phone call a parent never wants to get. "Mom, I was in an accident." Here is Julie's story of her seventeen-year-old daughter getting T-boned by a Ford F-250 truck and the ensuing mayhem. It could have been life-threatening; she walked away.

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) Sells His Tesla Cybertruck, Likely Loses $50,000, & Says “I Like the Rivian Better”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2024 - 8:27AM

MKBHD says he has sold his Tesla Cybertruck and adds that the reason is simply because he likes his Rivian better. Unhappy Tesla fans accuse him of being a late convert, as the YouTuber likely loses $50,000 on the resell.

Hertz Shot Me a Ridiculous Price of $18K For a 2023 Tesla Model 3 That I Rented, Great Price, I Was Shocked When I Found Out How Many Miles It Had

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2024 - 5:21AM

Are you looking for a great price on a used Tesla? Hertz says they will sell you a 2023 Tesla Model 3 for under $18,000. There is only one catch. You better check the EV's mileage. One Hertz renter found out it may have a lot more miles than it's worth.

Tesla is Threatening Cybertruck Buyers to Take Delivery By the End of December; Otherwise, the Company Says They Will “Forfeit” Their $2,500 Deposit

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2024 - 9:19AM

To meet Wall Street’s year-end sales forecast, Tesla appears to be resorting to high-pressure tactics to force Cybertruck buyers to take delivery by December 31. The EV maker is threatening buyers to complete the purchase or forfeit the $2,500 deposit.

We Bought A Jeep Grand Cherokee, Had Our 4th Major Breakdown In Less Than a Year, and It’s Been In the Shop 60 Days Already

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2024 - 7:00AM

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe a vehicle you should buy? Kris and Hillary say you should avoid the electric Jeep. They have owned the SUV for less than a year; it's been in the shop four times and for over 60 days. Here is their unbelievable story.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner in Canada Says the Truck is “Dangerous” After Experiencing First Drive in the Snow; Forced to Slow Down to 25 Mph on the Highway & Stop Multiple Times to Clean the Headlights

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2024 - 6:31AM

A new Tesla Cybertruck owner in Canada describes his horrifying experience following his first drive in the snow. He says he was forced to lower his speed to 25 mph & also had to stop multiple times on the highway to clear the snow off the headlights.

My GMC Sierra Pickup Has 20,000 Miles, and It Won’t Start, My New Battery Is Dead and the Dealer Says They Can’t Fix It

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2024 - 5:10AM

A GMC Sierra owner couldn't get his dead battery issue fixed by the dealer. They installed a new battery, but the truck still wouldn't start, no matter what they did. So he took it to someone with more expertise. Here is the secret GMC Sierra truck fix.

My Neighbor Saved My Cybertruck After It Being Unable To Install New FSD Update, I No Longer Need To Take It In For Service

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 4:16PM

A Cybertruck owner shared how this simple fix that cost him nothing saved him from having to take his Cybertruck in for service a week from when the problem started.

My Toyota Tundra’s Replacement Engine Not Only Came On Time But Also Gave Me A Free Three Year Warranty Extension From Toyota

My Toyota Tundra's Replacement Engine Not Only Came On Time But Also Gave Me A Free 3-Year Warranty Extension From Toyota

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 3:38PM

The recent owner of a 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra shared how he was given a free three-year extension on his warranty after the dealer took almost a month to replace his engine.

Alright, I Give Up On My Toyota Tundra's Factory Fob To Remote Start My Truck And Am Looking For An Aftermarket Remote Starter

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 12:49PM

Fed up Toyota Tundra owners are sharing what they did to combat Toyota’s subscription based remote start feature on the third gen Toyota Tundra.

Okay, Lesson Learned The Hard Way and Specific Advice For My Fellow Ioniq 5 Owners When You Ask For Hyundai Roadside Assistance

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 12:39PM

Stranded in the cold with a dead Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kevin’s shocking roadside ordeal reveals crucial advice every EV owner needs to know before it’s too late.

I Drove My GMC Acadia Without the Keys In the Car For 20 Minutes, How Did My Car Go That Far Without the Keys? It’s a Hazard

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2024 - 9:29AM

Sidnee drove her GMC Acadia for 20 minutes before realizing she didn't have her car keys. How could she take the SUV that far without her key fob? That's her question, and she says it's a hazard. Here is Sidnee's warning for other GMC owners.

I Ordered a Cybertruck Today and Was Assigned a VIN Immediately; Now I’m Afraid Tesla Has Matched Me With a Rejected Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2024 - 7:50AM

A Cybertruck buyer says he’s worried after Tesla matched him with a truck immediately after he placed the order. The individual is afraid that he was only able to get the truck so quickly because it’s a rejected truck by a previous buyer.

$964, That’s How Much One Cybertruck Owner Spent in a Single Month Charging His Truck Exclusively at Tesla Supercharger Stations

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2024 - 6:10AM

A Cybertruck owner without access to home charging shows he spent $964 in a single month relying exclusively on Tesla supercharger stations to power his truck. At these prices, it is cheaper to fuel an equivalent-sized pickup truck.

Rivian Employee Says, “I Was Brought to Tears By My Frothing Red-Faced Angry Boss In Front of My Coworkers, I Reported It to HR But They Did Nothing

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2024 - 5:31AM

Rivian, the EV automaker, is in the spotlight again. This time, employees have sued Rivian, claiming top execs, including the chief designer and former chief operating officer, harassed them. Here are Elizabeth, Nathan, and Jeremiah's troubling stories.

My Cybertruck Is Dead, Tesla Cannot Open It, They Don't Know What Happened As It Feels Without Power While Fully Charged

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 27, 2024 - 9:34PM

A Tesla Cybertruck mysteriously dies despite a full charge, leaving even Tesla baffle. Could this be a hidden flaw in the 2024 EV truck?

Mazda Nailed All Of The Exterior Elements of The 2025 CX-70 and The Interior Is Impressive and Of Very High Quality

By Armen Hareyan on December 27, 2024 - 8:59PM

With luxury-level refinement, thrilling driving dynamics, and a price tag that undercuts its rivals, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 might just be the ultimate midsize SUV for those who crave style and substance.

OK, Getting Frustrated Now As At 5 Min Into a Drive My Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's Bluetooth Disconnects My Pone Completely

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 27, 2024 - 9:43AM

Look at this new mass discovery of random Bluetooth disconnect in a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid after minutes of use. and say goodbye to Bluetooth disconnects in your 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with these proven fixes that actually work.

My Chevy 3500 Silverado Has, At 250,000 Miles, Created 159 Metric Tons of CO2, and These Visual Comparisons Will Help You Concretely Grasp The Scale

By Armen Hareyan on December 27, 2024 - 9:03AM

One Chevy Silverado 3500 emitted 159 metric tons of CO2 after 250,000 miles—wait until you see these jaw-dropping visual comparisons that make the numbers impossible to ignore.

I Was Sideswiped By a Tesla Cybertruck in Miami, and Then I Was Shocked By What I Found, I Kept the Evidence

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2024 - 9:00AM

While in traffic, a Tesla Cybertruck appears in Jesse's side mirror at the Art Basel in Miami. Then something unexpected happened. The truck gets too close and sideswiped his car. What he found later was a shock. Here is Jesse's unforgettable story.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s “Sick of the Truck” After It Broke Down For the 3rd Time Requiring Yet Another Tow Service

By Tinsae Aregay on December 27, 2024 - 8:23AM

A Cybertruck owner says he has had it with his truck after it failed again, leaving him stranded for the third time. Tesla fans, on the other hand, say he should stop complaining and that the issues are to be expected, given that it’s a new vehicle.

If The Bed Liner on your 2022 Toyota Tundra moves around even if the bolts are tight, you are not alone

All The Bolts Are Tight on My Toyota Tundra's Bed Liner, But The Bed Moves And Makes Noise When Standing In It

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 26, 2024 - 7:54PM

Toyota Tundra owners are discovering a surprising fix for a noisy, shifting truck bed—and it’s simpler than you think!

My Chevy Silverado Is Heading To The Dealer After It Won't Stop Honking By Itself For No Reason

By Armen Hareyan on December 26, 2024 - 10:25AM

When your Silverado starts honking uncontrollably while driving, is it a harmless glitch or a sign of a deeper problem? One owner’s baffling experience might have the answers.

Latest Tesla Software Update Bricks Several Cybertrucks; Elon Musk, Unaware of the Issue Says, The FSD 13.2.2 Update is Tesla’s Christmas Gift to the World

By Tinsae Aregay on December 26, 2024 - 9:46AM

So far, at least 4 Cybertruck owners have confirmed that their trucks have died after installing the latest FSD 13.2.2 software update. However, unaware of the problems, Elon Musk calls the software update Tesla’s Christmas gift to the world.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Finds Grass Growing Inside His Truck – Trapped Water & Dirt Buildup Create a Fertile Environment for Plant Life

By Tinsae Aregay on December 26, 2024 - 6:26AM

A Cybertruck owner was surprised to find plant life growing inside his truck. After he made the discovery, the owner said, “Grass growing in my Cybertruck. It's Really Green, but I don't want it, and neither do you!”

We Saved Up For a Year For Our Jeep Cherokee, Only Had It Two Weeks, I Looked Outside and It’s Gone Right Before Christmas

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2024 - 6:21AM

Imagine saving your money to buy an eight-year-old Jeep Cherokee that your family needs, and right before Christmas, it gets stolen. That's what happened to a family in Michigan. Here is Sara's gut-wrenching story.

I’m Trapped With My In-Laws at a West Virginia Farm Because My Tesla Cybertruck is Going to Take 6 Days to Charge Enough to Make it to the Closest Supercharger

By Tinsae Aregay on December 25, 2024 - 9:58AM

A Cybertruck owner visiting his in-laws at a farm in West Virginia says he found himself in a unique situation when he learned it would take 6 days for his Cybertruck to charge enough to be able to make it to the nearest supercharger.

I Took My Cybertruck in for Service for a Cracked Sideview Mirror, but Tesla Gave Me a Surprise High-Voltage Battery Pack Replacement

By Tinsae Aregay on December 25, 2024 - 8:22AM

A Cybertruck owner says he brought his truck in for service for a minor issue with his side-view mirror. However, he was surprised to learn Tesla had decided to give him a brand new battery pack replacement, all for free.

5 Reasons I May Buy the 2026 Honda Prelude and 3 Things I Don’t Like

By Ean Goreham on December 24, 2024 - 3:54PM

I am a Honda owner planning to buy a new sports car next year. Here is why I am leaning toward the Honda Prelude, but I may go in another direction.

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