Automotive News (Page 121)

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 Learned a Few Things Towing With My Tesla Cybertruck, It Would Have Been Cheaper and Faster With My Ford F-350 Diesel Truck

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2025 - 6:26AM EDT

Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop.

My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Has Been at the Dealer With a Valve Body Issue for Three Weeks, But Now I’m More Worried About Losing My Aftermarket Upgrades if GM Buys It Back

My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Has Been at the Dealer With a Valve Body Issue for Three Weeks, But I’m More Worried About Losing My Aftermarket Upgrades If GM Buys It Back

By Aram Krajekian on June 12, 2025 - 6:19AM EDT

It’s one thing when your truck breaks down, but it’s another when you realize the parts you added on your Chevy Silverado might be the first thing you lose. Here’s how one owner is trying to figure out what comes next.

I Just Switched From a Chevy Silverado Diesel to a Toyota Tacoma, But a Deer Totaled My Front Bumper 5 Days In, Now I’m Looking for Aftermarket Advice

I Just Switched From a Chevy Silverado to a Toyota Tacoma, But a Deer Totaled My Front Bumper 5 Days In, Now I’m Looking for Aftermarket Advice

By Aram Krajekian on June 12, 2025 - 6:06AM EDT

You don’t expect your first upgrade decision to come five days into Tacoma ownership, but sometimes the road has other plans. Here's how one surprise encounter became the starting point for something better.

Cadillac Gives the OPTIQ the V Performance Upgrade for 2026

By Mary Conway on June 11, 2025 - 9:21PM EDT

Cadillac is going after the younger market that loves foreign cars with the performance version of its OPTIQ. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V compact SUV will have an incredible 519 horsepower.

I thought the Lexus RX Had a Stranglehold On Its Segment, But Then I Drove the 2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige, and My Opinions Have Changed

By John Goreham on June 11, 2025 - 1:47PM EDT

Lexus has made the best mid-sized/compact luxury crossover for decades. However, now that I’ve tried the Genesis GV70, my longstanding opinions have started to adapt.

Cars are less expensive today than at any time in President Biden's term

Trump Tariffs Have Not Increased Vehicle Costs, and Average Transaction Prices Remain Below Biden-Era Peaks - Here Is the Hard Data and a Forecast of What’s To Come

By John Goreham on June 11, 2025 - 10:38AM EDT

It’s been months since the media began its fear, uncertainty, and doubt campaign to cast vehicle tariffs in the worst light possible. Here is what the latest data shows regarding average transaction prices in America for new and used vehicles.

I Initially Thought My 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Was Perfect, But 10 Months In, Toyota's Quality and Reliability Are Not What They Were 5-10 Years Ago

By Denis Flierl on June 11, 2025 - 9:46AM EDT

You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy.

A silver Chevrolet SUV driving on a scenic road with greenery and a body of water in the background under a clear blue sky.

My Chevy Equinox EV Just Hit 4.1 Miles Per kWh on a 2,200-mile Road Trip, Tailwinds and Drafting Semis Got Me 450 Miles on One Charge

By Noah Washington on June 11, 2025 - 8:35AM EDT

He turned his EV road trip into a science experiment! Discover how this Chevy Equinox EV owner hypermiled his way to 4.1 m/kWh and 450 miles on a single charge.

A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, surrounded by other chargers and vehicles, set against a backdrop of trees and buildings.

I Just Discovered Tesla's New "Congestion Fees" Hit at 80% SOC, They Won't Define "When Busy" But $.50 Per Minute Will Destroy Your Road Trip Budget

By Noah Washington on June 11, 2025 - 7:36AM EDT

Tesla's new "congestion fees" just dropped, hitting at 80% SOC for $.50 a minute. The catch? They refuse to define "when busy," leaving your road trip budget in limbo.

My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Died in the Middle of the Road at 41,000 Miles, And It Turns Out You Can’t Even Put It in Neutral Without a $400 Special Tool

By Aram Krajekian on June 11, 2025 - 7:15AM EDT

This Silverado became a roadside obstacle you couldn’t even push to safety, and what it took to move it left the owner stunned. Here’s why a $400 tool could turn a simple breakdown into a more dangerous situation.

I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike

By Aram Krajekian on June 11, 2025 - 7:03AM EDT

One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why this quiet tweak might be one of the most satisfying updates yet.

transparent drawing of an electric vehicle with high voltage battery highlighted

I Love My Tesla Model 3 But Someone I Work With Said The Battery Will Be Bad For The Planet When It Fails. I Say They Can Recycle The Parts Of It And Reuse The Materials, But I Don’t Know If It’s True

By Chris Johnston on June 10, 2025 - 11:59PM EDT

There is a lot of chatter about how Tesla Model 3 and EV batteries are going to cause a recycling problem. Multiple production-volume operations are already recover over 90% of high value materials with low environmental impact. Here’s how it’s done.

Recommended Cheapest Cars List Changed by Consumer Reports

The Cheapest Cars in America Can Be Found by Looking at Transaction Prices—A New Update on the Least Expensive New Cars Recommended by Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on June 10, 2025 - 4:08PM EDT

Consumer Reports analysts have just updated their list of the "cheapest new cars" in America, revealing lower prices compared to their previous listing, and the surprising loss of two formerly recommended models, with two new ones in their place.

Fifth-generation Ford Explorer (and other Ford models) are plagued by an electrical issue that may be an easy fix

Never Should Have Sold My Toyota Corolla, As My Ford Explorer Is Having New Problems Every Day

By Dimitar Angelov on June 10, 2025 - 3:09PM EDT

Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.

A sleek black Lexus NX driving on a winding road through a desert landscape at sunset, showcasing its stylish design and performance.

I Was a Lexus Finance Manager, Dealers Make "$5-6K Per Car" and Keep "$2,000 Out of Every $4K Extended Warranty," and You're Paying for All of It

By Noah Washington on June 10, 2025 - 2:44PM EDT

Think dealers are barely breaking even? A former Lexus finance manager just revealed they make "$5-6K per car" and keep a massive chunk of your extended warranty money.

2024 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Says, “Please, Chevy, Not My Brand New Car, It’s Twice In 3 Months, Don’t Let Me Down Again”

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2025 - 11:15AM EDT

How bad can it get? A new Chevrolet Traverse owner does not want to be let down again. It's now twice in three months that her check engine light has lit up the dash. Is it a serious problem? It could be, so here's what Chevy Traverse owners need to know.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Transmission Died 15K Miles In, I’ve Been Waiting Over A Month, and Zero Updates From the Dealer On When It Will Be Fixed

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2025 - 6:52AM EDT

If it wasn't bad enough that Cole’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission died with only 15,000 miles on the truck, he has now waited over a month for it to be fixed. Additionally, the Toyota dealer has not contacted him via text or email to provide an update.

I’ve Owned 30 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks in the Last 40 Years, But If They Want Us to Keep Buying American, They Need to Bring Back Real Quality

By Aram Krajekian on June 10, 2025 - 5:56AM EDT

There’s a difference between loving a brand and trusting it, and some lifelong GM truck owners are starting to realize that one doesn’t always guarantee the other.

gas powered vehicle on fire on the side of a road

Why Routine Maintenance Matters for Safe, Long-Term Charging of Your Tesla Model Y and Other EVs

By Chris Johnston on June 9, 2025 - 10:49PM EDT

If you are charging your Tesla Model Y or any other EV with a NEMA 6-20 or 6-30 outlet please consider changing it to a NEMA 14-50 immediately.

Why I Think Driving in the Rockies is an Incredible Way to Test Drive Vehicles Like the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and the Subaru Forester Hybrid

By Mary Conway on June 9, 2025 - 9:13PM EDT

Another great Rocky Mountain Driving Experience gave automotive journalists the opportunity to test out a wide range of vehicles from several automakers. Writers drove them all from the sleek McLaren Artura Spider to the Kia Sorento X-Pro.

Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain”

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2025 - 11:26AM EDT

Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says.

A sleek black Hyundai electric vehicle drives along a winding mountain road, flanked by rugged rocky cliffs and golden sunlight.

I Test Drove 5 Popular EVs Coming From a 2022 Nissan Rogue, But The Ioniq 5 Beat the Volvo EX30, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, and Nissan Ariya

By Noah Washington on June 9, 2025 - 11:24AM EDT

This owner test-drove five top EVs and discovered why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was the perfect fit, proving that the right EV isn't always the flashiest.

A gray Rivian SUV is parked in a garage, connected to an electric charger, while a person stands nearby, holding the charging cable.

My 2025 R1S Is a Great Vehicle Being Undermined by Its Software, Apple Music "Doesn't Remember Your Shuffle Setting," And I'm Considering Trading It In

By Noah Washington on June 9, 2025 - 11:18AM EDT

A "great vehicle being undermined by its software." This 2025 R1S owner's tale of frustrating infotainment and missing features reveals Rivian's biggest challenge.

Image of 2025 McLaren Artura Spider with doors up by John Goreham

Enter the Flow State With the 2025 McLaren Artura Spider Supercar

By John Goreham on June 9, 2025 - 10:55AM EDT

The McLaren Artura Spider isn't a car, it’s a flow-state generator. Forget the facts and figures. Lose yourself in the experience and enter the zone.

Elon Musk Questions Ongoing Anti-Tesla Cybertruck Sentiment Following His Fallout With President Trump – Asks, “What Are They Even Mad About at This Point?”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 9, 2025 - 10:39AM EDT

Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”

I went to pick up my Model Y today and encountered multiple issues before taking delivery, ultimately forcing me to leave the Tesla dealership without a car

By Tinsae Aregay on June 9, 2025 - 9:07AM EDT

A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”

Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem

By Aram Krajekian on June 9, 2025 - 7:27AM EDT

This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.

I Purchased a Brand New 2025 VW Atlas, and Within 2 Days and Only 29 Miles, It Had To Be Towed, Now, the Dealer Tells Me I Need A New Transmission

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2025 - 6:50AM EDT

Does the Volkswagen Atlas have transmission issues that customers should be aware of? Yes, and here is one customer's amazing story. She purchased a 2025 Atlas SUV, and now, after two days and only 29 miles, the transmission needs to be replaced.

My Only Problem With The 2024 Toyota Tundra Limited Was Payload Capacity, But I Loved This Truck Otherwise

By Aram Krajekian on June 9, 2025 - 5:52AM EDT

It’s not always about what a truck can do, but about what life asks of it next. One Toyota Tundra owner found that out the hard way by having to depart with his Tundra.

Our Brand-New Ford Explorer Was Destroyed by Protesters in California Who Mistook Us for ICE

By Aram Krajekian on June 9, 2025 - 5:27AM EDT

Not every Ford Explorer is law enforcement, but this news crew found out that doesn’t always matter. Here’s further insight into the current situation in California, and what it says about how vehicles are being perceived.

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