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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.

When Your Oil Fill Level Is Past The Recommended Marks

Dealer Overfilled Oil (2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid) How Much Damage Did They Do? –Upset Owner Asks If She Should Consider Suing Dealership

By Timothy Boyer on December 12, 2024 - 11:29AM

Will adding more oil than recommended to your car cause damage and/or affect how it runs? Here's what a lubrication expert has to say based on his tests. Plus, when should you suspect too much oil without checking the dipstick?

I Was Excited, My Grandparents Gifted Me a 2024 Subaru Outback - As I Lay On My Side After a Huge Crash, I Screamed Because of My Anguish For Losing My Car I Loved So Much

By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2024 - 7:20AM

Gabika grew attached to her new 2024 Subaru Outback. After numerous climbing trips, sleeping in the back, and exploring roads she could never access with her Prius, it was more than a car; it was her best friend. And then the horrific accident happened.

2025 Ram 1500 Drives Off With MotorTrend Truck of the Year Title

By Mary Conway on December 11, 2024 - 9:39PM

This is the Ram's 7th Win for the top truck in one of the most competitive segments of the automotive industry.

Ford Mustang GTD Sets Record for American Car at Nurburgring Track

By Mary Conway on December 11, 2024 - 7:37PM

When Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the Mustang GTD last summer, he promised a supercar. The GTD team just finished a super lap to prove its power.

Images of 2025 Equinox RS courtesy of Chevrolet

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS AWD - Popular For Good Reason

By John Goreham on December 11, 2024 - 4:19PM

We review the 2025 Chevy Equinox and discover why so many GM customers love it.

I Wanted a Subaru WRX Because STIs Are Expensive To Maintain, After Two Honda Civic Sis, I Bought a 2019 STI and Disaster Struck, My Engine Failed

By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2024 - 8:11AM

Brandon was looking for a Subaru WRX. After a friend suggested he look at an STI, he decided to take a test drive despite knowing they are more expensive to maintain. Here is Brandon's story of his 2019 STI and how disaster struck his STI twice.

I Am One Of Those Affected By The Silverado Recall, And This Wear Can Cause It To Downshift From 8th Gear Down To 2nd

By Armen Hareyan on December 11, 2024 - 8:10AM

Imagine buying a Silverado to tow your camper, only to have its transmission nearly send you into oncoming traffic - and GM's software 'fix' leaves you stuck in limp mode until GM sources a supply of parts.

I Paid $391 For Brakes On My Mercedes At A Brake Shop, As I'm Driving, the Car Starts Shaking and I’m Swerving, They Were Installed Wrong, I Paid Another $500 To the MB Dealer To Fix It Right

By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2024 - 7:49AM

Rona's Mercedes-Benz started shaking when she pressed on the brakes after a shop installed new ones. Here is her story on why having your car fixed at a brake shop isn't always the best idea, even though it sounds like a great price.

Tesla Quoted Me $2,400 To Replace My Cybertruck's Cracked Windshield, But I Have No Idea What Caused It To Crack Such a Hyped Windshield

By Armen Hareyan on December 11, 2024 - 4:08AM

Tesla's hyped 'armored' Cybertruck glass faces real-world scrutiny as a Texas owner battles a mysterious $2,400 windshield crack - was it impact, defect, or something else?

Man Crashes His Subaru Outback Which He Called a "Lemon" Through the Front Door of a Mazda Dealer After They Told Him It Was Sold “As Is”

By Denis Flierl on December 10, 2024 - 4:23PM

When a customer bought a used Subaru Outback with problems, he wasn't happy. He asked the dealer to take the car back, and when they told him it was sold "as is," he returned it by crashing it through the dealer's front door.

“You Hear That?” Michael Says Over the Sound Of a Rattling Engine, “That’s Another Dead 2024 Toyota Tundra, Owners Are Selling Before the Warranty Expires”

By Denis Flierl on December 10, 2024 - 10:40AM

Toyota has a serious issue with the Tundra pickup. Here is what one expert has to say, and I'll explain what Toyota is doing now. If you own a Toyota Tundra or are considering buying one, here is what's going on with the truck and what you need to know.

First Dad to Let His 16-year-old Son Take a Driver’s License Test in a Tesla Cybertruck Raises Safety Concerns – “That’s a Lot of Acceleration for a 7,000 Pound of Steel”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 10, 2024 - 10:27AM

A 15-year-old boy from Minnesota has become the first kid to take his driver’s license test in a Tesla Cybertruck. The prospect of a 15-year-old hitting the streets with a Cybertruck as his first vehicle has raised safety concerns.

Ram is on a Roll: Popular Former CEO is Back and the 2025 Ram 1500 is Named to a Prestigious List

By Mary Conway on December 9, 2024 - 10:20PM

Horsepower guru Tim Kuniskis has returned to Stellantis after the former CEO Carlos Tavares was ousted. Plus, the 2025 Ram 1500 was just named to Car and Driver's 10Best List.

I Sold My Honda Pilot After 6 Months, It’s Not Young Family Friendly, It Looked Great At the Dealer, But I Quickly Realized the Space Here Is Not Going To Cut It

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2024 - 1:58PM

Should you buy the Honda Pilot? It's an excellent 3-Row SUV, but it's not for everyone. Here is Anna's story on why she and her husband sold her new Honda Pilot after only six months. Can you relate?

Image of 2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD by John Goreham

2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD Cold-Weather Test - Can It Match The Segment Leader?

By John Goreham on December 9, 2024 - 11:31AM

We have a chance to try out Nissan’s 2025 Kicks and see if the team at Nissan built it ready for winter conditions in New England.

Ram is Recalling 318,000 2017-2018 Trucks for Potential Brake Problems

By Mary Conway on December 9, 2024 - 11:13AM

A faulty hydraulic brake module may cause the brakes or traction control to fail which could lead to a serious accident.

I Ain't No Car Thief. I'm A Man Of Character And Integrity. I'm Not Perfect, But I Did Not Steal ―Instagram Post Leads Police to Honda Car Theft Suspect and the Latest Trend By Car Thieves

By Timothy Boyer on December 9, 2024 - 11:04AM

Your car is especially vulnerable to theft whenever it is spotted by thieves under these two circumstances, which happen daily to car owners while on the road.

Tesla Management Says the Torn-up Fabric on the Cybertruck Dash Exposing an Ugly Yellow Foam is “Normal Fitment,” Adds, “If One Was Replaced Dash Will Look the Same”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2024 - 8:02AM

A Cybertruck owner who took his truck in for service due to a torn-up dashboard with visible yellow foam says Tesla told him this is “normal fitment.” Telsa management added, “If one was replaced, it would look the same.”

Why Are Buyers Walking Away From the New 2025 Subaru Forester?

By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2024 - 7:55AM

The next-generation Subaru Forester sales are still falling. It's now a significant trend. Is there something wrong with the all-new 2025 Forester? I'll explain what is happening and why all-new Forester sales are on a significant downward trend.

Tesla Cybertruck A/C Stops Working in the Middle of Canadian Cold – To Stop Himself From Freezing, The Cybertruck Owner Had to Drive on the Highway With Insulated Coat On

By Tinsae Aregay on December 8, 2024 - 7:58AM

A Cybertruck owner details his harrowing journey from Montreal to Toronto when his truck’s A/C suddenly stopped working. The owner says he wasn’t able to defrost or defog his Cybertruck and had to put on a down jacket to prevent himself from freezing.

I Bought A Jeep Wrangler But I Can’t Drive It, the Dealer Won’t Give Me a Title Making It Impossible To Get License Plates, He Laughed In My Face

By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2024 - 7:21AM

Ryan purchased a Jeep Wrangler, but he must leave it parked. Two other buyers who bought cars at the same dealer can't drive their new vehicles because they can't get titles and can't get plates. Here is Ryan, Jonathan, and Carl's unbelievable story.

2024 GMC Sierra with its transmission next to it

I Traded a 2018 GMC For My 2024 GMC Sierra And Despite All This Bashing Against GMC Trucks I've Had Zero Trouble With My Truck

By Armen Hareyan on December 7, 2024 - 3:24PM

Are the complaints about GMC Sierra’s lifters and transmissions overblown, or are 2020-2023 trucks really the ones to avoid? Hear from real owners as they share the truth behind the controversy—and tips to keep your truck running strong.

Tesla Cybertruck Gets Bricked & Locks Out Owner in the Middle of the Highway, Tesla Fans Say “He Should Have Left a Door Open”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2024 - 2:57PM

A Tesla Cybertruck gets bricked and locks the owner out on the highway. The owner is frustrated; however, Tesla fans say, “You should have left the door open.”

I Bought a $70,000 Fisker Ocean, But Immediately Regretted It, The Issues Started and 11 Months In and Only 7,000 Miles, It’s Time to Jump Ship

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2024 - 11:18AM

Brian and Steven from Edmunds bought a 2023 Fisker Ocean for its long-term tester. Here is their revealing story of what they paid, what it's worth now, and all the problems that led them to sell the EV after only eleven months and just 7,000 miles.

My daughter just got a quote from our local Midas to replace both rear brake calipers, rotors, and pads (all aftermarket) for $1500. Mechanic told me that most of it was going towards parts and $200 for labor –This father-daughter team paid only 20%

By Timothy Boyer on December 7, 2024 - 9:42AM

A father-daughter team refused to be scammed on a brake job by following advice given by a popular online mechanic. This is a good demonstration of one option car owners have to take control of their car repair costs.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’ll Be Driving His Escalade The Rest of Winter to Avoid Salt on the Road from Rusting His Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on December 7, 2024 - 8:23AM

Several Cybertruck owners express their fear about how the salt on the roads will affect their trucks. One Cybertruck owner from Michigan says to protect his truck from rusting, he’ll be driving his Cadilac Escalade for the rest of winter.

GA SWAT Lieutenant Slaps Ford Dealer Employee Saying “Gonna Be Repercussions” Over a Missing Garage Door Opener After Trading In His F-150

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2024 - 7:26AM

Here is a story that raises many questions and reveals what not to do if you are in a position of authority. In a surprising turn of events, a Georgia SWAT leader loses his composure and does the wrong thing after trading in his Ford F-150 pickup.

The Lucid Gravity Looks Like a Nice Step Up From The Tesla Model Y as Lucid Moves Towards The EV Mainstream

By Rob Enderle on December 6, 2024 - 9:11PM

The Lucid Gravity enters the market and appears to be a far better car than the Tesla Model Y, but it comes at a premium price, so it isn’t the value it might otherwise be. Still, the EV market needs competition and firms like BYD and Lucid.

BYD Is Closing In On Tesla's EV Dominance

Tesla Is The Most Powerful EV Company, But BYD Is The Most Successful At Taking On Telsa

By Rob Enderle on December 6, 2024 - 8:09PM

BYD continues to close in on Tesla’s numbers globally, with a 1% market share separating the companies. Still, in Australia, much of the EV growth is coming from BYD while Tesla is bleeding share, showcasing how Tesla can be beaten.

Recommended 10-Year-Old Car Models Per Consumer Reports

These Car Models Are The Ones We Recommend To Our Friends And Family —Consumer Reports' Best Used Cars Under $20,000 Updated

By Timothy Boyer on December 6, 2024 - 10:46AM

If a new car is outside your budget, here are the best used car models recently rated by analysts at Consumer Reports, which are available between $15,000 and $20,000 today.

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