Automotive News (Page 15)

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.

A red 2025 Tesla Model S parked on a winding road with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

I Summoned My Tesla In A Rainstorm And 'People Were Recording It Like I Was A Celebrity', Most People Still Ask 'How Much Gas' It Takes

By Noah Washington on May 6, 2025 - 2:00AM

In a recent Reddit post, a Tesla owner recounted using the Smart Summon feature during a rainstorm, drawing unexpected attention from bystanders who recorded the event as if witnessing a celebrity moment.

A Pink Jaguar Type 00 with butterfly doors stands on a coastal path, framed by palm trees and rocky shorelines under a clear sky.

I've Spent 20 Years In Auto Design, 'Concept Cars Are Just Marketing Tools’ To Trick Customers

By Noah Washington on May 6, 2025 - 1:51AM

After 20 years in the trenches of auto design, one industry insider says the truth is simple, and kind of depressing, concept cars today are just marketing stunts dressed up as innovation.

New for 2026, Ram is Bringing Back the Ram 1500 Express with the Emphasis on Affordability and Style

By Mary Conway on May 5, 2025 - 9:07PM

The Ram 1500 Express is for truck lovers who want something new and stylish, but who don't need all the bells and whistles with the luxury price tag.

I Tried to Wake Up My Rivian Using the App, But It Froze in Sleep Mode For 15 Minuets, and Left Me Waiting Helplessly

By Narek Hareyan on May 5, 2025 - 3:15PM

When Ashish tried to wake his Rivian through the app and was met with 15 minutes of silence, he discovered a hidden quirk that many EV owners might face, but few know how to handle when it happens.

Image shows 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch edition side by side with non-Saquatch taken by John Goreham

I’m a Very Skeptical Bronco Sport Badlands Owner, and When I Went To Look at the New 2025 Sasquatch Edition, I Came Away With Some Strong Opinions About What Ford Did to This Great Vehicle

By John Goreham on May 5, 2025 - 2:37PM

Sure, the Sasquatch edition of the Bronco Sport Badlands sounds good on paper, but what about when you see it in person? Did Ford do right by fans and owners, or is this all smoke and mirrors?

My Tesla Cybertruck Was Vandalized While I Was Inside the Store, But Thankfully I Got It All on Footage

My Tesla Cybertruck Was Vandalized While I Was Shopping, But Thankfully Sentry Mode Got It All on Footage

By Aram Krajekian on May 5, 2025 - 1:48PM

After months of carefully choosing where to park, a Tesla Cybertruck owner’s worst fear became reality. Now, with security footage in hand, they’re speaking out in hopes of finding answers and shedding light on a disturbing trend.

A silver 2025 Lucid Gravity drives through dirt, kicking up dust, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

I Just Drove The Lucid Gravity And Immediately Placed An Order, The $100K EV SUV Converted Both Me And My Wife From Our Audi SQ5 After Just One Test Drive

By Noah Washington on May 5, 2025 - 1:22PM

I just drove the Lucid Gravity and placed an order the same day, yes, it’s that good. Here’s what Reddit test drivers are saying, and why this might be Lucid’s breakout moment.

A 2025 White Hyundai Elantra N with sporty red accents and black rims is parked on a desert road at sunset, evoking a sense of adventure and freedom.

My $35K Hyundai Elantra N Makes My Corvette Feel Boring, 'It Has Character' And Is 'An Absolute Riot' To Drive

By Noah Washington on May 5, 2025 - 1:08PM

I drove a $35K Hyundai Elantra N and realized something shocking, it made my Corvette feel dull. It pops, it bangs, and it turns mountain roads into playgrounds.

Image shows Mazda and Toyota's Alabama auto plant in action

Mazda and Toyota Made a Genius Move Ahead of Tariffs to Ensure Their Corolla Cross and CX-50 Would Always Remain Competitive in the U.S. - Here’s the Story Most Publications Won’t Cover

By John Goreham on May 5, 2025 - 11:41AM

We focus on how a new U.S. partnership between two top-rated manufacturers bore fruit at precisely the right time.

A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says He Rejected a Cybertruck Delivery for the Second Time Due to Quality Issues – However, He Adds “There is Nothing in the Market I Want to Drive Other Than a Cybertruck”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 5, 2025 - 10:47AM

A Cybertruck buyer says this is the second time Tesla has tried to sell him a defective truck. He rejected the delivery, but adds it’s frustrating because there is no other vehicle on the market that meets all his criteria other than a Cybertruck.

Image of 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N side view by John Goreham

Following a Mixed Q1, Many Automakers Seeing Plunging EV Deliveries In the U.S. Market In the First Month of Q2 - Have We Seen a Tipping Point?

By John Goreham on May 5, 2025 - 8:46AM

We list out the brands that report monthly U.S. sales to see if they reveal a trend in EV deliveries. What we found is not good news for EV proponents.

Finally Ran The Battery Test on My 2020 Tesla Model 3 at 100,000 Miles and Got 85, But Replaced The Control Arm Due to Squeak Sound

By Armen Hareyan on May 5, 2025 - 7:59AM

An unexpected battery test result at 100,000 miles and a squeaky control arm reveal what really happens when a used Tesla Model 3 ages, and it’s not all unlikeable.

I Bought A Tesla Model 3 and My Wife Isn’t Happy, the Dealer Will Take It Back, But It Will Cost Me An Arm And a Leg To Get Out Of It

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2025 - 7:28AM

Imagine buying a Tesla Model 3, and when you get home, your wife changes her mind about the car. She doesn't want to keep it. Amazingly, the car dealer will take the Tesla back. However, it's not cheap to do it. Here is what all car buyers need to know.

Elon Musk, Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck

Elon Musk Personally Intervenes After a Tesla Owner Details His Frustrating Tesla Service Experience – The Service Manager Fixed the Issue in the Middle of the Night After Musk’s Involvement

By Tinsae Aregay on May 4, 2025 - 8:50AM

Elon Musk personally steps in after a Tesla owner shares his frustrating service experience. Following Musk's involvement, the Tesla owner states, “The Service Manager reached out to me in the middle of the night and made it right."

I Heard A Knocking Sound From My 2022 Honda Pilot. It Only Has 87K Miles, But Now, My Honda Tech Says I Need a New Engine On This One

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2025 - 7:14AM

Does the Honda Pilot have engine reliability issues? The Pilot is generally a reliable model, but one owner is replacing his engine with only 87,000 miles on the SUV. There are a few possible reasons why. Here's what Honda Pilot owners need to know.

My Toyota RAV4 Has Been Tracking My Driving Habits For Years Without Me Knowing and Without My Consent. Toyota and Progressive Insurance Knew About It

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2025 - 10:49AM

Is your newer Toyota RAV4 spying on you and invading your privacy? There's eye-opening information about what Toyota and Progressive Insurance are doing to monitor RAV4 and other model car owners. Here is what all car owners should be aware of.

I Just Wasted $50K On a 2025 Honda Civic, My 2005 Honda CR-V Had More Features Than This New Model

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2025 - 6:51AM

Have you purchased a new vehicle and then immediately had buyer's remorse? Rich bought a 2025 Honda Civic, spent $50,000, and discovered it didn't have key features his 2005 Honda CR-V had. Here is his story and what all Honda buyers need to know.

My 2024 Silverado 2500 HD Went In for a Transmission Fix But I Believe the Dealer Botched the Repair, Now a Part of Me Thinks I Should’ve Gone With a Ford F-250 Instead

By Aram Krajekian on May 3, 2025 - 5:51AM

After a transmission service left Greg’s 2024 Silverado downshifting violently and locking up its rear tires, he began to suspect dealer error. Now he’s questioning his loyalty to GM and wondering if a Ford F-250 would’ve been the better choice.

I Recently Bought a Tesla Model 3 and My Only Regret is Not Switching Earlier

By Aram Krajekian on May 2, 2025 - 5:11PM

After just one month with a Tesla Model 3, this owner realized what they were missing. Here’s why their story captures a growing feeling shared by many new EV drivers.

I Wanted to Lease a New Tesla Model Y for My Wife, But After Seeing Used Prices, I’m Not Sure New Is the Right Move Anymore

By Aram Krajekian on May 2, 2025 - 3:36PM

A Tesla shopper set out to lease a new Model Y, but after finding used ones for cheap and getting a steep lease quote, he began questioning whether new is really the smarter choice anymore.

My 2025 Tesla Model Y Was Promised to Be Delivered by April, But Now It’s Delayed and Tesla Can’t Explain Why

By Aram Krajekian on May 2, 2025 - 3:20PM

A Tesla buyer placed an order for a 2025 Model Y with a clear delivery window, but when the date vanished and support had no answers. Here’s why this story reveals a deeper issue that new buyers could face.

My 2020 Chevy Bolt Got a New Battery, but Still Won’t Charge Past 80 Percent, and Now I’m Wondering What They Aren’t Telling Me

By Narek Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 3:07PM

A new battery should mean a fresh start, but when this 2020 Chevy Bolt wouldn’t charge past 80%, one owner uncovered a hidden system that left him, and others, wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Chery's Sales Robot In A Chery Dealership

Chery's Robotic EV Bet: Will Blond Bots Conquer the Uncanny Valley? Not Yet, But This Is A Great Foundation For The Future

By Rob Enderle on May 2, 2025 - 3:00PM

Chery's use of blond humanoid robot salespeople, while attracting attention, likely faces challenges due to the uncanny valley effect, but serves as a valuable step in developing future human-robot interactions for customer service.

BYD's Electric Revolution: How a Pure-Play Strategy Propelled the Chinese Automaker to Global EV Dominance

By Rob Enderle on May 2, 2025 - 2:34PM

BYD's exclusive focus on electric vehicles has resulted in significant financial gains, surpassing even Tesla in global EV sales. This strategic emphasis on EVs has facilitated efficient manufacturing, clearer branding, and faster innovation.

My 2023 Rivian R1S Steering Wheel Makes a Rubbing Noise and Stutters When It Moves, and Service Keeps Saying It’s Normal

By Narek Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 2:27PM

A small rubbing noise in one Rivian R1S’s steering wheel turned into a stuttering mystery that service brushed off as “normal”, but what if it’s not, and you’ve heard it too without realizing something’s wrong?

The Cost Equation: Democratizing EV Access – Why Countries That Have Let Chinese EVs In Are Progressing Faster On EV Adoption Than Those That Don’t

By Rob Enderle on May 2, 2025 - 2:15PM

Countries that have welcomed Chinese electric vehicles are achieving faster progress on their green initiatives due to the affordability, performance, and range advantages Chinese EVs offer.

130,000 Miles In, My 2016 Tesla Model S Supercharges a Lot to Get My "Money's Worth" Out of Free Supercharging, And Think Supercharging Doesn't Really Impact the Longevity of The Battery

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 11:25AM

After 130,000 miles of free Supercharging in his 2016 Tesla Model S, one owner reveals the surprising truth about battery longevity, and why most people probably have it all wrong.

People Seem To Think I Am The Worst Mother Ever For Allowing My Daughter To Buy A 2024 Toyota Corolla With 3,000 Miles On It

By Timothy Boyer on May 2, 2025 - 10:47AM

A parent is getting a lot of hate over her 18-year-old daughter's first (relatively new) car purchase. Are the haters’ views correct about this common problem parents have to face? Here's a win-win solution should it happen to you.

A vibrant green 2025 Hyundai Kona EV drives along a dusty road, surrounded by rugged hills and a cloudy sky.

My First Time In A Tesla After Owning A Kona EV Was Shocking, 'The Doors Were Flimsy Like A Mid-2000s Corolla' And 'Road Noise Was Night And Day'

By Noah Washington on May 2, 2025 - 9:36AM

According to one EV owner who’s driven both, Hyundai’s latest Kona EV takes the crown over the Tesla Model 3, where it really counts. Build quality, ride comfort, and everyday sanity.

A Gray 2025 Lucid Air drives along a winding road, surrounded by rugged mountains and a vast desert landscape under a clear sky.

The "Lucid Air Beats My Old Tesla Model 3 In Luxury But Fails At Smaller Things", 400 Miles Of Range Means Nothing Without Superchargers

By Noah Washington on May 2, 2025 - 9:18AM

The Lucid Air promised this former Tesla Model 3 owner luxury and a breathtaking 400-mile range, but after spending $90,000, he discovered one critical infrastructure problem that makes him watch as Tesla drivers effortlessly continue their journeys

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