Automotive News (Page 153)

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 Called Toyota to See How Much It Would Cost To Get a New Key Fob For My Corolla, They Told Me $1,000. I Had My Dad Call and the Price Was Suddenly $250

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2025 - 4:18AM EST

Emily says that when she called the Toyota dealer, she was quoted $1,000 to get a replacement key fob for her Toyota Corolla. She had her dad call, and the price was now $250. Find out what she did when she went with her dad to confront the parts manager.

Used Car Owners Rebuilding Their Daily Drivers

Vehicles Are Keeping Us Poor. People Buy 60, 70, 80K Cars That They Can't Even Afford. A Car Like This, However, Even If It Lasts 2-3 Years It Will Save You Tons of Money —Turning a $400 Junkyard Car into a Daily Driver

By Timothy Boyer on January 7, 2025 - 10:15PM EST

The new owner of a used car shows that a vehicle destined for the scrapyard can be affordably restored as a money-saving daily driver anyone would be proud to own.

Never Owning a Truck I've Placed an Order For a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, But My Excitement Turned Into Nervousness After Going Into Tacoma Forums

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 7, 2025 - 8:20PM EST

From excitement to doubt, discover why a first-time buyer's journey with the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited is sparking heartfelt stories and invaluable advice from seasoned owners.

As Predicted - Affordable EV Model Deliveries in America Dropped Dramatically in 2024, But Something Interesting Also Happened

By John Goreham on January 7, 2025 - 5:26PM EST

In January of 2024, we predicted that affordable EV model deliveries would drop in 2024. They did, but something we didn't predict offsets that tragedy to a degree.

Tesla Forced Me to Buy A 2024 Cybertruck Or Lose My $250 Deposit Even Though I Placed My Order Yesterday, But Another Showroom Gave Me A Sweeter Offer

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 7, 2025 - 2:19PM EST

"I Ordered a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck but got a 2024 VIN." See how one buyer outsmarted Tesla’s system and got the model year she wanted and how you can too.

7 Must-Have Porsche 992.2 Carrera T Options That Keep The Price Under $150,000

By Dimitar Angelov on January 7, 2025 - 12:05PM EST

Here's how I created my perfect 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T for under $150,000

My 80-Year-Old Wife Fell Down & We Had to Drive Our Tesla Cybertruck to the Hospital; However, We Couldn’t Rely on The Driver Assist Software Because Tesla Has Put Us on FSD Jail

By Tinsae Aregay on January 7, 2025 - 10:12AM EST

An elderly Cybertruck owner shares his frustration with Tesla after his 80-year-old wife fell down, and they had to drive the Cybertruck to the hospital. The issue is that Tesla has recently put the couple in a week-long FSD jail.

Help, My Waymo Robotaxi Keeps Circling the Airport Parking Lot and I Can’t Get Out Of the Car, I’m Going To Miss My Flight, Has This Been Hacked?

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2025 - 9:53AM EST

When Mike rented a Waymo robotaxi for a ride to the airport, he didn't expect it to be so eventful. The ride was stressful when the self-driving car kept circling the parking lot; he couldn't unlatch his seat belt or get out and almost missed his flight.

Image of Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core tire courtesy of Falken

Falken’s New Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core Gives Tesla EV Owners A New Option

By John Goreham on January 7, 2025 - 8:06AM EST

Tires optimized for energy efficiency and sound abatement suit electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y very well. Now Falken’s new Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core offers tire shoppers an attractive option.

My 2024 Ford Escape Only Has 12,000 Miles and My Temperature Warning Light Stays On, Now Ford Says There Are Metal Shavings In the Engine

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

Does Ford have a problem with the 2024 Escape? Here is a warning from an owner who says his temperature light stays on constantly, and he's afraid the engine may overheat. A tech working on the new Escape says there are metal shavings in the engine.

After Getting Snowed In All Night, Here's What I Did to Get My Tesla Cybertruck Polar Proofed

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 6, 2025 - 8:34PM EST

After getting a typical New York snowy welcome, here’s what this woman did in order to polar proof her Tesla Cybertruck.

Image of AAA technician changing battery by John Goreham

Help! I Think My Car's Battery Is Defective

By John Goreham on January 6, 2025 - 4:17PM EST

Every New Vehicle Owner Thinks They Got a Defective Battery. Battery failures are relatively common in new vehicles, and social media gives owners with failed batteries a place to vent.

My 2020 Silverado Wouldn't Shut off, After Dealer Fixed It The Truck Has a Slight Skip In The Motor, And Now The Dealer Says "Live With It"

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2025 - 3:43PM EST

When a $50,000 truck Chevy Silverado doesn’t shut off, kills two batteries and comes back from the dealer with a rough idle, would you accept 'live with it' as the solution?

Image of F-150 Hybrid towing courtesy of Ford

Ford’s Hybrid Pickups Outsold The Entire Battery-Electric Pickup Segment In 2024

By John Goreham on January 6, 2025 - 12:00PM EST

Ford has just shared its U.S. deliveries for 2024, and the interesting news is that its hybrid pickup trucks have outsold the combined deliveries of Rivian, Tesla, GM, and Ford’s own Lightning.

You Can Easily Pay Over $4,000 Above Toyota MSRP

May I Know How Much Did You Pay For 2025 Toyota RAV4 Front-Wheel Drive Gas? ―The Toyota Models Car Dealers Are Gouging Buyers the Most On

By Timothy Boyer on January 6, 2025 - 10:54AM EST

Deposits and long waits while being gouged on the price to get the car they want are typical for Toyota shoppers. Here are the most overpriced Toyota deals to prepare you before going to the dealer.

Tesla Cybertruck’s Giant “Giga Wiper” Blows Up Into Pieces While Driving in the Middle of a Snowstorm. Owner Forced into Dangerous Driving Situation With Barely Any Visibility Out the Windshield

By Tinsae Aregay on January 6, 2025 - 6:41AM EST

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares his challenging drive after his truck’s windshield wiper blew up into pieces in the middle of a snowstorm. Following the spectacular failure, his visibility up front was reduced to basically nothing.

My GMC Sierra Texas Edition Looks Great, But With Only 91,000 Miles, I’ve Replaced the Transmission Twice, And the Drivetrain Is Junk

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2025 - 6:30AM EST

Here is a GMC Sierra owner who has a warning for truck buyers. Her Sierra truck looks great on the outside and inside, but underneath, it has problems with the transmission. Is this an isolated problem with GM? Is it just older models or new trucks also?

Toyota Serviced My Corolla Transmission and Used the Wrong Fluid, They Said It May Cause Issues In the Long Run, But Don’t Worry, We’re Getting It Fixed Up Right Now

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2025 - 5:49PM EST

Leilani owns a Toyota Corolla and wants to keep her car running well. Toyota recommended she change her transmission fluid, which she did. She can't believe what the dealer tells her when she goes to pick up her car after the work has been completed.

It’s Impossible to Get Rid of a Tesla Cybertruck. I Want to Cut My Losses and Move On, but I Can't Give This Thing Away. I’ve Lost So Much Money Already; Help!

By Tinsae Aregay on January 5, 2025 - 8:05AM EST

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration following multiple failed attempts to sell his truck. After losing more than $20,000 in 2,800 miles, the owner says, “I want to cut my losses and move on, but I can't give this thing away.”

I’ve Had My Tesla Model 3 For 2 Days and I Already Want My Toyota Camry Back, Don’t Believe Them If They Tell You a Tesla is Better Than a Camry

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2025 - 4:45AM EST

Mariah traded her Toyota Camry for a Tesla Model 3 and immediately regretted the decision. She took the advice of other Tesla owners and said she was lied to about the EV by the Toyota dealer. Was she duped, or was she just misinformed about EVs?

I Spent A Fortune On A New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Only To Have To Spend A Little More On A New Case For My Wireless Charging

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 4, 2025 - 2:57PM EST

The owner of a new 2024 Toyota Tacoma recently stated she had trouble with her iPhone 13 connecting to the wireless charger due to her case being to thick. Here’s what other owners said they did instead.

I Can't Believe My Almost-200-Mile Tesla Cybertruck Keeps Making Weird Tickling Noises When I Turn On The A/C

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 4, 2025 - 11:33AM EST

A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared his story on how his brand-new Cybertruck kept making weird noises every time the air was on.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner from Canada Shows his Truck Covered in Rust Spots Only 3 Weeks After Taking Delivery

By Tinsae Aregay on January 4, 2025 - 9:33AM EST

A brand-new Cybertruck owner from Canada shares his concern after his truck was covered in rust spots only 3 weeks after taking delivery. Fellow Cybertruck owners dismiss his worries, writing, “Stainless steel does not rust.”

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Has 548 Miles and "It’s Garbage," Just Sitting Here In the Parking Lot It’s Rebooting, There it Goes Again, It’s Rebooting Again, I’m Trading It Off Already

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2025 - 5:55AM EST

Is there a problem with the 2024 Toyota Tundra? If you ask Dan, who just bought the truck, it's garbage, as he puts it: strong words from a new Tundra owner. Here's Dan's amazing story of why he's ready to trade in his Tundra, which only has 500 miles.

Mystery Cause of Shaking Toyota Caused by Owners

This Repair Fixes A Huge Issue With Lots Of Toyotas On The Road Today

By Timothy Boyer on January 3, 2025 - 6:32PM EST

Toyota wheel hum is a common issue that is often misdiagnosed with an expensive fix that does not always solve the problem. Here is why and what many Toyota owners unwittingly do leads to this problem.

How To Win a Chance to Fly In the Goodyear Blimp

By John Goreham on January 3, 2025 - 6:23PM EST

As part of its 100th anniversary of flight, Goodyear will offer fans a chance to see and even fly inside the blimp. Here’s what you need to know.

The Least Reliable Vehicles List Includes Many Electric Models, Busting the Myth of Superior EV Reliability

By John Goreham on January 3, 2025 - 4:09PM EST

In its latest ranking, the nation’s leading expert on vehicle reliability busts the myth that EVs are more reliable than conventional vehicles.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Straps a Gas-Powered Generator to the Truck Bed & Creates the First Hybrid Tesla, Takes 15 Gallons of Fuel to Charge to Full (18.7 MPG)

By Tinsae Aregay on January 3, 2025 - 7:55AM EST

A Cybertruck owner was able to create the first hybrid Tesla by mounting a gas-powered generator to the back of the truck. The Cybertruck was able to charge from 12% to 100% using 15 gallons of fuel and had an overall efficiency of 18 miles per gallon.

I Took My Subaru Forester In For an Oil Change, They Tell Me I Need the 60K Check-In, My Oil Change Just Cost Me $1,000, A Fatal Flaw, Never Take It To a Dealer

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2025 - 5:34AM EST

Are Subaru vehicles expensive to maintain? Jaclyn found out the hard way. She took her Forester to the Subaru dealer for a routine oil change, and they told her it would cost $1,000 for the oil change and 60K check-in. Here's why Jaclyn is fuming mad.

On Christmas Eve My 5-Day-Old Cybertruck Caught A Flat Tire, But Tesla's Roadside Assistance Came 4 Days Later

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 2, 2025 - 8:15PM EST

A local Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his disbelief in Tesla’s Roadside Assistance App after being told his flat tire wouldn’t be fixed for another 4 days after.

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