Automotive News (Page 24)

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.

My 2012 Hyundai Sonata Has Gone Through Four Engines, and The Last One Seized Before It Even Hit 30K Miles

By Aram Krajekian on April 23, 2025 - 4:42AM

Jared’s Sonata has been in the family since it was brand new. But after four engine failures, here’s why his experience says a lot about Hyundai’s lingering engine issues and what owners should watch for.

They Said Rivian's Couldn’t Handle Real Trails, Until This Offroad Company Took a Whole Fleet Into the Wild

By Narek Hareyan on April 23, 2025 - 12:56AM

They said Rivian's were too soft for serious off-roading, until this wild trail event proved just how wrong they were, one muddy hill climbs at a time.

A Tesla sales representative explains features of a white Tesla Model 3 with the hood open, in a sleek showroom setting.

I Was Amazed By Tesla's Software But Can't Stomach The Brand, No Other EV's Tech Comes Close To This Experience

By Noah Washington on April 22, 2025 - 10:14PM

Tesla's software is in a league of its own, but it's not enough for everyone. This deep dive explores the frustrating reality for EV buyers who crave cutting-edge tech without the Tesla ownership experience.

My 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance’s Battery Health Dropped Faster Than I Expected, Now I’m Wondering If I Did Something Wrong or If This Is Normal

By Aram Krajekian on April 22, 2025 - 8:15PM

This owner followed all the right charging habits and still saw his Tesla's battery drop after just 5,500 miles. Now he’s questioning whether this is normal or a cause for concern.

A blue Tesla Model 3 drives on a scenic road with lush greenery in the background, showcasing its sleek design and modern features.

I Own A Tesla And Could Barely Handle This Rental Model 3, No Wonder Regular Customers Are Struggling

By Noah Washington on April 22, 2025 - 7:09PM

If a seasoned owner finds the controls confusing, what chance does the average renter have? My frustrating experience with a rental Tesla reveals a deeper flaw that’s costing companies and confusing customers.

My Subaru VB WRX Only Had 9,000 Miles and Was Doing Just Fine Until a Semi Truck Backed Into It While I Was Parked

My Subaru VB WRX Only Had 9,000 Miles and Was Doing Just Fine Until a Semi Truck Backed Into It While I Was Stopped

By Aram Krajekian on April 22, 2025 - 6:56PM

This WRX owner had just 9,000 miles on the dash when a semi reversed into his pride and joy. Here's why this story serves as a reminder of how quickly joy can turn into heartbreak.

My 2025 Rivian R1S Trimotor Was Flawless for 2000 Miles Until a Sudden Breakdown Left It Undriveable, and Now I’m Wondering What Happens Next

By Narek Hareyan on April 22, 2025 - 4:30PM

He thought his $112K Rivian R1S was the ultimate electric SUV, until a sudden breakdown in his own garage made him question everything about owning one.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Brown Liquid Has Seeped into His Truck Bed After Carrying Mulch – Now He Says He’s Afraid “It Could Damage or Corrode the Electronics and Metal”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 22, 2025 - 7:24AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner has noticed a brown liquid leaking into the compartment under his truck bed after transporting mulch. He is worried that this could potentially harm or corrode the sensitive electronic and metal components.

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

Tesla Investors Inquire About Elon Musk’s Effect on Tesla Brand, Tariffs, Cheaper Vehicle Models, and Robotaxi – However, Cybertruck Questions are Notably Absent

By Tinsae Aregay on April 22, 2025 - 6:54AM

For the Q1 2025 earnings call, both retail and institutional investors have submitted their questions concerning Tesla. Among these inquiries, investors are asking whether Elon Musk has harmed Tesla’s brand and how tariffs will impact the company.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My Tesla SC Refuses To Address the Excessive Wind Noise, No Matter What I Ask For Even Out of Pocket, I Get Denied”

By Denis Flierl on April 22, 2025 - 6:10AM

Does the Tesla Cybertruck have a wind noise issue? Shannon says her Cybertruck has significant wind noise inside the cabin. It takes three trips to the Service Center to get help, but is it fixed? Here is Shannon's unfortunate story.

I Left My Lexus IS for a Tesla Model 3 and Got the Perfect Spec Delivered in Just Two Days

By Aram Krajekian on April 21, 2025 - 8:47PM

This Lexus owner ordered a Tesla Model 3 and got the exact car he wanted just two days later. What followed was a surprisingly smooth jump into a new era of driving.

I Used to Drive a Dodge, But Just After a 1,000 Miles in My Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, I Finally Understand the Love for Toyota

By Aram Krajekian on April 21, 2025 - 6:36PM

This former Dodge driver wasn’t expecting much, but 1,000 miles later, he realized he may never go back. Here’s why Toyota has been killing it with their new generation Tundra and why stories like this keep repeatedly showing up.

I Test Drove a $112K Rivian R1S and Was Blown Away by the Looks and Performance, but Shocked by One Major Flaw

By Narek Hareyan on April 21, 2025 - 3:29PM

He thought he found the perfect $112K electric SUV, until one surprising flaw made him question if Rivian is truly ready to compete with the best.

Ford Recalling More than 120,000 2017-2018 F-150s, Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators for Potential Brake Problems

By Mary Conway on April 21, 2025 - 3:28PM

A brake fluid leak could reduce braking power and possibly lead to a crash.

After My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Rear-Ended, I Learned the Hard Way What It Takes to Get Back on the Road

By Narek Hareyan on April 21, 2025 - 2:25PM

After a freeway collision left his 2025 Rivian R1S sidelined for three stressful months, this owner discovered the realities every EV driver needs to know, here’s why you might want to prepare yourself too.

Elon Musk Responds to Accusations Tesla Speeds Up Odometers to Avoid Warranty Repairs

By Tinsae Aregay on April 21, 2025 - 11:03AM

Elon Musk has categorically denied the claim that Tesla accelerates its mileage readings to avoid paying for vehicle repairs under warranty. Musk made his comment following a debate between a Tesla supporter and a critic on the topic.

I Had a Flat On My 2025 Toyota Camry, The Toyota Dealer Charged Me $400 For One Tire, and Now They Tell Me It’s Another $800 For A New Wheel

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2025 - 6:33AM

How much should a new 2025 Toyota Camry tire cost? Tay had to replace a tire; the Toyota dealer charged her $400, and they had missed entirely a bent wheel. Now, it's another $800 for a new wheel. Here is what Camry owners need to know about their tires.

Two people near horses and hay bales beside a Tesla Cybertruck in a mountainous, forested landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

I Own Both A Tesla And A Jeep, But Only One Community Waves Back And I Want To Change That

By Noah Washington on April 20, 2025 - 6:55PM

Jeep owners wave to each other, but Tesla owners don't. I vote to change that. Let's bring that same sense of community and camaraderie to Tesla owners.

A futuristic Tesla Cybertruck speeds through a sandy desert, kicking up dust against a backdrop of mountains and clear blue sky.

My Cybertruck Saved Me $985 in Just 5,400 Miles, 'I Spent Only $15 Charging While My Old F-250 Would Have Guzzled $1,000 in Diesel'

By Noah Washington on April 20, 2025 - 6:42PM

When one man swapped his diesel F-250 for a Tesla Cybertruck, he realized he only spent $15 in charging to replace over $1,000 in diesel, See for yourself why more truck owners are doing the math.

I Bought a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, It’s Been To the Dealer 6 Times Since December With the Same Electrical Issues and They Can’t Fix It

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2025 - 6:37AM

Does the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer have reliability issues? Tiffany and her husband bought a Wagoneer, which has been sent to the dealer for electrical issues six times in three months and is still not fixed. Here is what 3-Row SUV shoppers need to know.

A silver Honda Civic parked on gravel with red rock formations in the background, showcasing a scenic desert landscape.

I Drove My New 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid 4,700 Miles Cross-Country and Got 53.8 MPG, But the Rockies Exposed Its Biggest Weakness

By Noah Washington on April 19, 2025 - 7:39PM

This game-changing 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid shattered expectations with an astonishing 53.8 MPG during an epic cross-country journey, but the terrain of the Rockies revealed the one crucial limitation that every potential buyer needs to know.

2025 Tesla Cybertruck, Test Drive with Angela Driving

I Test Drove a Cybertruck After Owning a Chevy E-Silverado, and It's Generations Ahead, Though I Need 50% More Range Before Trading In

By Noah Washington on April 19, 2025 - 7:28PM

This E-Silverado owner test drove the controversial Cybertruck and was stunned to discover it's generations ahead of his beloved Chevy, but a single unexpected limitation is forcing him to keep his E-Silverado despite being completely blown away.

Jeep Owner Finds Mystery Devices in His Jeep

What Is This Inside My 2015 Jeep Frame? I Found Another One Inside The License Plate Holder

By Timothy Boyer on April 19, 2025 - 5:52PM

Appearances can be deceiving. And so can the explanations. Here's what one Jeep owner found after opening this mystery device.

I Gave Up My Toyota Tundra for a Tesla Model 3 and Now I Finally Understand the Hype Behind Tesla

By Aram Krajekian on April 19, 2025 - 12:00PM

Leaving behind a Tundra for a Tesla doesn’t happen every day, but after this owner made the jump, it became clear why many like him are rethinking what they drive.

Tesla Makes Changes to the Cybertruck Tow Hitch, Says The Cybertruck Comes With “High-Strength, Class IV Steel Tow Bar”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 19, 2025 - 10:58AM

Tesla has updated the Cybertruck order page to address concerns regarding the tow hitch. In an effort to address concerns about aluminum gigacastings, Tesla highlights that the Cybertruck tow hitch is made of “high-strength, class IV steel bar.”

The Insurance Co Totaled My 2021 Toyota C-HR with 29K Miles, I Only Had 2 Payments Left, and I Took the Payout, Now I’m Questioning My Decision

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2025 - 7:21AM

Should Shayla have taken the insurance company's payout for her hail-damaged 2021 Toyota CH-R? She only had two payments left and it had 29,000 miles. Was it the right decision? Here is what all car owners should know before they take the insurance offer.

Tesla is losing market share to other EV makers

Tesla's California Crown Slips: A New Era of EV Competition Is Giving Tesla Competitors An Advantage In EV Sales

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 7:08PM

Tesla has dropped below 50% of EV sales in California, benefiting a large group of EV makers in the US and abroad.

Ford Pickup Which Represents The Gold Standard For Pickup Design

The Slate Pickup: A New Contender in the Electric Truck Market And It Appears To Be Far Closer To What The Market Wants Than The Cybertruck

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 6:53PM

As the Slate Pickup approaches availability,, it appears to be a much more conservative approach to a conservative market of pickup truck drivers. Generally,, it is better to build a product that matches current needs than challenges them.

My 2025 Toyota Tundra’s Rear Diff With 1,800 Miles Is Whining, the Dealer Brushed Me Off, But Later Found Metal Shavings and Now Has To Replace It

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2025 - 6:26AM

The Toyota Tundra has reliability problems with its engine. Now, a 2025 Tundra owner is replacing his rear diff because it was making a whining sound and had metal shavings in it, causing it to fail. Here is what Tundra owners need to know.

I Loved My Hyundai Kona Until the Engine Blew Up After Just Two Years, Now I’m Left with Regret

By Aram Krajekian on April 18, 2025 - 6:00AM

One owner thought her Hyundai Kona was the perfect fit, until the engine blew up at just two years old, opening the conversation to stories from other owners facing the same reality.

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