Automotive News (Page 26)

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 Brand New 2025 Rivian R1S Restarted Twice Today While I was Sitting In It

By Narek Hareyan on March 27, 2025 - 4:35PM

My brand new 2025 Rivian R1S rebooted itself twice while parked, here’s why I think every electric vehicle owner should pay attention and how this seemingly minor issue might hint at something bigger.

I Rented a 2022 Tesla Model 3 From Hertz For $325 Per Week to Drive For Uber, Is It Worth It? In My Opinion Yes

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2025 - 10:41AM

Hertz wants to make money on its Tesla Model 3 and Model Y fleet, which aren't sold yet, and they devised a plan for Uber drivers to rent one weekly. An Uber driver thinks it's a great idea. However, it may not be. Here is what Uber drivers need to know.

A Cybertruck Owner Shows His Truck Rescuing A Ford F-150 Stuck in Canadian Snow – Most Tesla Fans Celebrate, However, Some Question if the Video was Staged

By Tinsae Aregay on March 27, 2025 - 9:39AM

Tesla fans celebrate after a Cybertruck was spotted rescuing a Ford F-150 stranded in Canadian snow; However, doubts about the video's authenticity have emerged, even though the Cybertruck owner insists the Ford F-150 was truly stuck.

Image of 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Stage 1 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N by John Goreham

So I Drove Both: Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Stage 1 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and Here's Which Electric Muscle Car Won My Heart for $70K

By John Goreham on March 27, 2025 - 8:54AM

We’ve just tested two of America’s very best performance EVs. The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Stage 1 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N are both fantastic but have vastly different personalities. Which is best for you?

I Bought a 2020 Bolt with a Replaced Battery But It's Still Limited to 80% Charge, Dealer Says That's Normal, But I Need Proof It's Not

By Noah Washington on March 27, 2025 - 8:19AM

My frustration with GM continues to grow after purchasing a 2020 Bolt that recently had its battery replaced under recall. Despite the new battery, the dealer insists on keeping the 80% charging limit in place.

Are Garage Cats a Good Idea for Your Toyota Rav4?

My Worst Nightmare Has Become A Reality. Please Tell Me This Will All Be Okay. My 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Only Has Like 45,000 Miles So I Was Really Hoping To Not Buy Another Car For 15-20 More Years

By Timothy Boyer on March 27, 2025 - 7:56AM

Unfortunately, one common problem led to damage issues, which required answers for this Rav4 owner that includes replacement parts and cats.

So, My 2023 Ford Bronco With Less Than 20,000 Miles, the Paint Is Melting and the Dealer Won’t Fix It Saying It’s User Error

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2025 - 7:04AM

Does the Ford Bronco have paint issues? Jackie's 2023 Ford Bronco's paint is badly damaged in two areas. The vehicle has less than 20,000 miles, it's still under warranty, but the dealer refuses to fix it. Here is what Ford Bronco owners need to know.

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Tesla Cybertruck

Elon Musk Denies That Tesla Will Uniquely Benefit From Donald Trump’s 25% Tariff on All Vehicles Imported into the U.S. – Musk Says, “The Tariff Impact on Tesla is Still Significant”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 27, 2025 - 6:23AM

Elon Musk cautions Tesla fans not to celebrate the recent 25% tariff that will be imposed on all vehicles imported into the U.S. starting April 2. Musk repeatedly reiterated that the tariffs will have a significant negative impact on Tesla.

Here We Go For The 3rd Battery, And 4,500 Miles In on My 2024 EV6, I’m Waiting For Kia To Tell Me Where To Dump It

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 11:17PM

After his third battery replacement in just 4,500 miles, this 2024 Kia EV6 owner’s frustration has reached a breaking point, and now he's waiting for Kia to tell him where to dump it.

Thieves Target the 2025 Chevrolet Corvettes Before They Even Leave the Factory

By Mary Conway on March 26, 2025 - 10:30PM

Thieves made off with eight valuable 2025 Chevrolet Corvettes, but luckily police have been able to recover the performance cars.

I Finally Joined the Rivian Club with a Dual Motor Rivian R1S, but I Wasn’t Expecting the Battery to Drop 10 Percent a Day Just Sitting In It’s Place

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 9:53PM

I finally got my dream Rivian R1S, but within days, I discovered a surprising flaw that every new owner needs to know before it drains more than just your battery.

I Lost My Rented C8 Corvette's Targa Top on the Highway, Turns Out I'm the Third Person to Do This to the Same Car

By Noah Washington on March 26, 2025 - 8:23PM

Last weekend, while cruising down the interstate in my rented C8 Corvette, I experienced what can only be described as every driver's nightmare.

He Did an OTA Update The Previous Night, But in The Morning, There Was a Front Camera Fault and Pre-collision Assist Error

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 6:35PM

A Mustang Mach-E owner woke up frustrated after an over-the-air update led to front camera fault and pre-colision assist error. He is confused because the update was for Bluecruise but the vehicle is a 2021 Mach-E Select.

Selling a Car to a Relative is Strongly Advised Against by Lawyers

Sell My Car To My Brother To Help The Family? What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!

By Timothy Boyer on March 26, 2025 - 3:55PM

This car owner spoke before carefully considering his offer to sell his car to a family member who needed a used car for college, and now wants to know if this is a bad idea.

Although on the outside, the 992.2 Turbo S looks almost the same, things will be very different under the hood, and the iconic model will come in 3 different flavors

Porsche 992.2 Turbo S Promises Blistering Performance As The Official Debut Grows Near

By Dimitar Angelov on March 26, 2025 - 1:04PM

The 2026 Porsche 992.2 Turbo S is almost production ready as the latest spy images reveal minor changes. However, things will be very different under the hood.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They’re Experiencing Stability Issues at High Speeds – One Owner Says, “I Love the Truck, but I’m Getting a Strong Wobble Starting at 70 MPH, Which Gets Pretty Intense at 80 & 90 MPH”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 26, 2025 - 10:48AM

Many Cybertruck owners report experiencing stability problems at speeds above 70 miles per hour. The issue appears to be linked to the foam inserts inside the Cybertruck’s all-terrain tires. This could result in the Cybertruck’s 9th physical recall.

They Got Me... 200 kWh for $49.99 a Month for My Mustang Mach-E Right in Front of LA Fitness

By Armen Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 10:42AM

LA Fitness got him with a clever marketing offer for his Ford Mustang Mach-E for only $49.99 a month and 200 kWh. But this could be an unbeatable EV charging deal or a clever marketing trap.

Overhead view of a red Dodge Charger Daytona

Here's The Problem With Dodge Bringing Back The HEMI V-8

By Dimitar Angelov on March 26, 2025 - 9:28AM

While welcome by MOPAR fans, Dodge's decision to bring back the V-8 could hurt the company in another way.

I’m Shocked That A Customer Just Traded A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander With Only 3,300 Miles For A 2025 Nissan Rogue

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2025 - 7:09AM

Why would a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander owner trade in the new model they purchased with only 3,300 miles for a 2025 Nissan Rogue? That's the question a Nissan salesman wants to know. Here is what all new Toyota Grand Highlander buyers need to know.

I Found an Ioniq 5 with 414,000 Miles in Just 3 Years, Hyundai Replaced the Battery for Free at 360K Miles

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 11:38PM

An Ioniq 5 in South Korea has shattered expectations for EV longevity, clocking an astonishing 414,000 miles in just over three years of service.

My Cybertruck's Range Dropped 30% After Switching to Goodyear Duratracs, I Think I Made A Mistake

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 11:12PM

My Cybertruck's range dropped significantly after I changed the tires. I haven't experienced this with any other vehicles.

I Got a Sudden Suspension Warning on My Rivian R1T at 40K Miles, and It Told Me to Drive With Caution, but What Happened Next Surprised Me

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 10:45PM

A mysterious suspension warning suddenly appeared on my Rivian R1T at 40,000 miles, what happened next turned a heart-pounding moment into an unexpectedly reassuring lesson every EV owner needs to read.

My ID. Buzz's Navigation Failed Me, Stranded at a Dead Charger with 16 Miles of Range and a $300 Tow Bill to the Next Station

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:44PM

I love my ID. Buzz, but the navigation failed me in multiple ways, let me explain.

I Found Toyota's Hidden Tacoma Easter Egg, You'll Never See It Unless You Do This

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:16PM

Most Toyota Tacomas come with easter eggs from the factory, I finally found out where it's located on mine.

Blue Tesla Model Y Cruising Down The Street

I Left My Tesla Model Y's Sentry Mode On During Rain, 500+ Useless Recordings Later, Here's What I Learned

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:01PM

Sentry mode is an amazing feature in the Tesla Model Y, but this one issue stops me from falling in love with it.

1980 Chevrolet Corvette Speed Racer Custom

Hey Speed Racer, Your 1980 Custom Corvette is Up for Auction

By Mary Conway on March 25, 2025 - 6:50PM

Fans of the original Speed Racer anime series have the chance to own their own custom Corvette. Right down to the red interior and huge M, this 1980 Corvette convertible is ready for the perfect Speed Racer.

So I Just God My New Kia EV9 GT-Line and in Less Than 70 Miles Seven Warnings, Including The Brake Fluid Light, Came on Simultaneously

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 6:11PM

Kia EV9 owner, Zheng Qiyin experienced shock when his dashboard lit up like a christmas tree, three days after purchase. Chief among the warnings was low brake fluid, powertrain warnings and stability control.

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer to the Ozarks, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 5:49PM

He thought skipping one charger wouldn’t matter, but with just 4 miles left, a trailer in tow, and the Rivian slipping into reduced power mode, this road trip nearly ended in disaster.

Made-in-Japan, Priced-in-America Tariff Disconnect

Is It Too Late to Order Your Made-in-Japan Toyota? Protect Yourself Before the Tariff Hits Toyota Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on March 25, 2025 - 2:22PM

Japanese-built automobile tariffs increase to 25% on April 2. A Toyota shopper says his order is on the boat but will not arrive until late April and asks if Toyota will add the tariff to his purchase price.

Minor Annoyance for F-150 Owner Whose Infotainment and Interior Lights Persistently Remain on when Every Time he Switches his Truck Off

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 11:51AM

Ford F-150 Lightning owner, John Tunca expressed some frustration when his infotainment screen remained on even after switching the truck off. This has happened occasionally and requires him to switch the vehicle back on and off again.

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