Automotive News (Page 29)

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.

Image of tesla charging at home by John Goreham

Fact-Checking Tesla’s Latest Email Advertisement About EV Charging Costs vs. Fueling Up at a Station - So Many Apparent Factual Errors

By John Goreham on March 24, 2025 - 12:09PM

Tesla’s latest email advertisement says that filling up a gas tank can cost almost four times more than charging a Tesla. The advert’s assumptions seem wildly off base and rife with mistakes.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners May Need to Leave Their CT Locked Away for Now

Cybertruck Glue Quality Check! ― "I want to share with you what to check for when you're picking up your new Cybertruck," says this Tesal Cybertruck owner with multiple panel problems

By Timothy Boyer on March 24, 2025 - 11:48AM

Before buying that great deal on a used Cybertruck (or a new one if you are so inclined) due to the recent anti-Elon/anti-Tesla movement, here is some excellent advice on where to check for potential problem panels that tend to come off.

Rivian Unexpectedly Goes to Neutral While Driving, Owner Sees ‘Keep Holding To Shift to Neutral’ Error Message on the Dashboard

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 24, 2025 - 9:11AM

A rivian owner was jarred when his Rivian suddenly shifted to neutral while driving. The owner Ian Plitt, suggested that it may have had something to do with hitting bumps but this was yet to be confirmed.

So My Week-Old Tesla Model Y Was Parked in My Garage and I Accidentally Touched The Screen, Opened The Trunk, and Scratched It

By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 7:43AM

A brand-new Tesla Model Y owner reports that he accidentally touched his Model Y screen, opened the trunk, and ended up smashing it into his garage door. He’s saddened by the scratch but shares a method to prevent this from happening in the future.

My Son Bought a 2022 Tesla Model 3 From Hertz For a Ridiculous Price of $14K After Rebates, Clean CarFax and Only 5 Percent Battery Degradation

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2025 - 7:07AM

Can you get a good deal at Hertz on a Tesla Model 3? Here is Tony's story of how his son got a great deal on a Tesla. It appears like everything is good, but there are things Tesla buyers need to know before they pull the trigger on a used Model 3.

A Man From Tennessee Exclaimed, “Yikes, that’s UGLY," Driving Past a Cybertruck in a Tesla Showroom. Still, He Test Drove One as a Joke and Says, “I Don’t Know What Happened—I Ordered One Immediately”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 6:58AM

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer from Tennessee first reacted, “Yikes, that thing UGLY," when seeing the vehicle. Yet, after test-driving it as a joke, he remarked, “I don’t know what happened; I ended up ordering one on the spot."

These are the most family-friendly SUVs from each category, for 2025

6 Best Family SUVs 2025

By Dimitar Angelov on March 24, 2025 - 5:17AM

If you are searching for your next family car, these SUVs will make you forget about minivans.

Dodge Has Plans to Offer Custom 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs

By Mary Conway on March 23, 2025 - 7:49PM

Dodge took its 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona to the largest EV market in the nation to gauge feedback on potential custom muscle car versions.

A New Facebook Group Asks for Help Identifying Criminal Tesla Perpetrators

Tesla Mom Attacked On Road By Masked Driver ― “With All The Vandalism Going On With Tesla Right Now, Hoping To Have A Location That We Can Post Any Information To Help Identify These People,” States New Facebook Group Administrator

By Timothy Boyer on March 23, 2025 - 9:41AM

Tesla owners on Facebook are fighting back with facts and evidence as a new Facebook Group is asking for help in identifying criminals caught on video damaging Tesla owners' cars, as a peaceful response to this growing and volatile problem.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Rear-Ended Three Times in 120 Days – Adds, “I Was Driving to a Tesla Collision Center for the 2nd Accident When I Got Rear-Ended a Third Time”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 23, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Cybertruck owner shares that he was just rear-ended by a Chevy Colorado, making it the third time he has been rear-ended in 120 days. He adds that he was driving to a Tesla collision center to have his truck repaired from the previous incident.

“I Just Put A New Engine in My 2021 Cadillac Escalade and That’s Just the Start, It Also Needed a Transmission”

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2025 - 7:55AM

Here is a story from Tay, who bought a 2021 Cadillac Escalade and has now replaced the engine. And that's not all. She also had to replace the transmission in the luxury SUV. Here is what all Cadillac Escalade and GM owners need to know.

Subaru Owner Says, “My Outback Wilderness Isn’t A Pavement Princess, Every Dirt Road, Snowy Path, and Hidden Trail Is Unrestricted Freedom”

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2025 - 6:05AM

What's the best car you've ever owned? Take a look at Anandha's 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness midsize SUV. He believes it was tailor-made for him. Perhaps it was. Check out his alluring story and discover why this a road that few ever take.

My Kia Telluride Completely Burned To The Ground, Here's The Recall I Wasn't Aware Of

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 11:41PM

Despite Kia issuing recall notice a recall notice in February 2023, affecting approximately 31,000 vehicles including the 2021 Telluride, many owners remain unaware of this serious safety concern. including myself

I Couldn’t Believe It: My 2017 Chevy Bolt Showed a Full Charge but Only Had 12 Miles of Range Here’s How I Fixed It

By Narek Hareyan on March 22, 2025 - 9:34PM

A Chevy Bolt showing a full charge but only 12 miles of range is every EV owner’s nightmare, Discover the surprising fix and how you can prevent this issue from happening to your own vehicle.

New Silverado EV Owner Realizes Rear Door Sensors are not Working when he Drives with the Door Ajar and Walk Away Locking can Engage with Door Open

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 7:48PM

Jason, a new 2024 Silverado EV owner was surprised to find the door ajar alaert for the rear were not working, allowing him to drive off with his doors open. His Walk Away locking also engages while the doors are still open.

2025 Jeep Gladiator is California Dreaming

By Mary Conway on March 22, 2025 - 5:37PM

It isn't unusual for automakers to make special editions but Jeep's latest Gladiator is headed only for California.

Rivian Owner Charged 11 Hours and Only got 70 Miles On One Day, but 150 on Another Day Using the Same Home Charger. She Tries to Understand the Difference Despite The Scenarios Being Identical

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 1:11PM

A Rivian owner charged their vehicle and got 70 miles of range after 11 hours on a home charging setup. The other day she charged for12 hours affording 150 miles, which was quite puzzling because it was in similar conditions.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shows His Truck Developing a Distinct Rust Line After It Was Keyed – He Gets Unexpected Back Lash From Tesla Fans Who Say the Cybertruck is Immune to Corrosion

By Tinsae Aregay on March 22, 2025 - 12:23PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a noticeable rust line appearing on his truck after it was keyed. However, he encounters unexpected criticism from Tesla enthusiasts who think the Cybertruck is immune to rust.

Toyota Mechanic Says, "I Want To Show You This Very Often Overlooked Item Which Should Be Part of The Maintenance" of His Client's 2019 Toyota 4Runner That Most Owner's Never Think to Check

By Timothy Boyer on March 22, 2025 - 11:32AM

If you DIY your car maintenance, the odds are pretty good you are missing out on one essential check that service department techs often don't bother with and might not be covered in your car's maintenance record.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Consider Electrifying The Truck’s Body to Stop Vandals – They Add, “We Can Have an Electric Fence for Our Dogs & Trespassers, Why Not Our Cybertruck?”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 22, 2025 - 11:19AM

Cybertruck owners are debating whether it will be feasible to electrify the truck’s stainless steel panels to deter vandals with an electric shock. The idea originally started as a joke but has gained some traction among Cybertruck owners.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport With 33s Overheats When I’m Off-Road In 4HI, But the Dealer Can’t Replicate It, So Now They Say They Can’t Do Anything

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2025 - 11:09AM

Some Toyota Tacoma owners like to modify their trucks with larger wheels and tires to go further off-road. Trevor bought a 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport and fit it with upgraded wheels and tires. Now it overheats when he's in 4HI. Is this a common Tacoma issue?

2021 Hyundai Palisade and how to avoid your warranty denied by doing good maintenance

I Am A Hyundai Master Tech, So If You Own A Hyundai, Kia Or Genesis, Follow These Maintenance Intervals And You'll Never Have a Warranty Clain Denied

By Armen Hareyan on March 22, 2025 - 10:10AM

A Hyundai Master Tech just revealed the secret to keeping your Hyundai, Kia, or Genesis running smoothly, and why skipping this one crucial service could cost you big time. Don’t make a costly mistake, but rather read this now.

My 392 Mile Lucid Air Is a $69,000 Paperweight And Lucid Wants $7,000 To Fix It

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 9:15AM

My Lucid Air Touring had a catastrophic drivetrain failure after just 392 miles of ownership, turning my $69,000 EV into an immobile paperweight. The vehicle unexpectedly shut down while driving at 45 mph.

I Chose The Lucid Air Touring Over Tesla and BMW, And This Is My 1st Impression After Cross-Shopping Five Luxury EVs

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 9:03AM

After cross-shopping five luxury EVs including the Tesla Model S and BMW's latest electric offerings, I chose the 2025 Lucid Air Touring in Zenith Red with the stealth appearance package.

I Was Stranded in My ID.Buzz with a Dead 12V Battery, But VW's Hidden Battery Location Had Me Calling for Help

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 8:43AM

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz contains a critical design flaw that's causing widespread problems for owners, it left me stranded.

I’ve Owned Toyotas For 30 Years With No Issues, I Took A Chance On a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado, and 5K Miles In, the Problems Begin

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2025 - 7:44AM

Should you buy a Chevrolet Silverado? Many owners report no problems with the truck, while others report significant issues. Here is Phil's unfortunate story of his 2024 Silverado 2.7-liter TurboMax with 5K miles, which has already had multiple problems.

I Made the Mistake of Leaving My Ram 2500 for an EcoBoost, and Now I’m Coming Back Strong with a 2500 HEMI

By Narek Hareyan on March 21, 2025 - 10:21PM

I made the mistake of leaving my Ram 2500 for an EcoBoost, and I regretted it, now I’m coming back stronger with a 2500 HEMI, let’s break it down, and I want to hear your thoughts.

I Chose The 2025 Toyota GR86 Sports Car As My 1st New Vehicle, And While These 2 Best Things Exceeded My Expectations Toyota Could Still Improve This Car in Two Ways

By Ean Goreham on March 21, 2025 - 9:17PM

Having just bought a new 2025 Toyota GR86, I can tell you specifically why I opted for this model. Feel free to offer your own opinions in our comments section if you think my decision was unwise.

Future GM EV Trained On Omniverse And Protected By Halos

NVIDIA Partners With GM To Fix GM’s Autonomous Driving Technology And Move The Company Into More Of A Leadership Position With Autonomous Cars

By Rob Enderle on March 21, 2025 - 9:10PM

GM, which has struggled with self-driving technology, has partnered with the leader in this technology, NVIDIA, to create future lines of ultra-safe Self-Driving Cars.

BYD automobile being charges with two 1000 KW Level 3 Chargers

BYD Introduces 1000 KW Charging Allowing You To Restore 250 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes Bringing Charging In Line With Filling Up With Gas

By Rob Enderle on March 21, 2025 - 8:50PM

BYD just made a massive advancement, allowing some of their cars to charge at 1000 KW, restoring 250 miles of range in 5 minutes.

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