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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.

Three electric cars parked on a driveway: a Tesla Cybertruck is on the left, a white Honda Prologue in the middle, and a sleek gray Genesis on the right. A modern house and open garage are in the background.
My Honda Prologue Has the Best Range Out of All My EVs By Far, Beating Out My Tesla Cybertruck and Kia EV6 With 330 Miles of Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Not many people would expect Honda’s Prologue to beat Tesla or Kia on distance, but this driver claims it's the range king in his garage.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “No Vehicle is Perfect, but The Cybertruck Comes Close.” Adds, “It’s Been a Few Days Since I Bought It and I Couldn’t be Happier”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says it’s been a few days since he bought his truck, and he thinks it’s the closest vehicle he’s ever seen to perfect. He adds that he’s glad he didn’t listen to all the negativity and went ahead and bought a Cybertruck.
train crossing
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Doesn’t Recognize Railroad Crossings – Adds, “The Gate Was Closing With Flashing Lights & Bells, but the Cybertruck Kept Accelerating Towards the Oncoming Train”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner finally tested his long-held suspicion that his truck’s full self-driving software doesn’t recognize railroad crossing gates. He had to slam on the brakes to stop the Cybertruck from driving directly into an oncoming train.
Image shows a Hyundai dealer service area performing repairs on various models
My Hyundai Dealer Says That My 2024 Ioniq 5 with Just 10,500 Miles Needs a $150 Alignment, but There Is No Abnormal Tire Wear or Pulling - Is This a Scam?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, who is concerned that his dealer may be suggesting an alignment that he does not need. How can he trust this dealer, and how can he know if he really does need an alignment?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Sold All My Gas & Diesel Vehicles 6 Months Ago to Switch to a Cybertruck For My Farm.” Adds, “It’s Been a Nightmare Since Then”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner sold all his gasoline vehicles six months ago to use a Cybertruck on his farm. Since then, he reports facing several issues, adding, “It overheats when I drive just a few hundred yards from my house to the chicken coop.”
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
I Took My 2024 Chevy Silverado In For the 6.2L Recall, and the Dealer Put My Oil Change at 3K Instead of 5K, Is This the New Oil Change Maintenance?
By Denis Flierl on
After a Chevy Silverado 6.2L engine recall, the dealer unexpectedly cut the oil change interval from 5K to 3K miles. Is this new Silverado maintenance schedule a hidden cost or a necessary evil post-recall? Here is what Silverado owners need to know. 
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Love My Tacoma But, the Toyota Dealer Just Ruined My Owner Experience, and It Makes Me Wonder If I Can Ever Trust Them
By Denis Flierl on
After one year of loving her new Toyota Tacoma, Carla takes it in for a routine oil change and service. But what should have been a simple appointment turns into a frustrating ordeal, leaving her to question whether she can ever trust the dealer again. 
2026 Cadillac Lyriq in green, front view showcasing distinctive grille and LED headlights.
Driving My Cadillac Lyriq 129 Miles From Palm Beach To Naples Used 64% Battery While Multiple Electrify America Chargers Were Out Of Service, Forcing 30-Minute Detour To Tesla Chargers
By Noah Washington on
A Cadillac Lyriq owner's 129-mile trip to Naples, Florida, used 64% of his battery, raising questions about real-world range. Find out what surprised him most about the journey.
2025 Mercedes EQS Sedan in black, three-quarter view showing distinctive grille, LED headlights, and intricate alloy wheels.
Three Months With My Amazing Mercedes EQS Revealed Major Frustration With Retracting Door Handles That Require Multiple Pulls And Constantly Lock Me Out Of My Own Car
By Noah Washington on
The Mercedes EQS is a masterpiece of electric engineering, but a frustrating flaw with its retracting door handles is testing one owner's patience.
Mechanic Career Advice for the Young
I Want to Be a Mechanic, but Everyone Is So Negative About It
By Timothy Boyer on
"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." That's the kind of career advice young people often hear. However, when it comes to becoming a mechanic, it's not always that simple.
Image of Tesla showroom by John Goreham
Here’s Why, How, and When EVs Will Drop From 8% to Just 5% Market Share In the U.S.
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
Do All Repairs and Services Require a Diagnostic Fee Question
This Is the Equivalent of Charging a Diagnostic Fee When the Customer Wants Wiper Blades Replaced: Dealership Scam or Normal Business Practice?
By Timothy Boyer on
Does every repair or service require a diagnostic fee? Be the judge and find out how to DIY this car owner's problem, then decide on the best way to protect your car from wheel theft.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Listing His House for Sale Together With the Truck – Adds, “The Cybertruck Will Attract Affluent Buyers Who Will Pay in Cash”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his plan to use the truck to sell his house. He believes that including the Cybertruck in the house listing will attract wealthier clients and also help with marketing and spreading the word.
2025 McLaren Artura Spider charges on an Emporia Level 2 EV charger inside a lucky person's garage
Two-Year Testing Update of the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger - Here’s How This Unit Holds Up to Regular Use With Virtually Every EV Model Sold In America
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
Toyota Tundra and a new Tesla Model 3
New Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Was a Life Long Toyota Dude, But My Wife Getting the Model Y Changed My Worldview, and Now My Tundra Is In the Wind”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner has changed in his worldview since his wife bought a Tesla Model Y. What did he do? He purchased a 2025 Tesla Model 3 and says he'll never go back to an ICE vehicle again. Check out Samuel's surprising Toyota to Tesla story. 
Kaiya's 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The Toyota Dealer Quoted Me $1,500 to ‘Refresh’ My 2021 RAV4 Hybrid System, and Now, I’m Glad I Turned It Down Because It Was a Scam
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner feels like her Toyota dealer is giving her the runaround. Kaiya saw a drop in her MPG and was told that her RAV4 hybrid system needed a $ 1,500 'refresh'. Now, she wonders if this service is a scam or a necessary repair.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Says, “I Need Help Getting My Money Back from Tesla” – Adds “I Rejected the Cybertruck Delivery Because The Truck Has a Missing Pillar, but Now Tesla Is Refusing to Refund My $15,582 Deposit”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says he went to pick up his brand-new truck, but Tesla tried to deliver it with a large trim piece missing. He rejected the delivery and canceled his order, but now he’s having trouble getting his $15,582 down payment back.
A blue 2026 Kia EV9 with modern styling drives on a winding road through green hills and mountains, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I Keep Hearing About EV Range Anxiety, But I Charge My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 Overnight at Home for Pennies With Great Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Range anxiety gets thrown at EVs all the time, yet this owner shows how charging a Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 at home flips the narrative when compared to his Mustang.
Xavier Aleman's Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in the garage
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “Tesla Insurance is By Far the Cheapest, But I'm Getting Scammed With Excessive Speeding While Barely Going 40 MPH”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner is concerned about Tesla's "excessive speeding" being reported on his insurance. Other owners are frustrated, saying their score drops even at low speeds and when FSD isn't active. Is this a glitch or something else?
2025 Toyota Tacoma Limited and 2023 GMC Canyon AT4
I Traded My 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 For This 2025 Toyota Tacoma Limited, the Canyon’s Road Noise Drove Me Crazy, But This Tacoma Is a Lot Quieter
By Denis Flierl on
Road noise was driving a GMC Canyon AT4 owner crazy, so Mathew traded it for a new Tacoma Limited. He says the new truck is "a lot quieter" than the GMC. Discover more about the 4th-generation Toyota Tacoma and see if you can relate. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Almost Burned Down His House While Charging His Cybertruck – Adds, “I Got an Error Notification While Charging My Truck, Went to the Garage, and Found It Filled with Smoke”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports he found his garage filled with smoke, nearly causing a fire while he was charging his truck. He states that the issue was that the electrical cable in his new house was insufficient for the Cybertruck’s charging needs.
Tesla Cybertruck
Early Cybertruck Owners Are Launching a Petition to Pressure Tesla and Elon Musk to Give Them the Same Perks as Later Buyers
By Tinsae Aregay on
Foundation Series Cybertruck owners, who are among the first few thousand to purchase a Cybertruck, are demanding that Tesla give them the same perks that the EV maker is offering to new Cybertruck buyers.
Consumer Reports List of Recommended Used Cars Under $5,000
Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000: Consumer Reports Top Picks
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a reliable used car under $5,000? According to a recent Consumer Reports analysis, there are several older Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan models that combine affordability with proven dependability, making them excellent choices.
2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade AWD offers an amazingly-low price of just $36K
The $35K 2025 Toyota Prius AWD Nightshade Offers A Price That No AWD Battery-Electric Vehicle Can Rival
By John Goreham on
We lay out why the 2025 Toyota Prius AWD Nightshade makes sense for those seeking a green AWD vehicle at an affordable price point.
Anne Bishop in a black dress smiles while standing besides her red Tesla Model S on a scenic road. The background features greenery and a view of the ocean under a clear sky.
My Lemon Tesla Model S Sparked a Legal Battle in Australia That Could Damage Tesla’s Reputation Worldwide
By Aram Krajekian on
This Certified Pre-Owned Tesla Model S owner thought her car would last decades, but the legal precedent she may set in Australia could prove catastrophic for Tesla’s public image.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in blue, front three-quarter view, showcasing distinctive headlights and alloy wheels against a mountainous backdrop.
My Hyundai Ioniq 5 Developed A Burning Smell That Made It Hard To Breathe, And After Fighting The Dealer For A Month, The New Charge Port Didn't Fix The Problem
By Noah Washington on
He smelled something burning in his Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the smell got so bad he could barely breathe. After a month of fighting, the dealer replaced a faulty part, but now a lingering smell is making him dizzy and lightheaded.
2025 Tesla Model Y, white, front three-quarter view, driving on a desert road with dust clouds.
I Transported A Canoe On My 2024 Tesla Model Y, And The Car Suddenly Slammed On Its Brakes At 43 MPH When The Tie-Down Rope Triggered Phantom Pedestrian Detection
By Noah Washington on
He was driving his 2024 Tesla Model Y with a canoe on top when it suddenly phantom-braked on the highway. The terrifying cause? The car's computer mistook the tie-down rope for a pedestrian.
2025 Lexus NX350
Lexus NX Ranked The Safest Car Under $22,000, While Not A Single European Vehicle Ranks In Top 10
By Dimitar Angelov on
Based on two important factors, these are the 10 safest vehicles in this price point.
2025 Toyota 4Runner
“Well, it's Official, 1,800 Miles In, and My 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Getting a New Transmission, Ugh, I’m So Disappointed, It’s Exactly Why I Leased Though”
By Denis Flierl on
Early adopters of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner are facing an unexpected reality. One owner's transmission failed after only 1,800 miles, sparking concerns about the new model's reliability and its shared components with the Tacoma. Is this a widespread issue?
2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Owner Says, “I Can’t Feel the Power of the New 0W-40 Oil in my 6.2L, My ECM Update Failed, and Now the Truck Won’t Start, You Can't Make This Stuff Up”
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2022 Chevy Silverado recall, this owner was confident in his truck's 6.2-liter engine. But a week later, an unexpected update left his truck dead. Find out why his simple fix led to a surprising turn of events.
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