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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 Spotted This Rivian R1S Built for Amazon Studios Towing a Mobile Electric Powerplant and It Looks Like the Future on Wheels

By Narek Hareyan on March 21, 2025 - 8:49PM

This Amazon Studios-branded Rivian R1S towing a mobile electric powerplant could revolutionize film production, silent, clean energy on the move! But does towing the power source defeat its purpose? Let’s dive in

"I Just Learned Something About My Toyota RAV4 That I Had Never Heard of Before, Did Ya’ll Know About This?”

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2025 - 1:44PM

Brian has a 2022 Toyota RAV4 and learned something interesting about his compact SUV. He's wondering if he's the only one. Check out Brian's story and see if you know about this feature on your vehicle. Here's what all Toyota owners need to know.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Ponder Creative Anti-Tesla Tactics

The "Zap-O-Tron 8000" For The Cybertruck Warning

By Timothy Boyer on March 21, 2025 - 10:29AM

"Don't get mad, Get even" pranks could land you in jail and/or cost you your Tesla Cybertruck in a lawsuit.

Tesla Cybertruck Exterior with Lowe's in the background

I Daily Drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, From Hauling Salt Bags to School Runs, Here's My Honest Review

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:26AM

I daily drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, putting it through real-life tasks from hauling heavy salt bags to navigating school drop-offs, and here’s my honest review of how it held up in everyday use.

I Installed Ventilated Seats In My 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, Now They're Controlled Right From The Screen

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:15AM

The Tesla Model Y Performance, starting at $52,490, offers rapid acceleration and advanced technology but lacks certain comfort features like ventilated seats that come standard in similarly priced luxury vehicles.

Mom Buys 2025 Hyundai to Replace Her Older Model and Now Regrets It

My Mom Bought A New 2025 Hyundai Tucson In December, And We Tested It Out Twice, But Now She Hates It

By Timothy Boyer on March 21, 2025 - 9:11AM

Sometimes, it's not the car; it's the new owner. What would you have done if this were your parent?

My 2021 Hyundai Kona’s Paint Is Peeling Off In Huge Chunks, I Went to Hyundai, But They Waited Until It’s Out of Warranty and Now They Won’t Fix It

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2025 - 8:14AM

Do Hyundai cars have paint issues? Here is Haylee's story of her 2021 Hyundai Kona with 70,000 miles, and the paint is peeling off. She took it to four Hyundai dealers, none of which would help her. Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know.

2025 Nissan Armada Review, the front exterior

The 2025 Nissan Armada Has A Lot of Cool Upgrade, But It's The 1st Time The Armada Is Getting a Seriously Off-Road-Focused Version

By Armen Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 10:04PM

With a twin-turbo V6, a rugged PRO-4X off-road package, and a tech-laden interior, the redesigned 2025 Nissan Armada is ready to dominate highways and trails alike.

I Hit Charging Issues on My Rivian while on a Road Trip, my Tesla Charger died, and ChargePoint was Slow, But There’s a Solution

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 8:22PM

Stranded with three teenagers on a road trip, Erika's Rivian faced a dead Tesla charger and a painfully slow ChargePoint, what happened next is a lesson every EV owner needs to know.

I Was Excited for My 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, But Constant HVAC Failures Turned It Into a Nightmare

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 6:08PM

I was thrilled to get my 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, until the HVAC system started failing over and over again. What should have been a dream truck turned into a nightmare of endless repairs. Is Rivian ignoring a deeper problem? Read on to find out.

GM Recalls 90,000 Cadillacs and Camaros for Transmission Trouble

By Mary Conway on March 20, 2025 - 5:38PM

According to NHTSA, the transmission can cause the wheels to lock up and potentially cause an accident.

Just in Case People Want To Try Something Harmful To My Tesla Cybertruck, I Can Have My Evidence And Send Them To Prison

By Tinsae Aregay on March 20, 2025 - 4:36PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares a warning to all would-be vandals targeting his vehicle. He shows that if someone tampers with his truck, he’ll be able to collect evidence and ensure the perpetrators face jail time.

Tesla Cybertruck in freezing temperature

Foundation Series Cybertruck Owner Experiences Heating Failure in Below 18 Degree Temperatures, Uses Blankets and Electric Heater to Defrost his Windshield

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 4:31PM

Paul Brendemuhl, a cybetruck owner experienced heating failure as temperatures went below 18 degrees. He had to use blankets and an electric heater to half defrost the windshield.

Car Dealership Can Cause Car Accidents Warning

A Car Dealer Shuts Off Her Car While Driving, and DOGE Does Not Care

By Timothy Boyer on March 20, 2025 - 4:03PM

Car owners win in court but will likely never see their winnings from this popular car scam that recently has the Government's green light to continue practicing.

Image of BYD trade show display courtesy of BYD media support.

EV Advocacy Publications Praise New Chinese Charger Capabilities, Calling Them “As Quick As Filling a Gas Car” - In Fact, They Are More Than 7 Times Slower

By John Goreham on March 20, 2025 - 11:39AM

Battery-electric vehicle charging remains as slow as molasses when compared to adding range to other types of vehicles. Let’s examine a new breakthrough technology that has EV fans all hot and bothered and see how their claims match up to measurements.

He Works at an Auto Shop That Does EV Repairs, and They Had a Client Bring a Custom Built 1993 Humvee for a Full Electric Conversion

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 10:20AM

An auto shop posted a story abut a customer that wanted an electric conversion of their 1993 Hummer. Though rare, this conversion has been done before by Youtuber JerryRigEverything.

My Tesla Cybertruck Has Been Compared to a UFO, Refrigerator, Tank, Door Stop, and a Dumpster, I Like That It Disrupts Expectations

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2025 - 10:04AM

Are Tesla Cybertruck owners counter-cultural? One CT owner says he likes that it creates excitement, confusion, and resistance. It's been compared with everything you can imagine. Here's his take. What do you think of the Tesla Cybertruck?

I Found Rivian's 2020 Promise of Level 3 Autonomy in the Wayback Machine, Now They Won't Even Upgrade Our Hardware Like Tesla Did

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 9:03AM

Rivian's 2020 website promised level 3 autonomy for R1 models, but now they won't match Tesla Model 3's hardware upgrade program.

I've Had My Blazer EV at the Dealer for 10 Hours Today, They Need to Hire More EV Techs

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 8:42AM

I love my Blazer EV but the Chevy dealership I take it to provides poor customer service, I'm not sure what my options are but I'm disappointed.

My Tesla Model 3 Convinced Me to Ditch Gas Cars Forever, And I'm Not The Only One

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 8:31AM

When I first bought the Tesla Model 3 it was my first EV, now I won’t buy an ICE car ever again. Here’s why…

My 2025 Toyota Tundra’s Camera Angles and Backup Guidelines Stopped Working 3,000 Miles In, and the Toyota Dealer Says No Fix Is Available

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2025 - 7:16AM

Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have problems with its Panoramic View Monitor? One new Tundra TRD Limited owner says his is malfunctioning, and the Toyota dealer has no answers on how to fix it. Here is what Toyota Tundra owners need to know.

I'm Torn Between Spending $16K to Repair My Beloved First Chevy Silverado After a Deer Collision, or Bringing It Home to Salvage Valuable Parts and Give It New Life

By Narek Hareyan on March 19, 2025 - 7:28PM

A truck owner faces a heartbreaking $16K decision after a devastating deer collision, repair it, part it out, or let it go forever.

So I Just Picked Up My 2nd Tesla Cybertruck And Tinted It, But in Less Than 24 Hrs, This Woman Scratched Up The Whole Left Side

By Tinsae Aregay on March 19, 2025 - 7:27PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that his truck was vandalized by an older woman just three days after he took delivery and less than 24 Hours after putting on a wrap. He added, "This is my second Cybertruck after Tesla repurchased my first truck."

I Finally Got the Rivian I Wanted and Traded My Model 3 for the R1S, and It Feels Like a Massive Upgrade

By Narek Hareyan on March 19, 2025 - 6:48PM

After finally trading his Tesla Model 3 for the Rivian R1S he always wanted, Jeff reveals why it feels like the ultimate upgrade, sparking a debate among former Tesla owners who share their own surprising EV journeys.

Image of Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S Tires by John Goreham

Of all the Wise Design and Engineering Choices Dodge Made With the Charger Daytona Electric Vehicle, the Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S Tire Selection May Be One Of Its Best - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on March 19, 2025 - 4:44PM

If you want a performance car you can buy and then immediately drive, be sure you choose one with tires that work in all reasonable conditions, like the Dodge Charger Daytona EV.

He was Previously Frustrated With The Mileage on His 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid, but He's Suddenly Getting the Expected Mileage after 1000 Miles

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 19, 2025 - 4:30PM

Honda C-RV hybrid owner, Jim Williamson experienced lower than expected fuel economy for the first 1,000 miles. following a B-trip odometer reset and warmer weather his mileage improved to 39.8 miles to the gallon.

Tesla Model Y and a battery in front of it

I Own A Body Shop And Have Fixed Over 100 Teslas With Collision Damages, But I Think Only 2 Had Serious HV Battery Damage Requiring Battery Replacement

By Armen Hareyan on March 19, 2025 - 11:18AM

You think a small road debris can total your Tesla with a $20,000 battery replacement? The truth might shock you and here’s what a Tesla repair expert really says.

Image of Tesla dealership in Massachusetts by John Goreham

I’ve NEVER Had a Vehicle Depreciate This Fast In All My Life, And EV Depreciation Crisis Isn't Unique To Tesla, Yet Here’s How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt On an Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on March 19, 2025 - 10:55AM

The potential cost of ownership advantage of battery-electric vehicles is spoiled entirely by a terrible depreciation rate. The value of BEVs drops like a stone compared to other types of vehicles, and the reasons are many. Here’s why EVs are a bad buy.

Tesla Model 3 Performance on Twisty Road

I'm Ditching My 20-Year-Old VW For A Tesla, Autopilot Will Save Me 1000 Miles Of Monthly Driving Stress

By Noah Washington on March 19, 2025 - 10:13AM

After owning a VW for 20 years, I'm switching to a Tesla. Figuring out which one to buy is difficult, but I know I want Autopilot.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Blowing Past His 1.28 Terabyte Data Cap After Buying the Truck – Adds, “The Internet Spikes Coincide With Cybertruck Updates”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 19, 2025 - 9:17AM

A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck sent and received 940 gigabytes of data in just one month, causing him to exceed his 1.28 terabyte internet cap. Interestingly, he notes that his wife’s Model 3 used only 2.5 GB of data during the same time frame.

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