Automotive News (Page 34)

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 Traded My GMC Yukon For This 2024 Ford F-150, Now I Have a Bad Vibration at 75 MPH, the Dealer Performed a Road Force Balance Twice and the Seats Still Shake

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2025 - 11:25AM

A new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat owner is feeling the shake! After two dealer visits for a high-speed cabin vibration that isn't the steering wheel, he's asking if anyone else has experienced this or found a fix. Is this a common issue for the new Ford truck?

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Vandalism Incidents Involving ‘Invisible Paint,’ But It Turns Out to Be a Factory Defect

By Tinsae Aregay on October 24, 2025 - 9:54AM

Several Cybertruck owners have reported being victims of vandalism using ‘invisible paint.’ These owners have found letters written on their B-pillars that only become visible when the vehicle gets wet. However, Tesla seems to be the one to blame.

2024 Honda Prologue in bright turquoise blue, front three-quarter view, showcasing sleek LED headlights and modern crossover design, photographed on mountain overlook with pine trees and lake backdrop.

I Drove My Honda Prologue 234 Miles Back Home With Limited Fast Chargers Available And Arrived With 18% Battery Remaining Despite The Computer Initially Predicting I Would Run Out

By Noah Washington on October 24, 2025 - 9:33AM

A Honda Prologue owner took a 234-mile gamble, with the car's computer predicting he would run out of charge 14% short of home.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 in Arctic White, front three-quarter view, featuring angular LED headlights and aggressive black front splitter, parked in covered lot.

I Test Drove A C8 Corvette And Was Immediately Ticketed For Going 56 MPH In A 37 MPH Zone While Simply Cruising In Traffic Flow

By Noah Washington on October 24, 2025 - 9:31AM

One driver's dream C8 Corvette test drive turned into a financial nightmare after he was immediately ticketed for driving 56 MPH in a 37 MPH zone while cruising in traffic flow.

I Just Drove 150 Miles On My 2020 Toyota RAV4's Spare Donut Tire, Going 55 MPH After My Falken AT Trail Tire Blew Out

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2025 - 7:18AM

A 2022 RAV4 owner's tire blew a sidewall at 55 mph, but she made it 150 miles home on the spare donut, going 55 mph. Is that safe? How far can you really push that tiny spare? Here is what all car owners need to know about that spare tire donut.

Nissan Z Owner Shocked To Find His Odometer Had Racked Up 5,000 Miles Overnight

By Dimitar Angelov on October 24, 2025 - 5:49AM

A programmed feature or a simple electrical gremlin? Nissan Z buyers are puzzled by a fellow owner's odometer readings.

2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV to Debut Eyes-Off Driving, AI and New Software Platform

By Mary Conway on October 23, 2025 - 11:12PM

When GM discontinued its Cruise robotaxis, it said it would incorporate the autonomous technology into more of its vehicles. We'll see it starting on 2028 models.

Chevrolet Drops BrightDrop Production Because of Falling EV Demand

By Mary Conway on October 23, 2025 - 8:50PM

GM and Chevrolet tried repeatedly to boost sales but GM admits that EV demand didn't grow as planned.

Tesla Finally Speaks to HW3 Owners, Promising They Haven’t Been Forgotten

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2025 - 7:37PM

Many Tesla owners with Hardware 3 feared they’d been left behind, but the company just shared an unexpected update that could change how long their cars stay relevant.

10,000 Miles In My Cybertruck Is Giving Me These 5 Alerts, Including Rolling and Shaking a Little When I Start Driving

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2025 - 3:23PM

What started as a few unexpected alerts in my Cybertruck before 10,000 miles turned into a mystery that made me question how well we really understand these electric trucks.

I Thought Chinese EVs Like the BYD Atto 3 Were Ready for Prime Time, Then I Saw Airbags Not Deploying in Crash Clips, and Read about Safety Test Results

By Chris Johnston on October 23, 2025 - 11:32AM

Chinese EVs like the BYD Atto 3 shine on price sheets, but then viral videos and safety testing complicate the decision to buy.

I Parked My Tesla Cybertruck At A Tennessee Pizza Restaurant And Instead Of Hate, I Received Smiles, Thumbs Up, And Genuine Curiosity About The Rear-Wheel Steering Feature

By Noah Washington on October 23, 2025 - 8:36AM

While owners in other states face "hate," one Cybertruck owner reports receiving only smiles and thumbs-up at a Tennessee pizza restaurant.

"My 1992 Ford Ranger Has A Much Better Transmission Than My 2023, And Every Time I Slow Down Or Accelerate It Feels Like I Am Driving A Manual And Slamming The Gears"

By Dimitar Angelov on October 23, 2025 - 8:28AM

Despite Ford having taken some measures, Ford owners continue to be frustrated with the 10-speed automatic, co-developed with GM.

I’ve Heard That Charging My Tesla Model Y To 100% Too Often Can Reduce the Battery’s Lifespan, But I’m Not Sure, So, What Is the Truth?

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2025 - 8:21AM

Is a 100% Tesla charge too much? Yvonne asked about her Tesla Model Y, sparking a debate on battery lifespan. Discover the common consensus and best charging practices for all Tesla owners to keep your EV running strong.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares That His Door Got Stuck After Leaving His Truck Parked In The Rain. He Adds, “Water Got Into The Door, & It Only Opens If I Roll Down The Windows First”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2025 - 7:04AM

A Cybertruck owner says he recently left his truck parked outside during a rainstorm. He didn’t think this would be an issue; however, when he got back, he found his driver’s side door jammed and unable to open.

I’m Not Pleased With My 2025 Toyota 4Runner Build Quality, I’m Not Sure I Would Do It Again If Given the Chance, Now I Wish I Would Have Kept My 2024 TRD Pro

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2025 - 6:39AM

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has better power and MPG, but one owner wishes he had kept his old TRD Pro. Zach asks the 4Runner group: "Is anyone else less than pleased with the build quality? Windows rattling, spoiler rattling, brakes squealing."

"I Love My 2021 Kia Stinger, But I Have Had Nothing But Problems, And Now, It's Jerking Like Crazy"

By Dimitar Angelov on October 23, 2025 - 4:29AM

A love-hate relationship with a used Kia Stinger GT Line could turn out to be due to a lack of maintenance.

Tesla’s New Safety Report Shows How Many Times Autopilot Is Safer Than Humans

By Armen Hareyan on October 22, 2025 - 4:21PM

Tesla’s new safety report makes an unexpected claim that Autopilot is nine times safer than human drivers, but what’s really behind those numbers might surprise you.

A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is shown sporting a new NACS Tesla-style charger port

GM’s Chief Financial Officer Admits On Video That Battery Electric Vehicles Are Unprofitable, the Timeline For Profitability Has Gotten Longer, and EV Demand Will Come Down Rather Than Grow

By John Goreham on October 22, 2025 - 2:05PM

In an amazing video from October 21st, GM’s Chief Financial Officer says the quiet part out loud, admitting EVs are not profitable and that GM expects EV demand to fall starting in Q4.

Blue Tesla Model X with signature falcon-wing doors open, front view, parked on mountain overlook with misty valley background.

I Towed With My Tesla Model X For 700 Miles And Discovered Range Drops 60% When Traveling At 65 MPH, While FSD And Cruise Control Don't Function In Trailer Mode

By Noah Washington on October 22, 2025 - 7:57AM

One driver hauled a trailer 700 miles with a Tesla Model X and discovered the brutal truth of electric towing range, which drops by a staggering 60% when cruising at 65 mph.

Blue Tesla Model Y being charged from white GMC pickup truck's bed outlet, rear three-quarter view, residential driveway setting.

I Successfully Charged My Tesla Model Y From My Chevy Silverado EV's 240-Volt Outlet Using A Special Adapter, Achieving 6 kW Charging Speed Between Electric Vehicles

By Noah Washington on October 22, 2025 - 7:56AM

One electric truck owner successfully turned his Chevy Silverado EV into a mobile charging station, sending 6 kW of power directly to a Tesla Model Y.

I Really Wish Chevrolet Would Make a 2WD Silverado Standard Cab with a 6.2L Engine, That Would Be One Sick Option

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2025 - 7:10AM

Todd Watts' desire for a two-wheel-drive (2WD) standard cab Chevrolet Silverado with the powerful 6.2L V8 engine points to an interest in a lightweight, high-performance "street truck" configuration. Should Chevy build it? Would you buy one?

I’m Confused About My 2020 Honda CR-V Maintenance, the Dealer Is Pushing Me To Do Some Kind of Antifreeze Treatment For pH Levels, and I’m Suspicious

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2025 - 5:59AM

A 2020 Honda CR-V, 38.5k miles, confusing dealer service advice. Brake fluid, differential fluid, and a mystery "antifreeze treatment"? Is the "100k-mile diff service" legit? And what's this pH level coolant service? What CR-V owners need to know.

A dark blue 2025 Honda Civic is showcased indoors on a concrete surface. The car features modern design elements and curved lines, conveying a sense of elegance.

I’m Thinking About Getting a New 2025 Honda Civic But I Heard It Has Some Problems With Creaks and Squeaks, and After Test Driving One Today I Actually Heard It Too

By Aram Krajekian on October 21, 2025 - 8:58PM

A new Honda Civic should feel like a safe decision, but one driver walked away from a test drive with a different impression.

A Lucid Gravity GT is parked at a charging station on a rainy day. The futuristic vehicle is connected to a Tesla charger, surrounded by wet pavement and autumn trees.

My Lucid Gravity GT Is the Perfect Road Tripping Vehicle, It Charges Faster Than My Tesla Model Y and Gets Over 450 Miles of Range

By Aram Krajekian on October 21, 2025 - 8:25PM

Marketing promises are one thing, but highway miles are another. A Lucid Gravity owner put that difference to the test in real-world driving, and the results challenge a lot of assumptions about modern EVs.

A car shopper holds a fat stack of bills in his hand

Scary Predictions About Trump Vehicle Tariffs Causing Consumer Price Spikes Have Thus Far Proven Absurdly False - Here Is a List of the Media’s Worst Predictions

By John Goreham on October 21, 2025 - 8:24PM

Folks in the media who want to see America fail held hands and created nonsense stories predicting massive vehicle price increases as a result of tariffs. Here’s how wrong they’ve gotten it so far.

Imagine Buying a 2025 Nissan Z and Regretting the Automatic Because You Really Wanted a NISMO, And Now Realizing 2026 6MT Is Available

By Armen Hareyan on October 21, 2025 - 8:22PM

Imagine thinking the automatic Z was the smart choice until the unexpected thrill of the 2026 Nissan Z Nismo 6MT review shows what real driving passion truly feels like.

A Tesla Cybertruck is wrapped up as a holiday gift in this generated image

I’m Planning to Order My Husband a Tesla Cybertruck As a Holiday Gift, But I Need Help Knowing If Owners Struggle With This Truck or Love It - How Should I Proceed?

By John Goreham on October 21, 2025 - 5:29PM

Our title paraphrases a Tesla Model Y owner who has asked for help with a decision on whether or not to buy a Cybertruck as a gift for her Husband. What advice would you offer her?

Silver Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup truck, three-quarter front view, angular stainless steel body, driving on mountain highway with snow-capped peaks background.

I've Driven My Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series 13,000 Miles Over 14 Months And Every Minor Issue Has Been Quickly Resolved, Making It The Most Extraordinary Truck I've Ever Owned

By Noah Washington on October 21, 2025 - 9:01AM

This owner liquidated his Tesla stock for one of the first 500 Cybertrucks and is still convinced it's the best truck he's ever had. Read his full assessment of the Cybertruck's dual-voltage electrical architecture.

Silver 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sports car, front three-quarter view, featuring aggressive aerodynamics, rear wing, black wheels, studio setting.

I Heard A Loud Snap In My Chevrolet C8 Corvette And Minutes Later The Engine Overheated, All Electronics Failed, And I Discovered Flatbed Tow Trucks Won't Accept These Low-Profile Sports Cars

By Noah Washington on October 21, 2025 - 8:56AM

One C8 Corvette owner heard a loud snap, leading to an immediate engine overheat and a complete electrical failure just moments later.

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