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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.

Tire service center with stacked tires, red electric car, and automotive repair equipment in warehouse setting

My Tesla Model Y Got a Flat, and Tesla Service Totally Left Me Hanging With No Help For 24 Hours Plus a HUGE Fee - Here’s My Advice To All Tesla Owners

By John Goreham on June 24, 2025 - 9:41AM

Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y owner M.S., who just discovered the hard way that his Tesla Model Y has no spare, and Tesla support cannot offer practical help.

A sleek electric car drives on a deserted road with dramatic mountain peaks in the background, illuminated by soft sunset light.

My Tesla Safety Score Went Down to 64 Because Valet Drivers Don't Use Seatbelts, Tesla Needs to Fix This Technical Oversight That Affects FSD Beta Eligibility

By Noah Washington on June 24, 2025 - 8:39AM

Your Tesla's Safety Score dictates insurance rates and FSD Beta eligibility, but what happens when a valet tanks a Tesla Model Y safety score by not buckling up? Owners are finding out the hard way that Tesla's system punishes them for others' actions.

A blue Toyota Prius parked by the waterfront, with a city skyline and cloudy sky in the background.

I Traded 60 MPG in My Prius for a 2025 Camry Hybrid After 2,500 Miles, A Heat Wave and Blown Tire Made Me Regret My Purchase

By Noah Washington on June 24, 2025 - 8:27AM

The Prius was the smart choice, or so he thought. After a summer of sweltering heat and an unfortunate pothole incident, this owner realized his 2024 Prius wasn't the right fit. Now, he's embracing his "boring dad" self with a Camry Hybrid.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Doesn’t Drive His Truck If It’s Raining – Adds “My Wife Has to Go to The Doctor’s & I Don’t Know How to Tell Her She Shouldn’t Take The Cybertruck Because It’s Raining”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 24, 2025 - 8:25AM

A Cybertruck owner shares he’s in a dilemma. Usually, he doesn’t drive his truck when it’s raining, but today his wife needs to go to the doctor’s and wants to take the truck. He is struggling to tell her not to drive the Cybertruck because of the rain.

I Haven’t Even Had My $40K 2025 Ford F-150 Ten Days, and I Already Have a Serious Issue, a Defect That Has Me Shaking My Head

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2025 - 6:44AM

Does the Ford F-150 have issues with fit and finish? According to Brian, who recently bought a 2025 Ford F-150, it has serious problems that have him scratching his head. How can a new pickup have such issues? Check out Brian's unbelievable story.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share That Their Truck Goes Into Full-On Regenerative Braking Every Time They Engage FSD at Highway Speed – Add “I’m Brake Checking People Every Time”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 24, 2025 - 6:33AM

More than 10 Cybertruck owners report that their trucks engage full regenerative braking when they activate FSD on the highway and release the accelerator pedal. Cybertruck owners with multiple Teslas confirm this issue is exclusive to the Cybertruck.

I Didn’t Need 400 Horsepower, What I Needed Was My Cadillac LYRIQ to Get Me Home Without Charging

By Chris Johnston on June 24, 2025 - 1:31AM

Why my Cadillac Lyriq forced me to rethink what really matters on a road trip.

I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And Whilte Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High

I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And While Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High

By Armen Hareyan on June 23, 2025 - 10:58PM

An unexpected flat tire on a Tesla Cybertruck turned into a $554 quote and sparked a debate every EV owner needs to read before it happens to them.

Of All the Steps Ram is Taking to Reinvigorate the Ram 1500, Why I Feel This Move Is the Most Important

By Mary Conway on June 23, 2025 - 7:42PM

Ram has generated a lot of buzz recently with announcements about bringing back the HEMI engines, returning to truck racing and new advertising campaigns. I believe this announcement will convince potential buyers to buy a Ram 1500.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Report Their Truck Doors Are Mysteriously Opening on Their Own Following a Window Tint – Add “Excessive Water Fried the Door Electronics & It Took $1,000 to Fix”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 23, 2025 - 7:20PM

Multiple Cybertruck owners have reported door malfunctions after water entered the door panels during a window tinting process. The water has damaged the doors' electronics, causing them to open spontaneously.

Luxury Comes at a Price in Just a Few Years on These Models Best Avoided

“Two Used Luxury SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead,” Advises Consumer Reports

By Timothy Boyer on June 23, 2025 - 1:31PM

Here's a short list of two used and unreliable luxury SUV models that you can find at an attractive price but will likely leave you with car shopper's remorse and make you wish you had bought these alternatives instead.

Silver 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite minivan parked on gravel path surrounded by lush green forest trees

The 2025 Honda Odyssey Minivan Is Fantastic - Do You Have the Courage and Self-Confidence to Drive It or Will You Opt For the SUV Instead?

By John Goreham on June 23, 2025 - 11:51AM

We tested the newly refreshed 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Minivan and were blown away by how great it is. The only real question for shoppers is, do you have the self-confidence to drive it?

Elon Musk Shares His Concern That Tesla Robotaxis Operating In Public Might be Sabotaged by Tesla Detractors – Musk Says, “Mentally Unstable People Might Sabotage Robotaxi”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 23, 2025 - 10:42AM

Elon Musk has expressed concern that Tesla critics might intentionally tamper with the Robotaxis, which are currently offering paid public rides, to cause accidents and harm Tesla’s reputation.

Ford is Recalling 300,000 2021-2025 Mach-E SUVs Because Rear Seat Passengers Can Get Locked Inside

By Mary Conway on June 23, 2025 - 10:07AM

The recall affects all 200,000 Ford electric SUVs sold in the U.S. and another 120,000 sold outside the U.S.

Ridiculous Charge for Charging Your Car's Battery

Dealership at Scheduled Maintenance Says Auxiliary Battery at 69 Percent and Recommends Charging Service for $107 for My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

By Timothy Boyer on June 23, 2025 - 10:04AM

Ridiculous scam attempted on a Toyota Rav4 owner during a maintenance check. Plus, the easiest way to add a trickle charger to your Rav4 while parked at the airport.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Shouldn’t Have To Do This To My Cybertruck, My $3,500 Cyber Wheels Look Great, But They Constantly Get Misaligned”

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2025 - 8:40AM

Does the Tesla Cybertruck have an issue with its wheel covers constantly becoming misaligned? Jeremy, a Cybertruck owner, says he shouldn't have to align a wheel that costs $3,500. Is the issue overblown, is it legitimate, or is he just a perfectionist?

I Haven’t Paid to Charge My Ioniq 5 in Months and It’s Easier Than You Think

By Chris Johnston on June 23, 2025 - 12:54AM

Free power for my Ioniq 5 at a quiet shopping center, and now a retail giant is doubling down on EV charging.

Why the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is Blasting into the Police Vehicle Market with Lights and Sirens

By Mary Conway on June 22, 2025 - 6:34PM

Jeep is unveiling a new command vehicle based on the Jeep Wagoneer. Dodge has been successful selling police both Durangos and Chargers.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “One Week After I Drove It Off the Lot it Died, The Dealer Can’t Find Anything Wrong, and It’s Happened 5 More Times

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2025 - 8:42AM

Toyota RAV4 owners are experiencing a unique problem when it rains. Their engine dies, and it won't restart. Toyota dealers are unable to replicate the problem, so it remains unfixed. Here is Emily's dilemma, along with some answers for RAV4 owners.

Performance Shop Says, “All the Cars In My Shop Are Subaru WRX and STIs With Serious Rod Knock Problems, These Engines Are Blown”

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2025 - 6:52AM

Do the Subaru WRX and STI have engine issues? Let's take a tour of a performance shop and see how many Subaru WRX and STI are there and why they are in the shop. Does Subaru have an engine problem, or is it a driver problem?

I Decided To Challenge My 2025 Nissan Kicks After a Heavy Rain, And Then This Beautiful Rainbow Appeared In Front of Me

By Armen Hareyan on June 21, 2025 - 6:54PM

The 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers an unexpected blend of spacious comfort and smart tech that might just make you rethink what a budget-friendly compact SUV can feel like.

Chevrolet Silverado kicking up dust while driving through rugged desert mountain terrain at sunset

I Took My 6.2L Chevrolet Silverado 1500 In for Recall, But the Dealer Says There’s Nothing They Can Do Yet, Even Their Own Trucks Are Stuck and Unsellable

By Aram Krajekian on June 21, 2025 - 12:01PM

When even the dealership can’t sell its own trucks, the cracks in Chevrolet’s 6.2L really start to show. Here’s what many owners are starting to notice about one of GM’s latest recalls.

Consumer Reports Recommends Buying These Older SUV Models

Most Fuel-Efficient Used Compact SUVs Recommended Today

By Timothy Boyer on June 21, 2025 - 11:48AM

By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.

I Just Bought My First Tesla Cybertruck, and Now, I Was Welcomed Into the Upside Down Financial Club

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2025 - 9:45AM

How many Cybertruck and other Tesla owners are upside down in their vehicle loans? Other owners have just welcomed a new Cybertruck owner, and some say they are upside down. They owe more than the vehicle is worth. Is this a growing trend?

I Was In a Serious Accident in My 2023 Toyota Highlander, and the Airbags Didn’t Deploy. Now I Have Nerve Damage and Other Health Issues

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2025 - 6:53AM

Does the Toyota Highlander have a problem with its airbags failing to deploy? Veronica reports that the airbags in her 2023 Highlander did not deploy during a serious accident. Here is what all Highlander owners need to know about its safety.

A Chevrolet Bolt EV charges at a Flo station under a vibrant sunset, with lush greenery in the background.

My 2023 Chevy Bolt Has 69,000 Miles in 2.5 Years From Canada to Disney World, But Uber Drivers Hogging Chargers at 99% Are Making Me Want to Scream

By Noah Washington on June 21, 2025 - 4:57AM

He's driven his Chevy Bolt nearly 70,000 miles in just 2.5 years, but his cross-continent adventures are overshadowed by a common EV problem… Uber drivers stubbornly hogging chargers at 99% battery.

A blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked near an electric vehicle charging station, surrounded by trees and other cars.

I Just Drove My Mach-E 500 Miles With Four 30-Minute Charging Stops, It Was Easier Than Expected, But Tesla Chargers Being Dead While the Lot Got Repaved Wasn't Ideal

By Noah Washington on June 21, 2025 - 4:38AM

The Ford Mustang Mach-E proved itself on a 500-mile road trip, making EV travel "not too bad" in 2025, but a bizarre incident with inoperable Tesla chargers reveals the still-evolving infrastructure.

My Toyota RAV4 Was Stolen From the Dealer’s Service Area, Not Once But Twice, I Never Received an Explanation or an Apology From the Dealer

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2025 - 2:57PM

Prepare to be shocked by this bizarre yet true story. A Toyota RAV4, left at a dealer for repairs, was stolen not once, but twice, right from under the dealer's nose, leaving the police baffled. The dealer’s incompetence will leave you speechless.

A 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance undergoes battery testing while connected to an Emporia Level 2 charger

I Ran a Battery Test On My 2022 Tesla Model Y with 46,000 Miles, and It Shows 81% - Is This Good or Bad

By John Goreham on June 20, 2025 - 12:59PM

We paraphrase 2022 Tesla Model Y owner J.M., who has concerns that the battery in the Model Y he owns may be suffering from premature degradation. Here’s what fellow owners have to say about the result.

Pontiac Fiero and Slate Truck and Saturn S Series

I Laughed at Plastic Panels, But The Slate Truck Silenced Me

By Chris Johnston on June 20, 2025 - 12:09PM

From Saturn to Slate, plastic panels are back and this time they might actually stick.

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