Automotive News (Page 64)

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.

White Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV driving on desert highway at golden sunset with mountains

My Ioniq 5's Reduction Gear Failed At 64K Miles, Locking Up The Rear Tires, Now The Dealer Says Wait 2 Weeks While I Pay For My Own Rental Car

By Noah Washington on July 6, 2025 - 3:52PM

His Ioniq 5 promised a neat ride, but at 64,000 miles, a major drivetrain failure and a shocking lack of dealership support left him stranded and paying out of pocket for a rental.

Only 148 Miles In, My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Blew a Front Tire, the Dealer In a Rush, Didn’t Check the Tire Pressure Off the Transport Truck

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2025 - 12:15PM

A new 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup owner had a serious tire blowout with only 148 miles on the vehicle. It could have been deadly driving at highway speeds. He got the truck stopped safely, but the tire was toast. Now, he had to find out why it happened.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From California Says He’s Been Targeted & Harassed by Cops Because He Drives a Cybertruck – Adds, “The Same Police Officer Gave Me Two Tickets in One Week”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 6, 2025 - 11:24AM

A Cybertruck owner from San Diego shares his belief that a police officer is targeting him because he drives a Cybertruck. He says the officer issued him two tickets in one week and once abandoned a pursuit to focus on him.

My 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Ordering Experience Was a Nightmare, It Was So Bad, I Canceled My Order and Asked For a Refund

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2025 - 6:50AM

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer says his order was a nightmare. Tesla staff lied about transferring fees, charged him double, and, despite a substantial down payment, the loan process stalled, among other issues. He's canceling his order and demanding a refund.

I Thought Buying a Kia EV6 Meant Outsourcing Jobs, Until I Saw the Numbers

By Chris Johnston on July 5, 2025 - 9:29PM

You’ve been lied to about “American-Made” cars. Kia EV6 just proved it.

White Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with black wheels transporting a red and black KTM motorcycle in its bed, parked in suburban driveway

My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Has the 6.2L V8 and Isn't On Recall Yet, But I Still Don’t Trust GM’s Fix or Know What Oil to Use

By Aram Krajekian on July 5, 2025 - 4:52PM

When a simple oil change turns into a decision about engine failure and corporate trust, something’s off. This 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner explains why GM’s recall fix doesn’t feel like it’s enough, and why he’s not waiting around to find out.

I Traded My Old Honda Element, a Brick Phone on Wheels, for a High-Tech Toyota 4Runner, But It's Stealing My Personal Data With Tracking Technology

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2025 - 10:41AM

Beth traded her old Honda for a Toyota 4Runner, a "smartphone on wheels," that’s tracking and selling her data. She turned off initial settings but then discovered it was still stealing more. Horrified, she opted out of all data collection and sharing.

Italian Tune Up Not Recommended for Most Modern Cars

My Family's 2018 RAV4 Has Always Been Modestly Driven, as My Dad Has Been Under the Impression That High RPM Is Bad for the Engine/Transmission and Increases Stress and Wear ― Is "Italian Tune-Up" Good for a RAV4?

By Timothy Boyer on July 5, 2025 - 8:01AM

Does a Redline a day keep the carbon buildup away? A RAV4 family member poses the question of whether there is a benefit to redlining their family's 2018 RAV4 on occasion.

Toyota Owners Refuse Navigation Subscription Service and Use Free Navigation Instead

We Recently Upgraded from a 2023 Hybrid Camry to a 2025 Hybrid RAV4. This Is a Minor Issue, Honestly, but It Rubs Me the Wrong Way

By Timothy Boyer on July 5, 2025 - 7:37AM

A New Toyota RAV4 owner has a complaint about his 2025 Hybrid RAV4, but is it really something to complain about? Not everyone agrees.

Tesla Killed My Plans To Pull An RV With My Cybertruck, It Doesn’t Have Enough Range To Do the Job, So I’m Selling It

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2025 - 7:18AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner loves his truck, but he's selling it. Tesla said it would offer an extended-range battery, which would have been the answer for this owner to pull a travel trailer. Now, he's selling his hand-washed, garage-kept Cybertruck.

Dark blue BMW x3 SUV curving along mountain road with rocky terrain and guardrail

I Own A 2024 BMW X5 And Was Given A 2025 X3 As A Loaner, Cheap Plastic Buttons, Nasty Rubber Air Vents, And Electronic Gimmicks Make This $50K Luxury SUV Feel Like A Budget Car

By Noah Washington on July 5, 2025 - 4:33AM

A loyal BMW enthusiast, expecting luxury, was shocked by his 2025 BMW X3 loaner, finding it filled with "budget car" plastics and electronic gimmicks that betray the brand's premium promise.

White Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked on urban rooftop with historic brick buildings in background

My Ford Mustang Mach-E Costs 14 Cents Per Mile, While My Ford Maverick Runs At 10 Cents,The Numbers Make My Next Road Trip Car An Easy Choice

By Noah Washington on July 5, 2025 - 4:28AM

Forget what you thought you knew about EV savings. His Ford Mustang Mach-E hit 14 cents per mile on a road trip, proving his humble Ford Maverick was the cheaper choice at 10 cents, and the numbers don't lie.

I Couldn’t Justify the Gas and Repairs on My BMW X5 Anymore So I Bought a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance Instead, and I Don’t Know Why I Waited This Long

By Aram Krajekian on July 4, 2025 - 5:43PM

When this owner had to start commuting to work again, her car troubles returned too. That’s when the Tesla Model 3 Performance entered the picture and made her wonder why she ever put up with the old way of driving in the first place.

My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Is the Most Frustrating Car I’ve Ever Owned, 14K Miles In, A New Transfer Case, 2 Weeks at the Dealer, and It’s Doing It Again

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2025 - 2:52PM

A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, 14,600 miles. A clunking sound. The dealer diagnosed a faulty transfer case and five seals. Eight days later, it was supposed to be fixed, or so the owner thought. The clunk remains, so what's next for this troubled RAV4?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Conflicted About Pressing Chargers Against The Person Who Vandalized His Truck – Adds, “They’ve Got a Promising Career & I Feel Bad Sending Them to Prison for 2 to 5 Years”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2025 - 11:31AM

A Cybertruck owner says the person who vandalized his truck has been caught. However, instead of celebrating, the owner is conflicted about pressing charges because the suspect has a promising career, and this could ruin their life.

Tesla Robotaxi Involved in 1st Official Accident – A Tesla Employee had to Take Over & Drive the ‘Robotaxi’ After It Turned Its Wheels & Crashed Straight Into a Parked Toyota Camry

By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2025 - 10:15AM

A Tesla Robotaxi trying to maneuver out of a tight parking lot has crashed straight into a parked Toyota Camry. This marks the first Robtaxi crash, and a Tesla employee had to get in the driver’s seat and drive the ‘Robotaxi’ following the accident.

A Tesla Cybertruck Enthusiast From Arizona Says He Wants to Buy a Cybertruck, but He’s Worried How the Truck’s Stainless Steel Will React in the Heat – Adds, “I Don’t Have a Garage, & I’m Concerned About the 115°F Summers”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2025 - 8:47AM

A Cybertruck fan says he really wants to buy the all-electric truck, but is worried about the Arizona heat. Fellow Cybertruck owners suggest installing aftermarket door handles to avoid grabbing the hot stainless steel when opening the doors.

Silver GMC Sierra EV truck driving on mountain road with pine forest and rocky terrain in background

I Drove My New GMC Sierra EV 305 Miles, Tesla's 250kW Chargers Only Gave Me 85kW While EA's 350kW Stations Delivered True Fast-Charging Speeds

By Noah Washington on July 4, 2025 - 7:31AM

He took his GMC Sierra EV on its first long journey, and despite Tesla's widespread network, it was Electrify America's 350kW stations, not Tesla's 250kW, that saved his road trip with genuinely fast charging.

Tesla Cybertruck driving on mountain highway with snow-capped peaks and winter landscape backdrop

A Tesla Cyberbeast Foundation Series Owner Says His Truck Needed 8 Major Repairs Including Motor Inverters and Panel Delamination, Now Tesla Wants To Buy It Back

By Noah Washington on July 4, 2025 - 7:26AM

From panel delamination to motor inverter replacements, one Cyberbeast Foundation Series owner's nightmare led to a truly unique resolution: Tesla is buying his problem-plagued truck back.

My 3 Day Old 2025 Chevy Suburban Is a Nightmare, the Brakes Went Out In the Middle Of The Road, and The Dealer Sold It To Me With an Open Recall

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2025 - 6:57AM

The owner of a new 2025 Chevrolet Suburban recounts a terrifying experience with brake failure shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The nightmare scenario of her car not stopping became a reality on a 50 mph road, prompting an involuntary panic attack.

Bright blue Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 pickup truck with black wheels parked on snowy roadside with highway backdrop

I Took My Chevy Silverado ZR2 In for the Engine Recall, But It’s a Joke That GM Thinks Thicker Oil Will Fix the Real Problem

By Aram Krajekian on July 3, 2025 - 5:12PM

When a recall ends with an oil change and no answers, some Chevy Silverado owners are starting to wonder if the real fix is just a way to buy time.

Aerial view of waterfront neighborhood with red-roofed houses, blue navigation marker, and winding water channels between residential areas.

My Gen 2 Rivian R1T Has Very Poor Satellite Map Quality, But My Tesla Model X Had Fantastic Google Satellite Navigation

By Aram Krajekian on July 3, 2025 - 3:24PM

Switching from Tesla to Rivian was supposed to be a step forward, until one owner noticed something missing in plain sight every time he drove.

Customer Told Add-On Mod Voids His Warranty Covered Repair

Toyota Will Not Honor Warranty―The Driver-Side Airbag's Plastic Trim Had Come Off. When I Brought It to Toyota, They Checked It and Said There Was an Additional Wire in the Wire Harness Near the Airbag, So They Wouldn't Offer the Warranty

By Timothy Boyer on July 3, 2025 - 2:43PM

Toyota dealership accused of dodging responsibility for aftermarket add-on installation on a new 2025 Rav4 sold to a Toyota customer.

I Walked By a Bright Pink Tesla Cybertruck, and I Just Realized, It’s an Undercover Cop Car

By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2025 - 2:04PM

First, imagine seeing a pink Cybertruck. Then, you discover it’s an undercover cop car. Now you’re in disbelief because you can’t fathom a cop driving it. It’s great for undercover, because who would ever suspect this 'cute' cruiser is on official duty?

Objectively, The Problem With Cybertrucks Is That Most Pickup Drivers Have Highly Conservative Tastes And Rivian Realized That

By Armen Hareyan on July 3, 2025 - 10:32AM

The most unexpected reason Tesla Cybertrucks may be struggling has nothing to do with performance or price, and everything to do with what most pickup drivers quietly prefer. And look how Rivian realized that.

False Business Offering ToyotaCare — Here's Where I Knew I Was Scammed

By Timothy Boyer on July 3, 2025 - 10:01AM

Military Service family member discount red flag used to scam Toyota Camry owner. Here's how to determine whether this is a scam or the real thing right away.

My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Is Holding Me Ransom. Toyota’s Drive Connect Was Free, Now They Want Me to Pay for It?

By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2025 - 6:47AM

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 customer is frustrated because the free trial for Toyota Drive Connect has expired, and Toyota now charges $15 per month to continue using the service. Kevin is not alone in thinking he shouldn't have to pay to use his car's technology.

Green Honda CR-V SUV driving on dusty desert road with rocky cliff backdrop

I Daily Drove My 2025 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring For 3,000 Miles, 36.4 MPG Highway, And A Bose System That Rocks Hard Proved Honda Got This One Right

By Noah Washington on July 3, 2025 - 5:07AM

He "never thought he'd drive a lame crossover SUV," but after 3,000 miles and 36.4 MPG, his 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, with its amazing Bose system, has utterly changed his mind.

Black Tesla Model 3 speeding on wet forest road with motion blur and dynamic handling

My Tesla Model 3 Needed 17 Charging Stops to Tow a Motorcycle 1,700 Miles, The Same Trip Only Needed 8 Gas Stops in My Highlander

By Noah Washington on July 3, 2025 - 5:04AM

He pitted his Tesla Model 3 against a 20-year-old Toyota Highlander in a 1,700-mile towing challenge. Electric still can't match gas for long-distance hauls.

I Fell in Love with the Lucid Gravity, Then I Saw the Price

By Chris Johnston on July 2, 2025 - 9:14PM

Families want it, TikTok loves it, but the Lucid Gravity might still be out of reach for most Americans spurring a discussion about accessibility versus affordability in the EV market.

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