Automotive News (Page 65)

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.

Honda Dealership Service Department Reported for Bad Mechanic Service

I Finally Got My 10th Gen Back After Almost 6 Weeks at the Local Honda Dealership: It's No Shocker that I Already Had to Correct the Dealer's Work

By Timothy Boyer on July 2, 2025 - 3:57PM

A Honda Accord owner questions the Honda Service Department's mechanic's abilities because he had to refuse their work multiple times before accepting his vehicle. Plus, the one thing you must do before turning your car over to a mechanic.

The Electric Floodgates Are Opening: Why the Diverse and Exciting Wave of 2025-2026 EVs Signals a Definitive Industry Transformation

By Rob Enderle on July 2, 2025 - 3:56PM

The electric transformation is no longer on the horizon; it's pulling up to the curb.

Q2 Financial Results Showcase That While The Future May Be Electric The Present Is Hybrid And Here Ford And Hyundai Take The Lead

By Rob Enderle on July 2, 2025 - 3:49PM

The future of the automobile is electric, but the present is looking decidedly hybrid.

Q2 EV Sales From GM And BYD Were Impressive

EV Sales Q2 2025: A Global Shake-Up as Tides Turn But GM And BYD Are Setting An Impressive EV Growth Pace

By Rob Enderle on July 2, 2025 - 3:17PM

Based on the Q2 2025 sales data, the global EV market is entering a new competitive phase where automakers like BYD and GM are surging while the once-dominant Tesla faces declining sales, signaling a major shift in the industry landscape.

Fired Tesla Exec Says, “I Was With Elon Nearly Every Single Day During Model 3 Hell” Inside the Cutthroat World of Elon Musk's Tesla

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2025 - 2:02PM

Fired Tesla executive Omid Afshar, who spent "Model 3 hell" holidays and late nights with Elon Musk, went from the inner circle to being an outsider. It's a story of loyalty and sacrifice, and it makes us wonder about the cutthroat world of Tesla.

I Am About to Cross 75,000 Miles With Zero Problems, But Made Three Replacements at 38K and 54K

I Am About to Cross 75,000 Miles on My Kia EV6 With Zero Problems, But Made Three Replacements at 38K and 54K

By Armen Hareyan on July 2, 2025 - 12:46PM

At nearly 75,000 miles with zero problems, this Kia EV6 owner’s story takes an unexpected turn that reveals what quiet EV success really looks like.

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Will Increase the Cybertruck’s Charging Speed to 500 KW This Quarter – “53% Peak Charging Speed Increase”

By Tinsae Aregay on July 2, 2025 - 11:58AM

Elon Musk has confirmed that plans to deploy the first V4 supercharger cabinets are on track for Q3 2025. The upgraded V4 supercharger electronics will support 500 KW charging on the Cybertruck, offering a 53% increase in charging speed.

Subaru Might Be Making An STI After All, And It Could Be A Hatchback, But There Is One Issue

By Dimitar Angelov on July 2, 2025 - 10:49AM

Subaru CTO has teased a rally-inspired WRX hot hatchback, but this could be the final nail in the coffin if the Japanese carmaker doesn't do it right.

My 2021 Tesla Model 3 Door Won't Open, Tesla Tried To Open Remotely, Says, It’s Offline, the Tow Truck Driver Said, It’s the 6th Tesla With the Same Issue

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2025 - 8:25AM

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 owner is locked out, has a dead 12V battery, and no app warning; a tow truck driver reported six similar cases during a Georgia heatwave. Additionally, his Tesla's warranty is about to expire. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

Blue Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck driving on mountain highway with rugged terrain backdrop

I Made The Same 800-Mile EV Road Trip Twice, My Ford F-150 Lightning Took An Extra 1.5 Hours Charging On The Return Trip, Electrify America's Heat Throttling Made All The Difference

By Noah Washington on July 2, 2025 - 4:36AM

She made the same 800-mile trip twice in her Ford F-150 Lightning, but a shocking 1.5-hour increase in charging time on the return proved how Electrify America's heat throttling can derail an EV road trip.

Alfa Romeo driving on misty mountain road at dramatic sunset with rocky landscape

I Daily Drove My Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio For 8,000 Miles, Two Oil Leaks and Perfect Track Days Later, This Last True Alfa Has Exceeded Every Expectation

By Noah Washington on July 2, 2025 - 4:31AM

Despite a history of quirks, one owner put 8,000 miles on his 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and reveals how this stunning sedan, even with two oil leaks, became "the greatest sports sedan ever made" for daily driving and track prowess.

I Waited Years for an Affordable EV, Now the Kia EV3 and Several Other New EVs Finally Got It Right

By Chris Johnston on July 1, 2025 - 11:28PM

The Kia EV3 is just the start of something bigger than the industry wants to admit.

Blue 2025 GMC Yukon Denali SUV parked on asphalt with lush green forest background

GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate - Here’s the Best SUV Six Figures Buys You in 2025

By John Goreham on July 1, 2025 - 6:07PM

We test and review the 2025 GMC Yukon 4WD Denali Ultimate that comes with a big everything, including price.

2025 Rav4 Owner Wants to Know If the Extended Warranty is Worth It

I Have Owned a Repair Shop for 45 Years, Out of All My Customers I Can't Think of One Confirmed Example of Somebody Coming Out Ahead for Buying a Warranty

By Timothy Boyer on July 1, 2025 - 6:00PM

New Rav4 owner asks if Toyota’s 10-year Service Agreement is worth the cost. These important considerations may help when the Toyota salesperson recommends this option, which I ultimately agreed to for one key reason that others may not have considered.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 with NACS and CCS Adapters

I Just Leased an Ioniq 5, But It Didn't Come With The Tesla Adapter, Dealer Didn't Know Anything About It, But Hyundai Sent a Statement

By Armen Hareyan on July 1, 2025 - 4:24PM

An Ioniq 5 owner just uncovered an unexpected twist about Tesla charging adapters that even his dealer didn’t see coming.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss

I Bought a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss in March, and This Thing Is a Piece of Work. I’ve Never Had This Many Problems With a Truck in Such a Short Time

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2025 - 3:48PM

Nicholas has just purchased a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss, thinking it's a great truck. However, he is having second thoughts about the purchase. He's had more problems with it in just a few months than any truck he's ever had.

White Rivian R1T towing a trailer with a McLaren at sunset, surrounded by bare winter trees

I Loved My Rivian R1T and Sold It to Buy Next Year’s Model, But Here Are the Flaws I’d Change

By Aram Krajekian on July 1, 2025 - 3:19PM

What makes someone sell a truck they loved and still plan to buy again? This Rivian owner explains his pros and cons, and his story just might surprise you.

GEICO Claims My Husband Hit a Car in My Hyundai Santa Fe in NY, But We Sold It 6 Months Ago for Parts, and We Live in Ohio - Is It Insurance Fraud?

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2025 - 9:58AM

Kim sold her Hyundai Santa Fe, which no longer runs, to a car dealer, purchased a Chevy Traverse, and a few months later received an insurance claim from GEICO for an accident in New York despite living in Ohio. Sadly, this could happen to anyone.

Cybertruck charging at a Tesla Supercharger in the mountains

I Recently Completed a 4,700-Mile Road Trip With The Cybertruck That Included 31 Superchargers, But Only 5 Matched My Visa Bill

By Armen Hareyan on June 30, 2025 - 9:22PM

An unexpected billing mystery after a 4,700-mile Cybertruck road trip has owners questioning what they’re really paying at Tesla Superchargers.

Consumer Reports' Best Used Car Recommendations for July 2025

By Timothy Boyer on June 30, 2025 - 8:52PM

Proven, safe, and reliable used cars, SUVs, and trucks that have significantly depreciated will save you thousands of dollars, promises Consumer Reports in their latest best used car recommendations update for July 2025.

Potential Airbag Problems are Forcing the Recall of 250,000 2022-2025 Chrysler Minivans

By Mary Conway on June 30, 2025 - 7:47PM

The potential problem involves side curtain airbags that may leak and not hold their pressure after a crash. Chrysler is recalling both Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager minivans.

Ram Spices Up Its 2026 Heavy Duty Models With Two Sporty New Affordable Packages

By Mary Conway on June 30, 2025 - 4:49PM

New for 2026, Ram is giving its Heavy Duty models a Warlock Off-Road package and a Black Express Sport trim.

Supercharging My Tesla Model Y Cost More Than I Expected, So I’m Wondering If This Is Normal

By Aram Krajekian on June 30, 2025 - 4:18PM

Most people assume Teslas are cheap to run until they realize how much Supercharging can cost when there's no home outlet in sight. Here’s why charging strategy is becoming the new fuel economy.

I Think My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Is a Lemon, With Only 12K Miles It Has Too Many Problems, I Bought a Toyota Because It’s Supposed To Be Reliable

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2025 - 2:42PM

Is this 2024 Toyota RAV4 a lemon, or is Toyota's quality slipping? Pam says her new RAV4 Woodland has too many problems even to count. Is it just the Toyota RAV4 Woodland that has issues, or is the quality slipping across all RAV4 models?

Chevrolet Issues Recall and Warning for 2019-2024 Silverado Medium Duty Owners to Park Outside Because of Fire Risk

By Mary Conway on June 30, 2025 - 1:38PM

The 2019-2024 Chevy Silverado recall affects more than 62,000 4500/5500/6500 trucks. The vehicles are being recalled because a brake fluid leak could trigger a fire.

20,000 Miles In, I Get This "Stop The Vehicle and Check Power Supply" on My Kia EV6, And The Dealer Tells This "This Is The 1st Time They Had To Replace One

By Armen Hareyan on June 30, 2025 - 11:11AM

A very unexpected warning at just 20,000 miles turned this Kia EV6 owner’s smooth ride into a dealership mystery involving a rare $2,100 part no one there had ever replaced before.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Canada Says His Truck’s Rear-Wheel-Steering Chewed Up His Driveway – Warns “When You Park, The Rear-Wheels Dry Steer to Center Themselves & That Damages the Pavement”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 30, 2025 - 10:28AM

A Cybertruck owner explains how the truck’s rear-wheel steering damaged his pavement. The rear wheels automatically activate at the start of each drive, steering while the vehicle is completely stopped, which gradually wore down his driveway.

Honda Just Told Me It’s Going To Be $4,300 To Replace My 2022 Honda CR-V Radar, I Would Rather Trade It Off Than Pay That

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2025 - 6:37AM

Do the 2022 Honda CR-V and other Honda models have a problem with their radar safety tech? Dan, who owns a 2022 CR-V, needs to replace his radar unit and says it will cost $4,300 for the dealer to do so. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know.

Tesla Cybertruck driving on rocky volcanic terrain with steep cliffs and dust trail

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His $100K Truck Became Paralyzed On Public Roads, Limped to Safety at 4MPH Before System Completely Failed, 'I Could Barely Turn The Wheel'

By Noah Washington on June 30, 2025 - 5:12AM

He was driving his $100K Tesla Cybertruck when it completely seized up, leaving him with no power steering and barely able to control the wheel as he crawled to safety at a terrifying 4 MPH.

Lucid Gravity electric SUV parked on gravel with lush green forest background

I Traded My Hyundai Palisade For a Lucid Gravity, The Gravity Has More Space But Three Days Later Everything's Failing From Dream Drive to Basic Spotify

By Noah Washington on June 30, 2025 - 4:59AM

The Lucid Gravity is a masterpiece of design and space, but one new owner is reeling from a chaotic software experience, with everything from navigation to basic apps failing within days of ownership.

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