Automotive News (Page 69)

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.

"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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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 EDT

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

The Chevrolet Salesmen Weren’t Happy When I Bought Their Favorite 2025 Silverado ZR2 Truck Off the Showroom Floor Last Week

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2025 - 7:25AM EDT

Nick's new 2025 Silverado ZR2 set some Chevy Silverado owners on fire! He snagged the showroom's prize, but the comments were brutal. From "overpaid" to "ugly," the owner group erupted. Is it jealousy or brutal honesty? What do you think?

I’m a Lifelong Ford Fan, But My F-150 Crapped Out at 175K Miles and I Decided To Get My Dream Truck, A 2025 Toyota Tundra, I Hope I Made the Right Choice

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2025 - 5:57AM EDT

A Former Ford loyalist trades his 175,000-mile F-150 for his dream 2025 Toyota Tundra! Now, BJ needs help with running boards and tonneau covers. Did he make the right choice? What running boards & tonneau cover should he get? Check out BJ's story.

Nissan Gives The Pioneering LEAF The Proper 2026 Update It Deserves, Losing Its Hatchback Proportions and Gaining Sporty Coupe SUV Styling

By Armen Hareyan on October 20, 2025 - 9:19PM EDT

The 2026 Nissan Leaf delivers an unexpected transformation that turns the once humble commuter EV into one of the most desirable electric crossovers you will actually want to drive every day.

Why this Well-Known Auto Writers Group Just Gave Ram a Truckload of Awards

By Mary Conway on October 20, 2025 - 8:59PM EDT

The auto writers gave the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI their highest praise but other Ram trucks were singled out as well.

2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige captured on a mountain with fall vistas in the scene

Review - Kia’s Off-Pavement-Capable 2026 Sportage X-Pro Prestige Gives Subaru’s Forester a Run For Its Money In a Very Competitive Segment

By John Goreham on October 20, 2025 - 2:05PM EDT

During our testing, we could not stop drawing comparisons to one of our favorite compact crossover SUVs, the Subaru Forester. Here’s why the 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige offers buyers an interesting alternative.

BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A tires offer excellent off-pavement capability

First Impressions - BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A Tires Elevate the Kia Sportage X-Pro With Off-Pavement Performance and No Compromises

By John Goreham on October 20, 2025 - 1:50PM EDT

We offer our driving impressions of an all-terrain tire that works well on crossovers and small SUVs.

The Dealer Says They Were Using Plant-Based Brake Pads After I Took My Toyota Tundra For Post-One-Year Replacement

By Armen Hareyan on October 20, 2025 - 1:22PM EDT

An unexpected explanation from a Toyota dealer about “plant-based brake pads” has Tundra truck owners questioning what might really be stopping their trucks.

Elon Musk Threatens to Leave Tesla if Shareholders Don’t Approve His Trillion-Dollar Pay Package – Warns, “Which Other Automotive CEO Would You Like to Run Tesla Because It Won’t Be Me”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 20, 2025 - 9:19AM EDT

Elon Musk is warning Tesla investors who oppose his $1 trillion pay package. Musk points out that he has significantly outperformed other automotive CEOs, and without this compensation package, he wouldn’t be running Tesla.

I’ve Had To Replace My Toyota Tacoma Center Cap 3 Times Now At the Dealer For $93 Each Time, I Think It’s a Total Rip Off

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2025 - 8:14AM EDT

Third time's the charm, or not? Caroline's Toyota Tacoma TRD keeps losing its wheel center cap, costing her $93 each. Is this a defect or just bad luck? Taco Nation sounds off on this frustrating maintenance issue. What Tacoma owners need to know.

I Took the Honda CR-V Up Into the San Juans Sitting at 12.2K Feet, I Think It’s Safe To Say I’ve Officially Found Its AWD Limit Compared To a True Jeep 4x4

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2025 - 6:25AM EDT

Think a Honda CR-V can't handle the San Juans? Think again! 12,200 ft, icy trails, and chilling with Jeepers. This prototype suspension is proving the limit of AWD and inspiring a full overland build. Check out Aaron's journey that's just getting started.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Signals a Major Change of Direction for the Automaker

By Mary Conway on October 19, 2025 - 10:39PM EDT

Stellantis is simplifying its lineups, moving production to fight tariffs and seeing its plans to go electric come to fruition.

I Just Got Out of My Chevy Silverado and Into This 2025 Toyota Tundra, I’m Excited To Bring This One To Life

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2025 - 7:53AM EDT

A Silverado guy just defected! Preston traded his Chevy for a 2025 Toyota Tundra, promising to "bring this one to life." His first move? A custom build that's sure to excite. See the massive mods he's planning and the real reason he left GM.

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