Automotive News (Page 74)

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 Need Some Help, My GMC Sierra EV Denali Died After a Quick Costco Trip Leaving Me Stranded

By Aram Krajekian on June 3, 2025 - 8:58PM

A quick Costco trip turned into a head-scratching moment for one GMC Sierra EV Denali owner, and what happened next shows just how easily the smallest systems can bring the biggest machines to a halt.

I Laughed at These Complaints About the 2024 Toyota Sequoia Before I Bought One, But Then I Traded It for a 2025 Ford Expedition Because They Were True

By Aram Krajekian on June 3, 2025 - 8:50PM

It took less than 10,000 miles for this Sequoia owner to realize the complaints he once mocked were true. Here’s what his experience reveals about how paper specs don’t always match up to real-world family use.

A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV parked on rugged terrain, with golden sunlight illuminating the background mountain range.

I Ditched My 2021 Tesla Model Y for A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Here's Why Hyundai Just Beat Tesla at Their Own Game

By Noah Washington on June 3, 2025 - 7:30PM

He traded his Tesla Model Y for a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and now says Hyundai "just beat Tesla at their own game." Find out why physical buttons and ride quality made all the difference.

A silver 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV parked on gravel, with a modern home and landscaped greenery in the background.

I Drove My 2023 Chevy Bolt Through a 4-inch Puddle, Punctured The Battery and Insurance Just Quoted Me $18,116 to Replace the Battery, My Car Is Now Totaled

By Noah Washington on June 3, 2025 - 1:11PM

$18,000+ to fix a battery after driving through a puddle? This Chevy Bolt story exposes the potentially catastrophic repair costs lurking beneath the surface of EV ownership.

A Tesla Cybertruck parked in a garage, dusty and angular, next to an urban skyline featuring modern buildings.

I've Owned My Tesla Cybertruck for 378 Days, People Still Flip Me Off Daily, But I'd Buy Another One Tomorrow Without Hesitation

By Noah Washington on June 3, 2025 - 11:10AM

Almost a year later, is the Tesla Cybertruck hype real? This owner's honest review reveals why, despite the daily negativity, the novelty still hasn't worn off.

I Just Picked Up My Ultra Red 2026 Tesla Model Y and I Had To Reject It Due To So Many Paint Imperfections, My Second Car Isn’t Much Better

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2025 - 9:22AM

Does Tesla have a quality control issue with its exterior paint? Mark purchased an Ultra Red 2026 Model Y but had to reject the car due to significant flaws in the paint. Here is Mark's Model Y experience, along with what Tesla customers need to know.

Tesla Offered Me a $309/Month Lease for the 2025 Model 3 After a Test Drive, and I Can’t Decide If It’s Worth It

By Narek Hareyan on June 2, 2025 - 10:31PM

I just test drove the 2025 Tesla Model 3 and got a $309/month lease offer with $3,400 due at signing, now I’m stuck wondering if this is the smartest move I’ll make or a deal I’ll regret later.

My Brand-New Rivian R1S Died 45 Days In, Flooded Interior, Bent Door, and a Never-Ending Repair Saga

By Narek Hareyan on June 2, 2025 - 9:13PM

One small factory mistake turned a brand-new Rivian R1S into a flooded, undriveable mess, and what happened next shows exactly why early EV ownership isn’t always as smooth as it seems.

Image compares the Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric pickup truck to Slate's future EV pickup

Don't Wait For Slate’s Low-Cost Electric Pickup Truck to Arrive In 2027, Buy a Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric Pickup Now and Get 47 MPG While Covering More Than Half Your Miles In EV Mode

By John Goreham on June 2, 2025 - 3:31PM

Slate is hoping to someday build a low-cost, bare-bones pickup truck with a green powertrain. We’ve looked at the expected costs and found the currently available Ford Maverick pickup to match that cost, and it offers an experience very close to an EV rig

I Asked Reddit Users, Which Car On the Road Makes You Instantly Think, This Person Is Definitely a Big Jerk? Tesla Cybertruck Is By Far Number One

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2025 - 1:11PM

A Reddit user recently asked readers which vehicle makes them think there's a big jerk behind the wheel. Here are the surprising results and why the Tesla Cybertruck is voted number one overall. However, number two will leave you scratching your head.

A 2022 red Lucid Air GT parked on asphalt, showcasing its modern design and distinctive alloy wheels.

I Swapped My Lucid Air GT's 21-Inch Wheels for 19s, My Range Jumped from 302 Miles to 487 Miles on the Same Drive

By Noah Washington on June 2, 2025 - 8:04AM

185 miles of extra range just by changing wheels? This Lucid Air GT owner's experiment with 19-inch wheels instead of 21-inch wheels delivered a mind-blowing efficiency boost.

A gray 2025 Tesla Model S drives along a winding road with majestic mountains in the background under a bright sky.

I Bought a Used Tesla Model S and the Previous Owner Has Been Remotely Controlling My Car for 10 Days, He's Draining My Battery 60% Daily and Making My Car Honk for 30 Minutes Straight

By Noah Washington on June 2, 2025 - 7:40AM

Locked in valet mode, battery constantly drained, and a car that won't stop honking, this Tesla Model S owner was at the mercy of the previous owner's remote access for over a week.

A Nissan Dealer Bait-and-Switched Me, Told Me a Car Online Was ‘Not Operational’, Then Pressured Me To Buy a More Expensive Car and a Loan I Couldn’t Afford

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2025 - 7:15AM

Tanisha found a car she could afford on a Nissan dealer's website. She could pay cash; however, when she arrived, they said it was not available for a test drive. Then, they pressured her to buy a more expensive Sentra. Check out her incredible story.

My 2024 Cadillac Escalade V Is Hands Down the Worst Car I’ve Ever Owned, Its Second Engine Blew Just 1.5 Days After Leaving the Shop, and It's Only At 18k Miles

By Aram Krajekian on June 2, 2025 - 6:33AM

When luxury promises fall apart faster than expected, it’s not just about breakdowns, but about what that says for the brand behind them. Here’s why this Cadillac story raises more questions for GM's reputation.

I Just Spotted an 'F ELON' Sticker on a Tesla Model 3, And It Summarizes Everything About the Tension Between Some Owners and Elon Musk

By Aram Krajekian on June 2, 2025 - 6:13AM

Some Tesla owners aren’t staying silent anymore, and one bold sticker I spotted at a red light shows just how far the frustration with Elon Musk has gone. Here’s why it sums up the growing divide in the Tesla community.

Tesla Model Y with curb rash all over its wheels from FSD hitting curb when parking

My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper Self-Curbed Its Own 20-inch Rim When Auto Parallel Parking - We Should Not Be Trusting Our Lives To a Self-Driving Car That Hits Curbs

By John Goreham on June 1, 2025 - 3:38PM

Tesla is seeking the pinnacle of driving automation, and it’s a noble goal. But shouldn’t a car company with such advanced technology be able to simply prevent curb rash and curb strikes?

Former CarMax Employee Had Two Bad Experiences Buying From CarMax

I Used to Recommend Buying From CarMax, but After Recently Helping My Father-in-Law Purchase His New Truck and Dealing With the Dumpster Fire That That's Turned Into, I've Got to Tell You Things Have Changed if You're Considering Buying a Car From CarMax

By Timothy Boyer on June 1, 2025 - 1:19PM

If you are considering buying a car from CarMax, you need to hear this story from Zach — an ASE-certified master automotive mechanic and former CarMax employee with insider secrets to share.

I Just Bought A 2025 Toyota RAV4 Right Before They Announced the All-New 2026 Model, I Made a Big Mistake, I Should Have Waited

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2025 - 7:10AM

Should you buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 or wait for the all-new, redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid? It's a dilemma many buyers face. James just purchased a 2025 RAV4 and wishes he had waited for the 2026 model. Here's his story. What would you do in his situation?

Consumer Reports Cheap New Car Recommendations

10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends for Saving Money

By Timothy Boyer on May 31, 2025 - 10:19PM

Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts have the lowest transaction prices gleaned from TrueCar national data.

2025 Jeep Gladiator Adds a Sinister Looking Package with New Body-Color Hardtop Roof

By Mary Conway on May 31, 2025 - 5:51PM

The Dark Sky edition dresses up the midsize Gladiator pickup giving owners a new option.

Help, I Bought a 2025 Toyota Highlander, and I’m Having Bad Buyer’s Remorse, I Just Looked at a Nissan Pathfinder, I Should Have Bought It Instead

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2025 - 4:46PM

Here is another Toyota buyer's remorse story. Michele bought a new 2025 Toyota Highlander, then, after it was too late, looked at the Nissan Pathfinder. She now wishes she had purchased the Pathfinder. Here's what Highlander buyers need to know.

I Just Towed My First Trailer With A Tesla Cybertruck, And It Was Mostly Effortless Except for This One Small Issue

By Aram Krajekian on May 31, 2025 - 4:17PM

EV trucks promise muscle, but sometimes it’s the little details, like swaying on a mountain road, that reveal what really matters. Here's why this Cybertruck story shows how performance and preparation still must go hand in hand.

2026 Dodge Durango Lineup Includes Wide Range of Engine Choices Including HEMIs

By Mary Conway on May 31, 2025 - 2:31PM

Dodge's family hauler gets sportier for 2026. A new package will highlight the Durango's HEMI power and performance upgrade.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Reveal How They Convined Their Wives to Let Them Buy a Cybertruck – One Owner Says “We Test Drove Multiple Trucks & She Liked the Cybertruck Didn’t Drive Like Other Trucks”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2025 - 12:19PM

Several Cybertruck owners have shared the strategies they used to persuade their wives to let them buy a Cybertruck. Surprisingly, some female Cybertruck owners have also revealed how they convinced their husbands.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My CT Saved Me $5,226 In One Year, and It Outperforms My Ford F-250 Power Stroke, I’m Selling It and Buying Another Cybertruck”

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2025 - 8:48AM

Is the Tesla Cybertruck a real work truck? Collin bought a Cybertruck one year ago and reveals the performance compared to his Ford F-250 Power Stroke truck. He says his CT outperforms all his other trucks. See if the Cybertruck is cut out for hard work.

A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Service Damaged His Truck for the Second Time Following a Service Visit – Adds, “I’ve to Hide All The Issues from My Engineer Coworkers so I’m Not Made Fun Of”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2025 - 1:31AM

A Cybertruck owner claims he must hide all the problems with his truck from his coworkers, who are skeptical about electric vehicles. During his latest service visit, Tesla damaged his truck for the second time while trying to fix it.

Toyota Hybrid Quarks Explained by Toyota Master Mechanic

Refueling My Toyota Hybrid Went Very Wrong

By Timothy Boyer on May 30, 2025 - 11:39PM

Just one of 9 quirks about Toyota hybrids explained by a Toyota Master Mechanic that everyone who owns a Toyota Hybrid needs to know.

Jeep is Bringing Back an Important Midsize SUV After Dropping It Two Years Ago- See the All-New Jeep Cherokee

By Mary Conway on May 30, 2025 - 9:49PM

The next generation of Jeep Cherokee is boxier and looks more like its big brother, the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

She Loves Her Toyota Rav4 Prime But Learned an Important Ownership Lesson

We Bought a 2024 Rav4 Prime XSE with the Premium Package, and We Absolutely Love It for Many Reasons, But This Post Is Not About That, It's Something You Should Know Before Buying a Rav4 Prime

By Timothy Boyer on May 30, 2025 - 7:00PM

Toyota 2024 Rav4 Prime owner discovers a parasitic voltage drop shortly after buying a new Toyota plug-in hybrid.

My Tesla Model S Plaid Needed a 30-Minute Fix, The Service Center Took 8 Hours, Left Me Stranded, and Now Wants $250 to Fix Their Own Mistakes

By Noah Washington on May 30, 2025 - 4:21PM

He loves his Tesla Model S Plaid, but his local Tesla service center experience was so bad, he calls it "probably the worst place on earth."

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