Automotive News (Page 9)

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.

This Tool Stopped a Car Dealership Scam ― "I Went To a Quick Oil Change Shop. One Of The Techs Tested My Battery and Said That I Was In Need of a New One. I Asked The Tech If I Could Get This In Writing"

By Timothy Boyer on May 13, 2025 - 5:02PM

Battery testers compared for performance when analyzing good and bad car batteries that includes a battery’s cranking and charging health. Plus, one car owner's creative tactic with dishonest service techs.

A Tesla Enthusiast Takes a Cybertruck for a Test Drive & Ends Up Accidentally Totaling the Truck – Now He’s Asking Elon Musk’s Help; Says, “I Owe Well Over My $100K Insurance Limit”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 13, 2025 - 4:16PM

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer is pleading for Elon Musk’s help after he totaled a Cybertruck during a test drive. The Cybertruck driver says he owes a lot of money after this accident and says this ordeal is draining him and ruining his life.

I Parked My 2024 Toyota Tacoma for a Week and Now the Battery Is Dead, It Only Has 5K Miles, Now I’m Afraid To Drive It

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2025 - 2:44PM

Does the 4th-generation Toyota Tacoma pickup have a battery drain issue? According to some owners like Ab Sengsavang, there is a problem with his 2024 Tacoma, and he doesn't know what to do about it. Here is Ab's story and what Tacoma owners need to know.

I Thought It Was the End of the World, But the Weird Sound Was Just A Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV Parking Next To Me

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2025 - 9:14AM

What's that sound emanating from the car cruising through the parking lot? Lucas, caught off guard, couldn't decipher the source as an EV parked next to him. Is it the end of the world, he thought? Have you experienced these strange EV sounds?

Image generated by Grok shows sad protesters outside a Tesla dealership

Tesla Has Its Best Month of 2025 U.S. Deliveries in April, While the Stock Rises 30% From Its March Lowpoint, Proving the U.S. Protests and Tariffs Have Not Hurt the Brand In a Meaningful Way

By John Goreham on May 13, 2025 - 8:50AM

Although anti-Elon Musk protests reached fever pitch in the month of April, Tesla’s sales went up, not down. Tesla’s stock is also now up considerably. Were the protests nothing more than hot air? And where is the damage from Tariffs?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck is the Safest Vehicle in the World After it Saved His Life – Amazed, the Owner Asks, “How Did It Know to Wait?”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 13, 2025 - 7:29AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner was initially frustrated when his truck hesitated to execute what seemed like a simple lane change. However, a reckless driver then sped by at 120 miles per hour in the lane that his Cybertruck had been reluctant to merge into.

I Couldn’t Keep My Tesla Model Y Cool With Any Existing Sunshades, So I Built an Exterior Cover That Finally Solved the Heat Problem

By Aram Krajekian on May 12, 2025 - 10:39PM

This Tesla Model Y owner was fed up with cabin heat, so he built a DIY exterior sunshade that actually works. Now other owners want one too, and his fix might just inspire another Tesla accessory trend.

My Brand New 2026 Tesla Model Y Shut Down In The Middle Of My Drive, And It Was a Miracle That I Didn't Crash

By Aram Krajekian on May 12, 2025 - 9:06PM

This owner trusted her new Model Y with her safety, until it glitched mid-drive and locked up leaving her roadside. What happened next isn’t just a scary story. It hints at a deeper issue that EV owners should hear about.

Image shows the Tesla model Y for sale outside of a Tesla dealership

I Sold My Tesla Model Y After One Year, and I Offer This Advice To New Buyers of Teslas

By John Goreham on May 12, 2025 - 8:39PM

We paraphrase former Tesla owner, ME, who had a poor experience as an owner of a Tesla. ME offers this helpful list of suggestions to those who own a Tesla, and are considering a sale.

Image shows Hyundai Kona on sale at a Boston-Area dealership

April 2025 Vehicle Prices Rose Less Than A Typical Year-Over-Year Increase, and Despite Tariffs, the Largest Vehicle Segment of Compact Crossover SUVs Declined In Average Transaction Price

By John Goreham on May 12, 2025 - 7:30PM

New data from Cox Automotive shows that the sky didn’t fall in April. While there is always time for a disaster, tariffs have yet to show any meaningful ATP increase by the typical metric of year-over-year change.

Our Rivian's Door Got Out of Alignment After A Windy Day, After Getting A Repair Quote From the Service Center, It Made Me Question What Really Happened

By Narek Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 6:36PM

A sudden gust of wind misaligned our Rivian’s door, but it was the repair quote that really blew me away and made me question what actually went wrong.

We Went On A Road Trip In Our 2023 Chevy Bolt, But after the Chevrolet App Stopped Working, We Fear This Could Lead To A Bigger Problem

By Narek Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 5:58PM

He took his 2023 Bolt EV on a flawless road trip, but when the MyChevrolet app stopped working the moment he got home, it left him wondering if he could ever trust it again, and now he’s asking the community what to do next.

My First Month Of Owning a Tesla Model Y, and My Edison Bill Jumped $134, But I Always Charge Between 11PM and 6AM

By Armen Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 2:50PM

A Tesla Model Y owner is shocked by an unexpected electric bill spike. Here is what it really costs to charge an EV at home.

My Tesla Cybertruck Just Drove Itself Back To the Dealer Because of the Heavy Debt I Owe, Come Back Cybertruck

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2025 - 12:24PM

Discover the song that captures a Tesla Cybertruck driving itself back to the dealer. The owner, unable to meet the hefty payments, is on the verge of losing his cherished Cybertruck. His plea, 'Come back, Cybertruck,' echoes as he watches it drive away.

A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Reset His Odometer to Zero Following a Service Visit – Adds “I Bought My Cybertruck 5 Months Ago & I’ve Already Driven It 26,000 Miles”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 12, 2025 - 10:42AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he took his 5-month-old, 26,000-mile truck in for service, and to his surprise, Tesla returned it with the odometer reset to zero. This comes after Elon Musk categorically denied claims that Tesla manipulates the odometer.

“My 2023 Chevy Suburban Decelerated From 80 MPH Down To 60 Without Warning While I’m in the Fast Lane, and I Thought I Was Going To Wreck”

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2025 - 9:09AM

Does the Chevy Suburban have transmission problems? Cynthia says her 2023 Suburban auto-decelerated without warning on the highway, which could have caused a serious accident. Her warning is for all Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC SUV, and truck owners.

I Sold My American-Built Hybrid SUV For A Toyota Land Cruiser And It Is Already A Much Better Experience

By Dimitar Angelov on May 12, 2025 - 2:25AM

This new Toyota Land Cruiser owner traded-in his American SUV and claims it is a substantial upgrade.

Store This Spare Part In Your Tesla For a Rainy Day Emergency

Tesla Model X Maintenance Option That Costs Half as Much ― “If You Guys Were To Go Out and Buy This Through Tesla, They Charge Anywhere From $60 To $80 and I Bought These On Amazon Just Over $32”

By Timothy Boyer on May 11, 2025 - 10:23AM

Save time and money with DIY maintenance on your Tesla that will not require a long wait for a Service Center appointment when you need this done right away using this spare part tucked away for an emergency repair.

I Can’t Believe That the Hyundai Palisade I Rented From Turo Was Repossessed, and It Happened While I’m Sitting At a Restaurant With My Son

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2025 - 10:00AM

Should you rent a car from Turo? Here is Shay's unbelievable rental experience of a 2024 Hyundai Palisade repossessed while she and her son had lunch at a restaurant. Here is valuable information for all car renters to know.

2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “While Driving On the Freeway, I Suddenly and Without Warning Get a Low Oil Pressure Alert and the Engine Shuts Down. It Was a Terrifying Experience"

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2025 - 6:05AM

Another Toyota Tundra truck has died on the highway with engine failure. Here is Charlie's dead 2023 Toyota Tundra story and an update for all Tundra owners to know now. He's not the only one this has happened to.

I Found This Note On My Cybertruck: "My 8-Year-Old Son Is Having a Birthday Party, and He Would Love For a Cybertruck To Show Up"

By Armen Hareyan on May 11, 2025 - 12:31AM

An unexpected note left on a Tesla Cybertruck sparked a wave of kindness, and what happened next might just restore your faith that people want to do good things (and the power of strange-looking trucks).

A dark gray 2025 Mazda CX-50 parked on rocky terrain with a river and mountains in the background, showcasing a rugged and adventurous vibe.

Mazda CX-50 Turbo Got Worse Gas Mileage Than My New 400HP Ford Explorer V6, And The Seats Caused Unbearable Pain After Just 2 Hours Of Driving

By Noah Washington on May 11, 2025 - 12:08AM

I bought the Mazda CX-50 Turbo expecting upscale dynamics and class-leading style, but after two hours behind the wheel, I needed a chiropractor.

A futuristic, silver Tesla Cybertruck speeds through a desert landscape with rocky cliffs in the background. Dust trails behind it.

I Waited 5 Years for the Affordable Cybertruck, Now It's $70K with No Bed Cover, I'm Heartbroken

By Noah Washington on May 11, 2025 - 12:00AM

I waited five long years for the “affordable” Tesla Cybertruck, the one Tesla promised at $39,900. What did I get instead? A $70,000 rear-wheel-drive version with fewer features, no bed cover, and a cold splash of reality.

A Brand-New Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Died for the 3rd Time in a Single Month – However, He Adds, “This is Still The Best Car Compared to Our Tesla Model X Plaid & Model Y Performance”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 10, 2025 - 10:24AM

A Cybertruck owner shares that his truck is back in his driveway after it died for the 3rd time in a month. Despite all the issues, the owner adds that the Cybertruck is the best vehicle in the world, even compared to Tesla’s remaining vehicle lineup.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Kids at his Son’s Baseball Practice Laughed at his Cybertruck After it was Towed – Adds, “28 kids Went From Thinking the Cybertruck Was Cool to Pointing & Laughing”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 10, 2025 - 9:27AM

A Cybertruck owner says that the 10-year-old kids at his son’s baseball practice initially thought the Cybertruck was the coolest vehicle. However, their excitement faded & they started to point & laugh after the Cybertruck had to be towed on a flatbed.

I Walked Into a Mercedes and BMW Dealer, Waited 45 Minutes and No One Helped Me, I Own an AMG C63 and a 540i, So, Luxury Dealers, Count Your Days

By Denis Flierl on May 10, 2025 - 9:22AM

Do Mercedes and BMW dealers give good customer service? Buying an expensive luxury car should be a good experience. The opposite was true for Philippe, who walked through both dealers and received no help. Check out his unbelievable story.

Car Salesmen Might Take Advantage of Elderly Car Owners Warning

My Father Has Alzheimer's and Dementia and Went In for Service and They Convinced Him to Trade In His Prius and Buy a RAV4

By Timothy Boyer on May 10, 2025 - 8:53AM

Son discovers his father hid his Alzheimer's diagnosis from him over the past few years and only found out about it after a dealership made a suspicious sale to his father.

I Trusted Tesla to Deliver My Model 3 in the New Diamond Black Color, But They Gave Me the Wrong Black and Told Me It’s My Fault

By Aram Krajekian on May 10, 2025 - 6:00AM

Imagine paying $1,500 extra for a specific color, only to get the wrong one on delivery. Tesla says you signed for it, so it’s final. But is it really? Here’s why this story isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Most people wouldn’t dream of booking a hotel without scrolling through photos, reviews, and the fine print nowadays. So what happens when someone drops nearly six figures on an electric truck they’ve never seen in person? That’s the question Eric Muniz found himself facing. This morning, I found his post in the “RIVIAN Electric Vehicles Discussion” group on Facebook, where he shared that he’s trading in his 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid for a used 2022 Rivian R1T Adventure with the powered tonneau cover. This i

I’m Replacing My 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid With a 2022 Rivian R1T Adventure, But I Bought It Without Seeing It In Person and I’m Worried I Made a Mistake

By Aram Krajekian on May 10, 2025 - 5:48AM

This Tesla owner is trading in his Model S for an R1T he’s never seen in person. As delivery day approaches though, his excitement is giving way to some doubt. Here’s what his story reveals about buying EVs online.

I Want to Switch From Tesla to Rivian, But All I See Are Horror Stories, and I Need to Know If Anyone’s Happy

By Narek Hareyan on May 9, 2025 - 8:09PM

Thinking about ditching your Tesla for a Rivian? This honest, community-driven breakdown might be exactly what you need to read before making the leap.

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