Automotive News (Page 81)

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.

You’re Kidding Me, I’ve Had My Toyota RAV4 for 6 Years And I Never Knew It Had a Secret Storage For My Rear Cargo Privacy Cover

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2025 - 7:22AM

If you own a Toyota RAV4, a secret compartment is underneath the rear cargo area. It's a secret because few RAV4 owners even know about it. Andre, a Toyota expert, explains its specific use and what every RAV4 owner needs to know.

I Scored a GM Buyback 2017 Chevy Bolt with a New Battery, A Game-Changing Affordable EV Find

By Narek Hareyan on March 10, 2025 - 10:38PM

I stumbled upon a rare GM buyback 2017 Chevy Bolt with a brand-new battery, an unbeatable EV bargain that could change the way you see affordable electric cars forever.

My F-150 Lightning's One-Pedal Drive Malfunctioned, Sudden Braking, Then Full Acceleration Totaled Two Cars

By Noah Washington on March 10, 2025 - 10:04PM

My 2023 F-150 Lightning went from a trusted daily driver to a dangerous missile in seconds while cruising at 45mph in one-pedal drive mode.

I Just Ordered a 2025 Lucid After Leaving Tesla, Now the Owner Forums Have Me Second-Guessing Everything

By Noah Washington on March 10, 2025 - 9:48PM

Trading my Tesla Model S for a Lucid Air felt like a no-brainer last week, the showroom car's stunning build quality and 410-mile range made my Model S's panel gaps and phantom braking issues seem ancient.

I am Loving Our New Rivian R1S Tri-Motor, The road Trip from Palm Springs to Las Vegas Shows Comfort, Quality, and Effortless Charging

By Narek Hareyan on March 10, 2025 - 8:57PM

A former Tesla Model S Plaid owner takes his new Rivian R1S Tri-Motor on a flawless road trip from Palm Springs to Las Vegas, discovering unmatched luxury, comfort, and effortless charging along the way.

My Friend's Cybertruck is a Mobile Bitcoin Mine Thanks to Free Supercharging, But Tesla's Battery Warranty Probably Won't Cover This

By Noah Washington on March 10, 2025 - 7:57PM

Imagine transforming your Tesla Cybertruck into a mobile Bitcoin mining operation.

Gas prices of $2.75 in Q1 2025 in Concord Mass by John Goreham

Gas Prices At Lowest Level In Four Years Add More Energy to the Perfect Storm of Problems Battery-Electric Vehicles Face in 2025

By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 7:03PM

Battery-electric vehicles have seen virtually no market share growth in America over the past two years. Low gas prices won’t help.

Subaru BRZ Owners May Have Found A Solution To An Annoying Issue The Car Has

By Dimitar Angelov on March 10, 2025 - 4:37PM

Nobody buys the Subaru BRZ looking for comfort, but there have been some complaints about this for some time, and some owners may have found a solution.

Cooper ProControl Tires on an Acura TSX image by John Goreham

Long Term Test Conclusion - Cooper ProControl Tires Go the Distance In Challenging New England Weather, Proving They Are an Outstanding Choice For Year-Round Use

By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 4:16PM

Two years after our long-term testing of Cooper’s ProControl all-season test began we have a firm opinion on these tires.

I Was Surprised and Concerned That Nissan Dropped the V6 in the Murano For 2025 Until I Drove the New One and Realized That the New Powertrain Is a Clear Upgrade

By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 2:31PM

If you are shopping for a new mid-sized five-passenger crossover SUV, the new Murano should be on your list of top considerations. Here’s our take after a week with the Murano’s top trim.

“I’ve Seen Tesla Owners Trying To Disguise Their Model 3 and Cybertruck With Another Car Brand’s Logo, Why? They Don’t Want To Be Associated With Tesla”

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2025 - 8:06AM

A worldwide trend is happening as Tesla owners try to disguise their cars with other brands' logos. There is a Tesla Model 3 with an Audi logo, a Cybertruck with a Rivian logo, and some with Mazda and Honda logos. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

Image of Mazda CX-70 plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle spare tire by John Goreham

Every Top-Selling Vehicle Model In America Has Spare Tire Available Except One - We Break Down Which Popular Brands and Models Offer Spare Tires Segment by Segment, and Highlight Which Models Lack This Important Safety and Convenience Feature

By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 7:49AM

Despite rumors to the contrary, spare tires are alive and well in 2025 and 2026 model year vehicles. We run down the list of top-selling vehicles and examine what type of spare they offer.

My 2014 Toyota RAV4 developed an issue with the wiper interval, and it could be due to replacement front windshield

Toyota RAV4 Owner Puzzled By A Strange Issue, But It Could Be Due To An Incorrectly Installed Replacement Front Windshield

By Dimitar Angelov on March 10, 2025 - 6:00AM

Old Toyotas, while famed for their reliability, are not exempt from small, irritating issues. Here are some good pointers if your 2014 RAV4 has this issue.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “We Are Officially Saying Goodbye To Our Cybertruck, Tesla Is Buying It Back Because It Has So Many Problems”

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2025 - 8:28AM

Does Tesla have a buyback program for the Cybertruck and other models? Ashley says that she and her partner purchased a new Cybertruck, and Tesla is repurchasing it because it has so many problems. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.

My Mom’s Subaru Outback Was Hit, and It Rolled 3 Times With Her Husband, His 88-Year-Old Mother, and Their 5 Lb Dog Inside, and They All Walked Away

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2025 - 6:51AM

Have you ever recommended a car to someone in your family and had it save their life? It happened to Ashley when her family was driving in a 2022 Subaru Outback and was hit by a truck. Here is Ashley's remarkable story.

Yesterday We Said Goodbye To My Jeep Wrangle And I Came Home With This 2024 Mustang Mach-E, But I am Nervous About It Being Electric

By Armen Hareyan on March 8, 2025 - 6:38PM

I just traded my Jeep Wrangler for a 2024 Mustang Mach-E, but I'm already nervous about it being electric. Did I make a huge mistake or will I end up loving it?

My 2023 Tacoma Already Shows Frame Rust From Coastal Flooding, And Here Is My Prevention Plan

By Noah Washington on March 8, 2025 - 5:24PM

This wasn't in the plans for my 2023 Toyota Tacoma for this year, but things change.

I Need a 2-Year EV Bridge Until The R2 Arrives, Here's How I Made My Choice

By Noah Washington on March 8, 2025 - 5:18PM

The choice was difficult, but what was done was done.

2024 Honda CR-V Buyer Says, “I Paid Phony Charges to the Dealer, The Manager Said Buyers Pay the Salesperson’s Commission, He Told Me It’s A New Law”

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2025 - 10:50AM

A Honda dealer in Maryland has agreed to pay $3 million to the attorney general and pay some of its customers back for phony sales charges. Here is Renee's unbelievable story of how the Honda dealer made her pay the sales commission on a 2024 CR-V.

Don't Make This Used Car Shopping Mistake, which I did when buying a Toyota Prius

I Bought a 2017 Toyota Prius with 69k Miles For $14,500, It Was an Exceptionally Good Bargain, But There Ended Up Being A Catch

By Timothy Boyer on March 8, 2025 - 9:35AM

Just because a car dealer hands you a Carfax Report does not mean the car is unquestionably fine and the Carfax Report does not need to be examined closely by you.

2021 Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “My XSE's Transmission Died at 40K, Now the Dealer Says I’ll Be Waiting 3 Months Because They Are On Back Order

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2025 - 7:59AM

Does the Toyota Highlander transmission have reliability problems? An owner named Alex says his transmission is dead, with only 40,000 miles on the car. Is this a common problem with the Highlander? Here is what Toyota Highlander owners need to know.

Picture of BYD flying over Tesla, Rendered With Gemini

BYD Continues To Accelerate Their Technology Lead Over Tesla And Tesla Doesn’t Appear To Be Even Trying To Keep Up

By Rob Enderle on March 7, 2025 - 8:34PM

BYD is moving around Tesla and leaving them behind at an increasing rate. With features like 360-degree turns, head-in parking, emergency water driving, hydraulic suspension, autonomous driving, and done options, Tesla is becoming obsolete.

Volvo ES90 Represents A Significant Jump In EV Range, Charging, And Performance And The Car Looks Pretty Good Too Thanks To NVIDIA And Qualcomm Tech

By Rob Enderle on March 7, 2025 - 8:31PM

Volvo has released its ES90 EV, which looks to be a well-priced high-end luxury EV at a relatively reasonable price. Decent power, decent range, and some standout features may make this our family’s next car.

Picture of Toyota BZ3X curtesy of Toyota

Toyota Announces $15K EV (Starting Price) And It Could Be The Biggest EV Bargain In The Market Putting China On Notice That Toyota Is In The EV Game To Win It

By Rob Enderle on March 7, 2025 - 8:27PM

Toyota announced a $15K car, basically half the price of the Fiat 500e, with better performance, range, capacity, and RAV4-like usability. This car at this price could be a positive game changer for Toyota when Tesla is failing.

I Spent Months Hating My Rivian's Auto-Unlock Feature, The Entire Time It Was My Fault

By Noah Washington on March 7, 2025 - 5:05PM

My Rivian didn't want to open until I did this one thing, it was my fault.

Tesla's Offering 1.99% APR on New Cybertrucks Plus Free Lifetime Supercharging, Here’s Why They’re Doing It

By Noah Washington on March 7, 2025 - 4:55PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is a polarizing vehicle... let's see if it's worth the hassle.

Image shows a 1969 Plymouth Fury and 2025 Dodge Charger side by side - taken by John Goreham

The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Is Eerily Similar In Size and Dimensions to the 1969 Plymouth Fury Coupe - Coincidence?

By John Goreham on March 7, 2025 - 4:52PM

We compare and contrast the 1969 Plymouth Fury III Hardtop Coupe to the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Coupe and find they are almost twins.

Tesla Stock Drops Below Pre-Election Levels – Elon Musk’s Gamble Fails to Prop-Up the EV Maker

By Tinsae Aregay on March 7, 2025 - 4:47PM

After the election, Tesla's stock surged 90%, leading investors to praise Elon Musk's outspoken political involvement. However, as of today, Tesla's stock has returned to pre-election levels, suggesting that Musk’s risky strategy might not pay off.

Image of Dodge Charger Daytona EV by John Goreham

You Won’t Believe the Ridiculous Size of the Dodge Charger Daytona Coupe EV’s Backseat and Cargo Area

By John Goreham on March 7, 2025 - 1:43PM

We conducted a test of the Dodge Daytona EV’s back seat and storage volume to see if it is real-world useful. The results were a big surpise.

2024 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “Every Time I Call the Dealer to Schedule My CR-V Recall, They Give Me the Same Response, They Don't Have the Parts Available”

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2025 - 11:23AM

If you own a 2024 Honda CR-V, it has multiple recalls. However, owners like Leo say that their Honda dealer keeps telling them parts are unavailable, and they have to wait. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know about the recall situation.

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