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.

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 Sellers Taking Advantage of Elderly Car Owners

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.

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.

My Tesla Model Y Needed a Warranty Repair, So the Technician Drove 2.5 Hours From Out of State to Replace Both Headlights in My Driveway, and I'm Beyond Impressed With Their Service

By Aram Krajekian on May 9, 2025 - 7:33PM

Tesla’s mobile service is redefining what customer care looks like, one driveway at a time. Here’s why this story shows how commitment is becoming the new standard in automotive service.

California Highway Patrol's new gas-gulping V8-powered patrol car is shown

California Wants To Force You To Own an EV, but When It Chose a Special New Police Vehicle For the California Highway Patrol, It Chose A Big Honkin’ Gas-Gulper

By John Goreham on May 9, 2025 - 7:12PM

Raise your hand if you are surprised by the hypocrisy, but when the Golden State chose its newest special undercover California Highway Patrol Cruiser, it picked a huge three-row gas-guzzling SUV, not a battery-electric vehicle.

Nissan's New Frontier Pro Hybrid: Is an 84-Mile EV Range the Pickup Panacea We've Been Waiting For? (Read the Fine Print!)

By Rob Enderle on May 9, 2025 - 4:55PM

Nissan's Frontier Hybrid concept, with its promising (though CLTC-rated) 84-mile EV range, could be a game-changing practical solution for truck buyers. It would bridge the benefits of EV and ICE and boost Nissan.

Rivian's Ascent: How Adventure-Focused EVs Are Quietly Nudging Aside the Cybertruck Aura, Even in Tesla's Backyard

By Rob Enderle on May 9, 2025 - 4:35PM

Rivian's improving financials highlight its growing appeal as a practical, adventure-focused Tesla alternative whose design resonates broadly with truck/SUV enthusiasts, fueling strong anticipation for its more accessible R2.

Cadillac Celestiq: A $300,000 Electric Dream...Or Is It Stuck in Neutral? It Is Incredibly Hard To Sell At These Extreme Price Points Only 25 Sold So Far

By Rob Enderle on May 9, 2025 - 2:13PM

Despite its technological ambition, the Cadillac Celestiq's steep price and subsequent low sales mirror the fate of the expensive Continental Mark II, suggesting its main role may be a brand-enhancing halo car rather than a volume seller.

Top 10 Least Favorite Vehicles Of The 2010s ―"Spent 15 Years As A Ford Tech…I Agree 100% With Your Ford List"

By Timothy Boyer on May 9, 2025 - 12:53PM

A popular car repair garage lists the top 10 vehicles they've worked on over the years as a warning on the models you will want to avoid―especially if you are considering any of the Ford models dominating the list.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Tesla Rolled Out Free Trials of FSD, But Instead of Excitement, the Reaction Is Mixed Because Of What Didn’t Arrive”

By Denis Flierl on May 9, 2025 - 7:21AM

Not everyone is excited about Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology. Here is what Cybertruck owners say about it, information for those curious, and what you need to know if you are considering buying a Cybertruck or any Tesla model.

A 2025 Hyundai Elantra N with red accents parked in front of a trendy store, showcasing stylish alloy wheels and modern design elements.

My Elantra N Taught Me How To Drive Stick And Survived College In Upstate NY, But Bugs Ate Through My Clear Coat

By Noah Washington on May 9, 2025 - 5:39AM

It taught him to drive stick, tackled snowy upstate New York, and delivered daily grins. Hyundai’s Elantra N is the $33K performance hero no one saw coming. But even a Nürburgring-tuned commuter isn’t immune to reality.

A white 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper with its hatch open near a river, where two people kayak in the background under a blue sky and fluffy clouds.

I Love My $60,000 Tesla Model Y But It Parks Worse Than A 16-Year-Old Driver, They Never Told Me AutoPark Was 'Useless In Europe' Before I Paid For Enhanced Autopilot

By Noah Washington on May 9, 2025 - 5:36AM

I paid $60,000 for a Tesla Model Y and extra for Enhanced Autopilot, only to find out AutoPark parks like a nervous teenager and barely works in Europe.

I Recently Did An Oil Change On My Dodge Challenger And I See Oil-Pressure Fluctuations, But I Am Not Sure How Normal They Are

By Dimitar Angelov on May 9, 2025 - 5:15AM

Changing your oil and monitoring the gauges is good, but understanding oil pressure is key.

I Was Loving My 2025 Rivian R1T Until a Critical Battery Failure Left It Rebooting and Powerless In My Driveway

By Aram Krajekian on May 9, 2025 - 5:07AM

An R1T owner attempted a routine software update, but the truck never recovered like it was supposed to. Here’s why this story reveals more of what’s emerging with Rivian’s Over-the-Air updates.

I Took My 2025 Toyota Camry In for a Simple Sensor Check Engine Light, But Now Toyota Says That Rodents Chewed the Wires and Warranty Won’t Cover It

By Aram Krajekian on May 9, 2025 - 4:54AM

What started as a simple sensor issue on a nearly new Camry turned into a shredded wire nightmare. Here’s why this story reveals the hidden threat no one warns car owners about.

Someone Is Reimagining An Iconic 1990s Supercar The Way It Should Have Been From The Factory

By Dimitar Angelov on May 9, 2025 - 1:28AM

An independent fabricator is fixing one of Jaguar's mistakes, by recreating one of the fastest supercars of the 1990s.

I Was Told GM Might Replace Every L87 6.2L Engine for the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, But I’m Wondering If They’re Really Ready for That

By Aram Krajekian on May 8, 2025 - 7:49PM

What started as a simple recall might turn into one of the largest engine replacements for GM. Owners are hearing whispers of full swaps, and now some are wondering if GM is really prepared for what’s coming next.

So I Got a Quote From Rivian for $4,800 For a New Windshield on My R1S, But It Sounds a Little Excessive

By Narek Hareyan on May 8, 2025 - 7:21PM

What started as a simple windshield quote for a Rivian R1S turned into a $4,800 shocker that exposed just how wildly unpredictable EV repair costs can be, here’s what owners are saying, and why you need to double-check everything.

So I Feel Like We See All The Time Rivian Service Centers Are Bad, But I Got My R1T Truck Back in 3.5 Days Despite Needing Lots of Replacements

By Narek Hareyan on May 8, 2025 - 6:26PM

Everyone talks about Rivian service nightmares, but this owner got his R1T back in just 3.5 days, with every issue fixed and communication that actually impressed him.

Here’s Why I Think the 2025 BMW M235 xDrive Gran Coupe Is a Real Sports Sedan in a World of Pretenders and Should Be on Your Consideration List if You Value Driving Pleasure

By John Goreham on May 8, 2025 - 12:27PM

We explain why the BMW M235 is a great sports sedan and why all shoppers should be cross-shopping against all other considerations.

I Got a Great Deal On a Lexus GX 460, Now Lexus Tells Me There’s a Valley Plate Leak That’s Going To Cost $3,000 Or More

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2025 - 10:24AM

Does the Lexus GX 460 have a coolant leak problem? It's called a valley plate, and it's expensive to fix. Michelle bought a 2016 GX 460, got a great deal, and knows why it was so cheap. It needs an expensive repair. Here's what owners need to know.

A family prepares for an adventure, loading snowboards into a 2025 Tesla Cybetruck vehicle outside a modern home.

Tesla Just Removed The One Feature That Sold Me On The Cybertruck, 'I Wouldn't Have Bought This $100K Truck If I Had Known They'd Never Offer The Range Extender’

By Noah Washington on May 8, 2025 - 7:27AM

Tesla just quietly removed the one feature that made the Cybertruck make sense for long-distance driving, the range extender. For some buyers, it wasn’t just an accessory, it was the reason they ordered the truck in the first place.

I’ve Had The Least Success With My 2024 Chevy Tahoe, My Sporty Tahoe Left Me Stranded and Almost Killed My Entire Family

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2025 - 7:14AM

Is there a problem with the new Chevrolet Tahoe? Erica says her Tahoe left her stranded on the side of the road. The issues were so bad she sold it and bought a GMC Yukon. Now her Yukon is having problems. Here is what Tahoe and Yukon buyers need to know.

Guy Quoted Me $1,052 Just For Labor To Install Bilstein 5100s on My Ram 2500, But This Seems Way Too Much

By Narek Hareyan on May 7, 2025 - 8:23PM

A Ram 2500 owner was quoted over $1,000 just for labor to install shocks and a leveling kit, are shops cashing in, or is this the new normal?

I Was Test-Driving The 2025 Nissan Murano, And While At A Complete Stop a 2015 Altima Slammed Into My Rear, But Look At How Murano Stood Its Ground in a Live Testament To Reliability

By Armen Hareyan on May 7, 2025 - 8:11PM

An unexpected crash during my test drive revealed something truly remarkable about the all-new 2025 Nissan Murano as I was preparing for this review.

My 2025 Rivian R1S Tri Just Survived a Light Bar Short and a Cracked Windshield, but Now I'm Stuck Between a Long Wait, and a Complicated Fix

By Narek Hareyan on May 7, 2025 - 6:43PM

After a rock disabled the light bar and another cracked the windshield, this Rivian owner now faces a tough choice between a 180-mile service visit with no loaner or relying on a local shop to handle sensitive sensor calibration.

My Rivian R1T Service Took Too Long to Book, But the Bigger Concern Was What It Exposed About Quality Control

By Aram Krajekian on May 7, 2025 - 6:36PM

What started as a service visit turned into a revealing experience not just about the vehicle, but about how Rivian handles the growing expectations of its loyal owners.

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