Automotive News (Page 83)

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 2024 Silverado 2500 HD Went In for a Transmission Fix But I Believe the Dealer Botched the Repair, Now a Part of Me Thinks I Should’ve Gone With a Ford F-250 Instead

By Aram Krajekian on May 3, 2025 - 5:51AM

After a transmission service left Greg’s 2024 Silverado downshifting violently and locking up its rear tires, he began to suspect dealer error. Now he’s questioning his loyalty to GM and wondering if a Ford F-250 would’ve been the better choice.

I Recently Bought a Tesla Model 3 and My Only Regret is Not Switching Earlier

By Aram Krajekian on May 2, 2025 - 5:11PM

After just one month with a Tesla Model 3, this owner realized what they were missing. Here’s why their story captures a growing feeling shared by many new EV drivers.

I Wanted to Lease a New Tesla Model Y for My Wife, But After Seeing Used Prices, I’m Not Sure New Is the Right Move Anymore

By Aram Krajekian on May 2, 2025 - 3:36PM

A Tesla shopper set out to lease a new Model Y, but after finding used ones for cheap and getting a steep lease quote, he began questioning whether new is really the smarter choice anymore.

My 2025 Tesla Model Y Was Promised to Be Delivered by April, But Now It’s Delayed and Tesla Can’t Explain Why

By Aram Krajekian on May 2, 2025 - 3:20PM

A Tesla buyer placed an order for a 2025 Model Y with a clear delivery window, but when the date vanished and support had no answers. Here’s why this story reveals a deeper issue that new buyers could face.

My 2020 Chevy Bolt Got a New Battery, but Still Won’t Charge Past 80 Percent, and Now I’m Wondering What They Aren’t Telling Me

By Narek Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 3:07PM

A new battery should mean a fresh start, but when this 2020 Chevy Bolt wouldn’t charge past 80%, one owner uncovered a hidden system that left him, and others, wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Chery's Sales Robot In A Chery Dealership

Chery's Robotic EV Bet: Will Blond Bots Conquer the Uncanny Valley? Not Yet, But This Is A Great Foundation For The Future

By Rob Enderle on May 2, 2025 - 3:00PM

Chery's use of blond humanoid robot salespeople, while attracting attention, likely faces challenges due to the uncanny valley effect, but serves as a valuable step in developing future human-robot interactions for customer service.

BYD's Electric Revolution: How a Pure-Play Strategy Propelled the Chinese Automaker to Global EV Dominance

By Rob Enderle on May 2, 2025 - 2:34PM

BYD's exclusive focus on electric vehicles has resulted in significant financial gains, surpassing even Tesla in global EV sales. This strategic emphasis on EVs has facilitated efficient manufacturing, clearer branding, and faster innovation.

My 2023 Rivian R1S Steering Wheel Makes a Rubbing Noise and Stutters When It Moves, and Service Keeps Saying It’s Normal

By Narek Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 2:27PM

A small rubbing noise in one Rivian R1S’s steering wheel turned into a stuttering mystery that service brushed off as “normal”, but what if it’s not, and you’ve heard it too without realizing something’s wrong?

The Cost Equation: Democratizing EV Access – Why Countries That Have Let Chinese EVs In Are Progressing Faster On EV Adoption Than Those That Don’t

By Rob Enderle on May 2, 2025 - 2:15PM

Countries that have welcomed Chinese electric vehicles are achieving faster progress on their green initiatives due to the affordability, performance, and range advantages Chinese EVs offer.

130,000 Miles In, My 2016 Tesla Model S Supercharges a Lot to Get My "Money's Worth" Out of Free Supercharging, And Think Supercharging Doesn't Really Impact the Longevity of The Battery

By Armen Hareyan on May 2, 2025 - 11:25AM

After 130,000 miles of free Supercharging in his 2016 Tesla Model S, one owner reveals the surprising truth about battery longevity, and why most people probably have it all wrong.

People Seem To Think I Am The Worst Mother Ever For Allowing My Daughter To Buy A 2024 Toyota Corolla With 3,000 Miles On It

By Timothy Boyer on May 2, 2025 - 10:47AM

A parent is getting a lot of hate over her 18-year-old daughter's first (relatively new) car purchase. Are the haters’ views correct about this common problem parents have to face? Here's a win-win solution should it happen to you.

A vibrant green 2025 Hyundai Kona EV drives along a dusty road, surrounded by rugged hills and a cloudy sky.

My First Time In A Tesla After Owning A Kona EV Was Shocking, 'The Doors Were Flimsy Like A Mid-2000s Corolla' And 'Road Noise Was Night And Day'

By Noah Washington on May 2, 2025 - 9:36AM

According to one EV owner who’s driven both, Hyundai’s latest Kona EV takes the crown over the Tesla Model 3, where it really counts. Build quality, ride comfort, and everyday sanity.

A Gray 2025 Lucid Air drives along a winding road, surrounded by rugged mountains and a vast desert landscape under a clear sky.

The "Lucid Air Beats My Old Tesla Model 3 In Luxury But Fails At Smaller Things", 400 Miles Of Range Means Nothing Without Superchargers

By Noah Washington on May 2, 2025 - 9:18AM

The Lucid Air promised this former Tesla Model 3 owner luxury and a breathtaking 400-mile range, but after spending $90,000, he discovered one critical infrastructure problem that makes him watch as Tesla drivers effortlessly continue their journeys

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck's Unconventional Door Saved His Life During an Armed Robbery – Adds "I Was Targeted Because I Drive a Cybertruck"

By Tinsae Aregay on May 2, 2025 - 8:55AM

A Cybertruck owner claims he was targeted for armed robbery because of his expensive vehicle. However, he adds that the assailant wasn’t able to figure out how to open the Cybertruck’s unconventional door handles, which he credits with saving his life.

My Hyundai Elantra Lane Assist Slammed Me Into a Wall Going 80 MPH, I Thought It Was Supposed To Protect Me, I Want My Toyota Corolla Back

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2025 - 8:45AM

Does the Hyundai Elantra have a problem with its Lane Assist feature? Kristyn says her 2024 Hyundai Elantra jerked her to the left and drove her into a concrete wall on the highway. Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know about the safety tech.

My 2023 Rivian R1T Makes a Strange Croaking Sound on Wakeup and I Have No Idea What’s Causing It

By Aram Krajekian on May 1, 2025 - 9:30PM

When a Rivian R1T owner heard a strange croaking sound every time his truck woke up, he turned to the community. What he found was both oddly common and surprisingly helpful.

My EV Charger Threw Errors Twice in One Day, and While Unplugging Fixed It Both Times, I’m Starting to Worry There’s a Bigger Problem Hiding Behind It

By Narek Hareyan on May 1, 2025 - 9:04PM

A simple charger glitch that vanished with a quick unplug turned into a deeper mystery, and now one Rivian owner’s experience has EV drivers everywhere rethinking what’s really hiding behind those charging errors.

AI generated image using Grok shows a surprised owner changing his oil and finding to be green

I Just Did My First Oil Change Today On My 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, and the Oil Has a Green Look To It, Has Anyone Ever Seen Such a Thing, and Should I Be Worried

By John Goreham on May 1, 2025 - 4:54PM

We paraphrase a Ford Bronco Sport owner who changed his own oil, only to discover the oil had a very unusual look to it. We examine this mystery in detail.

My First RV Trip with a Rivian R1S Cut My Range in Half, but Towing Was Shockingly Easy, and I Found the One Charging Station That Got It Right

By Narek Hareyan on May 1, 2025 - 2:35PM

Towing a 5,000 lb trailer with a Rivian might sound like a nightmare for range and charging, but one owner’s real-world trip proves it can be smooth, easy, and even more convenient than you'd expect.

I Drove My Gen1 R1S for Two Years, Then Traded It In for a Gen2, and Somehow Got More Than I Paid

By Narek Hareyan on May 1, 2025 - 1:29PM

After two years with his Rivian R1S, Sanjiv got more than he paid when he traded it in, and his story might change how you think about EV ownership and resale value forever.

Image of BMW's all-electric i4 sports sedan by John Goreham

EV Inflection Point - BMW, Hummer, Chevrolet, and GMC, Are the Latest Brands to Pause, Reduce, or Stop Electric Vehicle Production as the Industry Slowly Admits that EV Market Share Stalled In the U.S. 27 Months Ago

By John Goreham on May 1, 2025 - 9:14AM

With each passing quarter, it becomes increasingly evident that U.S. consumer adoption of battery-electric vehicles has stalled at around 8%. Automakers are scaling back their production of EVs, adapting to the lower-than-hoped-for take rate.

I Haven’t Changed the Oil In My Nissan Altima in 23,000 Miles, I Just Found Out Today That I Need An Oil Change Every 5,000 Miles

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2025 - 7:39AM

How often should you change the oil in your Nissan or any car brand's vehicle? Gaby says it's been 23,000 miles since her last oil change in her 2019 Nissan Altima. Check out her incredible story and what all car owners need to know.

2024 Lexus GX550 10-speed automatic transmission shifter

My Lexus GX550 Has The Transmission Jerk Issue, But A Dealer Says They Have To Wait For A Software Update

By Dimitar Angelov on May 1, 2025 - 6:39AM

While some people think it's normal, more and more Lexus GX550 owners complain from a jerky transmission.

A 2025 Gray Tesla Model Y drives on a rural road, set against a backdrop of snowy mountains under a clear blue sky.

I Worked For Tesla And Discovered A Hidden Tire Warranty That Saved Me 25% On Replacements, Plus Four More Secrets Model Y Owners Are Never Told About

By Noah Washington on May 1, 2025 - 5:03AM

A former Tesla employee just dropped five ownership hacks every Model Y driver needs to know, but Tesla won’t tell you.

Why Corvette is Threatening to Ban Some 2025 ZR1 Buyers From Ever Buying a Future Corvette

By Mary Conway on April 30, 2025 - 11:14PM

Chevrolet is setting strict rules about how long the buyer has to keep the new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The automaker wants to make sure the buyer really wants the supercar and isn't just trying to make a quick buck!

Toyota Owner Shows How She Saved Money With DIY Maintenance

I Haven't Taken My Toyota Tacoma to the Dealership for Service in 5 Years…Guess How Much I Saved

By Timothy Boyer on April 30, 2025 - 9:05PM

How much money would you save by DIYing your scheduled maintenance on your Toyota rather than taking it to the dealership? Here's what one DIY Toyota owner found with her Tacoma.

Why Fans Are Convinced that Dodge is Bringing Back the Challenger

By Mary Conway on April 30, 2025 - 8:40PM

Dodge phased out its most popular and powerful HEMI-powered muscle cars to make room for EVs. Now that the HEMI engines are coming back, fans want to see the Challenger back, too!