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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 $65,000 Kia EV9 Has Been Sitting at the Dealer Since December 2nd Over a Rat, Their Sluggish Pace of Work Is Astonishing

By Noah Washington on February 25, 2025 - 11:10AM

If your $65,000 Kia EV9 was at the shop for most of it's life what would you do?

I Took My Cybertruck To the Tesla Collision Center After Someone Hit Me, and My Truck Has Already Been There 6 Weeks, Is This a Normal Turnaround Time?

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2025 - 10:10AM

Is the expected wait time at a Tesla collision center six months? A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck was in an accident in December, and he's still waiting to get it fixed. He's frustrated and asks what other Tesla owner experiences are like.

My 2024 Chevy Silverado 11K Miles In Wouldn’t Shift Into Forward or Reverse, Now I Need a New Transmission, But the Dealer Won’t Have Parts For 3 Months Minimum

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2025 - 7:40AM

A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado owner has a failed 10-speed transmission with only 11K miles. The truck needs a new transmission, but the dealer doesn't have the right parts. Here is Rachel's frustrating story and what Silverado owners need to know.

Elon Musk is Pleased After the Author of ‘Unplugged Alpha’ Said He Legitimately Dislikes Electric Cars but Is Thinking About Buying a Tesla Just to Support Musk

By Tinsae Aregay on February 25, 2025 - 7:38AM

Elon Musk is showcasing new Tesla customers who were previously averse to electric vehicles but are now drawn to the brand because of his actions. Excited, Musk exclaims, “Tesla rocks!"

Morgan’s Supersport Is A Revolutionary Shift As It Appears To Be More Modern

By Nicholas Muhoro on February 25, 2025 - 6:25AM

Morgan has revealed a new model to be released on March 11, the SuperSport. This new model appears to be more modern embracing attributes of modern brands. Perhaps Morgan is signaling a shift.

Ford Just Won a Truckload Full of Awards for Having the Best Value for its F-Series

By Mary Conway on February 24, 2025 - 8:54PM

The truck market is the most hotly- contested right now. Ford, Chevrolet and Ram are all battling it out for the important sales crown, so value is a huge asset.

I Took My Chevy Bolt on its First Road Trip Overcoming Apprehensions and Conquering Snowy Mountains on the Journey to Wenatchee for a Family Ski Adventure

By Narek Hareyan on February 24, 2025 - 6:49PM

Discover how one family conquered snowy mountains and charged challenges on an unforgettable road trip in their Chevy Bolt, proving that with the right preparation, any journey can become a thrilling adventure worth sharing.

Image shows how to rotate the tires on a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands

My Ford Dealer Advised Me Not to Rotate the Tires Of My Bronco Sport Badlands the Way Shown In the Manual, So I Asked Falken Tire Experts What They Suggested, and They Provided Me With a Firm Answer

By John Goreham on February 24, 2025 - 6:33PM

Some dealers and mechanics don’t like to rotate tires in an X-pattern. We asked the tire manufacturer, Falken, what they suggested, and they had a definitive answer for me.

My 2025 Rivian R1T Rebooted While Merging Onto the Highway and I Didn't Know If I Should Be Worried, Impressed, or Preparing to Pull Over

By Narek Hareyan on February 24, 2025 - 6:05PM

Discover the shocking moment a 2025 Rivian R1T rebooted while merging onto the highway, prompting a deep dive into the safety, reliability, and unexpected realities of driving electric vehicles today.

Image showing anti-Elon Musk bumper stickers on a Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y Owner Takes Virtue Signaling To a New Level With Multiple Anti-Elon Stickers In a Move We Expect to See Much More - Will It Ward Off Vandalism and Road rage?

By John Goreham on February 24, 2025 - 4:50PM

Some Tesla owners are very much against Elon Musk’s efforts to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. In order to signal their unhappiness, they have started to employ bumper stickers, so you won't get the wrong idea.

Tesla Confirms the Model S & X Will Get a Refresh in a Few Months. Adds, “There is No Plan to Discontinue the Vehicles Anytime Soon”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 24, 2025 - 4:15PM

Tesla’s VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy, has dismissed rumors that the company will discontinue the Model S and Model X. Instead, the chief engineer states that the Model S and X will receive a refresh later in 2025.

Ford is Recalling 240,000 2020-2021 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for Potential Seat Belt Problems

By Mary Conway on February 24, 2025 - 3:43PM

Some of the seat belts may not have been anchored or bolted in properly.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Is an $85,000 Luxury SUV With Serious Power, High-Tech Upgrades, and One Big Drawback You Won’t Expect

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2025 - 3:36PM

At $85,000, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Capstone promises luxury and power. But does it truly deliver, or is Toyota asking too much for too little?

Best Way to Transport Your Dog in The Back of a Cybertruck

New Cybertruck Owner Asks If It Is Okay to Transport His Dog in The Cargo Bed During a Long Trip

By Timothy Boyer on February 24, 2025 - 12:12PM

Is the Tesla Cybertruck cargo bed safe for putting the family dog into for any trip, regardless of how long or short the trip? Here is what the law and dog owners have to say about it.

My Wife Drove My Toyota Tacoma With 37K Miles and Accidentally Filled It Up With Diesel and It Wouldn’t Start, The Toyota Tech Saved My Truck and My Marriage

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2025 - 11:13AM

Have you ever filled a gas-engine vehicle with diesel fuel? It happens more often than you think. Check out this story about a wife filling her husband's 2022 Toyota pickup with diesel. A Toyota tech saved the day and possibly this man's marriage.

I'm Hearing a Tick from My C8's Passenger Side at 1,500 Miles, Here's What Corvette Owners Say It Really Is

By Noah Washington on February 24, 2025 - 10:57AM

Here's the actual cause of the C8 Corvette notorious ticking noise.

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck to a Car Show in Orange Beach and Braced Myself For Negativity, But I Was Shocked At the Response

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2025 - 7:11AM

How do people respond to the Tesla Cybertruck? It's not all negativity, as one CT owner found out. He took his controversial electric truck to a classic car show in Orange Beach, and something unexpected happened. Here is Marcus's surprising story.

Tesla Confirms the Cyber Cab will Feature Plastic Body Panels & Will Not Require Painting. Instead, the Color Will be Injected While Molding the Polyurethane Panels – “No More Orange Peel or Paint Bleed”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 24, 2025 - 6:04AM

Tesla says the Cyber Cab will be made out of plastic panels, and similar to the Cybertruck, it will also not require a paint shop. Tesla adds the color will be injected during the plastic molding process, which will eliminate orange peel and paint bleed.

GMC Recalling Nearly 71,000 2022 GMC Sierra Pickups Because Part of the Chrome Grille Can Fall Off

By Mary Conway on February 23, 2025 - 6:27PM

This is an odd recall because it involves a small portion of the pickups produced by GM. The recall is tied to a specific grille.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Backed Onto an Old Lady in a Parking Lot. Adds, “My Cybertruck had a Minor Scratch, but I Did a Number on Her Door”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 23, 2025 - 5:22PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he crashed into a nice old lady while backing up in a parking lot. He adds, “My Cybertruck was barely scratched, but I did a number on her door.”

So, I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO Hybrid, Headed Out to Maryland, Made it 400 Miles and the Engine Locked Up With Only 1,528 On My Truck

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2025 - 8:08AM

Many Toyota Tundra truck owners are fuming because of the pickup's problems. Kirk bought a 2025 Tundra, and the engine died with only 1,528 miles on the new pickup. He's sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Here is Kirk's incredible story.

Tesla Shares Detailed Guidance for Cybertruck Owners Who Find Themselves Stuck in Snow – #10 “Get a Friend With a Tow Strap to Pull You Out”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 23, 2025 - 7:50AM

Tesla’s chief Cybertruck engineer has published a 10-step guide for Cybertruck owners who find themselves stuck in snow. The 10th recommendation is, “Get a friend with a tow strap to pull you out.”

Model 3 Owner Responds to New Data Showing Tesla Drivers Are the Worst, “Some Tesla Drivers Like to Speed and Weave Between Lanes, But Many of Us Drive Like Responsible Adults”

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2025 - 6:28AM

Which car brand has the worst drivers? New Insurance data says Tesla has the worst drivers of all automakers. If it hadn't been bad before for Tesla owners, it could have worsened as this report became public. Here's what Tesla owners need to know.

Repair Bill Dilemma's Are Not Always Solved by Using Cheaper Parts

My 2019 Toyota Rav4 Repair Was Quoted $500 for Parts and Labor at a Local Shop, but I Found The Replacement Piece On Amazon For Only $80.

By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2025 - 6:23PM

The potential consequences of shopping around for non-OEM replacement parts for your Toyota Rav4 to save money on your car repairs.

Luxury Car Dealer Says, “My Own Employee Scammed Me Out of $80,000, He Sold a 2024 Ford F-150 Shelby For $20K Less Than What I Paid Before I Caught Him”

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2025 - 12:15PM

Imagine hiring an employee who is a con artist to sell high-end vehicles. He takes you for $80,000 by selling cars and trucks under the wholesale value. That happened to George Saliba. Check out this scam artist and a warning for all car buyers.

An orange Scout Traveler takes the path less traveled, a dirt road through the forest

I Think This Small SC Town Will Boom With The Groundbreaking Of Scout Motors, And The Launch Of The Scout Terra and Traveler

By Mikey Garcia on February 22, 2025 - 12:08PM

Scout Motors breaks ground on a $2 billion EV factory in South Carolina, reviving the iconic Terra and Traveler models. Discover how this project is reshaping America’s automotive landscape.

I Purchased A 2025 Rav4 Gas Model And I Am Approaching 500 Miles. Does Toyota Use Moly Compounds In Its Break-in Oil? Who is Telling the Truth?

By Timothy Boyer on February 22, 2025 - 12:05PM

As the new owner of a 2025 Rav4 approaches his first 500 miles, he is getting conflicting answers regarding his oil maintenance. A Toyota Engineer specifies these truths to clear up the confusion.

A Cybertruck Owner Says, “A Tesla Model Y Was Taunting Me, so I Punched the Accelerator but Ended Up in a Death Wobble Around 90 MPH.”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 22, 2025 - 9:51AM

A Cybertruck owner driving on the highway says a Tesla Model Y was taunting him, so he punched the accelerator but ended up experiencing a death wobble around 90 MPH. The Cybertruck owner says the violent shaking stops around 70 mph.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Doing DoorDash Deliveries Using His Cybertruck and Ended Up Damaging the Truck. Adds, “I Don’t Do DoorDash for the Money, I Do It as a Punishment”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 22, 2025 - 8:40AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his $12 DoorDash delivery run damaged his truck. He adds that he’s not doing DoorDash for the money but to punish himself and instill discipline.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Complains About Loud Wind Noise; Tesla Says, “The Only Way to Stop the Noise is by Putting a Tape Over the Panel Gaps”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 22, 2025 - 8:22AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner took his truck in for service because of loud wind noise in the cabin. However, to his surprise, Tesla turned him back, saying the only way to reduce the noise was by putting tape over the body panels.

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