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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.

3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer It Killed The 12V Battery

3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer Says It Killed The 12V Battery

By Armen Hareyan on April 10, 2025 - 10:29AM

An unexpected discovery after just 10 days parked left this 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner with a dead car, a skeptical dealer, and a flurry of disagreement from fellow drivers. Look, your EV may be silently draining itself too.

Tesla Cybertruck Being Towed in the rain

I Couldn't See 100ft Ahead In My Cybertruck, But FSD Couldn’t See Anything Either, And Not a Single Car Showed

By Noah Washington on April 10, 2025 - 8:50AM

"I couldn't see, and neither could my Cybertruck." This shocking account of driving a Cybertruck in bad weather will make you think twice about relying on technology.

My 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE With 4,000 Miles Started to Shake and the Engine Just Died, the Dealer Doesn’t Know What’s Wrong

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2025 - 7:15AM

Does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 have reliability issues? Some owners report that their RAV4 engines are shutting down for no reason. An error message comes on after the engine stalls and occurs when it’s raining. Here’s what RAV4 owners need to know.

So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire

By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2025 - 8:19PM

The most unexpected difference between the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y isn’t what you think, and it might change which one you actually like driving more.

So I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down

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

This vandal was caught in broad daylight, but what this situation reveals goes far beyond a single act of damage and into the complicated, often politicized tension of owning a Tesla today.

I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It

By Narek Hareyan on April 9, 2025 - 6:45PM

This Rivian owner thought his free TuneIn trial had simply ended, until he discovered he was being charged a full year’s subscription every single month, and he’s not the only one.

My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond

By Narek Hareyan on April 9, 2025 - 6:07PM

A tiny 12V battery just sidelined a $70,000 Rivian R1T, and what happened next reveals the hidden weak link every EV owner needs to know about.

I’m Debating Whether to Trade My Sierra AT4 1500 for a 2500HD Before Our Move, I’ll Be Towing Heavier, But My Wife Says It’s a Silly Upgrade and I Honestly Don’t Know If She’s Right

So I Wanna Trade My GMC Sierra AT4 1500 for a 2500HD Before Our Move As I’ll Be Towing Heavier, But My Wife Says It’s a Silly Upgrade and I Don’t Know If She’s Right

By Aram Krajekian on April 9, 2025 - 2:22PM

What started as a simple question about upgrading to a 2500HD turned into a second look regarding towing, trust, and whether one owner's Sierra 1500 is still enough for the road.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Dog Mode Has a Safety Issue – Elaborates, “Dogs Can Easily Open the Door from the Inside”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 9, 2025 - 10:33AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner raises a safety issue regarding Dog Mode, saying, “Dogs can easily unlock the door from the inside.” Says his wife recently left their French bulldogs in the Cybertruck and was stunned to find they had managed to open the door.

Rivian Sales Staff Revealed “Over 200,000 R2 Reservations Are In Our System” After My R1S Test Drive

By Noah Washington on April 9, 2025 - 9:28AM

Think the R2 wait is long? You have no idea. A recent test drive follow-up email just exposed the truly enormous number of people already in line. R2 reservations are through the roof.

Red Model 3 Tesla with Red X, Hyundai Ioniq 6 with Green checkmark

I'm Trading My Tesla Model 3 For A Hyundai Ioniq 6, The Harassment Isn't Worth It Anymore

By Noah Washington on April 9, 2025 - 8:59AM

This EV owner is making an emergency exit. Find out why harassment is forcing them out of their Model 3 and into the Ioniq 6.

I Just Changed My Oil For The 1st Time on My 2018 Toyota Tacoma, And Now It Won't Start - Making a Hissing Noise

By Armen Hareyan on April 9, 2025 - 8:04AM

An unexpected twist during a simple oil change left this 2018 Toyota Tacoma owner stranded—what happened next surprised even seasoned DIYers.

I Changed My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Oil at 5K Not the Recommended 10K, I Found Some Metal In the Filter, and the Oil Was Too Dark For My Liking

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2025 - 6:33AM

How often should you change the oil in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Tacoma owner Esh says he changed the oil at 5K and found more than he expected. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

So Some Guy Hit My Toyota Tacoma Going 55 MPH, It Flipped 4 Feet Off The Ground, Landed on 4 Tires And Started Right Up

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 7:57PM

This Tacoma owner’s truck flew 4 feet into the air after being hit at 55 MPH, and not only did it land on all fours, it started right up like nothing happened.

Image of 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander courtesy of Toyota.

I Thought I Would Not Like the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, But Boy, Was I Wrong

By John Goreham on April 8, 2025 - 5:50PM

Sometimes, a vehicle drives differently than it looks. The Grand Highlander Hybrid Max is a perfect example.

I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway

By Aram Krajekian on April 8, 2025 - 5:39PM

From a Model 3 trade-in to an unexpected freeway encounter, this 30-day Rivian update uncovered more than anyone would expect.

My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger

By Narek Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 4:17PM

My brand-new Rivian R1S is taking over an hour to charge at fast stations, service can’t help me for a month, and with no home charger installed yet, I’m starting to question everything about owning an EV.

My Chevy Bolt Has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong

By Narek Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 2:53PM

A mysterious popcorn-popping sound from the front of a Chevy Bolt left one owner and his mechanic completely stumped, and what he discovered has every EV driver wondering if their car might be next.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Ford, Rivian, and GMC’s Only Breakthrough Is Slapping a Battery Into a Few Trucks, While the Cybertruck is the Rookie MVP"

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2025 - 12:10PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says the Cybertruck will eventually be the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). He says the Cybertruck is the rookie MVP among electric trucks after one year. Is he right? They are bold statements, but are they true?

Tesla Responds to Cybertruck Owners Who Lost 50% of Their Vehicle’s Value in 1 Year – The EV Maker Says, “One More Post Like This and You Will be Getting $0”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 8, 2025 - 11:19AM

Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.

My 2020 Honda Accord Was Perfect Until the Head Gasket Failed at Just 49,000 Miles

49,000 Miles In, I Have Succumbed To The Head Gasket Issue On My 2020 Honda Accord, But It Was Perfect Until Then

By Aram Krajekian on April 8, 2025 - 11:00AM

From a class action lawsuit to denied warranty claims, this story reveals why one Accord’s blown head gasket may just be the start of a much bigger problem for Honda.

Save Your Recession Finances With These Toyota Models

"A 10-Year-Old Toyota Corolla With 125,000 Miles Or More Will Become The Most Sought After Vehicle" - The Top 10 Cheapest Cars To Buy & Maintain According To a 2025 Reliability Study

By Timothy Boyer on April 8, 2025 - 10:58AM

These are the best cars, SUVs, and trucks you can buy: They are reliable, have the lowest insurance costs, are the cheapest to maintain, and have the lowest depreciation over 10 years, reports study.

Toyota GR Supra Final Edition US Price Unveiled And It Will Be A Lot Cheaper Than In Japan

By Dimitar Angelov on April 8, 2025 - 10:35AM

US car enthusiasts draw the long stick for once, as the GR Supra Final Edition will be more affordable in the US than in its home market.

Ford F-150 Lightning Next to Trump Rally

I Voted for Trump and Love My F-150 Lightning, EVs Shouldn't Be A Political Statement When They Work This Well

By Noah Washington on April 8, 2025 - 10:12AM

My F-150 Lightning changed my mind about EVs, and I voted for Trump. When a vehicle works this well, it shouldn't be political.

Nissan Murano Plastic Oil Pan with whiteSSUV vehicle

Nissan Owner Says "They have five Nissan Rogues sitting on their lot waiting for new oil pans," This Design Flaw Will Cost You Thousands

By Noah Washington on April 8, 2025 - 8:06AM

The plastic oil pan design is prone to damage during routine oil changes, specifically with the drain plug on the Nissan Murano and Nissan Rogue. This design flaw could potentially lead to costly repairs down the road. Nissan, do better.

Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.

A Few Days Ago Our Cybertruck Was T-boned By a Drunk Driver at 60 MPH, and The Police Told Us Any Other Vehicle Would've Flipped

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 7:46AM

A drunk driver slammed into this Tesla Cybertruck at 60 MPH with a child inside, and what the police said next will make every parent rethink what they drive.

I’m Extremely Disappointed With My 2024 Toyota Tundra Gas Mileage, It’s Not What They Advertised, I Traded My Tacoma For This

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2025 - 7:09AM

What is the fuel mileage of the 2024 Toyota Tundra? What are other owners reporting about their truck's mpg? One owner, Mark, is very disappointed in his truck's gas mileage. Should he be getting better than 15 mpg, or is this typical?

Corvette Reveals Stunning EV Concept Car

By Mary Conway on April 7, 2025 - 9:41PM

The reveal was part of the opening of a new design studio in England.

I Was Always a Chevy Guy, But Everyone Who Owned a Toyota Tundra Said They Didn't Have Any Regrets, And So I Made a Move

By Aram Krajekian on April 7, 2025 - 9:30PM

This owner thought he’d always drive a Chevy, until a quiet switch to the Toyota Tundra showed him just exactly what it was that he’d been missing out on.

64,500 Miles In, My Toyota Highlander Is At The Dealership Now, And They Want $1,000 To Change The Sparkplugs on My 2017 SUV

By Armen Hareyan on April 7, 2025 - 8:01PM

My Toyota Highlander ran perfectly at 64,500 miles, but the dealership is trying to charge me over $1,000 for a simple spark plug change.

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