Automotive News (Page 91)

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.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Their Experience Using Their EV Like a “Real Truck.” Say, It Carries Hay & Dirt Like a Champ, but Add the Cleanup Process Afterwards is a Hassle

By Tinsae Aregay on February 6, 2025 - 4:16AM

Cybertruck owners have shared how their truck handles doing “real truck” work. Most say they are happy with the Cybertruck’s hauling performance but add that the truck has too many nooks and crannies where hey and dirt can get stuck.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Auto Windshield Wiper “Completely Self Destructed, Tore Itself Apart During a Heavy Snow,” Adds, Tesla Should Fix the Wiper Under Warranty Because It Turned Itself On

By Tinsae Aregay on February 6, 2025 - 1:49AM

A Cybertruck owner says his wiper automatically decided to swipe the windshield and ended up completely self-destructing and tearing itself apart during heavy snow. Now the owner says Tesla should fix the wiper for free because it automatically turned on.

Image shows empty Tesla showroom taken by John Goreham

I Am Not OK With Elon Musk, But I also love my Tesla - Does Owning a Tesla Make Me Complicit? Is There A Middle Line Where the Man Can Be Separate From the Vehicle?

By John Goreham on February 5, 2025 - 6:53PM

Our title paraphrases one owner’s moral struggle. Elon Musk is pushing not just owners and shoppers away from the Tesla brand but even journalists and electric vehicle advocates. Will Elon Musk’s newfound love for politics bring about the downfall of this

Rivian R1S Nightmare: Charging Mishap Triggers Total Malfunction, Leaving Dog Trapped

By Narek Hareyan on February 5, 2025 - 6:00PM

Trapped in a malfunctioning Rivian R1S with his dog, Kipp’s nightmare charging experience reveals shocking flaws in EV service, find out what went wrong, what he did next, and why it’s a cautionary tale for all electric vehicle owners.

Frustrated Rivian Driver Faces Streaming Issues Despite Software Update, Service Recommends 2-Hour Trip for Fix

Frustrated Rivian Driver Faces Streaming Issues Despite Software Update, Service Recommends 2-Hour Trip for a Fix

By Narek Hareyan on February 5, 2025 - 5:10PM

After a long-awaited Rivian software update, one driver was left staring at an error message instead of streaming video, only to be told a two-hour drive to the service center was the only fix; have you faced a similar tech nightmare?

I Just Saw Lucid's New Patent Filing, Their Highway Assist UI Looks More Intuitive Than Tesla's Autopilot

By Noah Washington on February 5, 2025 - 10:21AM

Lucid Motors grew their market presence with a 50% sales increase in January following the Gravity electric SUV launch, but now they may be introducing something new.

Tesla Former Chief Engineer Reveals Real Reason Why Tesla’s Charge Port Is On the Left Rear, “It’s Because of the Layout of Elon Musk's Rented Garage in Bel Air, He Didn’t Even Own the Place”

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2025 - 7:25AM

Many Tesla owners are unhappy with the charging port location of their vehicles. Why is Tesla's charge port on the left-hand rear of the car and not the front like most EVs? Tesla's chief designer now reveals the surprising reason why.

A Boomerang-Shaped 5 lbs, 9-foot-Long Stainless Steel Flies off a Tesla Cybertruck While Driving 70 Mph on the Highway, Owner Says “It Could’ve Hurt a Motorcyclist or Gone Through a Windshield”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 5, 2025 - 6:31AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says a large, 5 lbs, 9-foot-long stainless steel trim piece flew off his truck while he was driving 70 mph on the highway. He adds the stainless steel could’ve hurt a motorcyclist behind him or gone through a windshield.

I Tracked The Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Then They Tried To Void My Warranty

By Noah Washington on February 4, 2025 - 10:38PM

After multiple track sessions in her Ford Mustang Dark Horse, an owner discovered the gap between Ford's "track-ready" marketing and dealer warranty support when mechanical issues arose.

Ram is Winning Awards for its Revolutionary 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Powertrain

By Mary Conway on February 4, 2025 - 10:14PM

The inline six engine produces great horsepower and torque with improved fuel economy. The RHO version replaces the HEMI V8.

Ioniq 6 Recall Patch Triggers Shocking 30-40% Range Drop, Hyundai Says It's Because of Cold

By Narek Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 7:41PM

Hyundai's latest Ioniq 6 recall patch has triggered a shocking 30-40% drop in range for some owners, leaving many frustrated as their winter driving experience takes an unexpected hit.

I Called Rivian for a Phone Key Issue After The Recent Update, and They Suggested This Solution, But Now I'm Stuck on this Screen

By Narek Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 3:44PM

Discover how Rivian owners are overcoming phone key issues after the latest software update, share your experience and join the conversation.

40,000 Miles In, My RAM TRX's Engine Blew Because I Unwisely Took a Perfectly Good Truck And Modified Paying $10,000 For A Phase 3. I So Regret It

By Armen Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 11:31AM

I just short-sightedly paid $10,000 for a "phase 3" modification that was installed to my 2021 Ram TRX with 40,000 miles, and my engine blew within a few days.

Norman's 4-cylinder Chevrolet Silverado, which he uses for Uber

I Lost My Job a Week Before Christmas and Have Been Driving My New Silverado for Uber, but This Is The Question My Passengers Always Ask When I Pick Them Up

By Armen Hareyan on February 4, 2025 - 10:37AM

I lost my job a week before Christmas and started driving my brand-new Chevrolet Silverado for Uber. But every passenger asks me the same surprising question, and my answer always leaves them stunned.

So, I Just Bought a 2001 Ford F-250 7.3 Lariat 4WD With 190K Miles For $5,000, Did I Get a Good Deal? I Think I Got A Really Good Deal

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2025 - 10:16AM

I just bought a 2001 Ford F-250 Lariat 7.3-Liter 4WD with 190,000 miles for $5,000. You won't believe why the guy sold it so cheap. Did I get a good deal? I think it's a really good deal. Here is Alex's amazing Ford F-250 Super Duty deal.

Reliability Ratings So Low They Are Red Flag Vehicles

This Vehicle Received An Abysmal Score Of Only Five Points Out Of 100 For Reliability

By Timothy Boyer on February 4, 2025 - 9:39AM

Here's the latest update on cars and SUVs new car shoppers are warned by their owners and automotive experts not to buy in 2025. Plus, the one model with the highest reliability rating of 98/100.

Tesla has Exhausted the Cybertruck Reservation List in Canada and Mexico. New Order Deliveries Set for February – Cybertruck is Now $265 Cheaper in Canada Than in the US

By Tinsae Aregay on February 4, 2025 - 8:30AM

The Cybertruck is now cheaper in Canada than in the US. Tesla has exhausted the Cybertruck reservation list in Canada & Mexico. New orders get a February delivery date in both countries.

My 2022 Toyota Tundra Has Been At the Dealer For 30 Days for Engine Failure and Now It’s Another Month to Get My New Engine, Why Is It Taking So Long?

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2025 - 6:51AM

A 2022 Toyota Tundra owner went in for recalls and got the news there was a problem with the engine. Toyota said the engine needed to be replaced and was near failure. Now, she's been waiting for two months. Owners are asking, why is it taking so long?

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck to Grab Building Materials for a Job Site, but the Parking Brake Won’t Disengage, so Now The Cybertruck Itself is Getting Loaded onto a Tow Truck. First Failure After 8000 Miles

By Tinsae Aregay on February 4, 2025 - 5:36AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares that he drove his Cybertruck to grab building materials for a job site. However, the Cybertruck’s parking brake wouldn’t release, and it had to get picked up by a tow truck. The owner says this is the 1st issue in 8 months.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S at Chicago Auto Show

Potential Buyers Get Their First Chance to Experience the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona

By Mary Conway on February 3, 2025 - 8:46PM

Both vehicles will be featured at the Chicago Auto Show starting Friday.

I Bought A Tesla Model S, and the Dealer Failed To Disclose It Had Been In An Accident, Now Tesla Is Refusing Warranty Repairs

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2025 - 6:42PM

Have you purchased a car and found out it had a salvage title? Here is a Tesla buyer's unbelievable story of buying a used Model S; the dealer lied about the title, and Tesla refuses to cover warrant issues. Here's what all used car buyers need to know.

Image of Chevy Bolt EUV charging in a public place at night on Chargepoint charger

I’m Renting a Chevy Bolt EV From Dollar/Hertz and I Don’t Want to Sit Around a Charging Station For Hours - This Is a Dealbreaker

By John Goreham on February 3, 2025 - 4:41PM

We paraphrase a Chevy Bolt owner, fan, and renter who made the mistake of renting one while traveling. Even people who are EV owners and fans are expressing frustration over the charging hassles and policies associated with renting electric vehicles.

OBD2 Scanner Shows 100% SOH After 22,000 Miles, But I Cannot Find Any Technical Details on How the SOH Is Calculated for Our Cars

OBD2 Scanner Shows 100% SOH on My Ioniq 6 After 22,000 Miles, But I Cannot Find Any Technical Details on How the SOH Is Calculated for Our Cars

By Narek Hareyan on February 3, 2025 - 3:50PM

Is your EV battery really at 100% health after thousands of miles, or is it just a misleading number? Find out the truth behind state of health calculations on this Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner's example, and share your own experiences.

Everything I Found On The Upcoming 2026 Mitsubishi Montero

By Dimitar Angelov on February 3, 2025 - 3:36PM

The 2026 Mitsubishi Montero has a chance to steal the Toyota Land Cruiser's show, but only if done right.

I Rolled into a Colorado Charging Station at 0% Battery, My Rivian’s 'Full Charge' Only Gave Me 210 Miles in Winter

By Noah Washington on February 3, 2025 - 3:13PM

A routine winter road trip in my Rivian R1 turned into an anxiety-filled journey with extremely cold temperatures,

I've Been Getting This Very Annoying Dialog Box When Charging My Hyundai Ioniq 6, And the Car Will Turn off In 5 Minutes

By Narek Hareyan on February 3, 2025 - 2:53PM

Hyundai Ioniq 6 owners are frustrated by a bizarre new charging issue that causes the car to shut off after just 5 minutes.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited LR AWD Is a Fantastic Vehicle For the Right Environment and Right Type of Buyer, but Cold Weather Reveals Some Compromises You won't Have to Make With Other Hyundai Models

By John Goreham on February 3, 2025 - 11:50AM

We test and review the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range all-wheel drive battery-electric sedan and find that it has a lot to offer some buyers, but that those in cold areas should take note of some aspects of this vehicle’s design.

So, I Bought a New Lexus RX 350 Just to Get the 360 Camera, Now I Have a $770 Car Payment, and I’m Wondering If it Was Worth It

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2025 - 7:31AM

The 360-degree camera is a great feature. However, if you want a luxury Lexus RX 350, you'll have to pay a premium for the car and the full-view camera. Jude has a payment of $770 for her new Lexus RX 350. Is it worth getting a luxury car to get it?

Tesla Service Centers Overwhelmed After a Widespread Powertrain Alert Prompts Several Owners to Seek Service Appointment All at Once

By Tinsae Aregay on February 3, 2025 - 6:37AM

Several Cybertruck owners share that they have received a “one-time alert” prompting them to bring their trucks in for service as soon as possible. The widespread messages have caused backlogs at Tesla service centers.

Mustang Mach E and Tesla Cybertruck Charging

I Just Got Hit with a $140 'EV Tax' on My Tesla Registration, Apparently My Electric Bill's Tax Doesn't Count

By Noah Washington on February 2, 2025 - 7:13PM

As states grapple with declining fuel tax revenues, EV drivers, like this Tesla owner, are increasingly finding themselves subject to new fees designed to replace traditional gas tax collection.

Subscribe to