Automotive News (Page 93)

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 Toyota Tundra Has 423,000 Miles, The Radio Button and CD Haven't Worked for 12 Years, But I'm Extremely Happy With It And Would Only Replace When Toyota Creates a Dependable EV Model

By Armen Hareyan on January 29, 2025 - 7:44PM

An unusual discovery about a 423,000-mile Toyota Tundra challenges everything we thought we knew about truck reliability. Would you still drive it despite its quirks?

So I Had a Very Long Successful 1,300-Mile Trip in My Rivian R1S Using All Tesla Chargers, But Shifting My Mindset

By Narek Hareyan on January 29, 2025 - 7:32PM

Discover how a 1,300-mile road trip in a Rivian R1S, relying entirely on Tesla chargers, became an unforgettable adventure, and why shifting your mindset can make all the difference in the EV road-trip experience.

Tesla Announces the Cybertruck’s Stainless Steel Exoskeleton Will Not Be Used in Any Future Tesla Vehicles, Adds It’s Now Producing Enough 4680 Cells to Build 130,000 Cybertrucks Per Year

By Tinsae Aregay on January 29, 2025 - 6:49PM

Tesla says none of the company’s future vehicles will use the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton and accompanying complicated production process. However, Tesla also says 4680 production has fully ramped to support 130K Cybertrucks annually.

“So, I Drove the Cybertruck and Other Tesla Models, I Don't Ever Want to Go Back To My ICE Patrol Car, Tesla Is Far Superior,” But Not All Cops Agree

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2025 - 7:12AM

Police officers drove the Tesla Cybertruck and other Tesla models and now say they don't want to go back to their ICE cars. Why the drastic change, and now they say Tesla is far superior? Here's what they found out and what all EV buyers need to know.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They Have Been Targets of “Anti-Elon Musk Hate Crimes” – Suggest Giving Each Other Elon Musk’s “My Heart Goes Out to You” Salute to Show Solidarity in Public

By Tinsae Aregay on January 29, 2025 - 6:32AM

Multiple Cybertruck owners have shared that they have been victims of what they call “anit-Elon Musk motivated hate crimes.” Some owners suggest giving each other Elon Musk’s “My Heart Goes Out to You” salute in order to show solidarity in public.

I’m Looking to Buy An EV, But Here’s The One Mistake That Could Ruin My Experience

By Noah Washington on January 29, 2025 - 3:41AM

Choosing an EV is trickier than a regular car, and if you get the range wrong frustration follows. See how one buyer tackled this decision.

After Installing The Latest Updated on My Rivian R1S I Experience an Extremely Loud Heat Pump Noise and Pulling More Energy vs Before

By Narek Hareyan on January 28, 2025 - 9:27PM

Is your Rivian R1S acting up after the latest update? Discover how a simple software tweak led to unexpected heat pump noise and higher energy usage, and share your own experience in the comments.

I'm Considering a Long Trip on My R1 Truck, But Rivian's App and ABRP Give Widely Different Times, So Here's What I Did

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 9:12PM

One Rivian owner’s road trip plans hit a shocking roadblock after seeing his truck’s navigation predict a grueling 27-hour journey, while another app claims it’ll be hours faster!

Rick Hendrick Watches as He Wins the Bidding War Over the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Races into the Record Books - Raising $3.7 Million for the American Red Cross

By Mary Conway on January 28, 2025 - 8:45PM

Chevrolet donated the first production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for charity. The winning bidder is a familiar face.

Transmission Fluid Flush, Drain, or Something In-Between Choices

Will A Transmission Flush Fix This Shuddering Ford F-150? We Hear It All The Time That Flushing The Transmission Fluid Is A Waste Of Money. Or They Say It Will Just Make It Worse. We Decided To Test It With This F-150

By Timothy Boyer on January 28, 2025 - 4:07PM

Here is the truth about the differences between transmission flushes and transmission fluid change services and how you should decide which is the correct choice for your car or truck that includes this alternative procedure that works.

My Tesla Cybertruck has been Stuck in a Shipping Container for the Past Three Months. I Shipped it From the US to Europe, and Now The Battery is Slowly Dying Out at Sea

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2025 - 3:05PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s worried after his truck spent the last 3 months stuck in a shipping container. The owner shipped his Cybertruck from New Jersey to Europe back in November, but it still hasn’t arrived, and the battery might be dead.

36,000 Miles In, Dealer Told Me To Replace My Modified 2021 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss' Factory Upper Arms with Rough Country Forged Arms, or They Will Fail

By Armen Hareyan on January 28, 2025 - 12:15PM

An unusual discovery about a modified 2021 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss' suspension failure at just 36,000 miles reveals how aftermarket upgrades, not GM’s factory components, can lead to surprisingly unpleasant consequences in this cautionary tale.

I Flew My Drone Over Rivian’s Plant and Discovered a Jaw-Dropping Fleet of Electric Vans

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 11:14AM

I drove 100 miles to Rivian’s plant, flew my drone, and captured footage of thousands of Amazon delivery vans and Rivian trucks. Could this be the future of electric vehicles?

I Have a 2024 Toyota Tundra, No Engine Problems, Tires Aren’t Rubbing, Seat Support Isn’t Cracked…Oh, and the Radio Knob Is Still On

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2025 - 6:29AM

Imagine buying a 2024 Toyota Tundra and you have no issues with your new pickup. You've read about the Tundra engine recall, and I hope you don't have the same problems. Check out Amadeius's Tundra truck with 37-inch wheels; he's not had one issue yet.

I Took My Toyota 4Runner to the Dealer For an Oil Change and They Lost My Key Fob. Toyota Please Get It Together as Others Say It Happened To Them As Well

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2025 - 5:28AM

Dixie took her Toyota 4Runner to the dealer for an oil change and drove home in a different car. They lost her key fob, and it was an unbelievable adventure. She had to make multiple trips back to the dealer, and it was an oil change she wanted to forget.

Elon Musk Finally Acknowledges the Launch of the Refreshed Tesla Model Y; However, He Was Barely Enthusiastic With His Endorsement

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2025 - 4:32AM

After keeping silent about the issue for days, Elon Musk has finally acknowledged the launch of the refreshed Model Y. However, Musk's endorsement is definitely lacking in enthusiasm.

Rivian Truck Charging Next to a Ski Resort

So I Charged My R1T Rivian Truck Up to 97%, Left It Unplugged in Single Digit Temps, And Woke Up in The Morning With 100% Battery but Reduced Range

By Narek Hareyan on January 27, 2025 - 9:57PM

After charging my Rivian R1T to 97% and leaving it unplugged in freezing temperatures, I woke up to a full 100% charge, but with mysteriously reduced range. Here’s why this happens and what every EV owner needs to know.

Wrong Fuel at Circle K Gas Station in Ohio Damages Customers' Cars

I Jumped In The Car To Start It Up, And It Just Started Sputtering. Lights Started Flashing, And There Was A Giant Puff Of White Smoke ―Fuel Receipt Helps Save 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Owner Thousands of Dollars in Repairs

By Timothy Boyer on January 27, 2025 - 9:43PM

Collecting and saving your fuel receipts is one of the smartest and easiest car-related money-saving habits you should have.

My Daughter's 2024 Toyota Hybrid RAV4 She Bought New At The Beginning Of December, Has Serious Electrical Issues…She Says It's Now Been In The Shop More Than Her Possession. She's Already Made Two Payments!

By Timothy Boyer on January 27, 2025 - 11:54AM

Here are some options you should consider when a brand-new car shows all of the legal road signs of being a lemon shortly after driving off the car dealership lot.

I Am Torn Between These Two Toyota Tacomas Because One Has a Manual Transmission, Which I Like, and the Other Is Newer, Automatic, and Has Fewer Miles

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2025 - 11:50AM

Two Toyota Tacomas, one with a manual transmission and the other with fewer miles and a warranty. What would you choose, and does the thrill of driving a stick shift still outweigh modern convenience?

Kia’s 2024 Telluride SX- Prestige X-Line V6 AWD Rivals the Very Best In Its Segment, and It Is Not An Accident

By John Goreham on January 27, 2025 - 11:44AM

We test the Kia Telluride, and find that it is very similar to the vehicle we feel is the best in its segment.

My Tesla Cybertruck Got Totaled After It Was Sideswiped by an E-Scooter. All-in, I paid $198K, but Insurance is Only Offering Me a “Fair Market Value” of $77K. I Still Owe the Bank $171,500

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares his truck was totaled after it was sideswiped by an E-scooter. However, the insurance company is only offering to pay him a “fair market price” of $77K, even though he paid $198K for the truck and still owes the bank $171K.

My Tesla Cybertruck Camera Throws an Error, FSD is Disabled, the Camera Gets Too Hot, and it Randomly Loses All Visualizations, What’s the Answer?

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2025 - 7:04AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner is having issues with his new truck. He would like answers. Who better to ask than Cybertruck owners? Benny is taking his vehicle to Tesla for service but has to wait until mid-February. Are these common Cybertruck issues?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares His Legal Battle Against His HOA After the Home Owners Association Banned Him From Installing a Charger for His Truck. Now, He’s Calling on Elon Musk & Tesla for Help

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2025 - 6:51AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his HOA is not allowing him to install a charger for his Cybertruck. The owner is suing the HOA but says he’s up against a deep-pocketed association with a three-million-dollar reserve.

My Cybertruck Died in the Cold & Tesla Tech Staff Say, “They’ve Never Seen Anything Like This,” Now, My Case Has Been “Escalated to the Engineering Team,” but I got a Loaner Vehicle, so Thank You, Tesla!

By Tinsae Aregay on January 26, 2025 - 4:28PM

Tesla tech staff say, “They’ve never seen anything like this,” after examining a Cybertruck that died in the cold. Unable to figure out what went wrong, Tesla passed the issue to its engineers. However, the owner says he’s thankful for the EV maker.

I Got a Promotion, Plus a 25% Pay Raise; My Wife and new Baby are Doing Fine, but the New Job is in London, and I’m in Tears Because I Have to Sell My Beautiful Tesla Cybertruck

By Tinsae Aregay on January 26, 2025 - 10:35AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s crying because he has to part ways with his truck. He recently got a promotion and a 25% pay raise, and his wife and new baby are fine, but the new job is in London, which means he has to sell his Cybertruck.

Why Your Car Loan Exceeds Your Car's Value

These Cars Depreciate So Fast They Actually Lose Half Their Value In Only 3 Years ―New Report Reveals Many Popular Models and Shows How Tesla Compares

By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2025 - 10:22AM

According to data from Consumer Reports and Car Edge these cars, SUVs, and trucks have the worst resale value as the ones that lose the most value in the first 3 years of ownership.

Ford Is Desperate to Move Out Its F-150 Lightning, and I’m Looking at This $200-a-Month Tempting Lease. But, No! I’ll Keep My Chevy Silverado with 100K Miles

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2025 - 7:37AM

Have you seen the surprising deals Ford is offering on the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning? One potential buyer, Cooper, is considering the F-150 Lightning but has second thoughts after looking at the details. Find out why he's keeping his Chevy Silverado.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Cost $71K and I Just Bought A Porsche Taycan For $58K. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2025 - 6:05AM

If you look at the truck market compared to the electric sports car market, things are crazy. Alex Sedlak points out that his 2024 Toyota Tundra was $71K, and he had just bought a 2021 Porsche Taycan for $58K. Was it a good choice, or will he be sorry?

50,000 Miles In, I'm Completely Torn Over Doing a Centri and Keeping The Boost Low on My Shelby GT350, and Don't Know How The GT350 Does After 75,000 Miles

By Noah Washington on January 25, 2025 - 11:35PM

At 50,000 miles, a Shelby GT350 owner faces the ultimate wrench twist.

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