Automotive News (Page 95)

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.

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.

Tesla is Offering a Free PPF Wrap to All Foundation Series Cybertruck Buyers in the US and Canada – Another Demand Lever Pulled

By Tinsae Aregay on February 2, 2025 - 8:31AM

Starting in February, Tesla is offering a free wrap in the US and Canada to people who buy a Foundation Series Cybertruck off the inventory page. This is in addition to the lifetime free supercharger access that Tesla is giving away to the same buyers.

I Have a 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, It Immediately Had a Dead Battery, Numerous Electrical Faults, and the Dealer Can’t Replicate the Problem, What Can I Do?

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2025 - 8:13AM

Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have drained battery and electrical issues? Here is one Outback owner's story of what went wrong with the dealer, if it was correctly handled, and valuable information on the Outback of what customers need to know.

I Keep Getting Multiple Warning Codes On My 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, After Countless Trips to the Dealer, Should I Have Waited a Year To Buy One?

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2025 - 6:01AM

I keep getting warning malfunction notifications on my Ford Maverick every day. I've taken the truck to the dealer countless times, and the warranty is almost up. I'd like to know because it's an all-new model, should I have waited a year to buy it?

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Show Spontaneous Circular Cracks Forming on the Inside of Their Truck’s Windshield – Glass Repair Specialist Says “I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 2, 2025 - 1:49AM

A Cybertruck owner shares a large circular crack that spontaneously appeared on the inside surface of his Cybertruck’s windshield. The glass repair shop has no idea, but several Cybertruck owners share getting a windshield replacement under warranty.

My New Rivian R1S Gen2 Won't Recognize LED Trailer Lights, Service Center Says Software Fix Could Take a Year

By Noah Washington on February 1, 2025 - 6:56PM

I discovered my 2024 Rivians R1s has a bizarre flaw, it thinks my trailer doesn't exist.

Tela Cybertruck's frunk opens by itself in a garage

So My Cybertruck's Frunk Is Opening By Itself Inside My Garage, Opened Automatically At least 5 Times Over The Past Hour, and I Think Why This Is Happening

By Armen Hareyan on February 1, 2025 - 12:23PM

Look at this unexpected event of a Tesla Cybertruck's frunk opening on its own: a disturbing finding that exposes odd behavior in modern EV tech.

So, I Broke My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Door Handle, What Should Be An Easy $20 Fix, the Dealer Says Will Cost Me $525, I’m Ready To Trade This Thing In

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2025 - 8:03AM

I broke my Chevrolet Silverado door handle, and when I went to replace it, I found out I couldn't just buy a door handle; I had to buy the entire door panel. I can't believe fixing it will cost me $525, which does not include labor. Should I trade it in?

Tesla Cuts Cybertruck Lease Prices by 25% in 3 Months; Increases the End-of-Lease Buyout to 71% of the Truck’s Purchase Price After 3 Years and 30,000 Miles

By Tinsae Aregay on February 1, 2025 - 5:37AM

After Tesla lowered the Cybertruck lease price by 25%, it now only costs $750 a month to lease the truck. However, Tesla has also increased the end-of-lease buyout prices to $57,390 and $71,730 for the dual-motor and tri-motor Cybertrucks, respectively.

Ford Transforms Mustang Mach-E For Pikes Peak Hill Climb: What The Electric High Performance Mustang EV Should Have Looked Like

By Rob Enderle on January 31, 2025 - 9:05PM

Ford has modified a Mustang Mach-E for Pikes Peak, but that is wrong headed, and that Ford should have instead used a more classic Mustang design for this race which would have benefited the lagging sales of more traditionally designed Mustangs.

China Creates A Better Cybertruck One That Can Transform Between An SUV And A Pickup For A Fraction Of The Cost Of The Tesla With The Shape Shifting Changan E07

By Rob Enderle on January 31, 2025 - 7:50PM

Changan has created an electric EV that will compete with the Tesla Cybertruck but transforms between SUV mode to Pickup truck mode making it far more useful to those that don’t work on farms but drive pickup trucks for a fraction of the price of a Tesla.

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