Automotive News (Page 96)

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.

I’ve Owned My Tesla Cybertruck For a Year, and I Had No Idea About This Feature, Tesla, You Did a Really Good Job of Hiding It

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2025 - 7:51AM

My Tesla Cybertruck never ceases to amaze me. I've owned the truck for one year and just learned about another new feature. That's what Joe says about his controversial electric truck. Are there other owners who aren't aware of this feature?

I Experienced The Most Mysterious Fault In My 2006 Lexus RX400h, But It Turned Out Something Very Minor

By Dimitar Angelov on January 31, 2025 - 5:22AM

This 2006 Lexus RX400h owner experienced a seemingly catastrophic issue that may turn out to be a relatively easy fix.

Ford is Recalling Nearly 150,000 2021-2024 Bronco SUVs Because the Rear Shock Absorbers Can Fail

By Mary Conway on January 30, 2025 - 10:27PM

The recall only involves Broncos with the Badlands and Sasquatch trims because they have different suspensions than other Bronco models.

Elon Musk Is Not Too Excited About the 2nd Generation Tesla Semi Starting Production, Asks “Does $10 Billion a Year Matter These Days?”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 30, 2025 - 7:27PM

Elon Musk has expressed reservations about the second-generation Tesla Semi, which is scheduled to start production by the end of 2025. Musk questions whether the $10 billion it is expected to bring is worth the hype.

I Used To Question Tesla FSD's Safety, But After This Latest Report The Numbers Don't Lie

By Armen Hareyan on January 30, 2025 - 7:14PM

Tesla just dropped a bombshell: its Autopilot-equipped cars are crashing far less than human-driven ones. Could this game-changing data finally silence the skeptics of Tesla's FSD like me?

Dodge is Looking for Influencers to Boost Brand and New 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV

By Mary Conway on January 30, 2025 - 6:11PM

Content creators who love fast and powerful cars would get special access to Dodge events and vehicles.

138,000 Miles In, The Transmission Shop Found an Unusual Cause for My Chevy Silverado's Surging: "an Intermittent Miss in The 2nd Cylinder"

By Narek Hareyan on January 30, 2025 - 2:49PM

Think your Chevy Silverado's surging is a transmission issue? Think again, discover how a simple spark plug fix saved the day and what this means for your truck’s longevity.

Are Older Ford Fusions Worth a New or Rebuilt Transmission?

I Drive A 2013 Ford Fusion With About 165,000 Miles On It…Worth Repairing Or Time For A New Car? ―Here's A Car-Saving Compilation Of Social Media Advice

By Timothy Boyer on January 30, 2025 - 12:12PM

A non-mechanic 2013 Ford Fusion owner has a transmission that slips and hesitates. A mechanic quotes her $3,500 for repair/replacement. How would you help someone with this question?

So, I Was Browsing the Subaru Recalls, and I Found 20,366 2025 Subaru Foresters Are Recalled For Defective Wheels, Can They Fall Off?

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 10:32AM

If you own a 2025 Subaru Forester, there is a new potential risk of having defective wheels. What is the potential wheel defect, which trim levels are affected, and can the wheels fall off? Here is what every 2025 Forester owner needs to know.

I Want To Put Snow Chains On My Lexus GX550 Overtrail. But The Manual Says Not To Do It

By Dimitar Angelov on January 30, 2025 - 10:03AM

A Lexus GX550 Overtrail owner's attempts to prepare for the winter prompt me to do research on whether snow chains are a good idea or not.

I Hacked a New Subaru, Unlocked the Car, and Accessed More Than a Year of Location Data, This Is Concerning

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 7:39AM

Are Subaru vehicles vulnerable to hacking? A security researcher says he was able to access more than a year's worth of location data and remotely unlock a vehicle by hacking into Subaru's Starlink in-vehicle technologies. Here is the concerning story.

6 Months In, I Love My 2025 Toyota Camry, But 5 Things About It Absolutely Drive Me Crazy

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 7:06AM

After owning the 2025 Toyota Camry for six months, Mason loves it. However, five things about the car absolutely drive him crazy. Here is what he dislikes. Are they deal breakers? If you are considering the Camry, here is what you need to know.

My Rivian R1T EV Broke Down on a Busy Highway, What Happened Next Proved Which Car Companies Will Survive

By Noah Washington on January 30, 2025 - 5:48AM

When Bob Allen's Rivian R1T shut down on a busy highway exit, it could have been a disaster, but what happened next revealed the one thing that will separate EV winners from the non-EV owners.

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.

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