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.

The Car I Learned To Drive On Had 4 Speeds And 37 Hp. The Vehicle I Have Now, a Tesla Cybertruck, Has 1 Speed, 600 Hp, And Drives Itself, All In The Span Of Half A Century.

A Cybertruck Owner Says The Car He Learned To Drive On Had 4 Speeds and 37 HP, Now Tesla Made It Possible To Have 600 HP & To Drive Itself In Half a Century

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 18, 2025 - 8:36PM

A local senior citizen who’s a happy owner of a tesla Cybertruck shared his interesting perspective of how he’d never think he’d go from a 1960’s Opel to a car from the future in the span of his lifetime.

GM Defense Suburbans May Play Key Role in Monitoring Middle East Ceasefire

By Mary Conway on January 18, 2025 - 5:50PM

GM Defense is providing armored vehicles to one of the governments that is monitoring the ceasefire.

My 2024 Chevy Silverado With 7,000 Miles Has Faulty Software, At This Rate I’ll Have To Replace the Transmission Before the Brakes

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2025 - 1:03PM

Thomas just purchased a 2024 Chevy Silverado. It only has 7,000 miles, and he says the readout on his dash is faulty. The display says the truck will go 100,000 miles on his work truck before he needs new brakes. He says there's no way that's possible.

RealTruck and Chip Foose Custom F-150 for Charity Auction

By Peter Neilson on January 18, 2025 - 12:42PM

Chip Foose & RealTruck unveil a custom F-150 at SEMA. Auction proceeds benefit Progeria Research Foundation.

I Caught the 72-Year-Old Guy Who Keyed My Tesla Cybertruck on a Sex Offenders Registry, Now He’s in Jail & the D.A. is Proposing a Misdemeanor Deal Provided He Pays the $4,070 Repair Bill

By Tinsae Aregay on January 18, 2025 - 11:35AM

A Cybertruck owner shares that he was able to find the 72-year-old man who keyed his truck in a local sex offender registry. The older man is now in jail, and the District Attorney is proposing a deal where his charges could be lowered to a misdemeanor.

2026 Toyota RAV4 already previewed in Japan - new looks, not s new powertrains

Japan Has Already Seen The 2026 Toyota RAV4 And It Will Not Be As Groundbreaking Under The New Skin

By Dimitar Angelov on January 18, 2025 - 10:09AM

Toyota's 2026 RAV4 dons all-new looks, but plays it safe in the powertrain department.

I Took My Tesla Model X Through the Car Wash, I Hear POW, POW, Again POW, 5 Times, I’m Banging On My Window Screaming, Honking My Horn For Them To Stop

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2025 - 7:14AM

Everyone has taken their car through an automatic car wash with giant brushes. But how many have had their vehicle nearly destroyed while going through one? Tyler's incredible story describes his terrifying ordeal with his Tesla Model X.

Tesla is Preparing to Launch the Base Model RWD Cybertruck – $61,000 and Removes Powered Tonneau Cover & Bed Outlets

By Tinsae Aregay on January 18, 2025 - 6:34AM

Tesla is preparing to launch the single-motor Cybertruck sometime in 2025. It appears that the EV maker has decided to remove the powered tonneau cover and bed outlets to achieve the $61,000 starting price.

Chrysler Putting Some EV Plans on Hold

By Mary Conway on January 17, 2025 - 9:08PM

Chrysler is the latest automaker to confirm that it is rethinking its push to go electric after Donald Trump was elected. Trump is not a fan of forcing people to buy electric vehicles, especially through harsh mandates.

One Month Into The Ownership, My Tesla Cybertruck Just Shutdown On Me. Got It Towed To The Tesla Service Center Where They Kept It For Ten Days And Then Mysteriously Woke Up With No Problems.

One Month In, My Tesla Cybertruck Just Shutdown On Me, Got It Towed To The Tesla Service Center Where They Kept It For Ten Days And Then Mysteriously Woke Up With No Problems

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 17, 2025 - 8:47PM

An interesting phenomenon was reported today when a Tesla Cybertruck owner reported his brand new Cybertruck going into a brief "coma" and then waking up leaving Tesla techs baffled.

In A Recent EV Range Test For Accuracy While Telsa Tied For First In Overall Range It Came In 21st In Range Accuracy Which Is A Huge Problem If You Don’t Like Being Stuck

By Rob Enderle on January 17, 2025 - 8:01PM

Out of 24 cars tested for range and accuracy Tesla came in 21st while Polestar Came in 1st and, ironically, both led the field with real world range.

NVIDIA Creates DriveOS Which Potentially Is Far Better Than Blackberry’s QNX For Automotive Use As We Continue To Turn Cars Into Rolling Computers

By Rob Enderle on January 17, 2025 - 7:10PM

NVIDIA’s DriveOS promises a better future for advanced ADAS systems over OEM alternatives and even Blackberry’s extremely secure QNX OS.

Elaphe In Wheel Performance Electric Motors Raise The Performance Bar For Electrics Significantly With In-Wheel Motors Providing Nearly 300 HP Each Making Individual Wheel Drive The Better Alternative

By Rob Enderle on January 17, 2025 - 6:01PM

Elaphe has created a powerful EV Hub Motor, Which puts out nearly 300 HP and weighs 88 lbs. This motor could significantly improve EV performance, making 1,200 HP EVs far more common.

Despite My Heart Being 10 Years With Porsche, I Don't See The Justification of the Price Premium of Taycan vs Lucid Air or The Model S.

By David Black on January 17, 2025 - 4:03PM

Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs. Lucid Air GT: is the $50K price premium justified, or do rivals like Tesla and Lucid deliver better value and performance for luxury EV enthusiasts?

When Does Your Car Really Need Maintenance?

I Have a 2024 Rav4, And the Last Time I Took It For The 10k Maintenance Oil Change, The Technician Stated That I Shouldn't Need An Oil Change Until I Hit 20k Miles. Is That Accurate Information?

By Timothy Boyer on January 17, 2025 - 10:06AM

Top mechanics and car owners explain how to make your car last above 300,000 miles. Plus, when you should avoid this kind of advice.

Should I Sell My Tesla Cybertruck & Lose $30,000 in 6 Months or Just Let It Get Repo’d & Ruin My Credit Score?

By Tinsae Aregay on January 17, 2025 - 9:39AM

A Cybertruck owner in financial distress says he’s trying to decide whether to sell his Cybertruck and lose $30,000 in six months or let it be repossessed and get out of the remaining $93,000 loan.

I Just Looked At An $85K 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum, Everything Is Plastic, and It Doesn’t Even Have a V8, It’s a V6 Hybrid, I Might Buy a RAM Instead

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2025 - 7:21AM

Should you buy a Ford F-150 or a RAM truck? It depends on if you are a Ford or a RAM fan. Thomas checked out the Ford F-150 Platinum and isn't impressed with its engine or interior. After you read this, will Ford fans run to buy a RAM pickup instead?

Kia EV9 Owner Says There Is A Workaround To Get The Tesla Chargers To Work on Your EV9: Make a Change To The Ioniq 5 in The App And It Works

By Armen Hareyan on January 16, 2025 - 10:14PM

This is a clever workaround one Kia EV9 owner is using to charge on Tesla Superchargers, and why this simple trick could save your next road trip

I Chose The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Over The Honda CRV Due To Toyota’s Attention To Detail On This Specific Part

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 16, 2025 - 9:59PM

See why 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners chose to go with Toyota over the Honda CRV and what they say Toyota did better on.

Why Scan Tool Diagnostics Should Not Be Free

I Am A Retired Automotive Professional, And What Irks Me Is How Many Shops Today Are Doing The "Free Inspection" During An Oil Change And Tell Customers They Need Things When There Is Absolutely Nothing Wrong With The Vehicle

By Timothy Boyer on January 16, 2025 - 6:24PM

Some garages charge for their diagnostics, and some do not. Here's what one mechanic has to say about whether you should expect to pay for that diagnosis and why it is in your best interest to do so.

This Tesla Model Y Saved Its Owner’s Life in the Middle of a California Wildfire

By Noah Washington on January 16, 2025 - 2:38PM

How a Tesla Model Y became a life-saving escape pod during a raging California wildfire.

A Tesla Cybertruck Slices in Half a Deer While Driving 75 Mph on the Freeway. Despite The Heavy Damage, The Turo Rental Cybertruck Continues for 60 More Miles on FSD

By Tinsae Aregay on January 16, 2025 - 9:31AM

A Tesla Cybertruck traveling in a convoy of other Cybertrucks hits a deer while driving 75 miles per hour. The truck's sharp corners slice the deer in half, but despite the heavy damage, the Cybertruck continues for 60 miles on FSD.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My Wheel Flew Off While I’m Driving On the Highway, It's So Weird, It's Concerning, Is There a Defect With Cybertruck’s Rims?"

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2025 - 6:32AM

Are the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck's wheels defective? One Cybertruck owner says they are after losing two forged aluminum wheels on his new electric truck. It's disturbing because they broke while driving at highway speeds. Is this an isolated issue?

For the First Time, Tesla Officially Introduces a $1,600 Discount on Brand-New Cybertrucks, $2,640 Off on Demo Vehicles

By Tinsae Aregay on January 16, 2025 - 4:43AM

Since starting deliveries back in November 2023, Tesla is, for the first time, offering discounts on brand-new Cybertrucks. These price cuts range between $460 to over $3,000 dollars, depending on the Cybertruck variant.

I Can't Believe This Actually Works As For 2 Years I've Been Trying To Auto Park My Tesla Model X In My Garage And This Little White Tape Did The Trick

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 10:46PM

After 2 years of frustration, a simple strip of white tape solved my Tesla Model X auto-park nightmare, here’s how.

New Corvette Owner Says Chevy Dealership Damaged His C8 Z06 Corvette on Delivery, What Can I Do?

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 10:17PM

His C8 Z06 Corvette arrived damaged, and here’s the frustrating battle that followed.

My 11,500 Mile Kia EV6 Wouldn't Turn On, Called KIA's Roadside Assistance And The Guys Says This Is The 4th or 5th EV He Has Towed With This Issue

My 11,500 Mile Kia EV6 Wouldn't Turn On, Called KIA's Roadside Assistance And The Guy Says This Is The 4th or 5th EV He Has Towed With This Issue

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2025 - 9:48PM

How one Kia EV6 owner's challenge about her electric SUV's unexpected issue sparked a valuable conversation, offering tips and insights that every EV driver should know.

The HEMI is Alive and Well in the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty Trucks

By Mary Conway on January 15, 2025 - 9:45PM

Ram is featuring two engine options for its 2025 2500 and 3500 trucks. One is a new turbo diesel and the other is the beloved HEMI.

11,000 Miles Later My Tesla Cybertruck’s Wiper Still Cannot Properly Clean, But This Simple Hack Did The Trick

11,000 Miles In, My Tesla Cybertruck’s Wiper Still Cannot Properly Clean, But This Simple Hack Did The Trick

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 15, 2025 - 9:05PM

A local Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his interesting dilemma with his under-performing wiper blade which seems to be resonating with other owners. See how this little simple hack changed his driving experience for the better.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser's front and grille

I Took This 2024 Land Cruiser Off-Roader and Discovered Its Surprising Secret From A Throwback That's Exemplary for Today

By Armen Hareyan on January 15, 2025 - 7:47PM

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is worth your attention because of its rugged off-road capability, refined comfort, and hybrid efficiency, and from the removal of the First Edition model offered for 2024, there are no changes to the 2025 Land Cruiser lineup.

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