Automotive News (Page 97)

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 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.

My 2014 Silverado 1500 Lifter Just Collapsed Due to the 4 Cylinder Deactivation and I Don't Have Any Money to Fix It

My 2014 Silverado 1500's Lifter Just Collapsed Due To The 4 Cylinder Deactivation and I Don't Have The Money To Fix It

By Narek Hareyan on January 25, 2025 - 11:06PM

What would you do if your dream truck suddenly broke down and you had no money to fix it? One 17-year-old Chevy Silverado owner is facing this exact nightmare. See the tough choices he's considering and share your advice.

My Tesla Model 3 Jammed, I'm Outside and Phone Died, Then I Remembered Tesla Had Recently Released an Apple Watch App

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2025 - 9:01PM

I was stranded with a dead phone and a locked Tesla Model 3, but thinking quickly and using the Tesla's Apple Watch app I turned the potential disaster into a tech-savvy rescue you'll want to hear about.

My 2021 Toyota Tacoma Was Getting 20-22 MPG, But When I Lifted It I Get 15 MPG at 65 MPH And It's Consistently Downshifting Now

By Noah Washington on January 25, 2025 - 12:16PM

My 2021 Toyota Tacoma’s fuel efficiency dropped from 22 to 15 MPG after a lift kit, here’s why gas mileage crashed and it keeps downshifting annoyingly at 65 MPH.

When You Are Over Your Head With a Problem, Seek Professional Help

I Am A Mechanic Professionally, And I Definitely Did Not Lift My Toyota Highlander 100% Safely, And Now I'm Paying For It ―Possibly With His Life With This Forum Advice

By Timothy Boyer on January 25, 2025 - 10:43AM

A mechanic who was gifted a used hydraulic car lift winds up in trouble. This is a perfect example of what not to do and what you should do in your garage if this happens.

Tesla Model X where the back seat is missing

So I Bought This Used Model X, Which Used To Be a Tesla Mobile Mechanic Car, and The Whole Floor and Seats Are Missing

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2025 - 10:28AM

I bought a used Tesla Model X with only 15,000 miles on it that turned out to be a former mobile mechanic car: no floor, no seats, just questions. What would YOU do with it?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Forced Tesla to Buy Back His Defective Truck at 30 Cents/Mile. He Adds, “I Can Use the Money to Buy an Even More Expensive Cybertruck”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 25, 2025 - 9:56AM

An early Cybertruck owner says he has successfully compelled Tesla to buy back his defective truck, with Tesla only deducting $300 for every 1000 miles he drove it. However, the Cybertruck fan says he’ll use the money to buy a more expensive Cybertruck.

I Really Appreciate This, Mazda, But You Are An Hour Too Late, I’ve Upgraded To a 2025 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2025 - 9:14AM

Have you owned a car brand for years and then decided to make a change? That's what Lizzie did. She knew it was time to change when her Mazda 5 minivan failed her. Here is Lizzie's car purchasing dilemma. Why did she pick the 2025 Subaru Outback instead?

I Added Something That Might Be as Controversial as Installing Raptor Lights On the Front of My Toyota Tacoma, Should it Stay?

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2025 - 6:10AM

A Toyota Tacoma owner is asking if it's acceptable to install upgrades to her Tacoma pickup and if it's like adding Raptor lights, which sparked a debate among enthusiasts. Does it add a touch of style, or are they showy and comical? What do you think?

So I Am New to a Truck, Driving My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado in Bad Snow, Having It on 4H and It Started Shaking

By Armen Hareyan on January 24, 2025 - 10:14PM

Driving a 2024 Silverado in snow took a surprising turn when 4H caused intense shaking. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and tips every truck owner needs to know.

Chinese EV Companies Aggressively Complain About Tesla’s Tariff Advantages For Chinese Built Tesla Cars, Given Musk And US Declining Influence They Are More Likely To Win Which Would Be Really Bad For Tesla

By Rob Enderle on January 24, 2025 - 8:12PM

Chinese car companies are moving aggressively to remove their artificial Tariff disadvantage against Chinese built Teslas. Once this is done it will pretty much assure Europe will follow Australia and move from Tesla cars to Chinese alternatives.

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