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.

2025 Jeep Gladiator is California Dreaming

By Mary Conway on March 22, 2025 - 5:37PM

It isn't unusual for automakers to make special editions but Jeep's latest Gladiator is headed only for California.

Rivian Owner Charged 11 Hours and Only got 70 Miles On One Day, but 150 on Another Day Using the Same Home Charger. She Tries to Understand the Difference Despite The Scenarios Being Identical

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 1:11PM

A Rivian owner charged their vehicle and got 70 miles of range after 11 hours on a home charging setup. The other day she charged for12 hours affording 150 miles, which was quite puzzling because it was in similar conditions.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shows His Truck Developing a Distinct Rust Line After It Was Keyed – He Gets Unexpected Back Lash From Tesla Fans Who Say the Cybertruck is Immune to Corrosion

By Tinsae Aregay on March 22, 2025 - 12:23PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a noticeable rust line appearing on his truck after it was keyed. However, he encounters unexpected criticism from Tesla enthusiasts who think the Cybertruck is immune to rust.

Toyota Mechanic Says, "I Want To Show You This Very Often Overlooked Item Which Should Be Part of The Maintenance" of His Client's 2019 Toyota 4Runner That Most Owner's Never Think to Check

By Timothy Boyer on March 22, 2025 - 11:32AM

If you DIY your car maintenance, the odds are pretty good you are missing out on one essential check that service department techs often don't bother with and might not be covered in your car's maintenance record.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Consider Electrifying The Truck’s Body to Stop Vandals – They Add, “We Can Have an Electric Fence for Our Dogs & Trespassers, Why Not Our Cybertruck?”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 22, 2025 - 11:19AM

Cybertruck owners are debating whether it will be feasible to electrify the truck’s stainless steel panels to deter vandals with an electric shock. The idea originally started as a joke but has gained some traction among Cybertruck owners.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport With 33s Overheats When I’m Off-Road In 4HI, But the Dealer Can’t Replicate It, So Now They Say They Can’t Do Anything

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2025 - 11:09AM

Some Toyota Tacoma owners like to modify their trucks with larger wheels and tires to go further off-road. Trevor bought a 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport and fit it with upgraded wheels and tires. Now it overheats when he's in 4HI. Is this a common Tacoma issue?

2021 Hyundai Palisade and how to avoid your warranty denied by doing good maintenance

I Am A Hyundai Master Tech, So If You Own A Hyundai, Kia Or Genesis, Follow These Maintenance Intervals And You'll Never Have a Warranty Clain Denied

By Armen Hareyan on March 22, 2025 - 10:10AM

A Hyundai Master Tech just revealed the secret to keeping your Hyundai, Kia, or Genesis running smoothly, and why skipping this one crucial service could cost you big time. Don’t make a costly mistake, but rather read this now.

My 392 Mile Lucid Air Is a $69,000 And Lucid Wants $7,000 To Fix It

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 9:15AM

My Lucid Air Touring had a catastrophic drivetrain failure after just 392 miles of ownership, turning my $69,000 EV into an immobile paperweight. The vehicle unexpectedly shut down while driving at 45 mph.

I Chose The Lucid Air Touring Over Tesla and BMW, And This Is My 1st Impression After Cross-Shopping Five Luxury EVs

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 9:03AM

After cross-shopping five luxury EVs including the Tesla Model S and BMW's latest electric offerings, I chose the 2025 Lucid Air Touring in Zenith Red with the stealth appearance package.

I Was Stranded in My ID.Buzz with a Dead 12V Battery, But VW's Hidden Battery Location Had Me Calling for Help

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 8:43AM

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz contains a critical design flaw that's causing widespread problems for owners, it left me stranded.

I’ve Owned Toyotas For 30 Years With No Issues, I Took A Chance On a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado, and 5K Miles In, the Problems Begin

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2025 - 7:44AM

Should you buy a Chevrolet Silverado? Many owners report no problems with the truck, while others report significant issues. Here is Phil's unfortunate story of his 2024 Silverado 2.7-liter TurboMax with 5K miles, which has already had multiple problems.

I Made the Mistake of Leaving My Ram 2500 for an EcoBoost, and Now I’m Coming Back Strong with a 2500 HEMI

By Narek Hareyan on March 21, 2025 - 10:21PM

I made the mistake of leaving my Ram 2500 for an EcoBoost, and I regretted it, now I’m coming back stronger with a 2500 HEMI, let’s break it down, and I want to hear your thoughts.

I Chose The 2025 Toyota GR86 Sports Car As My 1st New Vehicle, And While These 2 Best Things Exceeded My Expectations Toyota Could Still Improve This Car in Two Ways

By Ean Goreham on March 21, 2025 - 9:17PM

Having just bought a new 2025 Toyota GR86, I can tell you specifically why I opted for this model. Feel free to offer your own opinions in our comments section if you think my decision was unwise.

Future GM EV Trained On Omniverse And Protected By Halos

NVIDIA Partners With GM To Fix GM’s Autonomous Driving Technology And Move The Company Into More Of A Leadership Position With Autonomous Cars

By Rob Enderle on March 21, 2025 - 9:10PM

GM, which has struggled with self-driving technology, has partnered with the leader in this technology, NVIDIA, to create future lines of ultra-safe Self-Driving Cars.

BYD automobile being charges with two 1000 KW Level 3 Chargers

BYD Introduces 1000 KW Charging Allowing You To Restore 250 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes Bringing Charging In Line With Filling Up With Gas

By Rob Enderle on March 21, 2025 - 8:50PM

BYD just made a massive advancement, allowing some of their cars to charge at 1000 KW, restoring 250 miles of range in 5 minutes.

I Spotted This Rivian R1S Built for Amazon Studios Towing a Mobile Electric Powerplant and It Looks Like the Future on Wheels

By Narek Hareyan on March 21, 2025 - 8:49PM

This Amazon Studios-branded Rivian R1S towing a mobile electric powerplant could revolutionize film production, silent, clean energy on the move! But does towing the power source defeat its purpose? Let’s dive in

"I Just Learned Something About My Toyota RAV4 That I Had Never Heard of Before, Did Ya’ll Know About This?”

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2025 - 1:44PM

Brian has a 2022 Toyota RAV4 and learned something interesting about his compact SUV. He's wondering if he's the only one. Check out Brian's story and see if you know about this feature on your vehicle. Here's what all Toyota owners need to know.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Ponder Creative Anti-Tesla Tactics

The "Zap-O-Tron 8000" For The Cybertruck Warning

By Timothy Boyer on March 21, 2025 - 10:29AM

"Don't get mad, Get even" pranks could land you in jail and/or cost you your Tesla Cybertruck in a lawsuit.

Tesla Cybertruck Exterior with Lowe's in the background

I Daily Drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, From Hauling Salt Bags to School Runs, Here's My Honest Review

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:26AM

I daily drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, putting it through real-life tasks from hauling heavy salt bags to navigating school drop-offs, and here’s my honest review of how it held up in everyday use.

I Installed Ventilated Seats In My 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, Now They're Controlled Right From The Screen

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:15AM

The Tesla Model Y Performance, starting at $52,490, offers rapid acceleration and advanced technology but lacks certain comfort features like ventilated seats that come standard in similarly priced luxury vehicles.

Mom Buys 2025 Hyundai to Replace Her Older Model and Now Regrets It

My Mom Bought A New 2025 Hyundai Tucson In December, And We Tested It Out Twice, But Now She Hates It

By Timothy Boyer on March 21, 2025 - 9:11AM

Sometimes, it's not the car; it's the new owner. What would you have done if this were your parent?

My 2021 Hyundai Kona’s Paint Is Peeling Off In Huge Chunks, I Went to Hyundai, But They Waited Until It’s Out of Warranty and Now They Won’t Fix It

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2025 - 8:14AM

Do Hyundai cars have paint issues? Here is Haylee's story of her 2021 Hyundai Kona with 70,000 miles, and the paint is peeling off. She took it to four Hyundai dealers, none of which would help her. Here is what all Hyundai owners need to know.

2025 Nissan Armada Review, the front exterior

The 2025 Nissan Armada Has A Lot of Cool Upgrade, But It's The 1st Time The Armada Is Getting a Seriously Off-Road-Focused Version

By Armen Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 10:04PM

With a twin-turbo V6, a rugged PRO-4X off-road package, and a tech-laden interior, the redesigned 2025 Nissan Armada is ready to dominate highways and trails alike.

I Hit Charging Issues on My Rivian while on a Road Trip, my Tesla Charger died, and ChargePoint was Slow, But There’s a Solution

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 8:22PM

Stranded with three teenagers on a road trip, Erika's Rivian faced a dead Tesla charger and a painfully slow ChargePoint, what happened next is a lesson every EV owner needs to know.

I Was Excited for My 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, But Constant HVAC Failures Turned It Into a Nightmare

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 6:08PM

I was thrilled to get my 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, until the HVAC system started failing over and over again. What should have been a dream truck turned into a nightmare of endless repairs. Is Rivian ignoring a deeper problem? Read on to find out.

GM Recalls 90,000 Cadillacs and Camaros for Transmission Trouble

By Mary Conway on March 20, 2025 - 5:38PM

According to NHTSA, the transmission can cause the wheels to lock up and potentially cause an accident.

Just in Case People Want To Try Something Harmful To My Tesla Cybertruck, I Can Have My Evidence And Send Them To Prison

By Tinsae Aregay on March 20, 2025 - 4:36PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares a warning to all would-be vandals targeting his vehicle. He shows that if someone tampers with his truck, he’ll be able to collect evidence and ensure the perpetrators face jail time.

Tesla Cybertruck in freezing temperature

Foundation Series Cybertruck Owner Experiences Heating Failure in Below 18 Degree Temperatures, Uses Blankets and Electric Heater to Defrost his Windshield

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 4:31PM

Paul Brendemuhl, a cybetruck owner experienced heating failure as temperatures went below 18 degrees. He had to use blankets and an electric heater to half defrost the windshield.

Car Dealership Can Cause Car Accidents Warning

A Car Dealer Shuts Off Her Car While Driving, and DOGE Does Not Care

By Timothy Boyer on March 20, 2025 - 4:03PM

Car owners win in court but will likely never see their winnings from this popular car scam that recently has the Government's green light to continue practicing.

Image of BYD trade show display courtesy of BYD media support.

EV Advocacy Publications Praise New Chinese Charger Capabilities, Calling Them “As Quick As Filling a Gas Car” - In Fact, They Are More Than 7 Times Slower

By John Goreham on March 20, 2025 - 11:39AM

Battery-electric vehicle charging remains as slow as molasses when compared to adding range to other types of vehicles. Let’s examine a new breakthrough technology that has EV fans all hot and bothered and see how their claims match up to measurements.

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