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.

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.

I Had a Scary FSD Experience in The Rain And Don't Know If My Tesla Would Have Crashed

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 2:02PM

Would Tesla's Full Self-Driving have saved the day, or caused a crash, in this heart-pounding rain-soaked encounter? Marty Culleton's gripping story will leave you questioning the future of autonomous driving.

2,300 Miles In, My C8 Corvette Has Rust And a Clicking Sound. How Can I Fix This?

By Noah Washington on January 15, 2025 - 1:21PM

Is your dream car turning into a nightmare? Discover why this nearly brand-new C8 Corvette with just 2,300 miles is already battling rust and an ominous clicking sound.

MY HOA Banned Me From Charging My Tesla Cybertruck in the Common Area, Says “It Needs to be Unplugged Due to Fire Concerns”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 15, 2025 - 7:41AM

A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after a neighbor reported him for charging his truck in a common area. His HOA says the truck is a fire risk. And he also starts a debate on whether it’s fair to use a shared outlet to charge an EV every night.

I Just Changed the Taillight Bulb in My 2000 Toyota Tacoma For $6, It’s Why I Will Never Own A New Tacoma Or a Cybertruck, I’ll Keep My One-Owner Find

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2025 - 6:39AM

Should you buy a new 2025 Toyota Tacoma or keep your older Tacoma pickup? It may be a wise choice to stay with your older truck. Check out Kyle's tailight replacement story, and after you read this, you may think again about buying a new Tacoma pickup.

Porsche Taycan continues to be plagued by issues, in 2025

Porsche Dealer Takes Matters Into Own Hands Following The Taycan's Continuous Battery Issues

By Dimitar Angelov on January 15, 2025 - 4:48AM

A member of the Taycan forum shared important information for all Porsche Taycan owners, showing a dealer recall for the model's persistent battery issues

My 2024 Toyota Tundra's Seat Broke Again While On The Way Home From Getting My Seat Fixed The First Time

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 14, 2025 - 9:02PM

A local 2024 Toyota Tundra owner shared his wild experience when his seat's plastic siding broke again after getting it fixed at the dealership 30 minutes ago.

Ford is Growing its Mustang Brand With Another Performance Model - See the New RTR

By Mary Conway on January 14, 2025 - 7:57PM

For the second in history, Ford will sell a Mustang that was created with the help of an outside company. The new Mustang is performance based, but keeps the EcoBoost engine.

Every Morning My 2020 Ioniq EV Is Dead and I Need To Boost The 12V Battery, But Dealership's Urgent Order Has 70 on Back Orders

By David Black on January 14, 2025 - 7:54PM

Stranted in Nova Scotia, a Hyundai Ioniq EV owner's struggle with a dead 12V battery sparks a wave of helpful tips and frustration among electric vehicle enthusiasts.

Toyota Prius Hybrid battery price skyhigh

Toyota’s Hybrid Battery Price Gouging: What Happened and What You Can Do About It

By Peter Neilson on January 14, 2025 - 3:25PM

Toyota's hybrid battery prices are soaring—what can you do to keep your car on the road? Explore your options and make an informed decision.

I Have a 2024 GMC Sierra With Only 3,000 Miles, the Paint Is Already Badly Chipped On My $100,000 Truck, Can Someone at GM Please Explain?

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2025 - 7:00AM

Are GMC's 2024 Sierra trucks plagued with severe paint issues? Owners are reporting alarming paint chips on their new pickups, with one owner expressing disbelief at the state of his $100,000 truck. Here is Colton’s warning for potential GM truck buyers.

This Is The Lease Offer I got From An SF Bay Area Dealer For A Hyundai Ioniq 5, Who Says Rebate is Twice As Much For Leasing vs Buying

This Is The Lease Offer I Got From An SF Bay Area Dealer For A Hyundai Ioniq 5, Who Says The Rebate Is Twice As Much For Leasing vs Buying

By David Black on January 13, 2025 - 10:49PM

Hyundai Ioniq 5 shoppers, is a $15,000 lease rebate too good to be true? Find out what sparked a fiery debate on leasing vs. buying in the SF Bay Area.

I Spent Over $100,000 On An Off-Road Ready Tesla Cybertruck Only To Have My Aero Covers Almost Fall Off After A Little Snow

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 13, 2025 - 9:14PM

This Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his mutilated front wheel aero cover after one little drive in the snow. Is it really worth the $50 replacement?

We Lost Our House To LA Fires, But My Toyota Tacoma Was Only Scorched and Fired Right Up After I Tried To Start It

By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2025 - 9:11PM

After losing his home to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles area, one man's scorched Toyota Tacoma miraculously started proving its legendary toughness and leaving everyone in awe.

Sammy Hagar to Headline at Barrett-Jackson

Rocker Sammy Hagar to Headline Barrett-Jackson Welcome Concert

By Mary Conway on January 13, 2025 - 8:43PM

The rocker will be the big performer at the Barrett-Jackson "Rock the Block" concert this Friday. Hagar recently sold a vehicle through Barrett-Jackson that brought in an extraordinary price.

I’m Suing Tesla & Selling All My Tesla Stock After My Cybertruck Failed Me at a Critical Moment During the Los Angeles Fires – I’ve Been Trying to Get This Issue Sorted Out for 5 Months

By Tinsae Aregay on January 13, 2025 - 3:21PM

A Cybertruck owner says he’s suing Tesla and has sold all his Tesla shares after his truck failed him during the Los Angeles fires. The owner adds that he has been unsuccessfully trying to resolve the issue for the last five months.

I Bought A New Lucid Air and It Was Wrecked Before I Took Ownership, What's Next?

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 2:53PM

When Steven Long bought a brand-new Lucid Air, the last thing he expected was to discover that his $100,000+ dream car had already been in an accident before he even took delivery.

Toyota GR Corolla Owners Are Trading In Their Cars With Less Than 10K Miles - But Why?

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 2:21PM

Discover the shocking reasons behind the sudden appearance of nearly new Toyota GR Corollas at used car lots across the country.

I Wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, So We Ditched the Porsche Macan and Our BMW and Bought Two, All Because Of Subaru’s Warm and Fuzzy Commercials

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2025 - 2:20PM

Diane wanted a 2025 Subaru Forester, and her husband wanted an Audi, BMW, or Volvo. Her husband was the holdout but finally agreed to check out Subaru. Here is why they sold a Porsche Macan and BMW. Was it really because of Subaru's slick TV ads?

I Wrongly Blamed Rivian For My R1's Key Fob, But They Were So Nice and I Was Embarrassed

By Noah Washington on January 13, 2025 - 1:36PM

You won't believe what happened when one Rivian R1T owner tried to unlock his truck in a crowded parking lot, and how the company's roadside assistance saved the day in the most unexpected way.

Image of full-sze spare in Ford Bronco Sport Badlands by John Goreham

Ford Bronco Sport Loses Standard Spare Tire, But Gains Another Reason to Choose Badlands Trim

By John Goreham on January 13, 2025 - 12:23PM

The standard spare tire is gone from most trims of the Ford Bronco Sport SUV. Here are some details on tire options for this off-road-focused SUV.

Image of 2024 XC60 Recharge PHEV by John Goreham

Review - 2024 XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate Black Edition- Close to Perfect

By John Goreham on January 13, 2025 - 9:32AM

We have tested Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and came away very impressed.

Toyota AE86 reimagined by a Japanese racing tuner, with blessings from Toyota

Toyota, Once Again, Proves It's Back To Being An Enthusiast Brand

By Dimitar Angelov on January 13, 2025 - 7:21AM

With help from long-term partner, TOM's Racing, Toyota is keeping another one of its iconic classic models alive.

I Just Charged My Brother’s 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, and I Sat For 15 Minutes Watching 25 Cars Fill Up With Gas, I Would Rather Pay For Gas 1000 Times Over

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2025 - 7:14AM

If you are considering a Chevy Equinox EV or any electric car, Andrew Cipriano has a personal story you'll want to read. Andrew's brother asked him to charge his 2024 Chevrolet Equinox for him because he was busy. However, it was not a good experience.

Ford Reveals Special Edition 2025 Mustang GTD

By Mary Conway on January 12, 2025 - 11:14PM

The special edition of Ford's fastest Mustang is called the 2025 Mustang GTD Spirit of America. It was revealed just in time to wow the crowds at the Detroit Auto Show.

Elon Musk Gives Advice to Tesla Cybertruck Owners In Los Angeles; Says, “Cybertruck Side Panels are Bulletproof, but the Glass is Not, so Make Sure to Duck If You See Anyone Wielding a Gun”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2025 - 10:55PM

Elon Musk says there is a chance of running into armed looters in fire-devastated areas. The Tesla CEO advises Cybertruck owners that the glass is not bulletproof, so they should duck down if they see anyone wielding a gun.

I Got a Free Oil Change on My Toyota Camry, But I Would Have Rather Paid $100, It Took Over 3 Hrs, I Will Never Get My Oil Changed at Toyota Again

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2025 - 5:00PM

Michelle was excited when she got a text from the dealer about a $19.95 oil change special. She jumped at the chance, but the appointment was a disaster. They forgot about her and left her sitting for hours. Here is Michelle's shocking story.

Tesla Has Removed All Foundation Series Cybertrucks From Its Inventory Page – The Era of the “Limited Edition” Cybertruck Comes to an End Following a Controversy Over Free Supercharger Access

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2025 - 10:31AM

Tesla has officially ended the “limited edition” Foundation Series Cybertruck program. The EV maker removed all Foundation Series Cybertrucks from the company’s inventory page following a controversy involving free lifetime supercharger access.

I Work At a GM Dealer, I Wanted A Toyota 4Runner, They Said I Had to Buy a Chevy Silverado Or Get Fired, Within 24 Hrs and Only 82 Miles It Broke Down

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2025 - 6:02AM

Kathryn worked at a GM dealer, which forced her to buy a Chevrolet Silverado. The dealer said she had to buy a GM, not the Toyota 4Runner she wanted, or she would be fired. If that's not bad enough, the new Chevy Silverado died right after she got it.

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