Automotive News (Page 99)

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 Love My Tesla Model Y, But Rivian Has My Attention, Here’s What I Need to Know Before Making the Switch

By Narek Hareyan on March 17, 2025 - 4:00PM

I love my Tesla Model Y, but Rivian’s rugged charm, luxury, and adventure-ready features have me wondering, should I make the switch? Here's everything I need to know before I decide.

I'm Driving a Blazer EV SS Loaner While My RS Is in Service, Here's Why The Extra $16K Might Be Worth It

By Noah Washington on March 17, 2025 - 2:51PM

I recently swapped my Chevrolet Blazer EV RS for an SS loaner during a routine 10,000-mile service, and the difference is staggering. The SS, with its 557 horsepower and supercar-level acceleration, makes my RS feel almost tame in comparison.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid EV Mode courtesy of Toyota

I’m Seeing Confusion About How Toyota Hybrid-Electric Vehicles’ EV Mode Works and What It Is For, Even From Respected Media Members - Here Is How EV Mode Proves Useful In Real-World Scenarios

By John Goreham on March 17, 2025 - 12:32PM

One convenient feature of many hybrid-electric vehicles is the ability to operate solely on electric power. Here’s how it works on the most popular hybrid-electric vehicles made by Toyota and how the mode can be put to use in your real-world driving.

I Bought a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup From Carvana, Here’s My Experience For Those Who Are Skeptical

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2025 - 11:17AM

Should you buy a vehicle from Carvana? Here is one Chevrolet Silverado buyer's experience, which gives valuable insights into his vehicle purchase from Carvana. However, Cavana has had some financial issues, and here is what all car buyers need to know.

I Sold a 2022 Tesla Model 3 With a Clean Title, Now Tesla Says It’s Salvage and It’ll Easily Go Over $12,000 For My Customer to Fix It

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2025 - 8:18AM

James purchased a 2022 Tesla Model 3 from a dealer. The dealer made sure the car had a clean title. However, Tesla now says it's a salvage vehicle because of an unreported accident, and repairs will cost $12,000. Here is what Tesla buyers need to know.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners are Human After All

Travels with My Cybertruck Beast L.E.O.―People Think These Trucks Are Good For Nothing, But We Know They're Wrong

By Timothy Boyer on March 16, 2025 - 12:52PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner, two dogs, a drone, and a lot of desert: The cure for what ails society today. Here is one CT owner’s short story.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares a Kitten Got Stuck Behind His Truck’s Battery – Adds “I Had To Pay Tesla Service $265 ‘Diagnostic Fee’ to Get the Kitten Out”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 16, 2025 - 9:49AM

A Cybertruck owner was surprised when he heard a kitten meowing inside his truck. Unable to find the source of the sound, he took his truck to Tesla Service, who charged him a $265 diagnostic fee to remove the kitten.

My Friend Fell Asleep Driving My Subaru Forester Wilderness Going 70 MPH, I Watched In Horror as My Perfect Car Went Off the Road and Crashed Into a Barrier

By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2025 - 6:11AM

Peyton bought a new 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, the car of her dreams. She liked to go hiking, camping, off-roading and skiing. The Wilderness edition was the perfect vehicle for her active lifestyle. Then, the horrific accident happened.

So I Finally Bought My Own Chevy Blazer EV After Repeatedly Using My Wife's Blazer EV, And Made It Home on 8% Battery

By Noah Washington on March 15, 2025 - 9:14PM

Just six months after leasing a 2024 Chevy Blazer EV LT for my wife, I found myself constantly borrowing it… to the point where she finally told me to get my own. Today, I took her advice and picked up a used RS model in black for $34K.

I Drove 180,000 Miles in a Tesla Model 3 Without Home Charging, Now I’m Eyeing Down a Rivian R1T

By Narek Hareyan on March 15, 2025 - 9:12PM

After driving 180,000 miles in a Tesla Model 3 without home charging, one EV owner is ready to make a switch, but will the Rivian R1T truly be worth it? Find out what fellow EV enthusiasts say and join the discussion.

Why Scalpers Will Make Millions on the ZR1, Here's What We Learned From the C8 and Z06 Allocation Wars

By Noah Washington on March 15, 2025 - 9:09PM

After watching the C8 Stingray and Z06 allocation chaos unfold, I'm here to warn you about what's coming with the 2025 Corvette ZR1. As someone who witnessed dealers demanding $90,000 markups on Z06s and turning allocations into auctions.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler is Going Green, Seriously Green

By Mary Conway on March 15, 2025 - 7:29PM

The Jeep Wrangler has the patented 4xe feature that electrifies the vehicle. Now, the iconic Wrangler has a neon green paint job to really stand out.

Japan's Chinese Made Toyota EV is a Game Changer

"I Sold My Tesla, and I'm Going To Pick Up One Of These Toyotas And Put Thousands In My Pocket By Doing It." An Excited But Premature Comment Begs an Important Question

By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2025 - 6:46PM

Here is what you could get by owning a $13,000 Toyota EV that is predicted to obliterate the Tesla Model Y. But how far would you be willing to go to own one?

Ask any Tesla Cybertruck Owner What They Think About Their Truck, and "Tens of Thousands Will Tell You the Same Thing"

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2025 - 10:34AM

What do Tesla Cybertruck owners think about their controversial trucks? It's a question owners will answer, not what you think. Yes, there are a few negative comments, but the vast majority have a very different take on the new electric truck.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid With 10K Miles Is Sitting At the Dealer With Engine Failure, Needless To Say I Regret My Purchase

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2025 - 8:10AM

Another Toyota Tundra Hybrid truck owner is fuming because of its engine problems. Tony bought a 2024 Tundra Hybrid with an engine failure at 10K miles on the new pickup. And that's not the only problem with the truck. Here is Tony's incredible story.

Gemini Rendered Image Of Tesla Being Medically Saved

Lesson Learned From Lou Gerstner’s Recovery Of The IBM Brand Could Be Used To Eventually Recover Tesla’s Brand

By Rob Enderle on March 14, 2025 - 8:43PM

Tesla is in deep trouble, people are abandoning the brand and sales are cratering, however this has happened to both IBM and Apple and the methods past CEOs of those companies used could be used to recover Tesla. But I doubt this will be done.

I Had a Tough Break, My D3 Audi A8 4.2 Ran Perfectly for 2,000 Miles, Then Jumped Timing and Is Now Junkyard Bound at 120K

By Narek Hareyan on March 14, 2025 - 7:51PM

It ran perfectly for 2,000 miles, then out of nowhere, timing chain failure, misfires, and a heartbreaking decision, why did this Audi A8 4.2 meet its fate at just 120K miles, and could it have been saved? Read on to uncover the full story and share you

I Bought a Used Chevy Silverado With Faded Running Boards, Now I’m Debating a Bold Bedliner Makeover or a Risky DIY Fix

By Narek Hareyan on March 14, 2025 - 6:57PM

Faded running boards on a used Silverado. Should you go bold with bedliner or risk a DIY fix? The debate is on, and the best solution might just surprise you.

His Father Was Pulling the Polestar P2 on The Driveway and The Car Suddenly Lunged and Crashed, But This Could Well Be a Driver Error Too

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 14, 2025 - 4:41PM

Polestar 2 owner experiences sudden acceleration resulting in an accident with his garage door. The incident raises concerns about the models safety and the potential for human error.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Propose: “Jeep Owners Leave Rubber Ducks on Each Other’s Vehicles; It’s Time to Start a Similar Tradition” – Movement Started After a Tesla Fan Was Caught on Sentry Camera Leaving Hot Wheels on Cybertrucks

By Tinsae Aregay on March 14, 2025 - 9:15AM

Tesla Cybertruck owners suggest starting a new tradition akin to that of Jeep owners, who place rubber ducks on each other's vehicles to express appreciation. This idea began when a Tesla fan was spotted leaving Hot Wheels on Cybertrucks in parking lots.

Tesla Cybertruck Charging at Supercharger

My $100K Cybertruck Was Shaking Like a Chihuahua at 70 MPH, Here's How a Simple Tire Balance Fixed What FSD Broke

By Noah Washington on March 14, 2025 - 8:19AM

I started experiencing significant steering vibrations at highway speeds in my Tesla Cybertruck. The "squircle" steering yoke would shake noticeably above 70 mph, making highway driving increasingly uncomfortable.

My Wife Hit a Metal Can on the Highway in Our 2025 Model 3, Now Tesla Says We Need an Entire Battery Replacement

By Noah Washington on March 14, 2025 - 8:09AM

My wife hit an unavoidable metal can in our 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. What should have been minor road debris damage has turned into a major headache. Tesla Service Center just informed me the impact punctured the battery pack's protective casing.

My 2020 Silverado Torque Converter Was Replaced At 49K Miles Due To a Severe Shudder, Now, at 70K Miles, the Shudder Has Returned

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2025 - 7:46AM

Does the 2020 -2022 Chevrolet Silverado torque converter have a high failure rate? According to multiple owners, the answer is yes. Here are the problems, what Silverado owners are finding out about the problem, and what you need to know.

I Waited 3 Years For My Tesla Cybertruck, After One Year, The Pros, Just About Everything On the Truck, Cons, Wiper Washer Smears, and the Cover Leaks

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2025 - 6:24AM

There's not much that Michael doesn't like about his Tesla Cybertruck. However, there are a few problems with the truck. They are a common issue with the electric truck. Here is what's wrong and what Cybertruck owners need to know to fix them.

My 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Got Humbled By a 5-Foot Snow Ditch, Even 4-Low and Diff Lock Couldn't Save Me From a $100 Tow

By Noah Washington on March 13, 2025 - 10:12PM

The 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is built to conquer rugged trails and tackle the toughest terrain, boasting features like 4-Low gearing, a locking rear differential, and advanced off-road tech. But even this highly capable midsize truck has its limits

I Got the New Update on My 2025 Rivian R1S, But Autonomous Driving Took a Hit, No More Auto Lane Change or Hands-Free

By Narek Hareyan on March 13, 2025 - 9:26PM

Rivian’s latest R1S update promised new features but quietly took away auto lane change and hands-free driving, leaving owners frustrated and searching for answers.

I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y, Is This the Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family

I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y Thinking This May Be The Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family

By Narek Hareyan on March 13, 2025 - 4:57PM

"With a growing family and a passion for adventure, I’m torn between the Tesla Model Y’s efficiency and the Rivian R1S’s rugged capability, join the debate and share your thoughts.

My Brand-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid With Just 5,000 Miles Suddenly Wouldn’t Start, Leaving Me Stranded

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2025 - 10:46AM

Chandler's new Tacoma, just 6,000 miles in, suddenly wouldn't start, leaving him stranded. The Toyota Tacoma has a reputation for reliability, but here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

Toyota GR86 will continue to be all about balance, but with added performance for the next generation

Toyota Remains Tight-Lipped About The GR86 Engine, But From What We Know So Far, There Are 3 Candidates For A Powertrain, With A Mazda Engine Being Very Likely

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2025 - 10:45AM

Toyota is deciding the direction it wants to go with the next-generation GR86, and there are some seriously interesting powertrain options on the table.

I Took My Honda CR-V For An Oil Change. They Told Me There Is Gunk On The Inside Of The Oil Cap, But They'll Take Care Of It. Am I Being Scammed?

By Dimitar Angelov on March 13, 2025 - 8:47AM

A Honda CR-V owner that has always stuck to the factory maintenance intervals may have dodged a bullet, as a repair shop may have attempted an unethical practice under pretext of supposed “gunk” in the engine.

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