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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.

Image of the 2025 Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD by John Goreham

The More We Test Modern Hyundais The More Impressed We Become As Now The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD Redefines Six-Passenger Luxury and Capability

By John Goreham on January 2, 2025 - 5:28PM

We tested Hyundai’s smaller three-row SUV, the 2025 Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD, and came away with a mightily impressed impression of what it has to offer.

At Dealership With New-To-Me 2024 Sierra, and It Turns Out My Complaint About Very Rough Turns Was Due To Having 4WD on When Conditions Didn't Require It

I Admit. My Complain To The Dealership About Very Rought Turns on My New-To-Me 2024 Sierra Turns Out Was Due To Having 4WD on When Conditions Didn't Require It

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2025 - 4:22PM

A new 2024 GMC Sierra owner shares a common 4WD mistake that made his truck feel undrivable. Don’t miss this must-know tip that could save you a trip to the dealership

Elon Musk Says Tesla Can Restore the Cybertruck That Exploded Outside Trump Tower to Working Condition

By Tinsae Aregay on January 2, 2025 - 7:43AM

A Cybertruck parked in front of the Trump Hotel was seen in flames after it exploded in relation to a terrorist attack. However, despite the vehicle’s extensive damages, Elon Musk says that he’s “pretty sure Tesla could get the vehicle running again.”

Tesla Cybertruck Explodes Outside Trump Hotel Las Vegas, “In a Split Second, There Was an Explosion, My Wife and I Fell to the Ground, We Could Have Been Killed”

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2025 - 6:42AM

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in a fiery ball of flames on New Year's Day in Las Vegas. As people were at the Trump Hotel celebrating the new year, it was the last thing anyone expected. Here are eyewitness accounts and Oscar Tyrell's harrowing story.

I Waited Over An Hour Just To Get My Phone To Connect To My 2024 Toyota Tacoma

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 1, 2025 - 7:57PM

Owners have come forward sharing their struggle with connecting their phone to their 2024 Toyota Tacoma

My Tesla Cybertruck’s Sentry Mode Caught This Poser Red Handed After He Decides to Jump On My Truck

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 1, 2025 - 1:20PM

A local Tesla Cybertruck owner shared an eye-catching Sentry Mode clip of a man with questionable intentions jumping onto his truck and striking a bold pose.

My Toyota Tundra Suddenly Lost Power and I Need a New Engine, I’ve Been to the Dealer Countless Times, Now They Say My $60,000 Truck Is Only Worth $35K

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2025 - 9:17AM

Toyota Tundra truck owners are fuming because of the pickup's problems. Damien bought a 2022 Tundra, but the engine died. His truck has lost half its value, and now he's stuck with a dead truck. He's not the only one. Here is Damien's incredible story.

The Charge Port Won’t Open on My Day-Old Cybertruck, My Battery is Dying & I’m Afraid I Will Need to Get it Towed 60 Miles to the Nearest Tesla Service Center

By Tinsae Aregay on January 1, 2025 - 9:09AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he picked up his truck yesterday and drove it a lot; however, today, when he went to charge his truck, the charge port won’t open. Without enough range, the day-old Cybertruck might need to be towed.

I Bought a Tesla Cybertruck, But I Didn’t Check the Cost of Insurance, Now My New Truck Costs More Than Half of My Mortgage

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2025 - 5:25AM

How much does it cost to insure the Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask Rebecca, who was stunned to find out that insuring the new EV truck would cost her as much as half of her mortgage payment. Here is Rebecca’s amazing story.

First Production 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 to be Auctioned

How You Can Own the First Production 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Supercar

By Mary Conway on December 31, 2024 - 10:43PM

Chevrolet has a history of auctioning off its first editions to raise money for charity. This halo car should raise millions.

I Got a Call Today That The Dealership Repaired My 2023 Chevy Silverado's Valve Body, But They Say It'll Take About a Thousand Miles For The Truck To Adjust

By Armen Hareyan on December 31, 2024 - 9:32PM

After weeks of waiting, Jason finally got his 2023 Silverado back from the shop, but why does the dealership say it’ll take 1,000 miles for his truck to 'adjust' to the repair?

10,000 Miles In, My Tesla Cybertruck's Suspension Makes Weird Noises After Only One Exposure To Rain

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 31, 2024 - 6:49PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared a video on Facebook of his Tesla Cybertruck with only 10k miles making weird grinding noises as he accelerates and decelerates.

Progressive Insurance is Penalyzing Cybertruck Owners Who Frequently Drive Using Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Software – Dings for Hard Braking & Fast Acceleration Result in 51% Premium Increase

By Tinsae Aregay on December 31, 2024 - 9:28AM

Progressive is increasing insurance premiums (by up to 51%) for Cybertruck owners who frequently use Tesla’s full self-driving software. The Cybertruck drivers report getting dinged for hard braking & fast acceleration while using FSD.

Toyota is Desperately Trying to Stop Their Brand Image From Taking a Straight Dumpster Dive, Now The Tacoma Transmissions Are Failing

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2024 - 7:07AM

Does the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma have reliability issues? A new report says that the latest generation Tacoma pickup has transmission issues. Could Toyota's excellent reliability be slipping? Find out what's going on with the Tacoma and Tundra trucks now.

Tesla Officially Starts Delivering the 2025 Cybertruck; New Owners Say “It’s Much Quieter & Smoother Than the 2024 Version”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 31, 2024 - 4:21AM

The first owners to take delivery of a 2025 Cybertruck are saying that the latest model “drives extremely smooth and quiet compared to the 2024 Cybertruck.” This is surprising, given that Tesla doesn’t follow model year improvements.

Ford F-Series Claims Title of Best-Selling Truck for 48th Year

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2024 - 10:03PM

Ford is claiming the crown of top-selling truck for 2024. It is a huge badge of honor to have the top selling vehicles in the hotly-contested race.

Ford is Recalling 12,000 2023 and 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV Trucks Because They Can Potentially Lose Their Steering

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2024 - 9:41PM

A manufacturing mistake can possibly lead to a loss of steering on Ford's popular F-150 EV truck.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Was Not On The VIN Recall List Even Though I Had All The Symptoms

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 30, 2024 - 8:39PM

A recent owner of a 2024 Toyota Tundra with only 7 miles on the dash was told his flawed Tundra was not on the list of recalls despite having a critical failure.

Advice For Other Hyundai Ioniq Drivers: Get The ICCU Recall Work Done ASAP, And It Should Be Smooth Sailing

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2024 - 7:19PM

One Ioniq 5 owner turned a frustrating recall issue into a smooth-sailing EV journey and offers practical tips you don’t want to miss.

I Just Bought a Used Car. After About 50 Miles, The Check Emissions Light Came On. I Checked It Out At a Car Lot That Had a Scanner That Can Tell If Was Reset. And Sure Enough It Was Reset Shortly Before I Bought It

By Timothy Boyer on December 30, 2024 - 2:55PM

Has the check engine light codes of a used car been cleared? Why a test drive is nearly useless as a mechanic explains how car sellers erase engine codes you can detect the first two minutes inside a used car.

I Got the Call That Every Mom Dreads, “Mom, I Was In an Accident With My Forester, I Was T-Boned By a Ford F-250”

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2024 - 8:57AM

It's the phone call a parent never wants to get. "Mom, I was in an accident." Here is Julie's story of her seventeen-year-old daughter getting T-boned by a Ford F-250 truck and the ensuing mayhem. It could have been life-threatening; she walked away.

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) Sells His Tesla Cybertruck, Likely Loses $50,000, & Says “I Like the Rivian Better”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2024 - 8:27AM

MKBHD says he has sold his Tesla Cybertruck and adds that the reason is simply because he likes his Rivian better. Unhappy Tesla fans accuse him of being a late convert, as the YouTuber likely loses $50,000 on the resell.

Hertz Shot Me a Ridiculous Price of $18K For a 2023 Tesla Model 3 That I Rented, Great Price, I Was Shocked When I Found Out How Many Miles It Had

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2024 - 5:21AM

Are you looking for a great price on a used Tesla? Hertz says they will sell you a 2023 Tesla Model 3 for under $18,000. There is only one catch. You better check the EV's mileage. One Hertz renter found out it may have a lot more miles than it's worth.

Tesla is Threatening Cybertruck Buyers to Take Delivery By the End of December; Otherwise, the Company Says They Will “Forfeit” Their $2,500 Deposit

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2024 - 9:19AM

To meet Wall Street’s year-end sales forecast, Tesla appears to be resorting to high-pressure tactics to force Cybertruck buyers to take delivery by December 31. The EV maker is threatening buyers to complete the purchase or forfeit the $2,500 deposit.

We Bought A Jeep Grand Cherokee, Had Our 4th Major Breakdown In Less Than a Year, and It’s Been In the Shop 60 Days Already

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2024 - 7:00AM

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe a vehicle you should buy? Kris and Hillary say you should avoid the electric Jeep. They have owned the SUV for less than a year; it's been in the shop four times and for over 60 days. Here is their unbelievable story.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner in Canada Says the Truck is “Dangerous” After Experiencing First Drive in the Snow; Forced to Slow Down to 25 Mph on the Highway & Stop Multiple Times to Clean the Headlights

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2024 - 6:31AM

A new Tesla Cybertruck owner in Canada describes his horrifying experience following his first drive in the snow. He says he was forced to lower his speed to 25 mph & also had to stop multiple times on the highway to clear the snow off the headlights.

My GMC Sierra Pickup Has 20,000 Miles, and It Won’t Start, My New Battery Is Dead and the Dealer Says They Can’t Fix It

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2024 - 5:10AM

A GMC Sierra owner couldn't get his dead battery issue fixed by the dealer. They installed a new battery, but the truck still wouldn't start, no matter what they did. So he took it to someone with more expertise. Here is the secret GMC Sierra truck fix.

My Neighbor Saved My Cybertruck After It Being Unable To Install New FSD Update, I No Longer Need To Take It In For Service

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 4:16PM

A Cybertruck owner shared how this simple fix that cost him nothing saved him from having to take his Cybertruck in for service a week from when the problem started.

My Toyota Tundra’s Replacement Engine Not Only Came On Time But Also Gave Me A Free Three Year Warranty Extension From Toyota

My Toyota Tundra's Replacement Engine Not Only Came On Time But Also Gave Me A Free 3-Year Warranty Extension From Toyota

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 3:38PM

The recent owner of a 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra shared how he was given a free three-year extension on his warranty after the dealer took almost a month to replace his engine.

Alright, I Give Up On My Toyota Tundra's Factory Fob To Remote Start My Truck And Am Looking For An Aftermarket Remote Starter

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 12:49PM

Fed up Toyota Tundra owners are sharing what they did to combat Toyota’s subscription based remote start feature on the third gen Toyota Tundra.

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