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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.

I Took My 2021 Silverado 1500 in for a Simple Transmission Service and Came Back with a Mysterious Smell in the Cabin

By Aram Krajekian on April 4, 2025 - 6:21AM

When an unexplainable scent filled the air of a Silverado owner’s cabin, it triggered a hunt for answers and how even simple services can go sideways.

I Bought a Tesla Model 3 And I Can’t Imagine Driving Anything Else Despite All the Hate I’ve Seen

By Aram Krajekian on April 3, 2025 - 9:50PM

What started as one owner's experience with a Tesla Model 3 turned into a wave of reasons that reveal why so many Tesla drivers never look back.

The 2025 Nissan Rogue that I reviewed for Torque News

Outdoorsy Types Can Make a Compelling Case For The 2025 Nissan Rogue's Rock Creek Edition As Off-Road Features Could Cost More To Add In The Aftermarket

By Armen Hareyan on April 3, 2025 - 9:21PM

The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek may be a budget-friendly adventure SUV or a pricey gimmick. But in this review, I break down the real cost of ownership, hidden savings, surprise expenses, and why it might just be the smartest trim to buy.

Cybertruck Machine vs Nature True Story Makes the News

Tesla Cybertruck Avoids Landslide and Then Drives Right Over It

By Timothy Boyer on April 3, 2025 - 5:49PM

A must-see video of a Tesla Cybertruck riding into what could have been a disastrous accident, avoiding a landslide, and then remarkably driving over it as if in the act of defiance of machine vs. nature.

My Brand-New Chevy Silverado Was Flawless Until a Subwoofer Install Left Me Stranded with a Truck That Keeps Dying

By Aram Krajekian on April 3, 2025 - 4:23PM

A brand new 4,500-mile 2025 Silverado 3500HD was brought in for a subwoofer upgrade, but ended up dying twice on the road with glow plug failures and warning lights flashing. What seemed like a harmless install quickly unraveled into something deeper.

I Was Ready to Install Running Boards on My 2025 R1S, Until I Heard What Some Owners Had to Do Just to Get It Serviced

By Narek Hareyan on April 3, 2025 - 3:00PM

I was all set to install running boards on my Rivian R1S, until I discovered the surprising reason some owners had to remove theirs just to get basic service.

My Tire Pressure Gauge on My Chevy Bolt Says 39, But the Car Says 32, Might Be Headed Back To The Dealer

By Narek Hareyan on April 3, 2025 - 2:07PM

My Chevy Bolt insisted my tire was underinflated even after pumping it to 39 PSI, and what I uncovered about its sensors might just save you a trip to the dealer.

Chart showing Biden-era vehicle price changes by John Goreham uses KBB/Cox Automotive data

We Now Have a Handy Baseline of Car Prices From The Biden Admin Against Which To Compare The Expected Changes Under The Trump Admin

By John Goreham on April 3, 2025 - 10:28AM

During the first two years of President Biden’s administration, average vehicle transaction prices leapt by 17.3%. Here is a baseline for us to compare what happens under President Trump ‘47 as tariff-related changes take place.

My Customer Traded a Honda Pilot For a Tesla Model 3 and Now Wants To Return it Because of Tesla’s High Insurance and a Charger Is $5,000

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2025 - 9:02AM

Here is another story of someone who purchased a Tesla and has buyer's remorse. Michael bought a Tesla Model 3 and wants to return it because of high insurance premiums and an expensive home charger. Here is his story and what Tesla buyers need to know.

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My Tesla Model X's Falcon Wing Doors Work Perfectly Half The Time, The Other Half I'm Anxiously Waiting For Them To Open

By Noah Washington on April 3, 2025 - 7:38AM

I truly enjoy driving my Model X. However, the Falcon Wing doors present a unique daily experience. Sometimes they operate flawlessly, while other times they require a bit more...persuasion.

I Would Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, But The Toyota Dealer Is Telling Me My 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300 Is Only Worth $9K

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2025 - 7:24AM

What should a Toyota RAV4 buyer do if the dealer won't give her what her trade-in is worth? It's far less than it's worth. Should she walk away? Salma likes the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and would buy it but has a dilemma. Here is what car shoppers need to know.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 being repaired at car dealership

I Poured Windshield Washer Fluid in My Ioniq 5's Coolant Tank and Learned an Expensive Lesson About EV Maintenance

By Noah Washington on April 3, 2025 - 6:55AM

My Ioniq 5's coolant system got an unwelcome addition. I poured Rain-X into my Ioniq 5's coolant tank instead of coolant. 100 miles later, I discovered the problem.

Image of Hillsboro Ford courtesy of Seth Orlick.

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Both See Solid Growth In Q1, Bucking the EV Decline

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 4:30PM

Ford is seeing solid and steady long-term progress with the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit as an important competitor suffers declining sales and lower buyer interest.

After 100,000 Miles on my Rivian, I Started to Worry About My Efficiency Until I Realized Other Owners Might Be Getting Even Less

By Narek Hareyan on April 2, 2025 - 4:15PM

I thought my Rivian’s efficiency was slowly getting worse after 100000 miles, until I saw what other owners were getting and realized my numbers might not be so bad after all.

I Upgraded the Steering on My Lifted 2021 Ram 2500 and Now It Drives Worse Than Ever but, I Think I Found the Problem

By Narek Hareyan on April 2, 2025 - 3:36PM

What started as a simple fix for a suspension noise turned my lifted Ram 2500 into a white-knuckle steering nightmare, and what I uncovered next might save your truck from the same fate.

New Car Owner Has Doubts About Her Toyota Corolla Purchase

I'm a first time car buyer, and I ended up walking away with a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. I love the car, but when I was talking to my friends about it, they all have that painful look on their face. Did I get robbed?

By Timothy Boyer on April 2, 2025 - 2:13PM

A first-time car shopper with a limited budget wanted a used car at a more affordable price but wound up leaving the dealership with a brand-new Toyota. Should she feel bad based on her friends' reactions?

Image of Ford F-150 Lighting by John Goreham

EV Truck Delivery Numbers In Q1 Were a Disaster Confirming Consumer Rejection of EV Trucks In America

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 2:06PM

In the first quarter of 2025, EV truck deliveries were down over the prior quarter, based on available data. Here’s how bad it is.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 in front of a house and charging

My 70-Year-Old Dad Just Drove His Ioniq 6 From Oklahoma to Florida (940+ Miles) in One Day, This Was His First EV Road Trip Just as Tesla Chargers Go Live

By Noah Washington on April 2, 2025 - 12:08PM

At 70, my dad just completed his first EV road trip, a 940+ mile trek from Oklahoma to Florida in his Hyundai Ioniq 6, arriving just as Tesla's Superchargers opened to non-Tesla vehicles.

I Bought a Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 to Tow a 32-Foot Toy Hauler but Now I'm Questioning Whether I Overestimated Its Towing Capability

By Aram Krajekian on April 2, 2025 - 11:17AM

When a Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 owner set out to tow his 32-foot toy hauler, he thought he had the perfect truck until he stumbled upon a wave of concerns that left him asking if he made a costly mistake.

All My Problems With My 2016 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab Went Away Until 2025 and 95K Miles When It Started Shifting Into 3rd Hard, But The Transmission Flush Fixed It

By Armen Hareyan on April 2, 2025 - 11:14AM

He almost traded it in, but a simple $200 fix saved his 2016 Colorado from the scrap heap. This same trick can possibly rescue your troubled truck as well.

My Rivian R1T Is Stuck in Tow Mode Post-Update, but There’s No Trailer Attached

By Aram Krajekian on April 2, 2025 - 10:59AM

Rivian’s software update left an R1T owner dealing with a bizarre bug that keeps his truck stuck in tow mode although there’s nothing attached to the back.

A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Thrilled that Tesla Sold Him a Defective Truck. He adds, “I Can Now Return the Truck to Tesla at Full Price & Buy a Brand-New Cybertruck for $30,000 Less"

By Tinsae Aregay on April 2, 2025 - 9:46AM

A Cybertruck owner is celebrating the fact that Tesla sold him a defective truck. He can now avoid all the depreciation by returning the vehicle to Tesla at full price. However, he’ll be using the money to buy another Cybertruck for $30,000 less.

I Looked At the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek and Walked Away Because of the Touchscreen, I’m Test-Driving a Car, Not A Laptop

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2025 - 6:18AM

Should you buy a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek? Liz, who recently took a test drive in the new Crosstrek, was impressed with the car but was disappointed in the interior. See what she says about the new high-tech touchscreen and why she walked away.

a group of Nissan Zs parked next ot each other

A Nissan Dealer Goes Above And Beyond To Tailor To Enthusiasts Looking For The Most Driver-Focused Z

By Dimitar Angelov on April 2, 2025 - 4:50AM

If you want to get your hands on a driver-focused Nissan Z, one dealership has what you need, for under MSRP.

What Seemed Like the Perfect Tire Swap for My R1T, Quickly Became a Frustrating Battle with a Stubborn Settings Menu

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 11:04PM

A simple tire upgrade on a Rivian R1T was supposed to be an easy win, until it triggered a software meltdown, setting off a chain of glitches that every owner needs to see before making their next move.

This Tesla Model 3 gets a range of 145 files after 5 years

55,000 Miles In, I Absolutely Love My Tesla Model 3, But I Am Only Getting 145 Miles At Full Charge

By Armen Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:56PM

55,000 miles in, my Tesla Model 3 still drives like a dream, but I am only getting 145 miles at full charge. Yet, I think there may be a fix Tesla owners need to know about.

I Bought My 2025 Rivian R1S Just Nine Days Ago, and It Already Left Me Stranded, but I’m Determined to Find Out What Went Wrong and Make It Right

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:46PM

Just nine days after taking delivery of his dream 2025 Rivian R1S, a proud new owner was left stranded and speechless, now the real journey begins as the Rivian community rallies to uncover what went wrong and what it means for all of us.

Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham

Here Are the Top Five Electric Vehicle Advantages EV Advocates List That Justify Ending EV Price Supports and EV Tax Incentives

By John Goreham on April 1, 2025 - 4:36PM

Electric vehicle advocates sing the praises of EVs loudly and often. Here is an updated list of five things that are special about EVs that help explain why they no longer require tax credits, rebates, and special lease deals.

Advantage Control HT tire image courtesy of BFGoodrich

BFGoodrich Launches New Advantage Control HT Tire For Pickups, Minivans, and SUVs - View Sizes Here First

By John Goreham on April 1, 2025 - 3:58PM

A new tire aimed at larger vehicles has just been announced by BFGoodrich. Here’s what makes these great tires to consider.

I’ve Lifted Trucks in the Past, but When I Lifted the 2024 Toyota Tundra, I Was Surprised to the Results on Its Performance

I’ve Lifted Trucks in the Past, but When I Lifted the 2024 Toyota Tundra, I Was Surprised of the Results on Its Performance

By Aram Krajekian on April 1, 2025 - 3:04PM

A 2024 Tundra owner shares his post lift performance gains and drawbacks that came with this upgrade. From improved road handling to unexpected off-road compromises, truck enthusiasts should know this before making the leap.

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