Automotive News (Page 16)

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 Goodyear WeatherReady2 all-weather tire shows the tread pattern by John Goreham

Track Testing Validates Our Strong Opinions of the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 Tires on Public Roadways And Shows Where This Tire Ranks In Comparison to the Michelin CrossClimate2 and Other All-Weather Tires

By John Goreham on February 26, 2025 - 5:18PM

We are into our second calendar year of testing the Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2 Tires, and our review updates have now offered up some definitive answers to this tire's capabilities. We now feel that our own findings are indeed correct.

Tesla Owner Admits "I Felt Nothing But Disgust" as Tesla Owners Vent Their Anger At Elon Musk But Find Inner Peace With a Remarkable Twist That Helps Others

By Timothy Boyer on February 26, 2025 - 2:19PM

Do you love your Tesla but hate Elon? "Don't get mad, get Elon" is the message behind the recent advice of one Tesla owner who found a way to reconcile his strong mixed feelings about Tesla and Musk politics.

Tesla dealership shows Model Y, Model X, and Model 3 along with Roadster taken by John Goreham

Tesla Jumps Over 12 Brands In New 2025 J.D. Power Dependability Rankings to Move From Nearly Last to Almost Average Overall, and Nobody Noticed - Not Even J.D. Power

By John Goreham on February 26, 2025 - 1:18PM

We examine how Tesla has risen from the bottom of the barrel in terms of dependability to about average in just one year. Here is what changed.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shows His Truck Covered in Brown Spots Driving in Michigan’s Snow & Salt Covered Street. Adds, “Should Wrapping Help?”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 26, 2025 - 8:14AM

A Cybertruck owner says, “As my truck encountered Michigan's harsh snow and road salt, it developed rust and corrosion on the so-called stainless steel!” Wonders if he should wrap his Cybertruck to prevent the brown spots from accumulating.

2024 Toyota Tacoma problem causes the truck to not turn on after less than a year

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Won't Start. Dealership Might Not Be Able To Fix The Problem. Can The Battery Die After Only 7 Months?

By Dimitar Angelov on February 26, 2025 - 5:38AM

This is not an isolated issue as other 2024 Toyota Tacoma owners are experiencing it too. In some cases, even the dealerships don't know what the problem is.

Kia EV Owners Had Found a Way To Trick Tesla's Supercharger System By Telling It You Have a Hyundai, But Tesla Closed The Loophole

By Nicholas Muhoro on February 26, 2025 - 4:01AM

Kia EV owners reportedly found a loophole into the Tesla supercharger network. However, Tesla opted to close the loophole to the dismay of many Kia owners who found the subscription charges more friendly than EVgo and Electrify America.

The 2025 Models Identified by Consumer Reports As The Best

Consumer Reports Reveals Their Top Pick Cars of 2025, Including Two Ford Pickup Trucks

By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 9:21PM

"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.

Interior image of 2025 Honda Civic courtesy of Honda

Do You Like One-Pedal Driving and Variable Brake Regeneration Force? If So, You Don’t Have to Buy an Electric Vehicle To Get These Features Anymore Because They Are Available In Hybrids and ICE Cars

By John Goreham on February 25, 2025 - 6:56PM

Two features we love when we test battery-electric vehicles are one-pedal driving and variable regenerative brake force. These great features are now appearing in hybrids like the Honda Civic and the Ford Bronco Sport.

Discovering a Unique Sense of Freedom in My Electric Journey as I Embrace the Unconventional Experience of Owning My First Chevy Bolt

I Have Owned A Lot of EVs, but This Chevy Bolt So Far Takes The Cake As An Overall Near-Perfect Everyday Vehicle

By Narek Hareyan on February 25, 2025 - 6:37PM

I never expected my first Chevy Bolt to redefine what freedom behind the wheel feels like, but now every drive is an adventure. Discover why this electric journey might change the way you see driving.

I Put Side Bumpers on My Hyundai Ioniq 6 to Protect It from Careless Parkers, and Now I’m Wondering If I’ve Committed a Styling Crime

By Narek Hareyan on February 25, 2025 - 6:11PM

I added side bumpers to my Hyundai Ioniq 6, which seemed like the perfect way to protect it from careless parkers, but now I can't ignore the debate over whether it’s a genius move or a styling disaster.

Image of Chevy Bolt charging on Supercharger network using Lectron adapter.

I'm No Fan Of Elon Musk, but My Lectron Adapter Works Great and Allows Me to Access the Tesla Supercharger Network - Here’s How I Got Mine

By John Goreham on February 25, 2025 - 2:43PM

We paraphrase JH, a Chevrolet Bolt owner who now uses the Supercharger network to charge his battery-electric vehicle with ease, thanks in part to his Lectron adapter.

His Brother Passed Away And He Has To Pick Up His Tesla Model 3 From CA to VA, But He Has No Access To The Inside of The Car

By Armen Hareyan on February 25, 2025 - 11:42AM

An unexpected tragedy leaves Alexus Clark with a Tesla Model 3 locked away in a police impound lot: no keys, no access, and a cross-country journey ahead. Would you know what to do in his place?

Made-in-Japan vs Made-in Everywhere Else

10 Reasons To Buy Cars Built In Japan…And Not Just Toyotas, But This One Specific Make and Model You Might Regret If You Do Not Buy It In 2025

By Timothy Boyer on February 25, 2025 - 11:28AM

The truth about why buying a Toyota (or this one specific non-Toyota model) made in Japan is a smarter car-shopper decision compared to buying the same model in North America.

My $65,000 Kia EV9 Has Been Sitting at the Dealer Since December 2nd Over a Rat, Their Sluggish Pace of Work Is Astonishing

By Noah Washington on February 25, 2025 - 11:10AM

If your $65,000 Kia EV9 was at the shop for most of it's life what would you do?

I Took My Cybertruck To the Tesla Collision Center After Someone Hit Me, and My Truck Has Already Been There 6 Weeks, Is This a Normal Turnaround Time?

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2025 - 10:10AM

Is the expected wait time at a Tesla collision center six months? A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck was in an accident in December, and he's still waiting to get it fixed. He's frustrated and asks what other Tesla owner experiences are like.

My 2024 Chevy Silverado 11K Miles In Wouldn’t Shift Into Forward or Reverse, Now I Need a New Transmission, But the Dealer Won’t Have Parts For 3 Months Minimum

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2025 - 7:40AM

A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado owner has a failed 10-speed transmission with only 11K miles. The truck needs a new transmission, but the dealer doesn't have the right parts. Here is Rachel's frustrating story and what Silverado owners need to know.

Elon Musk is Pleased After the Author of ‘Unplugged Alpha’ Said He Legitimately Dislikes Electric Cars but Is Thinking About Buying a Tesla Just to Support Musk

By Tinsae Aregay on February 25, 2025 - 7:38AM

Elon Musk is showcasing new Tesla customers who were previously averse to electric vehicles but are now drawn to the brand because of his actions. Excited, Musk exclaims, “Tesla rocks!"

Morgan’s Supersport Is A Revolutionary Shift As It Appears To Be More Modern

By Nicholas Muhoro on February 25, 2025 - 6:25AM

Morgan has revealed a new model to be released on March 11, the SuperSport. This new model appears to be more modern embracing attributes of modern brands. Perhaps Morgan is signaling a shift.

Ford Just Won a Truckload Full of Awards for Having the Best Value for its F-Series

By Mary Conway on February 24, 2025 - 8:54PM

The truck market is the most hotly- contested right now. Ford, Chevrolet and Ram are all battling it out for the important sales crown, so value is a huge asset.

I Took My Chevy Bolt on its First Road Trip Overcoming Apprehensions and Conquering Snowy Mountains on the Journey to Wenatchee for a Family Ski Adventure

By Narek Hareyan on February 24, 2025 - 6:49PM

Discover how one family conquered snowy mountains and charged challenges on an unforgettable road trip in their Chevy Bolt, proving that with the right preparation, any journey can become a thrilling adventure worth sharing.

Image shows how to rotate the tires on a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands

My Ford Dealer Advised Me Not to Rotate the Tires Of My Bronco Sport Badlands the Way Shown In the Manual, So I Asked Falken Tire Experts What They Suggested, and They Provided Me With a Firm Answer

By John Goreham on February 24, 2025 - 6:33PM

Some dealers and mechanics don’t like to rotate tires in an X-pattern. We asked the tire manufacturer, Falken, what they suggested, and they had a definitive answer for me.

My 2025 Rivian R1T Rebooted While Merging Onto the Highway and I Didn't Know If I Should Be Worried, Impressed, or Preparing to Pull Over

By Narek Hareyan on February 24, 2025 - 6:05PM

Discover the shocking moment a 2025 Rivian R1T rebooted while merging onto the highway, prompting a deep dive into the safety, reliability, and unexpected realities of driving electric vehicles today.

Image showing anti-Elon Musk bumper stickers on a Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y Owner Takes Virtue Signaling To a New Level With Multiple Anti-Elon Stickers In a Move We Expect to See Much More - Will It Ward Off Vandalism and Road rage?

By John Goreham on February 24, 2025 - 4:50PM

Some Tesla owners are very much against Elon Musk’s efforts to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. In order to signal their unhappiness, they have started to employ bumper stickers, so you won't get the wrong idea.

Tesla Confirms the Model S & X Will Get a Refresh in a Few Months. Adds, “There is No Plan to Discontinue the Vehicles Anytime Soon”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 24, 2025 - 4:15PM

Tesla’s VP of Engineering, Lars Moravy, has dismissed rumors that the company will discontinue the Model S and Model X. Instead, the chief engineer states that the Model S and X will receive a refresh later in 2025.

Ford is Recalling 240,000 2020-2021 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators for Potential Seat Belt Problems

By Mary Conway on February 24, 2025 - 3:43PM

Some of the seat belts may not have been anchored or bolted in properly.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Is an $85,000 Luxury SUV With Serious Power, High-Tech Upgrades, and One Big Drawback You Won’t Expect

By Armen Hareyan on February 24, 2025 - 3:36PM

At $85,000, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia Capstone promises luxury and power. But does it truly deliver, or is Toyota asking too much for too little?

Best Way to Transport Your Dog in The Back of a Cybertruck

New Cybertruck Owner Asks If It Is Okay to Transport His Dog in The Cargo Bed During a Long Trip

By Timothy Boyer on February 24, 2025 - 12:12PM

Is the Tesla Cybertruck cargo bed safe for putting the family dog into for any trip, regardless of how long or short the trip? Here is what the law and dog owners have to say about it.

My Wife Drove My Toyota Tacoma With 37K Miles and Accidentally Filled It Up With Diesel and It Wouldn’t Start, The Toyota Tech Saved My Truck and My Marriage

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2025 - 11:13AM

Have you ever filled a gas-engine vehicle with diesel fuel? It happens more often than you think. Check out this story about a wife filling her husband's 2022 Toyota pickup with diesel. A Toyota tech saved the day and possibly this man's marriage.

I'm Hearing a Tick from My C8's Passenger Side at 1,500 Miles, Here's What Corvette Owners Say It Really Is

By Noah Washington on February 24, 2025 - 10:57AM

Here's the actual cause of the C8 Corvette notorious ticking noise.

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck to a Car Show in Orange Beach and Braced Myself For Negativity, But I Was Shocked At the Response

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2025 - 7:11AM

How do people respond to the Tesla Cybertruck? It's not all negativity, as one CT owner found out. He took his controversial electric truck to a classic car show in Orange Beach, and something unexpected happened. Here is Marcus's surprising story.

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