Automotive News (Page 19)

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 Drove an R1S Dual Max While My R1T Quad AWD Was in for Service, and Found Out that I Prefer the SUV Over My Truck

By Narek Hareyan on February 27, 2025 - 6:26PM

I swapped my R1T for an R1S and discovered firsthand how the SUV stacks up against the truck in terms of handling, comfort, and performance.

Picture of Toyota bZ4X parked near Tesla Model Ys by John Goreham

Suddenly, the Electric Vehicles That Many Consider “Not as Good as the Tesla Model Y” May Have Some Interest At Dealerships Due to Anti-Elon Musk Sentiment

By John Goreham on February 27, 2025 - 5:34PM

Many EVs once relegated to second-class status are about to have their Cinderella moment.

Image shows a Tesla dealership - taken by John Goreham

Now It’s Firebombs - Person Arrested For Allegedly Planning Attack On Colorado Tesla Dealership

By John Goreham on February 27, 2025 - 3:27PM

A person has been arrested by police in Colorado for allegedly planning an attack on a Tesla property.

Lucid Air in Driveway, Grey with Green Grass

I've Unleashed My Lucid Air for 10K Miles And It's Been Nearly Perfect (Except for One $1,400 Oops and That Annoying Phone Issue Everyone Hates)

By Noah Washington on February 27, 2025 - 11:59AM

The Lucid Air has been surprisingly reliable despite many reported issues in the past.

Where to Go for Cybertruck Tire Rotating

Cybertruck Owner Reports Tire Service Center Refused to Rotate His CT's Tires

By Timothy Boyer on February 27, 2025 - 10:58AM

Not every tire service center will rotate a Cybertruck's wheels. Here is why, where you can go, and/or how to DIY correctly without risking damaging your truck.

A black Chevy Bolt customized with blue trim

I Love That The Chevy Bolt Is Affordable, But If We Can't Get Ranges To 500-1000 Miles With Reliable Stations Across The Country ASAP, Hang It Up

By Mikey Garcia on February 27, 2025 - 10:31AM

The surprising truth behind one driver’s disastrous Chevy Bolt road trip and the surprising lessons it holds for the future of electric vehicles.

Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder, Lexus GX550 and a few more are the best SUVs that still offer a V-6 engine without the complexity of electrification

8 Awesome SUVs That Offer V-6 Power Without The Added Complexity Of A Hybrid

By Dimitar Angelov on February 27, 2025 - 8:52AM

These SUVs pack V-6 power, proven tech, and great versatility, making them the perfect family fortresses on wheels.

Image shows an electrical fire inside an EV charger junction box

The EV Charger Plug Into the Outlet Was Completely Melted, and I Could Have Had A Fire and Come Home To No House At all, Which Is the Scariest Thing In the World

By John Goreham on February 27, 2025 - 8:32AM

Our paraphrasing above is from Jessica, an EV owner who says that her home was almost burned to the ground by her EV charging system. Let’s examine how this could have happened and highlight some best practices to prevent EV problems.

I Transformed My Chevy Silverado 1500 with Real Carbon Fiber Tailgate Inserts That Perfectly Enhance My Black Taillights

By Narek Hareyan on February 26, 2025 - 7:13PM

I transformed my Chevy Silverado 1500 with real carbon fiber tailgate inserts that perfectly enhance my black taillights. See the stunning results and share how you’ve customized your own truck.

I Just Picked Up My 2023 Quad Rivian R1S and Love It but If You’re 5’1 Like Me You’ll Want Running Boards

By Narek Hareyan on February 26, 2025 - 6:30PM

I just picked up my 2023 Quad Rivian R1S and absolutely love it, but if you’re 5’1” like me, you might find yourself in a daily battle to climb in, and here’s what you need to know before deciding on running boards.

A blue Chevrolet Spark EV, a subcompact all-electric car

GM just unveiled the Chevrolet Spark EUV, setting up a showdown with Kia’s EV3. Will the Spark EUV’s affordability outmaneuver the EV3’s tech in the battle for affordable electric supremacy?

By Mikey Garcia on February 26, 2025 - 6:23PM

As affordable EVs like GM’s Spark EUV and Kia’s EV3 gain traction globally, it’s concerning that U.S. consumers might miss out. The lack of affordable options in the American market is a glaring issue, and unless addressed, Americans could be priced out.

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.

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