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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 Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis

By Narek Hareyan on April 14, 2025 - 4:32PM

I road-tripped my RT1 into the heart of the desert and found a stunning Rivian charging oasis so beautiful, and expensive, it changed how I see EV travel forever.

My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My EV, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car

My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My Chevy Bolt, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car

By Narek Hareyan on April 14, 2025 - 3:47PM

A Chevy Bolt owner's charging nightmare reveals a hidden electrical flaw many EV drivers don’t realize could be lurking in their garage.

My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare

By Aram Krajekian on April 14, 2025 - 1:54PM

A low-mileage BMW X5 engine failure was only the beginning. What followed was a behind-the-scenes battle with the warranty company that every luxury car owner should read before it’s too late.

I Traded My Tundra Platinum For a 1794 Edition, But It’s Blowing Black Smoke and Something Feels Off

By Aram Krajekian on April 14, 2025 - 1:06PM

What was supposed to be a luxury upgrade turned into a mechanical mystery when this 1794 Edition Tundra started blowing black smoke. Now owners are weighing in on what it really could mean.

Image of 2025 Toyota GR86 with automatic transmission by Ean Goreham

Based on My Needs and A Lot of Folks' Like Me, An Automatic 2025 Toyota GR86 Makes More Sense Than a Stick - Change My Mind

By Ean Goreham on April 14, 2025 - 11:36AM

I’m open to hearing your comments and criticisms about my decision to buy an automatic rear drive sports car, the 2025 Toyota GR86. But first, hear me out.

My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Publig Chargers for 3 Hour Strait and I Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid

My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Public Chargers for 3 Hours Straight, I Can't Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid

By Noah Washington on April 14, 2025 - 10:45AM

Slow-charging EVs are turning America's fast chargers into parking lots, and one Kia EV9 owner's frustration reveals why the electric future might be stalling.

My 2021 Toyota Highlander with 60K Miles Needed a New Transmission, and Now At 65K There’s a New Problem, But the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2025 - 6:38AM

Is the Toyota Highlander a model you should avoid? Luis has 60,000 miles on his 2021 Highlander and already needs a new transmission. Now, a new problem has surfaced. He's not the only Highlander owner with problems. Here is what owners need to know.

Tesla Joins in the Fun Criticizing the ‘No-Wheel-Drive’ Cybertruck – Tesla’s Chief Cybertruck Engineer Says “It Needs a Hole in the Floor so You Can Propel It With Your Legs”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 14, 2025 - 6:16AM

Tesla is poking fun at how stripped-down the newly released rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is. In response to an even more minimalistic “no-wheel-drive” Cybertruck variant, the Chief Engineer suggests it would require a hole in the floor for leg propulsion.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Kept Driving 90 MPH into a Construction Zone – Several Cybertruck Owners Share Their Struggles With FSD & Speed Limits

By Tinsae Aregay on April 13, 2025 - 11:41AM

A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla’s FSD software failed to recognize the speed limit and continued to drive 90 mph into a construction zone. Other Cybertruck owners also reported similar incidents where the vehicle did not detect a construction zone.

I Bought a 2009 Mercedes Instead Of a 2025 Honda Civic, I’d Rather Drive a Paid-Off Benz Than Have A $500 a Month Civic Payment

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2025 - 6:54AM

Should you buy a 2025 Honda Civic, or is a used car a better value for shoppers? Here is a story from Melissa, who chose a used Mercedes over buying a new Honda Civic. Here are her reasons and what all Honda Civic and new car buyers need to know.

I Held Onto My 2007 Toyota Tundra for 276,000 Miles Until the 2025 Finally Won Me Over

By Aram Krajekian on April 12, 2025 - 5:56PM

One loyal owner's departure from his truck after 276,000 miles wasn’t just a personal milestone, but a quiet turning point that revealed how deeply these trucks shape our lives, and why some owners just can't let go.

I Didn’t Turn on Sentry Mode on My Tesla and Came Back to Scratches All Over My Car

By Aram Krajekian on April 12, 2025 - 2:34PM

One Tesla owner learned the hard way what happens when you forget to turn on Sentry Mode. And the aftermath was frustrating, potentially even preventable, but definitely all too familiar in the Tesla world today.

My Ford Mustang Mach-E Did Its Job, And It Was Fun While It Lasted

By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2025 - 1:39PM

An unexpected incident left this Ford Mustang Mach-E owner questioning everything, but what happened next might just change how you see EV ownership.

I Had A Customer Who Traveled To NJ, Where They Don't Let You Pump Your Own Gas. Every Time They Came Back Home, They Would Stop By With a Check Engine Light Warning, Says Mechanic About a Simple 2013 Toyota Prius Check Engine Light Fix

By Timothy Boyer on April 12, 2025 - 11:32AM

One common reason why refueling in New Jersey could cause your Toyota to flash a check engine light warning.

I Tracked 3,000 Used Tesla's For 4 Months, And Found Your Color Choice Could Cost You $1,000 In Resale Value

By Noah Washington on April 12, 2025 - 10:12AM

The secret science of used Teslas. One Redditor tracked 3,000 cars and uncovered the surprising factors that truly determine value in the Tesla used car market.

Can a Used Car Dealer Prevent You From Scan Tool Checking Before a Used Car?

Used Mazda Dealer Said I'm Not Allowed To Use An OBDII Scanner During My Test Drive of a 2017 Mazda CX-3

By Timothy Boyer on April 12, 2025 - 7:37AM

Are used car dealerships within their rights to prevent you from using a scan tool to inspect their used cars before buying one, or is this a red flag you should pay attention to?

A sleek silver Lucid Gravity SUV drives along a winding road at sunset, surrounded by hills and lush greenery.

The New Lucid Gravity Hits 400kW At Tesla Superchargers While Cybertruck's Clever Split-Battery Design Hits 325kW, This Is A Big Deal For Every EV Owner

By Noah Washington on April 12, 2025 - 7:30AM

Is Tesla's charging crown slipping? The Lucid Gravity Supercharger debut proves that innovation waits for no one, and the Cybertruck is feeling the heat on its home turf.

My Customer Just Traded in Her 2025 Chevy Tahoe With Only 98 Miles, It’s the 2nd Worst Trade I’ve Ever Seen

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2025 - 4:30AM

Why would a 2025 Chevy Tahoe owner trade in her new SUV with only 98 miles? The big Radiant Red SUV is so new, it's not even dirty, but she says this owner already hates it. Here is Jesse's story and why it's the second-worst trade-in she's ever seen.

I Just Found Out My Tesla Cybertruck Insurance Almost Tripled, It Was Already Borderline Unreasonable, I’m Not Willing To Pay an Additional Truck Payment

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2025 - 4:05AM

How much does it cost to insure a Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask John, who was stunned to find out that insuring his CT went up big after the first year. Here is John's incredible story and what all Cybertruck owners need to know.

Front 3/4 Hyundai Ioniq 6, Gray, with Screenshots

My Ioniq 6's Free EA Charging Ends After 249 Sessions and $11,964 Saved, I Almost Made It To 250 Sessions

By Noah Washington on April 11, 2025 - 8:33PM

Imagine driving electric for two years and barely paying for energy. This Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner lived that reality thanks to the Hyundai Ioniq 6's free charging, and their story is electrifying.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: A Tesla-Slayer in the Making? It Could Be Considering How Well Received The Ionic 5 N Has Been Received

By Rob Enderle on April 11, 2025 - 8:30PM

The Hyundai Ionic 6 N, due out in July 2025, could be a game changer in the performance EV sedan market, given the popularity of the Ionic 5 N.

Polestar's Aggressive Discounts: A New Threat to Tesla's Dominance But It Is Surprising There Haven’t Been Other Focused Marketing Programs Given How Vulnerable Tesla Buyers Are

By Rob Enderle on April 11, 2025 - 7:25PM

Polestar, a division of Geely, has opened up a number of aggressive discounting programs that target Tesla owners, but what is surprising isn’t that this program is successful, but that other car companies haven’t broadly copied it.

I Accidentally Saw The New Rivian R2 and R3's Six Different Configurations With Up To 386 Miles And Pretty Large Battery Pack

By Noah Washington on April 11, 2025 - 6:32PM

Reddit just uncovered the news Rivian R2 & R3 range secrets. A Reddit deep dive into their route planner reveals numbers that could seriously challenge Tesla's dominance. Prepare to be surprised.

Future Denza luxury car rendered by Gemini.

BYD's Denza: A Luxury Brand with a Unique Legacy That Has Mercedes Roots And Is Looking To Replicate Japan's Automotive Success

By Rob Enderle on April 11, 2025 - 6:18PM

BYD is beginning to execute like the Japanese car companies, picking Western brands, using Western design elements, increasing quality, and retaining massive cost and price advantages.

Tesla Prototype Caught on Camera Hinting at New Changes for the Model 3

By Aram Krajekian on April 11, 2025 - 4:31PM

A mysterious camouflaged Tesla Model 3 is driving conversation across the EV world whether it's a sign of updates to come or just an elaborate illusion.

AI-Generated image shows Tesla protesters screaming outside of a Tesla dealership

It Appears As If All the Protests and Vandalism Have Done Little Harm To Tesla’s New Vehicle Deliveries in America - We Offer You the Data and Our Analysis

By John Goreham on April 11, 2025 - 3:57PM

Despite the protests, keying, fireboming, shootings, and other crazy anti-Tesla activity, Tesla’s delivery report shows the anger had very little impact on American-market vehicle deliveries.

So I Let My Brother Drive My Fiat 500e For A Week And Now He Wants An EV, But His Apartment Building Is The Deal Breaker

By Noah Washington on April 11, 2025 - 1:39PM

We're giving away tax credits, but ignoring the real roadblock to EV adoption. This Fiat 500e experiment exposed the inconvenient truth that's crushing the American EV dream before it can truly take off.

Miscellaneous Electronics Will Drain The 12V Battery Of Your Chevy Volt, And Dealers Know About This Well-Known Issue, But May Charge You To "Diagnose" It

By Armen Hareyan on April 11, 2025 - 9:54AM

A Chevy Volt owner reveals the the well-known, but not talked-about truth regarding a hidden 12V battery flaw with electric cars dealers know all too well. Yet, they might still charge you to "diagnose" anyway.

New Tesla Cybertruck discounted at a Tesla Service Center, image by Grok

As A Previous Owner of 4 Teslas, The Cybertruck Is Amazing, The Noise Around It Is Sad, But It Helped Me Get A Cybertruck at $20K Off With Free Supercharging

By Armen Hareyan on April 11, 2025 - 7:56AM

An unexpected Tesla deal, involving $20,000 and born from public backlash, gave this Cybertruck owner free gas for life. I think his story might just change how you see the most unlikeable truck on the road.

I Just Went To Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid But None Are Available and There’s Only One In Production, Now I’m Worried About the Tariffs

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2025 - 7:45AM

If you are considering a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, expect to wait to get one. How long is the wait, and how will the tariffs affect prices? One buyer says the wait is about a month, but few are being built. Here is what RAV4 Hybrid buyers need to know.

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