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.

Nissan Murano Plastic Oil Pan with whiteSSUV vehicle

A Simple Oil Change Can Rip The Drain Plug Out Of The Nissan Murano Plastic Oil Pan, This Design Flaw Will Cost You Thousands

By Noah Washington on April 8, 2025 - 8:06AM

The plastic oil pan design is prone to damage during routine oil changes, specifically with the drain plug on the Nissan Murano and Nissan Rogue. This design flaw could potentially lead to costly repairs down the road. Nissan, do better.

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A Few Days Ago Our Cybertruck Was T-boned By a Drunk Driver at 60 MPH, and The Police Told Us Any Other Vehicle Would've Flipped

By Armen Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 7:46AM

A drunk driver slammed into this Tesla Cybertruck at 60 MPH with a child inside, and what the police said next will make every parent rethink what they drive.

I’m Extremely Disappointed With My 2024 Toyota Tundra Gas Mileage, It’s Not What They Advertised, I Traded My Tacoma For This

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2025 - 7:09AM

What is the fuel mileage of the 2024 Toyota Tundra? What are other owners reporting about their truck's mpg? One owner, Mark, is very disappointed in his truck's gas mileage. Should he be getting better than 15 mpg, or is this typical?

Corvette Reveals Stunning EV Concept Car

By Mary Conway on April 7, 2025 - 9:41PM

The reveal was part of the opening of a new design studio in England.

I Was Always a Chevy Guy, But Everyone Who Owned a Toyota Tundra Said They Didn't Have Any Regrets, And So I Made a Move

By Aram Krajekian on April 7, 2025 - 9:30PM

This owner thought he’d always drive a Chevy, until a quiet switch to the Toyota Tundra showed him just exactly what it was that he’d been missing out on.

64,500 Miles In, My Toyota Highlander Is At The Dealership Now, And They Want $1,000 To Change The Sparkplugs on My 2017 SUV

By Armen Hareyan on April 7, 2025 - 8:01PM

My Toyota Highlander ran perfectly at 64,500 miles, but the dealership is trying to charge me over $1,000 for a simple spark plug change.

800 miles In on My Rivian R1T, and it's already Lost Its Rear Motor and gone into Turtle Mode, Now I’m hoping the Service Center Can Save It

800 Miles In, My Rivian R1T Already Lost Its Rear Motor And Gone Into Turtle Mode, Now I’m Hoping The Service Center Can Save It

By Narek Hareyan on April 7, 2025 - 3:31PM

Just one month after switching from Tesla to a Rivian R1T, Michael’s brand-new R1T lost its rear motor and went into turtle mode, and what happened next might change how you think about owning an electric truck.

I Upgraded the Screen on My Toyota Tundra SR5 and Everything Worked Until the Toyota App Locked Me Out, Now the Dealer Is Refusing to Help

By Aram Krajekian on April 7, 2025 - 1:05PM

What started as a screen upgrade on a Toyota Tundra took an unexpected turn leaving the owner searching for answers, as neither the dealer nor Toyota would lift a finger to help.

I Reluctantly Traded In My 2023 Lexus GX550 Luxury+ With Minimal Loss, But There Were A Few Things I Did Not Like About It

By Dimitar Angelov on April 7, 2025 - 11:58AM

While Lexus models are champions in retaining value, here's why this owner decided to trade-in his GX550 Luxury+ for an older, German premium SUV.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Finding Rubber Ducks Left On Their Truck – One Owner Says “I Was Livid When I Saw a Kid Touching My Cybertruck, but It Turns Out He Just Wanted to Leave Me a Rubber Duck”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 7, 2025 - 10:24AM

Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners report discovering rubber ducks placed on their trucks. One owner shared he was furious when he noticed a child touching his Cybertruck, only to realize he simply wanted to leave him a rubber duck.

One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered

By Armen Hareyan on April 7, 2025 - 9:30AM

This Tesla owner traded up to a newer Model 3, scored thousands more by skipping Tesla’s trade-in offer, and shares hard-earned tips that every EV buyer should know before pulling the trigger.

Ram Truck Thief Calls Local Police and Says, “I Hurt Myself and I Can’t Get Out” After Breaking Through the Dealer’s Glass Window

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2025 - 9:16AM

Check out a strange story from Tyler, Texas. A Ram truck thief broke into a Dodge dealer, injured himself on broken glass, got stuck inside, and then called the police to get him out. You can't make this story up; truth is stranger than fiction.

Blue Kia EV9 Service Bulletin with paper

I Got Charged $765 for My Kia EV9 Alignment, They Billed Me $325 Per Hour for 4 Hours of Work

By Noah Washington on April 7, 2025 - 9:00AM

I love my Kia EV9, but $765 for an alignment is ridiculous. The invoice showed four hours of labor at $325 per hour, totalling $765, which seems quite high.

A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s No Longer a Tesla “Fanboy” After His Truck Experienced a Bizarre Failure Where Everything Remained Powered ON but Unresponsive – The Cybertruck Had to be Towed With The Brights Blinding Oncoming Traffic

By Tinsae Aregay on April 7, 2025 - 8:58AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a bizarre incident where his truck became unresponsive while all systems stayed powered on. The Cybertruck had to be towed, with its high beams on, blinding oncoming traffic. The owner says he’s no longer a Tesla “fanboy.”

Lucid Air being stolen from driveway at night

I Tracked My Stolen Lucid Air Through The App, And Took It Back From The Thief's Driveway, All While A Neighbor Recorded The Whole Thing

By Noah Washington on April 7, 2025 - 8:54AM

Kevin Cordova took matters into his own hands and launched a single-man recovery operation for his stolen Lucid Air, foregoing police involvement. The events that unfolded could be the plot of a short film.

I Had My 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax With 11K Miles Towed To the Dealer For the Second Time, the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out, I’m Ready to Take It To Ford

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2025 - 6:38AM

Seth is disappointed with his new 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax truck and doesn't know what to do next. GMC can't seem to fix it, and it's the second time he's had it towed to the dealer. Here is his unbelievable story and what Duramax owners need to know.

Nissan Z Owner: "Someone Broke Into My Z, MyNissan App Didn't Report Anything"

By Dimitar Angelov on April 7, 2025 - 5:04AM

A disgruntled Nissan Z owner says that the “MyNissan” app did not report anything, but luckily, nothing major is missing from the sports car.

2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator in Joose

Jeep Offers Employee Pricing and a New Color to Boost 2025 Wrangler and Gladiator Sales

By Mary Conway on April 6, 2025 - 10:51PM

Jeep is joining Ford in offering employee sized discounts on new vehicles. If you are in the market, Jeep is also introducing a vibrant new orange, just in time for spring.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck Through a Tornado Zone – Adds, I Wouldn't Recommend Anyone Try This on Purpose"

By Tinsae Aregay on April 6, 2025 - 2:10PM

A Cybertruck owner says he accidentally found himself driving his truck in a tornado zone. However, he did not want to stop and get a hotel, so he decided to drive through the worst weather conditions of his life.

My 2020 Tesla Model 3 Battery Failed at 15K and Now There’s An Error Code Leading To Another Battery Failure at 20K Miles, I’m Questioning Tesla’s Reliability

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2025 - 12:15PM

Ashley's 2020 Tesla Model 3 has only 20,000 miles on the odometer, and her battery has failed twice. Here is her troubling story and what all Tesla owners need to know about limited-use battery charging.

I Bought a 2025 GMC Sierra and With Only 100 Miles I Had It Towed To the Dealer, The Engine Is Making A Horrible Death Rattle

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2025 - 6:43AM

What happens when a new 2025 GMC Sierra pickup with only 100 miles on it starts making a horrible noise from under the hood? It's so bad that you are afraid to drive it. Check out Alex's unbelievable story and hear what the dealer told him to do.

My Rivian's Gear Tunnel Powered a Hot Meal for My Father-in-Law in Recovery, I've Never Appreciated This Feature More

By Noah Washington on April 5, 2025 - 10:58PM

The ability to power a crockpot from the gear tunnel in my Rivian R1T is a feature I truly appreciate. I was able to provide hot meals for my Father-in-Law recovering in the hospital.

Lucid Air in front of a building in California

I Love My Lucid, But The Nearest Dealership Is 1,000 Miles Away, If Lucid Wants To Increase Sales It Needs To Postpone AMP-1 And Put That Money in Dealerships

By Noah Washington on April 5, 2025 - 10:40PM

Lucid is a great manufacturer, but they need more studios if they want to make the next jump and compete with companies like Rivian and Tesla. The East Coast only has two dealerships.

After Two Hated Teslas, I Finally Found My Wife's Perfect Car, The Lucid Air Touring Has Every Feature She's Been Begging For

By Noah Washington on April 5, 2025 - 10:36PM

After bad experiences with the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, I’ve decided to go through with my Lucid Air purchase. However, there’s one glaring issue.

Whoever Decided To Put HID Bulbs in a Nissan Rogue Should Know That Replacing Is a Painful Process - Either You Pay Nissan $300 To Replace Or Buy a Single Bulb for $100 and Cut Your Knuckles

By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2025 - 10:25PM

If you've ever wondered why a simple headlight change could turn into a $300 headache, this Nissan Rogue owner’s story, and the clever solutions that followed, might just save you time, money, and frustration.

I Thought Waiting to Insure My New 2025 Toyota Camry Would Be Fine Until I Woke Up to Broken Glass and a Huge Bill

By Aram Krajekian on April 5, 2025 - 11:56AM

What started as an exciting first car quickly spiraled into a costly mistake. Here’s why this cautionary tale serves as a lesson that every driver can learn from.

My New Tesla Model 3 Was Vandalized on Day Three And I Can’t Help But Feel Like I Was Targeted

On Day 3 of Tesla Model 3 Ownership, While Parked on a Jobsite in DC, Someone Either Kicked or Punched My Car Under The Driver Side Mirror And Left a Creased Dent For Me

By Aram Krajekian on April 5, 2025 - 11:01AM

A new Tesla owner found a mysterious dent just days after delivery in what appears to be part of a rising wave of hostility fueled by Elon Musk’s polarizing image and a climate where driving a Tesla feels political.

I Lost Thousands of Dollars On My 2021 Nissan Rogue Because the Nissan Dealer Failed To Disclose Damage From Two Prior Accidents

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2025 - 10:24AM

Have you purchased a car and discovered it was in an undisclosed accident? Here is a Nissan Rogue buyer's unbelievable story of buying a used Rogue Sport, and the dealer failed to disclose two accidents. Here's what all used car buyers need to know.

Ford Mustang Owner Has Girl and Car Problems

A Ford Mustang Owner Has a Common Guy Problem We Can All Identify With. But is He Getting Good Advice? Here's a DIY Mechanic's Best Friend That Will Work

By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2025 - 10:03AM

A non-mechanic is panicking over a not-uncommon problem car owners sometimes face when objects fall into one of any number of the many crevasses you will find in your car.

Tesla Canceled My Launch Series Model Y After Taking My Deposit, And Now They Want Me to Pay More For a Base Model

By Noah Washington on April 5, 2025 - 9:39AM

I was excited to secure a launch series Model Y, placing a deposit and eagerly anticipating its arrival. Unfortunately, Tesla recently informed me of the cancellation of the order. They've now offered a base model alternative, but at a higher price.

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