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.

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Claims Crown as Fastest Corvette Ever

By Mary Conway on December 22, 2024 - 10:16PM

Repeated track testing confirms that the 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is the fastest street-legal Corvette ever. The ZR1 with a special performance package does 0-60 in 2.3 seconds.

I Covered My Tesla Model X In Christmas Lights, RIP to My $100K Car, Who Let Me Do This, and Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This Was Going To Happen?

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2024 - 8:14AM

Have you seen cars with Christmas lights driving around? It looks nice at night, lit up, but it's not a good idea. Here are two stories: one from a Tesla Model X owner and another from an Audi R8 V10. Both owners won't have a good holiday. Don't do this.

Owner Finds His Brand-New Cybertruck Leaking Half a Gallon Of Oil – Tesla Says the Issue Will Take a Month to Fix

By Tinsae Aregay on December 22, 2024 - 7:30AM

A Cybertruck owner says his truck has been leaking half a gallon of oil daily in the three days since he bought it. Making things worse, Tesla says the Cybertruck will take more than a month to fix and is unwilling to give the owner a replacement.

My Volkswagen Jetta's Seat Got So Hot the Heat Warmer Burned a Hole In the Seat and My Sweater, Guess I Need Pink Seat Covers To Hide the Hole Now

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2024 - 7:26AM

Everyone with heated seats has them on high this time of year. When the temperature drops, it's the best feature on your car if you live in the cold. What happened to Haley's Volkswagen Jetta seat could have been a disaster. Here is Haley's scary story.

2019 Chevy Silverado needs a new transmission

Well, I Got A Call Yesterday I Didn't Expect, as My 2019 Chevy Silverado RST With 93,000 Miles Needs a New Transmission

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2024 - 8:18PM

Why did a lifelong GM loyalist with a 2019 Silverado at just 93,000 miles consider jumping ship to Ford or Dodge? The answer will make you rethink modern truck reliability.

Why You Should Not Listen When a Mechanic Tells You Your Car is Totaled

We Came Close To Scrapping Our Daughter's Car When It Wouldn't Start and a Mechanic Said It Needed a New Engine ―What's Worth Fixing and What's Not, Advises This Toyota Mechanic

By Timothy Boyer on December 21, 2024 - 10:11AM

A Master automobile mechanic and shop owner discusses important things to consider when faced with large repair bills for your older car to help you decide whether it's worth fixing, or if it's best to move on.

I Saw A Cadillac Escalade Advertised For $63K, When I Inquire, the Dealer Raised the Price $6K Without Warning, Says We Have Been Getting a Lot of Inquiries Today

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2024 - 8:02AM

Not all new car dealers raise the price of a car after a customer shows interest, but some do. Here is Brittan's story of a Cadillac dealer in Houston, TX, who tried to pull a fast one and raise the price by $6,000. Here is Brittan's warning for buyers.

A Tesla Investor Says He’s Considering Legal Action Against the EV Maker After His Brand-New Cybertruck Breaks Down Only Minutes After Pickup

By Tinsae Aregay on December 21, 2024 - 6:36AM

A Tesla investor who recently decided to buy a Cybertruck says he’s considering taking legal action against the EV maker. The Cybertruck owner says he was delivered a defective truck that immediately needed to go back to service.

Jackman's Tesla Cybertruck, which he says has zero problem and is a big powerful truck

1,500 Miles in, My Tesla Cybertruck Has Zero Issues and Zero Concerns, But There Is Too Much Fake News On This Big Power Fast Truck

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2024 - 2:58AM

One Cybertruck owner just dropped a bombshell: 1,500 miles, zero issues, and nothing but praise—but wait until you hear what he says about the ‘fake news’ surrounding Tesla’s most controversial truck.

What is the 2025 Ramcharger and Why it is Creating so Much Demand

By Mary Conway on December 20, 2024 - 10:04PM

As I reported earlier this week, Ram announced it is pushing back the launch of its Ram 1500 REV BEV and opting instead to launch its 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger first.

A Blend Of Honda and Nissan Design Elements By DALL-E

The Merger of Honda And Nissan To Better Address The Chinese EV Threat Would Likely Be Better Served With A Well-Funded Joint Venture Than A Merger

By Rob Enderle on December 20, 2024 - 4:45PM

Honda and Nissan are looking to merge but the merge process would take to long to settle even if they used the Dell/EMC methodology so A better path would be to create a Polestar like Joint Venture learning from Polestars mistakes.

"40-Year Auto Mechanic Here. I Have Had Many Cars Come In Over The Years With Straight Water In The Tank" ―Their Gas Was Basically Just Water And It Killed Their Cars, News Warning

By Timothy Boyer on December 20, 2024 - 12:10PM

These three states are guilty of selling bad gasoline to their customers, and the law protects the states and those responsible.

I Bought a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, It’s a $60,000 Car and My Navigation Doesn’t Work, Now Toyota Says I Have To Pay More For Their App For It To Work

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2024 - 8:11AM

Tori purchased a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, and she loves her car. But there is a problem. The navigation and remote start do not work. She is frustrated because Toyota never told her about the new app she has to buy now. Here is Tori's amazing story.

Plug And Charge Protocol Is Great News For EVs

Coming EV Plug And Chage Protocol Should Allow The Charging Experience To Be Universally Similar To Tesla

By Rob Enderle on December 19, 2024 - 7:43PM

The new 2025 “Plug And Charge” protocol will significantly improve the convenience of public charging and close the competitive gap between Tesla and other companies’ EVs.

The Two Honda CES Prototypes Care Of Honda

Honda Makes A Powerful Move At CES 2025 And Intends To Present Two Fascinating Next Generation Electric Car Prototypes Using A New Operating System

By Rob Enderle on December 19, 2024 - 7:10PM

Honda has teased two EV prototypes, an excellent Lamborghini-like sedan and an updated minivan. We are months from the cars being released, suggesting they could be very close to these fantastic prototypes.

Avoid Popular Full Sized Truck Problems With These Recommended Models

Full-Sized Pickup Trucks From Detroit Haven't Proved To Be The Most Reliable Among Used Vehicles ―Here Are The Most Reliable Pickup Trucks to Buy Used Instead, Say These Experts

By Timothy Boyer on December 19, 2024 - 11:49AM

Consumer Reports Say That These Are the Used Trucks You Really Want to Buy When It Comes to Reliability

Tesla Model X Owner Says, People Say It Must Be Bad In the Snow, and Hard to Charge, I Laugh and Say I Don't Have to Go Out Of My Way to Pump Gas in Sub-Zero Temps

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2024 - 10:13AM

How good is the Tesla Model X in the snow? Selena, who owns an X, says it's the best snow vehicle you can own. Check out Selena's story and others' views on the Tesla vs. Snow debate.

Tesla Cancled My Cybertruck Delivery Hours Before Pickup Because I Sold a Foundation Series Cybertruck Outside Tesla’s Permission Back in April

By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2024 - 7:04AM

A prospective Cybertruck buyer says he received a surprising phone call from Tesla informing him that he will not be allowed to take delivery of his Cybertruck. Tesla says he has been blacklisted for selling his Foundation Series Cybertruck back in April.

I Have A New Chevy Silverado, and This Thing Says ‘Buckle to Shift,’ I Have to Buckle My Seat Belt in Order to Shift Out of Park

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2024 - 6:55AM

You know what Rico is talking about if you own a new Chevrolet Silverado. He can't move the gear shifter out of Park until he buckles his seat belt. Are automakers taking safety too far? Here is what Rico says. What do you think of the new safety tech?

Image of Charger Daytona courtesy of Dodge.

Two Opposite Opinions On New Dodge Charger Daytona EV- Could They Both Be Right?

By John Goreham on December 18, 2024 - 4:32PM

We contrast two professional reviewers’ takes on Dodge’s new Charger Daytona electric muscle car. One loves it; the other does not. Here’s why I think they are both right.

2026 Honda Prelude to feature all-wheel drive and NSX shift strategy

Here's Why Honda Prelude's E-Axle Is Brilliant

By Dimitar Angelov on December 18, 2024 - 12:32PM

The Honda Prelude is coming back. It is not what you hoped for, but here's why that's a good thing.

I Found a Weird Black Box On My Toyota Tacoma, and I Think It’s a Tracking Device, I’m Not the Only One Finding These

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2024 - 11:09AM

A Toyota Tacoma owner has a warning for other owners and buyers of the new truck. He says Toyota is installing a tracking device on the new pickups. Here is what Mark found and what owners should be concerned about.

Ram Is Delaying Ram 1500 REV BEV and Moving up Launch of Extended Range Ramcharger

By Mary Conway on December 18, 2024 - 10:21AM

Stellantis just announced a huge change in strategy after industry admits lack of demand for pure electric trucks.

Update - 2025 Subaru Forester Owner Says, “Most People Who Want Heated Seats, Especially In the Winter, Are Going To Be Very Disappointed”

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2024 - 5:41AM

Does Subaru have a problem with its 2025 Forester heated seats? Here is an update on Donna's story. Subaru now has a service bulletin on the issue. Check out the details and see what next-generation Forester customers should do now.

2025 VW ID Buzz 1st Edition or a Toyota Sienna Hybrid AWD - Which Is the Better Green Minivan?

By John Goreham on December 17, 2024 - 2:20PM

We play “Would you rather…” with the new Volkswagen ID Buzz battery-electric minivan and Toyota’s legendary Sienna hybrid.

I Brought My Toyota Highlander Into the Dealer For the 10th Time To Get My Moonroof Leak Fixed, They Made Me Pay $2,500 and It’s Still Not Fixed

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2024 - 6:41AM

Does Toyota have a problem with moonroofs that leak water inside the Highlander and Tacoma? Here is a woman's story of how she paid Toyota to fix her leaky Highlander's moonroof, and it's still not fixed right. Here is Cassidy's remarkable story.

Former Toyota Mechanic Explains What Drove Him to Leave Toyota

"Why I Left Toyota" ―Former Toyota Mechanic Shares What It Is Like Drinking the Dealership Kool-Aid

By Timothy Boyer on December 16, 2024 - 3:28PM

What would drive a reasonable person away from a Toyota Dealership? Try working for one and discover you are making $22.50 per hour after over 7 years of hard wrenching…and more!

2019 Chevrolet Silverado waiting between two dealerships to repair the transmission

My Dealership Can Neither Fix My 2019 Silverado's Transmission In a Timely Manner Nor Let Me Take It Back, Leaving Me Stuck Battling GM's Warranty Backlogs

By Armen Hareyan on December 16, 2024 - 8:27AM

One Chevy Silverado owner says his dealership can't fix his truck's transmission in a timely manner, nor he can leave it because he is stuck without a transmission battling GM's warranty backlogs.

Cadillac Dealer Says, “She Test Drove a New Escalade, Stabbed Our Salesperson Who Was Able To Escape, and Then She Stole the SUV”

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2024 - 6:11AM

It's December, one of the best months to be a Cadillac salesperson. The dealership you work for offers year-end sales incentives and is eager to move out the 2024 Escalade luxury SUVs. A customer arrives, and then something scary happens on a test drive.

Mopar 2024 Holiday Gift List for Any Price Range for Your Jeep, Dodge or Ram Lover

By Mary Conway on December 15, 2024 - 7:01PM

Every year Mopar has great gift ideas. This year Mopar is adding lifts kits and upgrades to the list.

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