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.

My Mazda MX-5 Miata Is Having Transmission Issues. Dealer Can Fix It, But Only If I Remove A Modification That Improves The Driving Experience

By Dimitar Angelov on March 5, 2025 - 1:41AM

It is a recurring issue that plagues multiple model years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The issue is well-documented, but dealerships will fix it only under certain circumstances.

I Love What Elon Musk Is Doing, So Much So, We Went And Bought A New Tesla Model Y To Show Our Support

By Armen Hareyan on March 4, 2025 - 7:47PM

Troy Batastini’s love for Elon Musk’s vision drove him to buy a Tesla despite protests. While some EV supporters hit the gas, others pump the brakes on this EV debate.

Image of an empty Tesla dealership in Peabody, MA by John Goreham

Tell Us We Are Wrong - U.S. EV Deliveries Will Drop in 2025 and See the Lowest Market Share in Three Years - We Lay Out the Facts On EV Production and Factors Hurting EVs to Make Our Case

By John Goreham on March 4, 2025 - 5:13PM

Electric vehicles face not just headwinds in 2025 but a hurricane of problems. Here’s why we see EV market share in America dropping back to levels of a few years ago.

Image shows Tesla inventory page with steep discounts on new 2025 Tesla Model Y

In a Sign of Pure Panic, Tesla Has Resorted to 0% Financing and Crazy 20% Discounts on New Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles In America to Keep Afloat - Is This the End of Tesla?

By John Goreham on March 4, 2025 - 2:33PM

Tesla is about to see massive reductions in American market deliveries. To help put a tourniquet on the possibly fatal bleeding, Tesla is reaching into the bag of tricks dealers have used for a century to push unwanted cars off the lot.

Tesla Tells a New Cybertruck Buyer to Schedule a Service Appointment for a Vehicle He Hasn’t Even Taken Delivery Of – He Says, “This is un-American; I Didn’t Even Have a Honeymoon Period; I’m Taking Tesla to Court!”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 4, 2025 - 9:19AM

A Cybertruck buyer who was instructed to schedule a service appointment for a Cybertruck he has yet to receive says he’s taking Tesla to court. He adds, “This is un-American,’ and he didn’t even have a honeymoon period with his brand new Cybertruck.

I Bought My 2022 GMC Yukon Denali New, and 31K Miles In It’s At the Dealer Waiting For a New Engine, Thank Goodness For a Warranty

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2025 - 7:28AM

Here is another story of a 2022 GMC Yukon Denali with only 31,000 miles sitting at the dealer waiting for a new engine. Is this a common problem for the GM 6.2-liter engine? Here is what GMC Yukon owners need to know.

I Walked Into the Toyota Service Department and Was Shocked, It Was Toyota Tundra Engine Replacement Day

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2025 - 6:42AM

How is the Toyota Tundra engine replacement going? It's underway now at all Toyota dealers nationwide. Here is what some owners say about the process and information that all 2022 and 2023 Tundra owners want to know.

A new Audi R8 will arrive in the next 2 years

Supercar Fans Can Rejoice As The Audi R8 Is Not Going Away After All. However, It Will Be Different

By Dimitar Angelov on March 4, 2025 - 2:42AM

The future of the Audi R8 will not involve a V-10, but it will also not be a fully electric supercar, as the latest developments prompted Audi to backtrack on its electrification strategy.

Tesla Cybertruck FSD Experience Saves a Life

FSD Saved a Life Last Night―Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares a Story That Begs An Important Question for Anyone Using FSD

By Timothy Boyer on March 4, 2025 - 12:00AM

Would you always trust Tesla FSD when it looks like it is about to make a mistake in traffic?

I Just Got a Rivian R1S and Noticed a Clicking Sound, Suggesting a Potential Issue Other Owners Have Experienced Before

By Narek Hareyan on March 3, 2025 - 6:21PM

New Rivian R1S owners are reporting a mysterious clicking sound while driving, revealing a common yet puzzling quirk that has the community buzzing with insights and experiences.

I Traded in My 2024 Tesla Model X for a Rivian R1T Over the Weekend, The Build Quality Is Miles Ahead, Rattles, Squeaks, and I Couldn’t Be Happier with My Decision

By Narek Hareyan on March 3, 2025 - 5:43PM

After battling constant rattles and squeaks in his brand-new Tesla Model X, one owner made the ultimate switch to a Rivian R1T, and now, he says the build quality is miles ahead with zero regrets. Could Rivian be the better choice? Read on to find out.

A light blue Honda Prologue travels down windy, wooded road

I’ve had my Prologue for 3 weeks now and have been charging at home with no problems, but I tried to charge in public at 4 different charging stations that were working and my car would not start charging

By Mikey Garcia on March 3, 2025 - 5:37PM

Honda’s Prologue is a stunning EV, but will charging nightmares could leave you stranded! Can Honda fix this fatal flaw before it’s too late?

In The 1st Winter With My Honda Civic The Snow Was Getting Deeper And Deeper, And It Didn't Help That My Car Is Lowered With Sports Tires

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 3, 2025 - 3:03PM

Alex Jaimes posted his Honda Civic got stuck in the snow after trying to drive on sumer tires and a lowered suspension. His experience is not unique considering the others who shared the same experience on the Honda Civic 10th Generation group.

Here's Why Porsche 911 GT3 And GT3 Touring Are About To Depreciate Like Never Before

By Dimitar Angelov on March 3, 2025 - 2:27PM

The Porsche 911 GT3 market can currently be described as the "perfect storm", but not for everyone. Here's how you can be in luck if the 992 GT3 is on your radar

I Traded My 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid For a 2025 CR-V Sport Hybrid, Now I’m Not Sure It Was a Good Idea

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2025 - 7:24AM

A new 2025 Honda CR-V Sport Hybrid owner is wondering now if he made the right decision trading in his 2021 CR-V hybrid. He's having several issues with the new SUV and the hybrid technology. Here is what Honda CR-V owners need to know.

Tesla Model Y Owner Warning, “I Pushed the Trunk Close Button, and Then I Saw My Daughter’s Hand, I Had To Force It Open To Keep It From Crushing Her”

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2025 - 6:44AM

Here is a warning for all Tesla Model Y owners with small kids. Steve says he almost slammed the rear hatch on his kids because of the vehicle's design. Here is what all Tesla Model Y owners need to know.

Side image of the 2025 Acura RDX A-Spec Advance trim by John Goreham

While Reviewing the 2025 Acura RDX, One Big Thing and One Small Thing Were Holding Me Back From a Ringing Endorsement Until I Spoke to an Owner Who Changed My Perspective

By John Goreham on March 2, 2025 - 4:51PM

In our review of the 2025 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec Advance, we explore the vehicle's many pluses and explain why we feel the two minuses are not really a problem, despite many people flagging them.

A yellow Volkswagon ID Buzz sits parked and readym with a white brick wall in the background

VW ID Buzz Will Get Some Initial Buzz and Probably Dead After, But There Are No Other EV Alternatives

By Mikey Garcia on March 2, 2025 - 12:29PM

The Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz shines with its retro design and nostalgic appeal, but below the surface lies a complex reality where it struggles to balance practicality and its premium price tag.

A white Ford Maverick navigates a wooded dirt road

88,000 Miles In, My 2022 Maverick Hybrid XLT Is Going Strong in Uber Service and Currently Getting 43 Real-World MPG on The Odometer

By Mikey Garcia on March 2, 2025 - 10:45AM

The Ford Maverick Hybrid is redefining rideshare with its stellar fuel efficiency, comfort, and versatility, making it a top choice. But as Tesla eyes the rideshare market and robotaxis loom, the future of human-driven ridesharing faces challenges.

I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota RAV4, and It Has the Most Useless Compartment On the Console I’ve Ever Seen, Toyota Is It For McDonalds Dipping Sauces?

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2025 - 7:42AM

A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner can't figure out why Toyota put a useless storage compartment on the center console. Nothing fits in the small space, so what is its purpose and intended use? Here's Toyota's surprising answer and what RAV4 owners need to know.

My 2024 GMC Sierra’s Transmission Died at 6,500 Miles, I’ve Been Waiting For the Dealer To Get Parts For Over 60 Days

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2025 - 6:58AM

A 2024 GMC Sierra owner has a failed 10-speed transmission that is only 6,500 miles in. The truck needs a new transmission, but the dealer doesn't have the right parts. Here is Matheus's frustrating story and what Sierra owners need to know.

My New 2024 Tacoma Just Threw a 'Grille Shutter Malfunction' 3 Hours from Home in the Mountains, This Is Frustrating

By Noah Washington on March 1, 2025 - 2:42PM

How can I fix this grill shutter issue on my 2024 Toyota Tacoma without going to the dealership?

So, My HOA Slapped Me With a Fine For Parking My Custom Mercedes/Toyota Tacoma Lowrider In My Driveway, I’m Not Sure Why They Say It’s Inoperable

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2025 - 5:33AM

If you are not a fan of HOAs, you will love this hilarious story. Chase built a custom Mercedes/Toyota Tacoma lowrider truck and parked it in his driveway. He thinks the neighbors turned him in. Here is what all car owners need to know.

The Cops Keep Asking Me If They Can Use My Tesla Model 3’s Sentry Mode, No One Told Me I’d Be Working Part Time For The Police Department

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2025 - 4:59AM

Here is one Tesla Model 3 owner's fascinating story. The police have asked nine times to look at her car's Sentry Mode for surveillance. She lives near an area where there is a lot of illegal activity. Is it common for police to ask this of Tesla owners?

I was Stranded in the Australian Outback with a Frozen MMI on My 2021 Audi S8 and Desperate for a Reset Hack, Here's How I Fixed it

I Was Stranded in The Australian Forest With a Frozen MMI on My 2021 Audi S8 and Desperate for a Reset Hack, But Here's How I Fixed it

By Narek Hareyan on February 28, 2025 - 8:06PM

Stranded in the unforgiving Australian Outback with my Audi S8’s MMI system completely unresponsive, I was desperate for a fix, until I discovered this simple, yet lifesaving reset hack that every Audi owner needs to know.

Mercedes' Solid State Battery Can Help Assure The Carmaker's Survival And Soon Make Existing EV Batteries Obsolete

By Rob Enderle on February 28, 2025 - 7:50PM

Mercedes’ EQS Prototype Is Using A Unique Quasi-Solid-State Battery Design, which, on paper, is far better than what is currently on the market. If this plays out, it could help assure Mercedes’ survival as China car companies move to world domination.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Uses Qualcomm Tech And Showcases The Massive Advantage The Chinese EV Companies Are Gaining. While the base SU7 starts at under $40K The Ultra Costs $112K with a whopping 1,526 HP and a sub 2 second 0-60

By Rob Enderle on February 28, 2025 - 7:44PM

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is far cheaper and far faster than similar cars from Audi, Porsche, and Tesla, showcasing a massive and growing advantage Chinese car companies have, and this advantage is growing very rapidly.

Honda and Nissan's Breakup Rendered By Gemini

Honda And Nissan’s Merger Failed Because Nissan Didn’t Want To Take The Subordinate Role And Torpedoed The Deal For A Very Common Reason, They Didn’t Want To Lose Their Jobs

By Rob Enderle on February 28, 2025 - 7:42PM

Mergers between peer companies like Honda and Nissan are complicated to pull off, this one failed because of conflicts between C-level executives who didn’t want to retire early.

I Just Bought a Ram 2500 with the 6.4L Hemi, but Now I’m Debating an Extended Warranty After Hearing About the Infamous Hemi Tick

By Narek Hareyan on February 28, 2025 - 6:51PM

You just bought a Ram 2500 with the legendary 6.4L Hemi, but should you risk potential repairs or invest in an extended warranty? The infamous "Hemi Tick" debate might just change your mind

The Chevy Silverado EV effortlessly tows a 10,000-pound John Deere tractor, showcasing its impressive towing capabilities.

In General, The Reviews Haven't Been Super Kind To The Chevy Silverado EV, But If You Want a Long-Range EV With a Lot of Cargo Space, This Is The One

By Mikey Garcia on February 28, 2025 - 6:40PM

With an substantive 400-mile range and impressive towing, the Chevy Silverado EV might be the electric truck America has been waiting for.

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