From Torque News. Reuters reported this morning that the move was made as the 34 percent tariff on Chinese goods was raised to 145 percent. The report states that Tesla was “ready to absorb the additional costs when Trump imposed the 34 percent tariff on Chinese goods, but could not do so when the tariff went…

From Torque News. The Ford Mustang Mach-E has an amazing safety and reliability. Witness the incredible safety of the Ford Mustang Mach-E in action! This video highlights a real-life accident where a Mach-E owner, Michael Sasser, walked away unharmed after his EV was hit by another car. Discover why the Mach-E’s robust construction, featuring boron…

From Torque News. Frustrated by an incorrect date or time display in your brand new 2025 GMC Sierra EV? This video offers a straightforward and simple tutorial on how to easily change and adjust these settings directly through your vehicle’s infotainment system. We’ll guide you through each necessary step, making sure you can accurately set…

From Torque News. A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner left his car parked for just 10 days, and the 12V battery completely died! Was it a software glitch, a parasitic draw, or something else? We dive into the shocking details and the frustrating "patchwork" solutions Hyundai owners are facing. Is your Ioniq 5 at risk? Watch…

From Torque News. "A few days ago, the Lord saved my life and the life of my 5-year-old daughter in our Tesla Cybertruck. We were T-boned by a drunk driver who ran a red light going 60 miles per hour," wrote an anonymous Cybertruck dirver. He also said, "the police on the scene told us…

From Torque News. Scott owned a 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD with an LFP battery and put it through the paces with multi-state road trips – all without a single problem. His real-world ownership experience, comparison between Tesla model years, smart buying strategy, and practical EV ownership tips provide valuable insight for anyone considering an…

From Torque News. I have a story, which offers a different take on vehicle price increases and tariffs. Did you know that during the first two years of President Biden’s administration, average vehicle transaction prices leapt by 17.3%? With the help of Torque News senior reporter John Goreham, who did the research, I am going…

From Torque News. adjusting ringtones and button beeps in a 2025 Nissan Rogue primarily involves navigating the vehicle’s infotainment system settings. Here’s a breakdown of the general process: Key Areas for Adjustment: Infotainment System Settings: The central touchscreen display is the primary control hub. Look for "Settings" or a similar menu option. Within the settings,…

From Torque News. To lower the tailgate (trunk) on a 2025 Land Rover, you’ll need to open the tailgate fully, then manually adjust it to the desired height, and hold it there while pressing and holding the tailgate close button for at least 5 seconds until you hear an audible confirmation. Use the power tailgate…

From Torque News. The Range Rover’s digital gauge cluster is highly customizable. Adjustments to the display, including brightness, are made through the infotainment system, often in conjunction with controls located on the steering wheel. In this video I demonstrate how to dim the brightness of the instrument cluster gauge of the 2025 Range Rover thought…

From Torque News. This week I have been reviewing the 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X and saw for the first time that a vehicle came with its own internal trash can. It looks like a cool gadget that you place in Armada’s cup holder. Watch this video to see how to use the 2025 Nissan Armada’s…

From Torque News. In this video I show you how to easily dim the brightness of the light on the display or touchscreen on a 2025 Nissan Armada or on any new Nissan vehicle that uses the same infotainment system. This is Armen Hareyan from Torque News. Please follow us at https://twitter.com/torquenewsauto on Twitter and…

From Torque News. Tesla has a backup plan in China. Two days ago 36Kr learned from the industry department that in order to cope with fierce market competition, Tesla’s China team led the development of a new model. Thus, 36kr published an extensive report today about Tesla’s plan to launch a stripped-down version of the…

From Torque News. The Dutch scientists at Delft University of Technology discovered a method to potentially double the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by adjusting their composition. They found that by adding multiple types of salts, they could create a more controlled and durable protective layer, reducing lithium ion loss and battery degradation. This could have…

From Torque News. $15,000 ELECTRIC TOYOTA?! 🤯 Toyota just dropped a bombshell: a game-changing bZ3X EV that could DESTROY the competition! Forget China, forget Tesla – this is the EV bargain of the century! We’re talking RAV4-level practicality for HALF the price of a Fiat 500e. Is this the car that will finally make EVs…

From Torque News. Witness the shocking scene inside a Toyota service department where multiple 2022-2023 Toyota Tundras are undergoing massive engine replacements! A widespread manufacturing defect has triggered a recall affecting over 100,000 vehicles, leaving owners stunned. We delve into the firsthand account of a Tundra owner who walked into their local dealership and found…

From Torque News. A shocking incident unfolded last night in Littleton, Massachusetts, where a Tesla Supercharger station was set ablaze, prompting a $5,000 reward for information leading to the culprits. Police and fire investigators are hard at work unraveling the mystery of this overnight fire that damaged the charging site located on Constitution Avenue, nestled…

From Torque News. Mercedes is betting big on its future with the EQS Prototype, featuring a groundbreaking quasi-solid-state battery from Factorial Energy. This innovative design promises a massive 620-mile range—far surpassing the current EQS’s 390 miles—while tackling the EV industry’s range anxiety head-on. With China dominating EV technology and pushing record-breaking ranges, Mercedes’ move could…

From Torque News. Tesla just jumped over 12 car brands in New 2025 J.D. Power dependability rankings and no body noticed – even J.D. Power. In this video, I am going to examine how Tesla has risen from the bottom of the barrel in terms of dependability to about average in just one year. Here…

From Torque News. X user Menso says he had a customer come in and tell him this story about how they walked away with only scratches from an accident that was involved with him and his Tesla Model 3. The customer was driving his Tesla Model 3 on the highway when a truck next to…

From Torque News. Tesla officially started production of the new Model Y at its plant in Grünheide (Oder-Spree) on Monday. Since the end of January, the production lines have been gradually converted and employees have been trained on the new line, as plant manager André Thierig confirmed to rbb. Since Sunday evening, only the new…

From Torque News. Tesla’s energy business is BOOMING, and they’re doubling down! While the automotive world watches closely, Tesla quietly unveils its second Megafactory, this time in Shanghai. Just weeks after rumors swirled, the first Megapack has rolled off the production line, ready to supercharge grids across the globe. This isn’t just another factory; it’s…

From Torque News. Tesla has made the Cybertruck look surprisingly cheap! For months, the AWD Cybertruck cost a hefty $99,990, but a series of calculated moves has changed everything. By subtly increasing the Model X’s price and removing its tax credit eligibility, Tesla has widened the gap, making the Cybertruck, now eligible for its own…

From Torque News. Tesla has announced a price drop for the Cybertruck. The lease price for the Cybertruck has fallen from $1,068 a month to $749 a month. Tesla is also offering free charging and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) subscriptions. Additionally, Tesla is offering free wraps for Foundation Series Cybertruck buyers. The lease price for the…

From Torque News. One Tesla Model 3 owner, Nishant Soni from California, has gone the distance – literally. His 2018 Dual Motor Long Range Model 3 has surpassed 180,000 miles, a milestone that’s impressive not just for an EV but for any car. What makes his journey remarkable is the minimal maintenance required to reach…

From Torque News. This Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his mutilated front wheel aero cover after one little drive in the snow. Is it really worth the $50 replacement? This video discusses the problems with the Tesla Cybertruck’s aero covers. The aero covers are prone to falling off, even in light snow. This is a problem…

From Torque News. Hey Tesla Cybertruck owners! Are you worried about getting the most out of your battery? This video dives deep into a recent study that shows Cybertruck owners who frequently use Superchargers experience significant battery degradation – up to 5% in just a few months. That’s 30 times faster than degradation for those…

From Torque News. When Andy Ballantyne drove home in his brand-new 2025 Z06 Corvette, he expected to experience the visceral thrill of the most advanced rear-engine Corvette yet. I am talking about a 670-horsepower symphony of American engineering. What he didn’t expect, however, was to hear an engine tick emanating from the 5.5L LT6 V8.…

From Torque News. Ever feel like you’re being pushed around by a big company? This Tesla owner thought she had a simple Cybertruck order, but things quickly went south. After placing her order, she discovered Tesla assigned her a 2024 model, even though she wanted the 2025 version. To make matters worse, she was given…

From Torque News. Dan, known by the username Mousejumper on the Tacoma4G forum, recently shared a heartfelt post about his mixed emotions over an exciting yet nerve-wracking purchase. A current Nissan owner, Dan is about to become a first-time truck owner and has ordered a 2024 Toyota Tacoma Limited in Wind Chill Pearl, set to…

From Torque News. This week I was test-driving the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter and here I want you to here the sound of the Trailhunter․ Do you like the Trailhunter Tacoma’s Turbo sound? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section please. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter has a distinctive turbo sound. Here’s a…

From Torque News. This Cybertruck owner was able to create the first hybrid Tesla by mounting a gas-powered generator to the back of the truck. The Cybertruck was able to charge from 12% to 100% using 15 gallons of fuel and had an overall efficiency of 18 miles per gallon. Why don’t you just by…

From Torque News. This morning, while scrolling through the 2019-2025 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Owners group on Facebook, I stumbled upon an intriguing post from a fellow Silverado owner. Jason Lowell shared his experience after weeks of waiting for his truck to get out of the shop. What he revealed raised some interesting questions…

From Torque News. One Ford dealer installs the Raptor graphics on every new R model they sell. The charge for the stickers is an additional $1,800 to the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). The Ford salesman in this story is (@captain driver), who sells a lot of Ford Raptors. He says his customers always want…

From Torque News. Elon Musk’s rightward shift and warm embrace of President-elect Donald Trump have put him at odds with the largest group that buys Tesla vehicles—environmentally conscious liberals. Musk has chosen to respond definitely after Tesla drivers started to receive threatening messages from people who expressed dislike for Musk. However, in response, the Tesla…

From Torque News. George writes, "Just bought a Silverado Custom with the 2.7 TurboMax 4-cylinder. With 594 miles on it, it starts shaking and shimmying at a light. Hit the gas, and the engine is shaking like crazy. I took my Silverado back to the dealer, and it turned out that two cylinders needed to…

From Torque News. After waiting 3 years to finally get the email for the Tesla Cybertruck, I was so excited to receive it. I took a $105 Uber from Westchester to Brooklyn just so I could get it earliest. After just 4 days of ownership, I woke up and prepared to bring my family to…

From Torque News. Nick is a Tesla Cybertruck owner from Seatle, Washington, and says he was surprised to find his Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton rusted and corroded after he attached a magnet to it. Nick shared his experience on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum under the title “Don’t put magnets on your Cybertruck! Corrosion?” Here…

From Torque News. A new Tesla Cybertruck owner in Canada says multiple insurance providers have refused to cover his Cybertruck. The person who goes by the username Man Snow shared his story on the Tesla Cybertruck Canada group on Facebook. The story was later reposted on Reddit, and Snow says the insurance providers are particularly…

From Torque News. A few weeks ago when Torque News published an article discussing Tesla adopting a new and aggressive sales strategy, one of our readers, David Rosing, made a very interesting comment suggesting Tesla’s marketing department made a mistake when naming the Cybertruck. David writes: I think the problem with the vehicle is the…

From Torque News. "Want to talk about ‘range anxiety’?! At 4 AM, 3 fuel stations were closed. 1 was open, but the only fuel they had left was plus. The nozzle was jammed, so 20 minutes later, I was still trying to fill my plow truck. It’s cold, dark, and it dawned on me that…

From Torque News. In this video, we will discuss the story of a Ford dealership in New Hampshire that needed help finding a customer who paid for a $50,000 Ford F-250 pickup with a fake check. The dealership used Facebook to find the customer, and he was eventually arrested. The truck was also recovered. This…

From Torque News. Atul Sharma is a Cybertruck owner from New York, and he says there is a concerted Cybertruck ban across several parking garages in the city. Atul first noticed this phenomenon when he drove his Cybertruck to Manhattan for work. However, he was surprised to learn that none of the parking garages he…

From Torque News. I "picked this car up on Oct 30th, on Nov 3rd it was dead in my garage, unresponsive to anything," wrote Elan on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook. He continues saying, I "couldn’t even open the doors. Thus, I had it towed to Tesla service center. It’s now November 12th,…

From Torque News. You might have heard the news, but if you haven’t, buckle up because this is something you need to know about. Do you know that today’s Cybertruck recall has to do with the truck’s electrical "heart?" I’ll explain in a moment, but now let’s talk about the sixth recall of the Tesla…

From Torque News. Evidence mounts battery-electric pickup trucks are failing in America. I am going to lay out sobering facts about battery-electric pickup trucks. It’s hard to see how battery-only pickups can be seen as anything but a failing effort. We analyze Ford F-150 Lightning, the Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian, Hammer EV and Chevy Silverado EV.…

From Torque News. Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting that the wraps might have permanently blemished the truck’s stainless steel exterior. Over the past few months, I have come across multiple posts by Cybertruck owners who say a vinyl wrap has permanently blemished their trucks; however, the latest and best-documented case comes from Aron Cash, who…

From Torque News. Toyota is gearing up to replace a staggering number of over 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs due to a new recall in December. If you own a 2022 or 2023 Tundra pickup, brace yourself for a potentially lengthy wait. Toyota says they are prepping their dealers now as…

From Torque News. I want to share with you a story about a Cybertruck owner says he was informed by Tesla that his brand-new truck experienced a critical failure as he was on his way to take delivery. Despite this, he decided to buy the fixed “new” truck, and he’s now questioning his decision. So…

From Torque News. The 2025 Subaru Ascent has arrived with two new trim levels. Here’s what customers will find at Subaru retailers this fall. The question is should you buy now or wait another year? With the presidential election, overall, bets are off with what Subaru of America will do now. Subaru is now at…