Automotive News (Page 4)

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.

Subaru Dealer Says In Its IG Post, “We Bought a Kia and the Engine Blew Before We Made It Home”

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2024 - 7:55AM

Do Kia engines fail prematurely? According to a Subaru dealer in Tennessee, they say yes, Kia engines don't last. Or is it all a hoax?

Chief Tesla Cybertruck Engineer Interview Is Revealing, “I Never Wanted To Be the Next Elon Musk or Whatever”

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2024 - 7:06AM

How many people want to be someone else, like someone famous? How about Elon Musk or the guy who designed the Tesla Cybertruck? Its designer says he never wanted to be the next Elon Musk. Check out his inspirational story.

I Just Picked Up My 2022 Turbo Porsche Taycan, But At 45,000 Miles Struggling To Achieve 200 Miles Fully Charged. Yet It's a Great Car

By Armen Hareyan on December 3, 2024 - 6:49AM

New Porsche Taycan owner struggles to hit 200 miles on a full charge—discover why, learn from fellow owners, and uncover expert tips to maximize your EV's range in any condition.

45,000 Miles In I Got Transmission Flush Done To My 2021 Silverado At Dealership, But After Spending $400 It's Worse Than Before

By Armen Hareyan on December 2, 2024 - 6:29PM

Imagine spending $400 at the dealership to 'fix' your Chevy Silverado, only to drive away with a transmission that shifts worse than before—here’s the story every Silverado owner needs to read.

Image of GMC Hummer EV pickup by John Goreham

Full-Size EV Truck Choices Will Outnumber Full-Size ICE Pickup Models In 2025 - Will It Help?

By John Goreham on December 2, 2024 - 4:58PM

If electric trucks continue to misfire in 2025, it won’t be because of a lack of options.

In 2024, a Supermajority of Californian Shoppers Voted Not To Buy an Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on December 2, 2024 - 4:00PM

The vast majority of Californians opted not to buy an EV when they shopped this year. Instead, they bought a hybrid or conventionally-powered vehicle. What does this say about the American EV market heading into 2025?

The Perfect Reliable DIY Toyota for Saving Money

The Best Older Toyota Model Ever Made –DIY Repair Like a Boss for This Daily Driver

By Timothy Boyer on December 2, 2024 - 3:20PM

Here is how to fix a few common issues with one of the best older model Toyota cars, bringing it back to a truly road-worthy condition as an affordable and reliable daily driver.

Images of the 2025 Acura ZDX by John Goreham

Review - 2024 Acura ZDX Type S - Great In a Big Way

By John Goreham on December 2, 2024 - 1:11PM

The new Acura ZDX Type S battery-electric vehicle is great in so many ways. Here are our impressions after having a chance to test the vehicle.

2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata will, reportedly, make more than 100 horsepower per liter

This Can't Be Right! Here's Why I Don't Think Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Go Fully-Electric

By Dimitar Angelov on December 2, 2024 - 12:30PM

Reports from Japan are alarming, but here's why I don't think Mazda's popular Japanese roadster will go EV.

Image of Michelin SelfSeal tire by John Goreham

First Impressions - Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires - A Smart Spare-Free EV Solution

By John Goreham on December 2, 2024 - 11:32AM

We provide our opinions and impressions of a very special Michelin tire with the ability to self-seal after a puncture. This tire is ideal for electric vehicles and hybrids.

Did You Buy a Nissan Frontier Lift Kit On Facebook? Nissan Dealer Says Its Parts Director Sold 200 Factory Kits on Facebook and Pocketed $575,000

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2024 - 8:11AM

If you bought a Nissan Frontier or Titan Lift kit on Facebook, you got a great deal and helped a Nissan dealer's director of parts scam his employer $575,000 in free money and put it into his pocket. Check out this Nissan dealer's brazen employee scam.

Tesla Cybertruck Immediately Dies in Canadian Winter – Owner Bricks the Truck Trying to Use the Defroster, Says “In Love to Heartbroken on the Same Day”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 2, 2024 - 6:33AM

A brand new Cybertruck owner from Canada says his truck bricked itself as he was trying to defrost it. After the truck died in less than 24 hours, the Cybertruck owner says he went from being “In love to heartbroken on the same day.”

The Next-Gen Subaru Baja You Want Now

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2024 - 10:10AM

The next-generation Subaru Baja pickup is likely the most wanted new Subaru vehicle ever. Here are renderings of what it could look like if Subaru builds one. Would you buy this new Subaru pickup?

My Ford F-150 Has Lost So Much Value, $20K In Negative Equity Since Ford Decided to Tank the Brand Due to Reliability and Cutting Corners

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2024 - 7:15AM

Many truck and SUV owners are shocked when they trade in their vehicles. Negative equity is at an all-time high, according to Edmunds. Here is an amazing story of a Ford F-150 owner who is $20,000 in the red.

Tesla’s Autonomous Cybercab Involved in First Minor Accident

By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2024 - 7:13AM

Tesla’s fully autonomous robotaxi, currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, shows perhaps the vehicle’s first minor accident. From the video, it appears that the vehicle briefly brushed up against a wall.

Fiat Designed this 2025 Fiat 500e to be the Ultimate Fashion Accessory

By Mary Conway on November 30, 2024 - 3:45PM

Fiat's latest special edition 500e channels one of the most iconic designers of all time. See the Giorgio Armani edition!

2024 Chevrolet Holiday Ad with Chevy Silverado

Chevrolet's 2024 Holiday Ad Shows How Trucks like the 1978 C-10 Silverado Can Use the Past to Guide Our Future

By Mary Conway on November 30, 2024 - 12:10PM

Chevrolet's latest Silverado makes a cameo as a father and son honor a beloved family member.

I Bought a 1998 Subaru Forester With 183,286 Miles, Took a 20,000 Mile Road Trip, Drove It Another 3 Years, and Decided It Was Finally Time To Let Her Retire

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2024 - 10:16AM

Ben and Max wanted to take a road trip to celebrate their high school and college graduations. They had 24 days, so they bought a 1998 Subaru Forester with over 180,000 miles and embarked on the journey. Here's their eventful story.

I Traded in a 2021 M3 Competition RWD For a 2023 Competition xDrive And Have Never Been So Disappointed With How I Spent $100,000

By Lance Branquinho on November 30, 2024 - 9:48AM

Same great turbocharged in-line six engine, but two very different BMW M3 sedan experiences. Is iD8 the problem?

The Sharp Edge on the Tesla Cybertruck Door Slashes Open a Family Dog – Cybertruck Owners Say It’s the Dog’s Fault

By Tinsae Aregay on November 30, 2024 - 9:46AM

A Cybertruck owner says his dog was caught by the Cybertruck’s sharp stainless steel when it ran under the door. The Cybertruck left a deep triangular wound on the dog; however, other Cybertruck owners defended the truck, saying the dog was at fault.

I Found a Rivian R1T At Auction For Cheap, It's Not Something I've Seen Out Here, I Love My Teslas, But I’d Choose the R1T Over the Cybertruck Any Day

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2024 - 7:02AM

Randy found a Rivian R1T electric pickup in an auction yard. It's rare to find an $86,000 luxury truck at Copart, where he scours the lot weekly. Here is Randy's rare find story. You could be next to find a hidden gem.

How a Toyota Highlander Owner Beat the Odds and Programmed a Lexus-Style Key Fob for a Fraction of the Cost

I Got a Lexus-Style Key Fob And Successfully Programmed an Aftermarket Smart Key For My Toyota Highlander Despite Warning It Won't Work

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2024 - 4:35PM

Look how a Toyota Highlander owner defied non-safety warnings, programmed a Lexus-style key fob, and saved hundreds—all from the comfort of his home.

"I Wish I Knew This Before Purchasing The BMW 430i/440i And After Giving My Lexus IS250 To My Son"

By Lance Branquinho on November 29, 2024 - 2:44PM

What insider tips do BMW 4 Series owners have, for someone upgrading to the 430i or 440i, from a Lexus IS250?

Important Factors Basing Your Next New Car Buying Choice

All Cars Built In Japan Are Safe To Buy, And They're Reliable Long Term…Well, That Used To Be The Case, But Not Anymore, Admits Mechanic From Japan

By Timothy Boyer on November 29, 2024 - 1:17PM

"Don't buy these cars," warns a mechanic and automotive expert from Japan as he reveals 10 key factors you need to know so that you can avoid buying cars of ANY make or model that will make you unhappy.

When I Picked UP My 2024 Silverado 1500 The Sales Guy Said He Had The Truck Buffed and Waxed, But Then I Day Later I Saw a Bunch of Deep Scratches

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2024 - 12:36PM

Imagine picking up your brand-new 2024 Chevy Silverado, only to discover deep scratches days later—here’s what happened to one owner, what the dealership said, and the expert tips that might save your truck without a costly repaint.

I Was Told By Tesla To Disregard Some Traffic Rules When I Was Training Autopilot’s Software

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2024 - 8:20AM

Could it be true that Tesla instructed its Autopilot trainers to disregard certain traffic signs while teaching and programming the electric automaker's technology? A report claims so. It's a story that's hard to believe.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Carrying Hay Killed His Truck’s Air Suspension, Now His Cybertruck is Slowly Sinking into the Ground

By Tinsae Aregay on November 29, 2024 - 8:07AM

A fault in the Cybertruck’s bed design allows debris to easily get trapped in the under-bed compartment. If moving hay, it blocks the air compressor intake, causing it to overheat. This affects the air suspension, which causes the truck to sink lopsided.

Subaru Won’t Accept Anything Less Than Zero

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2024 - 6:35AM

The next-generation Subaru Eyesight is coming by 2027, and Subaru says it will incorporate AI. What does it mean for Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and the other new all-wheel-drive models?

The 2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition: More power and GT4 tech

Here's Why The 2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition Is The GRMN We Waited, And It Packs More Performance Than I Thought

By Dimitar Angelov on November 29, 2024 - 6:01AM

The A90 Final Edition is a proper send-off for the BMW-era Toyota GR Supra and it's way better than early reports gave it credit for

I Bought a New Chevy Silverado, 4 Months In, the Bank Wants $35K From Me On My Old Truck, the GMC Dealer Never Paid It Off

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2024 - 9:51AM

Imagine buying a new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, trading in your 2017 truck to a Chevy dealer, and then your bank says you still owe them for the old pickup you traded in. Here is David's incredible story.

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