Automotive News (Page 125)

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.

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.

Tesla is Refusing to Accept Recalled Cybertrucks With Defective Inverters as Trade-In Vehicles Even for Individuals Willing to Pay Tesla More Money to Upgrade to a Cyberbeast

By Tinsae Aregay on November 28, 2024 - 7:12AM

A Cybertruck owner says his truck has a recall notice for a defective rear motor inverter. It will take two months to fix the issue; however, Tesla refused him as he was trying to trade in the problematic Cybertruck and upgrade to a Cyberbeast.

Subaru Mgr Embezzles $144K From Vermont Dealer, “We Caught It Early On, It Could Have Been Devastating If It Went On Any Longer”

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2024 - 6:47AM

It seems hard to believe, but this is the second Subaru dealer in Vermont who caught a trusted employee embezzling money. This time, an office manager took $144,000 and used it for her personal use. Here is the amazing story from Oliver Subaru.

The BMW amazing E46 M3 GTR Need For Speed car

Need For Speed Changed Racing Sims And The Game’s Iconic E46 M3 GTR Is Now A Real Car

By Lance Branquinho on November 28, 2024 - 6:32AM

What happens when a legendary gaming M3, becomes real? With the latest chapter of EA’s Need For Speed releasing this week, BMW has created the answer. And it’s a stunning E46 GTR.

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This 2024 Chevy Silverado's Best Handling Was To Replace It. It's Better To Lose $10K Than Losing Truck Sales

By Armen Hareyan on November 28, 2024 - 5:42AM

GM replacing this man's Silverado may be the best answer to his situation, which may have already been resolved by now. Yet, we live in a digital age where online reputation is so important for a carmaker or a dealership.

Will This Miracle Oil Replace Toyota OEM Motor Oil?

I Put Valvoline's Restore & Protect Oil in my Wife's Toyota, and The Results Shocked Me!

By Timothy Boyer on November 27, 2024 - 6:34PM

Valvoline claims their "Restore & Protect" product returns pistons to a factory clean condition by removing 100% of engine deposits. Here's what this motor oil expert found when it was used on a Toyota-motor oil only, vehicle, with 167,000 miles.

2025 Subaru WRX Pricing and Model Guide, One Trim Is New, Two Are Discontinued

By Denis Flierl on November 27, 2024 - 2:09PM

The 2025 Subaru WRX pricing and model change guide is here. There's a new model; two have been discontinued, and prices have increased. Here are the details.

Massive Toyota Lawsuit Includes RAV4 and 9 Other Models, “Toyota Has Long Been Aware of the Door-Lock Defect But Has Routinely Refused to Repair the Issue”

By Denis Flierl on November 27, 2024 - 10:07AM

A new lawsuit against Toyota alleges defective door locks on ten popular models that the automaker refuses to fix. The lawsuit could affect hundreds of thousands of Toyota vehicles over 17 years. See if your model is on the list.

Cold Start Misfiring Ford Engine Warning Problem

Ford Had Some Major Issues With These Engines Warning to Ford Owners

By Timothy Boyer on November 27, 2024 - 9:34AM

A misfiring Ford during startup is a warning sign of severe potential damage if not taken care of very soon. This EcoBoost expert will help you DIY quickly identify if you have major issues with your Ford engine.

Head-To-Head 2025 Subaru Outback Vs. 2025 Honda CR-V, U.S. News Says the CR-V Wins Convincingly, But I Disagree

By Denis Flierl on November 27, 2024 - 7:46AM

Which is better in the head-to-head battle between the 2025 Subaru Outback and the 2025 Honda CR-V? U.S. News says one wins five out of the eight categories. Check out the results here and why I disagree.

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