Automotive News (Page 28)

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.

Here We Go For The 3rd Battery, And 4,500 Miles In on My 2024 EV6, I’m Waiting For Kia To Tell Me Where To Dump It

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 11:17PM

After his third battery replacement in just 4,500 miles, this 2024 Kia EV6 owner’s frustration has reached a breaking point, and now he's waiting for Kia to tell him where to dump it.

Thieves Target the 2025 Chevrolet Corvettes Before They Even Leave the Factory

By Mary Conway on March 26, 2025 - 10:30PM

Thieves made off with eight valuable 2025 Chevrolet Corvettes, but luckily police have been able to recover the performance cars.

I Finally Joined the Rivian Club with a Dual Motor Rivian R1S, but I Wasn’t Expecting the Battery to Drop 10 Percent a Day Just Sitting In It’s Place

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 9:53PM

I finally got my dream Rivian R1S, but within days, I discovered a surprising flaw that every new owner needs to know before it drains more than just your battery.

I Lost My Rented C8 Corvette's Targa Top on the Highway, Turns Out I'm the Third Person to Do This to the Same Car

By Noah Washington on March 26, 2025 - 8:23PM

Last weekend, while cruising down the interstate in my rented C8 Corvette, I experienced what can only be described as every driver's nightmare.

He Did an OTA Update The Previous Night, But in The Morning, There Was a Front Camera Fault and Pre-collision Assist Error

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 6:35PM

A Mustang Mach-E owner woke up frustrated after an over-the-air update led to front camera fault and pre-colision assist error. He is confused because the update was for Bluecruise but the vehicle is a 2021 Mach-E Select.

Selling a Car to a Relative is Strongly Advised Against by Lawyers

Sell My Car To My Brother To Help The Family? What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!

By Timothy Boyer on March 26, 2025 - 3:55PM

This car owner spoke before carefully considering his offer to sell his car to a family member who needed a used car for college, and now wants to know if this is a bad idea.

Although on the outside, the 992.2 Turbo S looks almost the same, things will be very different under the hood, and the iconic model will come in 3 different flavors

Porsche 992.2 Turbo S Promises Blistering Performance As The Official Debut Grows Near

By Dimitar Angelov on March 26, 2025 - 1:04PM

The 2026 Porsche 992.2 Turbo S is almost production ready as the latest spy images reveal minor changes. However, things will be very different under the hood.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They’re Experiencing Stability Issues at High Speeds – One Owner Says, “I Love the Truck, but I’m Getting a Strong Wobble Starting at 70 MPH, Which Gets Pretty Intense at 80 & 90 MPH”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 26, 2025 - 10:48AM

Many Cybertruck owners report experiencing stability problems at speeds above 70 miles per hour. The issue appears to be linked to the foam inserts inside the Cybertruck’s all-terrain tires. This could result in the Cybertruck’s 9th physical recall.

They Got Me... 200 kWh for $49.99 a Month for My Mustang Mach-E Right in Front of LA Fitness

By Armen Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 10:42AM

LA Fitness got him with a clever marketing offer for his Ford Mustang Mach-E for only $49.99 a month and 200 kWh. But this could be an unbeatable EV charging deal or a clever marketing trap.

Overhead view of a red Dodge Charger Daytona

Here's The Problem With Dodge Bringing Back The HEMI V-8

By Dimitar Angelov on March 26, 2025 - 9:28AM

While welcome by MOPAR fans, Dodge's decision to bring back the V-8 could hurt the company in another way.

I’m Shocked That A Customer Just Traded A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander With Only 3,300 Miles For A 2025 Nissan Rogue

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2025 - 7:09AM

Why would a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander owner trade in the new model they purchased with only 3,300 miles for a 2025 Nissan Rogue? That's the question a Nissan salesman wants to know. Here is what all new Toyota Grand Highlander buyers need to know.

I Found an Ioniq 5 with 414,000 Miles in Just 3 Years, Hyundai Replaced the Battery for Free at 360K Miles

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 11:38PM

An Ioniq 5 in South Korea has shattered expectations for EV longevity, clocking an astonishing 414,000 miles in just over three years of service.

My Cybertruck's Range Dropped 30% After Switching to Goodyear Duratracs, I Think I Made A Mistake

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 11:12PM

My Cybertruck's range dropped significantly after I changed the tires. I haven't experienced this with any other vehicles.

I Got a Sudden Suspension Warning on My Rivian R1T at 40K Miles, and It Told Me to Drive With Caution, but What Happened Next Surprised Me

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 10:45PM

A mysterious suspension warning suddenly appeared on my Rivian R1T at 40,000 miles, what happened next turned a heart-pounding moment into an unexpectedly reassuring lesson every EV owner needs to read.

My ID. Buzz's Navigation Failed Me, Stranded at a Dead Charger with 16 Miles of Range and a $300 Tow Bill to the Next Station

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:44PM

I love my ID. Buzz, but the navigation failed me in multiple ways, let me explain.

I Found Toyota's Hidden Tacoma Easter Egg, You'll Never See It Unless You Do This

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:16PM

Most Toyota Tacomas come with easter eggs from the factory, I finally found out where it's located on mine.

Blue Tesla Model Y Cruising Down The Street

I Left My Tesla Model Y's Sentry Mode On During Rain, 500+ Useless Recordings Later, Here's What I Learned

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:01PM

Sentry mode is an amazing feature in the Tesla Model Y, but this one issue stops me from falling in love with it.

1980 Chevrolet Corvette Speed Racer Custom

Hey Speed Racer, Your 1980 Custom Corvette is Up for Auction

By Mary Conway on March 25, 2025 - 6:50PM

Fans of the original Speed Racer anime series have the chance to own their own custom Corvette. Right down to the red interior and huge M, this 1980 Corvette convertible is ready for the perfect Speed Racer.

So I Just God My New Kia EV9 GT-Line and in Less Than 70 Miles Seven Warnings, Including The Brake Fluid Light, Came on Simultaneously

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 6:11PM

Kia EV9 owner, Zheng Qiyin experienced shock when his dashboard lit up like a christmas tree, three days after purchase. Chief among the warnings was low brake fluid, powertrain warnings and stability control.

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer to the Ozarks, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 5:49PM

He thought skipping one charger wouldn’t matter, but with just 4 miles left, a trailer in tow, and the Rivian slipping into reduced power mode, this road trip nearly ended in disaster.

Made-in-Japan, Priced-in-America Tariff Disconnect

Is It Too Late to Order Your Made-in-Japan Toyota? Protect Yourself Before the Tariff Hits Toyota Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on March 25, 2025 - 2:22PM

Japanese-built automobile tariffs increase to 25% on April 2. A Toyota shopper says his order is on the boat but will not arrive until late April and asks if Toyota will add the tariff to his purchase price.

Minor Annoyance for F-150 Owner Whose Infotainment and Interior Lights Persistently Remain on when Every Time he Switches his Truck Off

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 11:51AM

Ford F-150 Lightning owner, John Tunca expressed some frustration when his infotainment screen remained on even after switching the truck off. This has happened occasionally and requires him to switch the vehicle back on and off again.

So My 2019 Chevy Colorado Z71 Stood at The Dealership Nearly 3 Weeks for a One-Day Job, on The Way Back Gets Check Engine Light and The Dealer Wants $1,300 To Fix It

By Armen Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 11:13AM

After waiting nearly 3 weeks for what should have been a one-day repair, Steve picked up his 2019 Chevy Colorado, only for it to throw a check engine light on the way home. Now the dealer is demanding another $1,300 to repair it.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Someone Wants to Buy His Used Cybertruck for $109,000, but He’s Conflicted About Selling – Fellow Cybertruck Owners Say, “Take the Money and Run!” Now, He’s Awaiting Tesla’s Permission to Sell

By Tinsae Aregay on March 25, 2025 - 10:03AM

A Cybertruck owner reports that an individual has offered to buy his used truck for $109,000, but he is hesitant to sell at that price. Other Cybertruck owners advise, “Take the money & run!" Now, he is awaiting Tesla’s approval to proceed with the sale.

I Bought a 2018 Hyundai Tucson and After Driving It 2,000 Miles the Engine Died, Now the Dealer Refuses To Honor Their Warranty

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2025 - 7:08AM

Does the Hyundai Tucson have reliability issues? Justin bought a 2018 Hyundai Tucson from a dealer, drove it 2,000 miles, and the engine died. He purchased a vehicle warranty, but the dealer refused to cover it. Here is what Hyundai owners need to know.

I Thought Google Maps Was Enough, Until I Tried Sygic with My Chevy Bolt, and Uncovered a Game Changing EV Charging Feature

By Narek Hareyan on March 24, 2025 - 10:24PM

A casual Facebook scroll turned my Chevy Bolt's navigation routine upside down, now my EV road trips feel easier, smarter, and far less stressful.

A New Report Says the HEMI is Coming Back

By Mary Conway on March 24, 2025 - 7:43PM

There have been rumors that Ram and Dodge intend to resurrect the popular HEMI engine. A new report out of Detroit says the engine will go back into production soon.

The Passenger Seat on her Kia Telluride is Stuck in the Back Position, but the Dealer says Nothing is Wrong. The Owner is not Able to Reach the Pedals in the Seat's Current Position

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 24, 2025 - 6:27PM

Nicole Jones's driving seat on her Kia Telluride is stuck in the back position. However, her dealer claims nothing is wrong with the vehilcle, but the manufacturer will only fix the issue if it is recreated at the dealership.

Images of Michelin Defender2 tires by John and Ean Goreham

Two-Year Wrap-Up and Conclusion - With Over 30,000 Hard Miles On Them, Our Michelin Defender2 A/S Test Tires Are Barely Worn and Still Performing Like New - See the Proof and Hear Our Opinions On This Tire

By John Goreham on March 24, 2025 - 6:10PM

The Michelin Defender2 is a premium all-season tire with a long tread life guarantee. We tested them for two years to validate the high expectations of this tire. Here is what we found.

So 45,000 Miles In, My Ford Dealership Asks for $695 To Replace My Mustang Mach-E's 12v Battery, Which It Said Was Healthy at 94%

By Armen Hareyan on March 24, 2025 - 2:34PM

A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner was hit with an unexpected $695 bill for a 12V battery replacement, despite being told it was 94% healthy. Now she is raising serious questions every EV driver needs to ask before their next dealership visit.

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