Automotive News (Page 96)

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.

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.

Image of tesla charging at home by John Goreham

Fact-Checking Tesla’s Latest Email Advertisement About EV Charging Costs vs. Fueling Up at a Station - So Many Apparent Factual Errors

By John Goreham on March 24, 2025 - 12:09PM

Tesla’s latest email advertisement says that filling up a gas tank can cost almost four times more than charging a Tesla. The advert’s assumptions seem wildly off base and rife with mistakes.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners May Need to Leave Their CT Locked Away for Now

Cybertruck Glue Quality Check! ― "I want to share with you what to check for when you're picking up your new Cybertruck," says this Tesal Cybertruck owner with multiple panel problems

By Timothy Boyer on March 24, 2025 - 11:48AM

Before buying that great deal on a used Cybertruck (or a new one if you are so inclined) due to the recent anti-Elon/anti-Tesla movement, here is some excellent advice on where to check for potential problem panels that tend to come off.

Rivian Unexpectedly Goes to Neutral While Driving, Owner Sees ‘Keep Holding To Shift to Neutral’ Error Message on the Dashboard

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 24, 2025 - 9:11AM

A rivian owner was jarred when his Rivian suddenly shifted to neutral while driving. The owner Ian Plitt, suggested that it may have had something to do with hitting bumps but this was yet to be confirmed.

So My Week-Old Tesla Model Y Was Parked in My Garage and I Accidentally Touched The Screen, Opened The Trunk, and Scratched It

By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 7:43AM

A brand-new Tesla Model Y owner reports that he accidentally touched his Model Y screen, opened the trunk, and ended up smashing it into his garage door. He’s saddened by the scratch but shares a method to prevent this from happening in the future.

My Son Bought a 2022 Tesla Model 3 From Hertz For a Ridiculous Price of $14K After Rebates, Clean CarFax and Only 5 Percent Battery Degradation

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2025 - 7:07AM

Can you get a good deal at Hertz on a Tesla Model 3? Here is Tony's story of how his son got a great deal on a Tesla. It appears like everything is good, but there are things Tesla buyers need to know before they pull the trigger on a used Model 3.

A Man From Tennessee Exclaimed, “Yikes, that’s UGLY," Driving Past a Cybertruck in a Tesla Showroom. Still, He Test Drove One as a Joke and Says, “I Don’t Know What Happened—I Ordered One Immediately”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 6:58AM

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer from Tennessee first reacted, “Yikes, that thing UGLY," when seeing the vehicle. Yet, after test-driving it as a joke, he remarked, “I don’t know what happened; I ended up ordering one on the spot."

These are the most family-friendly SUVs from each category, for 2025

6 Best Family SUVs 2025

By Dimitar Angelov on March 24, 2025 - 5:17AM

If you are searching for your next family car, these SUVs will make you forget about minivans.

Dodge Has Plans to Offer Custom 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs

By Mary Conway on March 23, 2025 - 7:49PM

Dodge took its 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona to the largest EV market in the nation to gauge feedback on potential custom muscle car versions.

A New Facebook Group Asks for Help Identifying Criminal Tesla Perpetrators

Tesla Mom Attacked On Road By Masked Driver ― “With All The Vandalism Going On With Tesla Right Now, Hoping To Have A Location That We Can Post Any Information To Help Identify These People,” States New Facebook Group Administrator

By Timothy Boyer on March 23, 2025 - 9:41AM

Tesla owners on Facebook are fighting back with facts and evidence as a new Facebook Group is asking for help in identifying criminals caught on video damaging Tesla owners' cars, as a peaceful response to this growing and volatile problem.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Rear-Ended Three Times in 120 Days – Adds, “I Was Driving to a Tesla Collision Center for the 2nd Accident When I Got Rear-Ended a Third Time”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 23, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Cybertruck owner shares that he was just rear-ended by a Chevy Colorado, making it the third time he has been rear-ended in 120 days. He adds that he was driving to a Tesla collision center to have his truck repaired from the previous incident.

“I Just Put A New Engine in My 2021 Cadillac Escalade and That’s Just the Start, It Also Needed a Transmission”

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2025 - 7:55AM

Here is a story from Tay, who bought a 2021 Cadillac Escalade and has now replaced the engine. And that's not all. She also had to replace the transmission in the luxury SUV. Here is what all Cadillac Escalade and GM owners need to know.

Subaru Owner Says, “My Outback Wilderness Isn’t A Pavement Princess, Every Dirt Road, Snowy Path, and Hidden Trail Is Unrestricted Freedom”

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2025 - 6:05AM

What's the best car you've ever owned? Take a look at Anandha's 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness midsize SUV. He believes it was tailor-made for him. Perhaps it was. Check out his alluring story and discover why this a road that few ever take.

My Kia Telluride Completely Burned To The Ground, Here's The Recall I Wasn't Aware Of

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 11:41PM

Despite Kia issuing recall notice a recall notice in February 2023, affecting approximately 31,000 vehicles including the 2021 Telluride, many owners remain unaware of this serious safety concern. including myself

I Couldn’t Believe It: My 2017 Chevy Bolt Showed a Full Charge but Only Had 12 Miles of Range Here’s How I Fixed It

By Narek Hareyan on March 22, 2025 - 9:34PM

A Chevy Bolt showing a full charge but only 12 miles of range is every EV owner’s nightmare, Discover the surprising fix and how you can prevent this issue from happening to your own vehicle.

New Silverado EV Owner Realizes Rear Door Sensors are not Working when he Drives with the Door Ajar and Walk Away Locking can Engage with Door Open

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 7:48PM

Jason, a new 2024 Silverado EV owner was surprised to find the door ajar alaert for the rear were not working, allowing him to drive off with his doors open. His Walk Away locking also engages while the doors are still open.

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