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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.

Quote From My Dealer Tech Doing My 2022 Tesla Model Y's Inspection: 'How do you turn this thing on?'
Quote From My Dealer Tech Doing My 2022 Tesla Model Y's Inspection: 'How do you turn this thing on?'
By Tim Healey on
You'd think a Tesla technician knows how to turn on a 2022 Tesla Model Y. But perhaps not. Perhaps they're new on the job? Perhaps they were kidding?
Hyundai's hybrid plan is working out spectacularly
Hyundai Built a Green Vehicle for Every Driver, and Buyers Are Leaning Into Hybrids
By John Goreham on
Hyundai assembled a five-model hybrid lineup that now covers every high-volume segment but trucks. With energy costs rising, Hyundai’s hybrids are selling faster than its EVs
Firefly: Pixelated Urban Electric Hatchback
Rapid Market Adoption for Firefly Special Edition Pixel Player
By Marc Beresford on
NIO is shaking up the electric vehicle world by proving that city cars can be more than boring appliances. The new Firefly Pixel Player sold out in hours, showing that drivers crave fun, personalized designs that match their digital lives.
The Ultimate Track Day Training Tool
How the Dynisma Driving Simulator Drastically Reduces Your Automotive Track Expenses While Elevating Your Racing Skills
By Rob Enderle on
The new Dynisma DMG-S simulator brings Formula 1 fidelity into your home, offering an incredibly immersive way to sharpen your track skills while drastically cutting your physical car maintenance expenses.
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Offers Exactly What Subaru Buyers Seek From The Brand
Subaru Finally Stopped Asking Buyers To Change And Started Changing The EV Instead With The 2026 Trailseeker
By Tim Healey on
For years, many carmakers approached EVs by saying: "Here's our EV. Adapt to it." Subaru did the opposite. The Trailseeker isn't asking Outback owners to become EV enthusiasts. Instead, they are asking "what if we built an EV that feels like an Outback?"
The Power of Software Defined Vehicles in the Consumer Garage
Automakers Are Hiding Features You Paid For In Your EV And The Software Tools That Will Expose Their Secrets
By Rob Enderle on
Automakers increasingly install physical hardware in your electric vehicle but lock it behind expensive software paywalls. Discover how third-party diagnostic tools expose these secrets and return control to the driver.
Bridging The Computing Gap Between Advanced Hybrids And Pure Electric Power
Analyzing The Impressive Volvo EX60 Architecture That Derailed Our XC60 Hybrid Upgrade Strategy
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s latest upgraded plug-in hybrid SUV offers astonishing capabilities, but the revolutionary computing architecture and pure electric performance of the upcoming EX60 completely changed our automotive purchase plans this year.
Examining How Depreciation Transforms The Audi E-Tron GT Into The Ultimate Automotive Value
The Massive Shift In Luxury EV Valuations Makes The Audi E-Tron GT The Best Deal In Used High-Performance EV Purchases
By Rob Enderle on
Massive depreciation across the luxury electric vehicle sector creates an unprecedented opportunity for smart buyers. Discover why the 2022 Audi e-tron GT quietly crushes its used high-performance market competition.
The 800V Blueprint: Engineering the Next Generation of Hyper-Efficient EV Powertrains
Why Buying A Legacy 400V Electric Vehicle Today Guarantees Rapid Obsolescence And Devastating Depreciation
By Rob Enderle on
Purchasing a 400V electric vehicle today guarantees rapid technological obsolescence and accelerated financial depreciation. The automotive future belongs entirely to 800V architectures that charge faster, run cooler, and protect investments.
Mapping the Technical Boundaries of the Modern Vehicle Intelligence Layer
Carmakers Misjudging the Architecture of Agentic AI Threatens the Future of Autonomous Driving
By Rob Enderle on
The automotive industry faces an existential crisis by confusing basic execution-layer driving automation with true cognitive-layer agentic AI, leading to dangerous public confusion, severe product delays, and cascading technological failures.
Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado
Toyota Tundra Recall Expansion: Why V35A Twin-Turbo V6 Front Bearing Failures Are Forcing Owners To Shift to Heavy-Duty V8 Iron-Blocks
By Denis Flierl on
A massive 2026 Toyota Tundra engine recall expansion reveals why high-load towing cycles trigger sudden twin-turbo V6 front bearing seizures. First-party diagnostic data details why owners are shifting to heavy-duty naturally aspirated V8 platforms.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Begins $59,990 Cybertruck Deliveries With the First Handover Taking Place on June 12
By Tinsae Aregay on
After 4 months of waiting, Tesla has finally confirmed that Standard All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck deliveries will begin on June 12. The first person invited to take delivery is a Texas resident, a prior Tesla customer, and a first-day reservation holder.
2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV's exterior and a rendering of the interior based on Nissan LEAF
Mitsubishi Sent Us 4 Answers About The 2027 Eclipse EV, And We Created Three Possible Interiors Based On Mitsubishi's Exclusive Answers
By Armen Hareyan on
Mitsubishi answered our questions about charging, all-wheel drive, and software for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV, and the clues were compelling enough for us to create three possible interior designs.
2025 Chevy Silverado, Toyota Tundra
AK Toyota Family Dilemma: Tundra Owner Upgrades to 2025 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison 6.6L, Pivots To Keep Both Trucks Over Wife's RAV4 Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
An Alaska Toyota Tundra owner upgraded to a 2025 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison 6.6L gas for heavy towing, sparking a family utility dilemma. First-party owner data details why he pivots to keep both full-size trucks over his wife's RAV4 Hybrid.
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder May Be The Last SUV Standing In A Disappearing Category And Refusing To Chase Trends
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder May Be The Last SUV Standing In A Disappearing Category And Refusing To Chase Trends
By Armen Hareyan on
After spending a week behind the wheel, I came away thinking the 2026 Pathfinder's biggest feature isn't its new screen or updated styling. It's the fact that Nissan is still offering something many competitors have already abandoned.
Silver Rivian R2S parked on a wooded trail in a front three-quarter view.
A Rivian R1S Owner Spent A Day Driving The R2 And Got Back Into His R1S Thinking, “Oh”
By Noah Washington on
A longtime Rivian owner who also runs Snazzy Labs spent a full day in the Rivian R2, then compared it directly with his Gen 1 R1S. His verdict should make Rivian happy, and maybe make some R1S owners nervous.
Black GMC Sierra Denali with off-road tires and an aftermarket bed cap parked outside a storefront.
A GMC Sierra EV Owner Put Hummer EV Wheels And Goodyear Wrangler Territory MTs On His Truck, And The Range Hit Is Coming
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner swapped the factory 24-inch street setup for Hummer EV-style 18s and Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT LT305/70R18 tires.
Silver Lucid Air parked near the ocean in a front three-quarter view.
A Lucid Owner Locked His Phone And Key Inside The Car, Then His Daughter Saved The Day With The App
By Noah Washington on
A simple screen wipe turned into a frustrating lockout when a Lucid owner left his phone and key inside a running car. A quick-thinking daughter and the Lucid app saved the day.
Steven’s 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 displayed on a dealership lot shortly before experiencing a transmission-related failure on the highway.
Less Than an Hour After Buying a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 With 20,800 Miles, an Owner Lost Power on the Highway and Learned It Needs a Transmission Valve Body Replacement
By Aram Krajekian on
A drive home from an exciting purchase turned into an immediate reality check when a low mileage GMC Sierra 1500 suddenly lost power on the highway, raising questions about what might have been missed before the sale.
Laura’s Mercedes GLE 450e displayed after sustaining extensive front-end damage in a collision that activated multiple airbags.
The 2026 Mercedes GLE 450e’s Safety Features Prove Why One Owner Came Back to Buy Another After a Violent Crash
By Aram Krajekian on
After a terrifying multi-lane crash totaled a 2026 Mercedes GLE 450e, the owner made a decision that says everything about how safety shapes real-world trust.
The BFGoodrich KO3 and Trail-Terrain+ sit side by side looking bad ass
BFGoodrich KO3 vs the New Trail-Terrain T/A+: Picking the Right Tire for How You Actually Drive
By John Goreham on
BFGoodrich now sells two tire models for adventure that look like relatives. Choosing wrong means years of noise or a capability you need but don’t have.
2026 Lucid Gravity Review -- Performance SUV or Performance Minivan, It's Fun And Upscale Either Way
2026 Lucid Gravity Review -- Arguing Over Whether It's A Performance SUV or Performance Minivan Misses The Point
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Lucid Gravity can be read as either a performance SUV/crossover or performance minivan. The distinction probably only matters to Lucid employees. What matters more is that the Gravity, unlike many utility vehicles, is a blast to drive.
A BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire looks rugged and durable on a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands
California's New Tire Mandate Could Wreck Your Next Set, but Sand May Save It
By John Goreham on
California is moving to regulate the tires you buy. The target is rolling resistance, which governs your fuel economy and EV range. The trouble is that the lousy tires the state wants everyone to copy are exactly the tires drivers cannot wait to ditch.
The Onvo L60 is a sleek, modern electric crossover designed for family versatility and efficiency
ONVO President Shen Fei Explains How the L60 Challenges Modern Electric Vehicle Standards
By Marc Beresford on
The electric vehicle industry is obsessed with bigger batteries and longer range but drivers actually need convenience. ONVO President Shen Fei explains why battery swapping is the true game changer for the future of sustainable transportation.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Is Finally Rolling Out a Solution For The Tonneau Cover Water Leak Problem – A Foam Seal
By Tinsae Aregay on
After years of complaints from Cybertruck owners, Tesla is finally implementing a fix for the tonneau cover water leak issue. The EV maker is applying foam sealant to some Cybertrucks to prevent water from entering the vault.
A wide angle shot of the NIO ES9 flagship luxury vehicle
NIO Dominates May Large SUV Sales: A Clear Sign of Rising Strength
By Marc Beresford on
NIO is hitting its stride. By landing four models on the May large SUV charts, the company is proving that its new strategy across luxury, family, and compact segments is firing on all cylinders and ready to lead the future of electric vehicles.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
Digital Inspection Fraud Threatens Toyota Tacoma Powertrain Warranties As Flat-Rate Techs "Pencil-Whip" Multipoint Sheets
By Denis Flierl on
Digital inspection fraud threatens Toyota Tacoma powertrain warranties. A Torque News investigation reveals how flat-rate technicians "pencil-whip" multi-point sheets, leaving critical hidden components uninspected and voiding future repair claims.
Red Ford Maverick parked in a driveway with long lumber extending from the truck bed.
A Ford Maverick Hybrid Owner Hauled A Huge Stack Of Lumber 30 Minutes On The Freeway And Still Got 32 MPG
By Noah Washington on
A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner packed his compact truck with a massive lumber load, drove 30 minutes on the freeway, and still saw 32 mpg. The truck made it home, but the photo reveals the risks that came with the trip.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy V8 Lifter Failures Exposed: The Real Reason Partial Dealership Fixes Lead To Engine Seizure
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News tracker by Denis Flierl exposes why partial dealership lifter repairs on Chevy Silverado V8 engines trigger oil starvation and total engine lockup. Learn why Colorado mountain driving accelerates DFM failures and how to protect your truck.
Gray 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum parked near the waterfront in a front three-quarter view.
Toyota Owners Are Furious Over A $15 Monthly “Music Lover” Plan That Bundles Remote Start With Streaming They Already Pay For
By Noah Washington on
Toyota owners are blasting a $15 monthly subscription that bundles remote start with music streaming tied to services they already pay for.
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