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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.

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.
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.
Tesla Cybertrucks charging
Cybertruck Owners Were Surprised Tesla Had Quietly Granted Them Free Supercharger Access, But Excitement Was Short-Lived After Realizing a Problem
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner was initially excited to learn that Tesla had quietly added free supercharger access to his truck. However, he quickly realized this means his truck has encountered a significant charging issue affecting home charging.
2026 Jeep Gladiator 1941 Leads the Lineup at RMDE
The 2026 Rocky Mountain Driving Experience Featured the Latest EVs, Like the the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, 4x4s, Like the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, and Nostalgia from the All New Honda Prelude
By Mary Conway on
The Rocky Mountain Driving Event gives Rocky Mountain Automotive Press members the chance to drive a wide range of vehicles on varying terrain. From 6-speeds to 4x4s, it was a great day!
The new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain+ tire debuts to rave reviews
I Drove 5 SUVs on BFGoodrich's New Trail-Terrain T/A+ Tire and Here Is What Surprised Me
By John Goreham on
We ran the new BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ tire on pavement and dirt under six popular adventure vehicles. For owners who need a livable, daily-use all-terrain tire, this might be the perfect solution.
Unique rendering of an interior of VW ID1 from VW with a Rivian's logo in it as it will use RV Tech software
Rivian Found Four Ways To Reach Millions Of Drivers Through Volkswagen Without Selling Them A Rivian
By Armen Hareyan on
Rivian found four specific ways to reach far more drivers than its own vehicle lineup allows, and Volkswagen's ID.1 may be only the beginning.
A close-up view of the Nio Aquila Super Sensing System roof-mounted sensors
NIO's Assisted Driving Just Posted Its Fifth Consecutive Month of Growth, and the Numbers Suggest Drivers Are Using It More Than Ever
By Marc Beresford on
NIO’s smart driving is hitting a new gear. With five straight months of rising urban usage, owners are proving that the NIO World Model is not just hype and it is changing how they drive daily. See why NIO’s software first approach is winning.
White 2024 Toyota Prius Limited parked by the waterfront in a front three-quarter view at dusk.
A 2025 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Solar Owner Charged From Empty To Full In 3 Hours And 15 Minutes
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Prius Prime XSE Premium Solar was charged from empty to full in just 3 hours and 15 minutes using a 220V garage outlet, according to a recent report from a driver tracking the car’s charging performance.
Close-up comparison of Toyo and Pirelli tire tread wear with labels on each tire.
After Getting Just 19,000 Miles From His Pirelli Scorpions, This Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says the Toyo Open Country H/T Is in a Different League
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Cybertruck driver says the factory Pirelli tires were worn out after only 19,000 miles. After replacing them with Toyo Open Country H/T tires, he expects the deeper tread depth to significantly reduce long-term tire replacement costs.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Routine Maintenance Recovery Plan: Three Critical Checkpoints Service Advisors Consistently Fail to Inspect
By Denis Flierl on
A comprehensive advocacy guide that exposes the most commonly skipped mechanical checklist items during factory maintenance intervals and offers truck owners a precise protocol to independently verify complex powertrain fluid levels and safety items.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Tacoma 15K Service Reality Check: So Cal Toyota Dealer Marks Clogged Cabin Filter ‘Green’ Despite Severe Contamination
By Denis Flierl on
A So Cal 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner warns of dealership service checklist oversights after discovering a heavily clogged cabin air filter that technicians marked as "Green" and passed during mandatory 15K and 20K mile factory maintenance intervals.
Nio EL7's Interior
NIO EL7 Battery Swap Test Reveals What Happens When You Arrive With a Roof Box Attached
By Marc Beresford on
Ditch the range anxiety and long charging stops. See how the NIO EL7 is transforming road trips by swapping batteries even with a large roof box attached, proving you never have to sacrifice your gear or your time for true electric freedom.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
A 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Displays The 'Critical Failure Detected' Steering Warning - Why Backordered Parts and Diagnosis Won’t Be Easy
By Denis Flierl on
When a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid displays a sudden "Critical Failure Detected" warning, the path to a fix faces major roadblocks. A look at nationwide steering rack backorders, dealership diagnostic delays, and essential lemon law advice for owners.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid EPS Glitch Triggers ‘Critical Failure’ Warning 13K In and Sudden Power Steering Drop Under Load
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner reports a sudden "Critical Failure Detected" warning and reduced power steering assist at just 13,000 miles. A deep look into the 6th-generation EPS module voltage drops and the Hitachi steering rack manufacturing defect.
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado Owners Have Three Viable Options To Protect V8 Engines From Dynamic Fuel Management Failure
By Denis Flierl on
Silverado 5.3L and 6.2L owners can mitigate costly EcoTec3 valvetrain failure. This consumer advocacy guide breaks down the three path solutions: strict maintenance changes, electronic DFM disablers, and complete mechanical valvetrain deletion kits.
2021 Chevy Silverado
Why Partial Lifter Replacement Causes 2021 Silverado Total Engine Lockup and Oil Starvation at 58K Miles on GM EcoTec3 V8
By Denis Flierl on
GM EcoTec3 V8 lifter failures on L84 and L87 engines stem from low oil pressure during Dynamic Fuel Management cycles. This forensic analysis breaks down how ECM oil pump programming causes incomplete hydraulic pin engagement and catastrophic mechanical s
Tesla Model 3 towing two Sea-Doo personal watercraft on a trailer at a Tesla Supercharger station at night.
A Tesla Model 3 Performance Owner Towed Two Jet Skis 250 Miles And Learned The Wind Is The Real Trailer
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance owner towed two large three-seat jet skis roughly 250 miles across Georgia and Florida, stopping twice to charge and arriving at the campground with 23% battery. The trip worked. The energy data tells the better story.
Close-up under a Ford F-150 XLT showing rust on the rear axle and differential while parked on a dealer lot.
A Brand-New 2026 Ford F-150 XLT Had A Dead Battery And A Rusty Rear Axle On The Dealer Lot
By Noah Washington on
A shopper found something unsettling under a brand-new 2026 Ford F-150 XLT: a rusty rear axle and a dead battery before the truck ever left the lot.
Three Issues Are Behind Honda's Decision To Temporarily Axe The Ridgeline, And Only One Of Them Pertains To The Truck
Three Issues Are Behind Honda's Decision To Temporarily Axe The Ridgeline, And Only One Of Them Pertains To The Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
Honda's reported decision to temporarily sideline the Ridgeline truck appears tied to its hybrid strategy, future emissions rules, and a major rethink of its product lineup.
Shawn’s red Ford Mustang Mach-E parked outside a dealership, highlighting its sporty EV styling.
After Spending Over $100 a Week Filling His Chevy Suburban, This Driver Says Switching to the Ford Mustang Mach-E Has Saved Him Thousands Per Year
By Aram Krajekian on
Gas prices may have pushed this owner out of a Chevy Suburban, but what he found after years of driving hybrids and EVs challenges some of the biggest assumptions about electric vehicles.
BMW tire with excessive uneven wear exposing a nearly bald inner shoulder despite tread remaining on the outer edge.
BMW Shopper Raises Safety Concerns After Finding Bald Tires on Dealership Test Drive Vehicle
By Aram Krajekian on
A rainy BMW test drive exposed critical oversight that raises bigger questions about dealership preparation and whether buyers should trust what they’re handed.
William Li and former NBA star Yao Ming on stage during the launch event for the ES9.
NIO CEO Li Bin and Yao Ming Celebrate at the CBA Finals in the All-New ES9 After Fulfilling a Lighthearted Promise
By Marc Beresford on
When NIO CEO William Li and basketball icon Yao Ming arrived at the CBA Finals in the all-new ES9, it wasn't just a publicity stunt—it was a victory lap.
2025 Toyota Prius & Lexus GS
Why Trading an Ultra-Reliable Lexus V6 for a 2025 Toyota Prius Could Trigger an Expensive Out-of-Warranty Tech Trap
By Denis Flierl on
Swapping a 3.5L Lexus V6 for a 5th Gen Toyota Prius saves cash at the pump today, but it introduces complex hybrid tech risks tomorrow. Torque News breaks down the hidden long-term depreciation traps that consumer advocacy groups warn are brewing.
Jeep Wrangler Owner Found Two Mice In His Jeep And Can't Find The Nest
Jeep Wrangler Owner Found Two Mice In His Jeep And Can't Find The Nest
By Armen Hareyan on
After finding two mice in her Jeep Wrangler but no nest, one owner sparked hundreds of comments from drivers sharing surprising places rodents hide and the costly damage they can cause.
2025 Toyota Prius and Lexus GS V6
2025 Toyota Prius Owner Parks Dream Lexus 3.5L V6 to Escape High Regional Gas Costs
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Prius LTD owner in Albuquerque has parked her dream Lexus 3.5L V6, choosing the hybrid’s fuel savings over soaring regional pump prices. Torque News examines the real-world operating cost data driving luxury owners back to high-mpg hybrids.
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