Early-production 2026 Ford F-150 trucks are experiencing immediate 10R80 10-speed transmission failures with fewer than 200 miles. I investigate a manufacturing assembly defect causing catastrophic pressure drops and sudden mechanical lockups.

According to my ongoing tracking of manufacturing defects, proprietary field data reveals a hidden epidemic of low-line hydraulic fluid pressure drops following standard warranty lifter replacements on EcoTec3 V8 engines, triggering severe oil starvation.

The Ram 700 is built in Brazil and popular in Mexico. Ram is planning a small truck for the U.S. but not quite this small.

GM is basically saying that cheap LFP batteries are not good enough for where we want EVs to go and choosing performance potential over proven cost stability.

Toyota is investing another $282 million in engine and hybrid production at a time when many automakers are shifting factories toward EVs, raising questions about where the industry is really headed.

His Cybertruck's charging system failed on day three of ownership. Tesla replaced it. Now, before 30,000 miles, it has failed again.

A Honda Pilot owner replaced a 104,000-mile 2021 EX-L with a 2026 EX-L AWD in Smoke Blue Pearl and found a quieter, sharper family SUV with two strange downgrades hiding in plain sight.

Toyota Prius owners face a terrifying defect: rear doors that can fly open at highway speeds. With the official recall fix severely backordered, this guide uncovers the technical root cause and shares vital, temporary safety workarounds.

Torque News technical analysis by Denis Flierl exposes how a 5V short circuit in 5th-gen Toyota Prius rear doors allows water to mimic a physical button press, forcing a massive 2026 recall. Learn how high-altitude mountain driving speeds up failure.

Ford F-150 owners face a critical choice as the summer recall begins. Discover why accepting a simple dealership software flash leaves a ticking hardware time bomb in your transmission, and get the step-by-step action plan to request a physical fix.

A Torque News investigative analysis reveals that Ford's massive F-150 transmission software recall fails to repair the physical lead frame failure points, leaving truck owners vulnerable to sudden highway lockups and hidden mechanical wear.

Ford's next sub-$30,000 electric truck was just caught driving openly through Long Beach, and the first real-world photos reveal something about its size that no press release could have prepared you for.

We’ve all heard the stories about car sales people pushing buyers into more expensive cars. Well, it’s not just sales people. Automakers do it, too, via how they structure their product lineup. Ford is a great example right now.

The average transaction price of a new vehicle declined slightly in May compared to April, and remains well below prior highs.