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By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Denis Flierl on
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.
By Armen Hareyan on
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.
By Tim Healey on
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.
By John Goreham on
The average transaction price of a new vehicle declined slightly in May compared to April, and remains well below prior highs.
By Marc Beresford on
NIO has officially arrived in Athens, opening a flagship NIO House to showcase its premium EVs and innovative technology. This strategic move marks a bold step for the brand as it seeks to redefine the driving experience for the Greek market.
By John Goreham on
Drivers complain that the tires their new vehicle came with wore out far too soon and are convinced the tire brand cut corners. A tire company engineer changed how I think about that first set of rubber.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 gives buyers a more dramatic design than many traditional luxury SUVs, but that extra style comes with tradeoffs that not everyone will accept.
By Denis Flierl on
Used Toyota Highlander buyers can avoid a $12,000 UA80E 8-speed transmission failure by using a specialized pre-purchase test protocol, securing an aftermarket exclusionary warranty shield, and rejecting factory lifetime fluid schedules.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford is making a second attempt at an affordable electric pickup, and 8 newly revealed details about its 2027 truck suggest the company has learned far more from the Lightning's struggles than most people realize.
By Noah Washington on
After 70,000 miles in just 22 months, this Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner tracked every dollar and discovered he saved more than $7,000 compared with his old gas car.
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander owners face $12,000 out-of-pocket bills as UA80E 8-speed transmissions suffer catastrophic bearing and clutch failures just past warranty expiration. A deep look at the engineering defect behind the "whine of death" failure.
By Tim Healey on
There has been a lot of concern about Chinese-made cars coming to America and eating the lunch of not only the Detroit-based automakers but also the makes from Europe, Japan, and Korea.
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo addresses one major critique of the Tiguan: it adds power. Sadly, it doesn't address another -- one involving user experience.