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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is betting that a new Gen 6 V8, tighter quality controls, and greater manufacturing oversight can help the 2027 Silverado and Sierra win back confidence from truck buyers who increasingly view reliability as the ultimate feature.
By Denis Flierl on
Current eTorque owners face massive depreciation risks as Ram reinstates the non-hybrid Hemi V8. Torque News report tracks plummeting trade-in values, forum panic, and provides a critical diagnostic checklist and 48V warranty guide to protect your truck.
By Denis Flierl on
Ram drops the 48V eTorque mild-hybrid system from the 2027 Hemi V8 fleet following owner complaints of Belt Starter Generator failures. Our deep dive covers the UAW production shift, engineering flaws, and what this means for current truck resale values.