Ram's 2026 Rebel X starts near $72,000 and quietly targets BMW X5 and Lexus GX buyers instead of the Ford F150 or Silverado ZR2. It's an unexpected shift that most truck shoppers haven't caught onto yet.
A 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum owner is living a travel nightmare after his twin-turbo V6 engine completely seized 750 miles from home. Left without a rental car or corporate support, he's stuck paying out-of-pocket for an unexpected engine swap.
Mazda3 had its best month since May 2021, while Mazda tells Torque News the recent return toward sedans has been nearly twice as strong for Mazda as it has been across the industry.
A new R2 delivery should have been a celebration. Instead, one owner found deep exterior scratches, hood misalignment, a driver-side clicking noise, and two glovebox problems within the first 24 hours.
A routine oil change at a Houston Toyota dealer took a chaotic turn when a technician mistakenly pulled a Highlander's axle. I break down the immediate risks to the transmission fluid levels, axle splines, and critical transaxle seals.
The strategy feels familiar. Just as Toyota helped industrialize hybrid technology with the Prius, the company now appears to be positioning itself to industrialize electric air taxis through manufacturing expertise rather than aircraft design.
A Texas owner traded his 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with 47K miles for a 2026 Tundra Platinum. Here is why extreme high-mileage drivers are shifting to full-size platforms to preserve long-term powertrain durability and resale value. Will the strategy work?
Buying a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid should be simple, but it’s not. Confusing dealer answers, long waitlists, and “available” cars that aren’t really available are turning an easy choice into a frustrating hunt for buyers.
A GMC Sierra EV owner switched to Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT 285/65R20 tires, drove Atlanta to Charlotte at 75 mph, and saw 2.1 mi/kWh one way and 1.9 mi/kWh coming back. The range loss may be smaller than the tread suggests.
The trailer looked legal by tow rating, but the scale tickets point toward a loaded truck near or over GVWR, a 29-foot high-profile camper, and a weight-distribution setup that needs a full reset before the next trip.
It’s not quite an anti-Prius - fuel-economy still rules the roost - but the current Prius no longer asks too much of its driver in order to get a high MPG number.
Gas prices have fallen for five straight weeks, leaving prices well below past record highs as drivers head into the July 4th holiday weekend. Torque News expects the national average to settle near $3.75 by the holiday.