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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.

The Six-Minute Charge And How BYD’s 10C Datang SUV Just Rewrote the EV Rulebook and Left the West Scrambling
BYD’s New Datang SUV Can Charge in About Six Minutes, a Breakthrough That Could Make EV Refueling Feel Like Gas Again
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s new Datang SUV debuts a 10C battery capable of megawatt charging, allowing roughly 250 miles of range to be added in about five minutes. This advance could eliminate one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
Why the VW-Qualcomm-Rivian Alliance is the New Blueprint for the Western Software-Defined Vehicle
Volkswagen’s $5 Billion Rivian Alliance Shows How Future Cars May Run on Central Computers Instead of Dozens of ECUs
By Rob Enderle on
Volkswagen's partnership with Irvine-based Rivian and San Diego-based Qualcomm is building a new software-defined vehicle architecture where powerful central computers control everything from infotainment to driver assistance.
The Sky’s the Limit (and the Traffic is Below Is History) SkyDrive’s Tokyo Takeoff and the Great Flying Car Reality Check
Tokyo’s Flying Car Finally Took Off, But the Reality Looks More Like a Short-Range Air Taxi Than a Jetsons-Style Future
By Rob Enderle on
A Japanese startup just flew its electric “flying car” over Tokyo, but the demonstration revealed something surprising: the first wave of these vehicles may operate more like short-range air taxis than personal cars in the sky.
The Blue Oval’s Electric Blues And Why Ford’s 71% EV Sales Crash is a Warning Shot for the Global Auto Industry
Ford’s 71% EV Sales Drop Exposes a Bigger Problem That Truck Buyers Aren’t Convinced the F-150 Lightning Is Ready for the Job Site
By Rob Enderle on
After Ford reported a stunning 71% drop in EV sales, the company’s gasoline trucks and hybrids are now carrying the financial load while the F-150 Lightning faces slowing demand and growing dealer inventory.t
U.S. Gas Prices Jump to About $3.25 a Gallon, but AAA and GasBuddy Made a Very Interesting Prediction Before Hostilities Flared That You May Wish To Hear
U.S. Gas Prices Jump to About $3.25 a Gallon, but AAA and GasBuddy Made a Very Interesting Prediction Before Hostilities Flared That You May Wish To Hear
By John Goreham on
U.S. gas prices have jumped roughly 27 cents in a week to around $3.25 per gallon, but analysts at AAA and GasBuddy say seasonal demand and refinery changes were already pushing prices higher even before the Middle East conflict intensified.
Consumer Reports Crowns the Ford F-150 PowerBoost King, But Owners Hitting 80k Miles Warn Of a Mechanical Time Bomb Under the Hood
Consumer Reports Praises the Ford F-150 PowerBoost, Yet Owners Approaching 80K Miles Say a $9,000 Mechanical Surprise May Be Lurking
By Denis Flierl on
While Consumer Reports ranks the Ford F-150 PowerBoost among the best hybrid trucks on the market, some owners nearing 80,000 miles say expensive drivetrain failures could turn that award-winning pickup into a costly repair story.
Toyota WRC27 rally car hints at a 1990s-inspired GR Celica
Toyota Recently Leaked The Biggest GR Celica Teaser, And There Is One Thing That Worries Me is the engine
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota GR Celica looks the business, but with so many performance models, the company needs to be careful about slotting the revived sports car.
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness and Crosstrek Wilderness posed side by side - front view
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness vs. Forester Wilderness - We Compare and Contrast Them So You Can Decide Which Is the Right Choice for You
By John Goreham on
The Subaru Crosstrek and Forester are both outstanding vehicles, and they seem similar on paper or in images. However, in person, there are many important differences, and they don't all favor one model. Here’s how to choose.
Kia EV6 electric crossover driving along a scenic rural highway under dramatic cloudy skies.
Facelift Kia EV6 Owner Suffers “Thermal Incident” From Coolant Leak Into Electrical Plug, Leading To Corrosion And Shorting After Being Parked For Eight Hours
By Noah Washington on
A brand-new Kia EV6 facelift owner was horrified to find his car smoking eight hours after he’d parked it, all because of a simple coolant leak that "ruined" his electrical system.
Rivian R1S electric SUV driving through a modern city street with glass skyscrapers and urban traffic.
At 25,000 Miles, a Rivian R1S Owner Finds Hankook Ion HT Tires “Half The Price” of OEM Options While Delivering a Significantly Improved Ride Quality and 80,000-Mile Warranty
By Noah Washington on
After his $580 factory tires wore out at just 20,000 miles, one Rivian R1S owner tried $340 Hankook replacements, and discovered they were quieter, grippier in the rain, and didn’t reduce EV range.
2026 Chevy Silverado 2.7L TurboMax & 5.3L V8
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Found the 2.7L TurboMax “Artificial” After Comparing Its Specs With His 5.3L V8 and Realizing the Smaller Engine Actually Makes More Torque
By Denis Flierl on
After a crash forced one Silverado owner to compare engines, he discovered something unexpected: GM’s 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder actually produces more torque than the traditional 5.3L V8 in his truck.
Toyota testing its 2027 WRC car, and finally gives insight to the GR Celica design
2028 Toyota Celica Leaked And It Looks Awesome
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new Toyota GR Celica is shaping up to be an epic homologation special, reminiscent of the 1990s Celica GT-Four.
Two hybrids, both reliable, one more affordable, the other, more sophisticated
I Drove a Used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Back-to-Back and One Felt Like a Mature Hybrid While the Other Still Felt Like an Experiment
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two humble hybrids, used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, have a lot of fight left in them, even after more than 15 years on the road, and here’s what I think of them.
Darcey Brooten's 2024 Honda CR-V
This 2024 Honda CR-V Owner’s 25K Service Just Morphed Into a $1,385 Nightmare, And Your Defense Is Knowing Honda’s Actual Requirements
By Denis Flierl on
I’ll dissect why this $1,385 Honda CR-V 25k service estimate in Arkansas raises red flags and which specific shop recommendations owners must decline.
Local Shop Owner Says a Honda Accord's Instrument Cluster Repair Would Have Been Cheaper in The Dealership
Local Shop Owner Says a Honda Accord's Instrument Cluster Repair Would Have Been Cheaper in The Dealership
By Armen Hareyan on
A local shop owner reveals the unexpected costs a Honda Accord owner faced by skipping the dealership and bringing his car to a local mechanical shop with a damaged catalytic converter and a destroyed instrument cluster.
The $9 Billion Phantom And Why the AI-Generated Toyota to Canada Hoax Went Viral and What the Real Future of Automotive Investment Looks Like Under New Trade Policies
The $9 Billion Phantom And Why the AI-Generated "Toyota to Canada" Hoax Went Viral and What the Real Future of Automotive Investment Looks Like Under New Trade Policies
By Rob Enderle on
An unexpected nine billion dollar Toyota Canada relocation story went viral and even fooled AI systems, but the truth behind it reveals how easily automotive investment news can be manipulated and why that should concern every car buyer.
The Phantom Depreciation Play And Deconstructing the Viral Free EV Influencer Hack and the Reality of Corporate Car Ownership
A “Free EV” Promise Turned Into a Phantom Depreciation Trap and What Most Influencers Won’t Tell You About Business Owned Electric Cars
By Rob Enderle on
Is the "Free EV" hack a financial miracle or a tax trap? We deconstruct influencer Rohit’s viral strategy, analyze expert warnings, and reveal the real way to save thousands.
4 Things That Make The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Worth The Price
4 Things That Make The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Worth The Price
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Toyota Prius seems to be overshadowed by the Corolla line, but the Plug-in hybrid model makes a strong case for itself.
Chicago and Philadelphia Airport Bus Company The Landline Is Now Offering Airline-Style Starlink Integration on a Bus
Chicago and Philadelphia Airport Bus Company Is Now Offering Airline-Style Integration on a Bus
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected shift is happening in Chicago and Philadelphia where an airport bus is quietly turning into an airline style experience with Starlink internet, and it may change how you think about driving and parking for your next flight.
Brandon Richardson's 2026 RAM & Toyota Tacoma
A Toyota Owner Just Abandoned His Bulletproof Tacoma For the Ultimate Upgrade - A 2026 Ram 1500 eTorque - Prioritizing Cabin Comfort
By Denis Flierl on
Six-time Ram owner just abandoned his bulletproof Toyota Tacoma for the ultimate upgrade. After years of rugged TRD utility, he’s prioritizing premium cabin refinement. See why this veteran hauler chose Mopar’s latest eTorque.
Dealer Wants $1,500 To Replace My 2023 Toyota Tacoma's Rear Passenger Wheel Bearing For 5 Hours of Work
Dealer Wants $1,500 To Replace My 2023 Toyota Tacoma's Rear Passenger Wheel Bearing For 5 Hours of Work
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected $1500 quote to replace a single wheel bearing on a 2023 Toyota Tacoma has owners debating dealer trust local shops and DIY fixes.
Ford Raptor R and Tesla Cybertruck
When a Ford Raptor Meets The Cybertruck, One Texas Owner Discovers Why “Peak Performance” Feels Like a Relic After Only 8K Miles In a Dual-Motor Rival
By Denis Flierl on
When a 700-HP supercharged Ford Raptor V8 meets the electric Tesla Cybertruck in Texas, the result isn’t what you’d expect. Is the essence of the ICE engine enough to stay?
Connor Mac's 2023 Toyota Tacoma oil pan
2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L Oil Pan Repair: The $1,500 Pan Replacement That Owners Can Avoid
By Denis Flierl on
This 2023 Toyota Tacoma owner learned the hard way that 'expert' service can create more problems. If you trust the dealer with your new truck, you're playing Russian Roulette. Check out the service bay blunder that could cost you. Don't be next. 
2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, two of them, blue and red, parked in front of house
Chevy Bolt Owner Who “Used to Despise EVs” Now Praises His 2021 Model, Saving $40 on Fuel in February and Planning to Fund a Level 2 Charger with Savings
By Noah Washington on
From despising electric cars to funding a home charger with pure savings, one 2021 Chevy Bolt owner’s 50-mile daily commute has become a financial game-changer.
Used Tesla Model Y Purchase Reveals Night and Day Difference for Buyer Tired of Dealership Markups and “As-Is” Sales, Owner Vows “I'll Never Work With a Dealership Again,”
Used Tesla Model Y Purchase Reveals "Night and Day Difference" for Buyer Tired of Dealership Markups and “As-Is” Sales, Owner Vows “I'll Never Work With a Dealership Again,”
By Noah Washington on
From $2,000 hidden fees to trade-in offers that vanished into thin air, this owner’s car-buying journey was a total disaster until he looked at a Tesla Model Y.
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro charging
Despite “Cheap To Operate” Claims, F-150 Lightning Owner Reports “Major Range Anxiety” in Idaho's Charging Deserts, Calling Standard Battery “A Little Nerve Racking” For Primary Vehicle Use
By Noah Washington on
This Ford F-150 Lightning owner’s 30,000-mile report reveals a "major range anxiety" nightmare, with towing efficiency dropping so low that 80-mile stretches become a gamble.
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer’s Dream Car Turned Into a Dealership Nightmare and How a $12,000 Choice Saved the Day
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer’s Dream Car Turned Into a Dealership Nightmare and How a $12,000 Choice Saved the Day
By Denis Flierl on
This 2026 Toyota Highlander owner’s local delivery disaster is a first. From a missing sensor to a sudden dash light, this owner’s dream car turned into a dealership nightmare. Here is the $12,000 choice that saved the day, and the $100 “insult.
Jeep Wrangler Owner Living in a Jersey Suburb of New York City Drives in Manhattan For The First Time
Jeep Wrangler Owner Living in a Jersey Suburb of New York City Drives in Manhattan For The First Time
By Armen Hareyan on
A lifelong New Jersey driver finally took his Jeep Wrangler into Manhattan for the first time and what he discovered about taxi traffic, tunnel gridlock, and his own unexpected reaction might completely change how you think about driving in New York City.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra’s Twin-Turbo i-FORCE V6 is Driving Owners to Extreme Measures To Bypass "Machining Debris" Fears
By Denis Flierl on
Forget standard maintenance cycles. I’m breaking down the 2026 Toyota Tundra’s Twin-Turbo i-FORCE V6 engineering reality behind the 500-mile DIY rush and the $210 shop trap.
2026 Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Pacifica And Voyager Models Recalled Due To Possible Airbag Malfunction
By Dimitar Angelov on
Chrysler currently has only two models, which are both minivans, and are being recalled due to airbag issues.
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