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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.

High-Performance Computing Meets Prancing Horse Prestige
Why HP Built a Ferrari Laptop and How Automotive Partnerships Drive Incredible Tech Lust
By Rob Enderle on
HP just revealed a stunning new Ferrari-branded laptop, reigniting the long history of automotive tech partnerships. Let's explore why these co-branded machines generate unmatched office envy and fierce fan loyalty.
American Manufacturing Meets Advanced Electric Mobility with the 2026 EV6
Kia Upgrades the 2026 EV6 and Expands Domestic Manufacturing at the West Point Assembly Plant
By Rob Enderle on
Join me at Kia's West Point facility as I explore the refreshed 2026 EV6, dissecting its advanced powertrains, redesigned aesthetics, and the frustrating reasons I passed on the GT model.
While Other Automakers Simplify Their Lineups, Dodge Is Adding Three Things Buyers Thought Were Disappearing
While Other Automakers Simplify Their Lineups, Dodge Is Adding Three Things Buyers Thought Were Disappearing
By Tim Healey on
The 2027 Charger announcement isn't really about stripes or brake calipers. It's about Dodge doubling down on something increasingly rare in today's industry: Giving buyers more ways to get exactly the car they want.
Advanced Assembly Meets Automotive Innovation at Kia's New American Hub
Touring the Georgia Metaplant Reveals How the 2026 Kia Sportage Dominates the Hybrid Crossover Market
By Rob Enderle on
Join me as I explore the 2026 Kia Sportage at the state-of-the-art Georgia Metaplant, comparing its diverse powertrain options and striking design while examining Kia's bold American manufacturing strategy.
Aggressive Sci-Fi Styling Meets Family Utility in the New Telluride
Driving the Advanced and Intimidating 2026 Kia Telluride Across Georgia
By Rob Enderle on
A four-hour drive from Savannah to Atlanta reveals the 2026 Kia Telluride offers intimidating styling and elegant interiors, though quirky controls and slippery seats leave room for improvement.
2027 Infiniti QX65 Review -- Performance Tradeoffs Need To Be Justified
2027 Infiniti QX65 Review -- Performance Tradeoffs Need To Be Justified
By Tim Healey on
The 2027 Infiniti QX65 is a looker, meant to evoke past memories of the sleek, stylish FX crossover "coupes" of Infiniti's past. But does it sacrifice too much utility for not enough performance? The struggling brand hopes not, but I feel otherwise.
Close-up of a Rivian R1T wheel with Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tire and yellow brake caliper.
A Rivian Owner Swapped To Michelin Pilot Sport S5 Tires And Says The R1S Finally Feels Sharper Than The OEM 22s
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian owner put more than 2,000 miles on Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires after coming out of a winter 20-inch all-terrain setup. The early verdict is clear.
White GMC Sierra Denali parked at night in a driveway beside a basketball hoop with marker lights on.
A GMC Sierra EV Owner Swapped The Factory 24s For 20-Inch Pirellis, And His First Efficiency Readings Made No Sense In The Best Way
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner replaced the factory 24-inch setup with 20x9 Almax wheels and Pirelli 285/65R20 EV-rated tires. The ride barely changed, the noise got worse, and the early efficiency numbers were strange enough to deserve a closer look.
2021 Toyota RAV4
How Spending $300 on Three Critical Maintenance Upgrades Safely Pushes a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Past 150,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Digging past generic dealer service menus, Torque News uncovers the $300 part-and-fluid roadmap that insulates fifth-gen 2021 Toyota RAV4 owners from premature trade-in pressure, proving that a $300 targeted intervention easily secures 150,000 miles.
Rendering of the 2027 GMC Sierra AT4 with its upcoming reportedly bigger tires.
GM May Have Finally Realized What Many Sierra AT4 Owners Do After Purchase, And Ford And Ram May Be Part Of The Reason
By Armen Hareyan on
GM may be finally building the 2027 GMC Sierra AT4 that owners actually wanted from day one, and Ford and Ram may have had a lot to do with forcing that decision.
2021 silver Toyota RAV4
Why Trading a Paid-Off 2021 Toyota RAV4 For The Redesigned 2026 Hybrid Only Makes Sense If You Owe Under $5,000
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 owner with just 51,000 miles and a $5,000 balance is tempted by the all-black, redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid. We analyze whether to run her bulletproof gas model to the ground or risk buying Toyota's first-year sixth-generation tech.
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq has three rows, luxury-car refinement, and serious EV capability.
After Driving The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, I Think It Solves A Problem The Escalade IQ May Have Created
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq has three rows, luxury-car refinement, and serious EV capability, but what impressed me most is how it delivers much of the Escalade IQ experience without the size, complexity, or six-figure excess.
2026 Subaru Solterra Limited looks brilliant against a lush rural backdrop
2026 Subaru Solterra vs. Crosstrek Hybrid: The Underdog Wins on Cost, Space, and Safety
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast two great Subaru crossover SUVs. Be prepared for some surprises. Virtually none of our expectations proved true when we evaluated the 2026 Crosstrek hybrid versus the Solterra EV.
A poster in a Ram 1500 Facebook group has an interesting take on how we, as a society of car enthusiasts, think of speed these days. Perhaps people care too much -- or have too high a standard.
Traditional Ram 1500 Truck Buyers Reject The Internet Obsession With Four-second Acceleration Times
By Tim Healey on
A poster in a Ram 1500 Facebook group has an interesting take on how we, as a society of car enthusiasts, think of speed these days. Perhaps people care too much -- or have too high a standard.
Tiffany’s 2024 Toyota Tundra being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck after experiencing an engine failure at 30,000 miles.
2024 Toyota Tundra Suffers Engine Failure at 30,000 Miles, and Owner Claims the Rebuild Is Being Used to Justify a Trade-In Offer Nearly $10,000 Lower Than Market Value
By Aram Krajekian on
A warranty repair may have fixed the engine, but this 2024 Toyota Tundra owner explains how a lower market value led to long term ownership frustration.
Front three-quarter view of Christopher’s Chevy Blazer EV connected to a fast charger during a road trip stop.
The EV Savings Reality: Why This Chevrolet Blazer EV Road Trip Reveals Gas Cars Can Be the Cheaper Option
By Aram Krajekian on
EV road trips are easier than ever and this Chevy Blazer EV road trip proves it. But once you rely on fast charging instead of home power, the savings story starts to look very different.
RJ posing beside his black 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost in military uniform.
Gold Certified 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Overheated on the Drive Home Right After Dealership Purchase, and Now Ford Is Denying Engine Warranty Coverage Over Alleged Owner Fault
By Aram Krajekian on
This Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner thought he was paying extra for peace of mind, but his “Gold Certified” truck became the exact opposite.
Gregg’s GMC Sierra EV Denali parked at a wooded campsite with overlanding gear mounted in the bed.
GMC Sierra EV Denali Owner Shares 1.5 Year Experience Showing Strong Capability but an Early Battery Failure Before 23,000 Miles Raises Serious Reliability Concerns
By Aram Krajekian on
An early ownership testimony shows why the GMC Sierra EV Denali is winning over truck buyers but also why some are still hesitant to fully trust first generation electric trucks.
2026 Subaru Solterra charges at home
Subaru Solterra vs. Crosstrek Hybrid: We Gave the EV Every Advantage: It Still Cost More to Own
By John Goreham on
We compared two very similar 2026 model year Subarus, one a hybrid and the other an EV. The hybrid had the lower cost of ownership, even when we leaned toward the EV in every possible way.
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec has a lot going for it -- but it's easy to overlook its best attributes by focusing on its flaws. Spend time worrying about its relative lack of power, for example, and you'll miss out on the precision cornering.
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec Answers Its Critics With Performance At An Affordable Price
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec has a lot going for it -- but it's easy to overlook its best attributes by focusing on its flaws. Spend time worrying about its relative lack of power, for example, and you'll miss out on the precision cornering.
Blue Ford Maverick towing a side-by-side off-road vehicle on a trailer in a residential street.
A Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD Just Towed A Polaris RZR 212 Miles Through Idaho And Returned 17.8 MPG
By Noah Washington on
A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner used his 4K Tow Package truck to haul a Polaris RZR through Idaho hills and came back with a real number: 17.8 mpg over 212 miles.
Black 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium driving on a two-lane road in a front three-quarter action view.
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Drove 2,000 Miles From Arkansas To Canada And Came Home With A 400-Mile Rule
By Noah Washington on
A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner took a six-day, 2,000-plus-mile road trip from Arkansas to Canada and back. The car made the trip, chargers were available, and the lesson was still blunt: EV road trips can cost more time than the range number suggests.
Tesla Cybertruck
The Cheaper $59,990 Cybertruck Starts Showing Up At Tesla Locations Across The US As The EV Maker Gears Up To Start Deliveries
By Tinsae Aregay on
The highly anticipated, more affordable $59,990 Cybertrucks are beginning to appear at Tesla service centers across the country. This indicates Tesla is close to starting deliveries of the sold-out cheaper Cybertruck variant.
2026 Cadillac Vistiq which I parked when I was shopping groceries for my family and it shows the entire side view
Cadillac Finally Understands What Luxury Families Want, And That Vistiq's Real Competitor Isn't Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Cadillac stopped designing an EV and started designing a luxury family EV, but Vistiq's biggest challenge isn't beating Tesla. It's convincing traditional luxury SUV buyers they don't need gasoline anymore.
The NIO ES9 All-Electric SUV
NIO’s Q2 Guidance Reflects a Company Coming of Age, And Going from Growth to Scale
By Marc Beresford on
While many EV players have faced headwinds, NIO continues posting strong double-digit and triple-digit percentage growth.
Hyundai Isn't Just Adding New Tucson Hybrid Trims, But Going After Three Different Types Of Buyers At Once
Hyundai Is Adding New 2026 Tucson Hybrid Trims, And Going After Three Different Types Of Buyers At Once
By Armen Hareyan on
Hyundai's announcement about the 2026 Tucson Hybrid looks like three trim changes. In reality, Hyundai is making a coordinated push at three different buyer groups.
Kia Sportage Hybrid Debuts Alongside Advanced Robotics at HMGMA
How Advanced Robotics and Smart Politics Propel the Kia Sportage Hybrid into Georgia Automotive Manufacturing History
By Rob Enderle on
Flying to Savannah to watch Kia launch the Sportage Hybrid revealed how advanced robotics and smart state politics are rapidly transforming Georgia into a modern American automotive powerhouse right now.
Nio House, a modern, minimalist social hub.
Why The NIO ES8 Continues to Define Electric Luxury
By Marc Beresford on
With seven months of record-breaking sales and a unique battery-swap ecosystem, see why NIO ES8 continues to outpace the competition and define the future of premium EVs.
Toyota Made Four Changes To The 2027 GR86, Yet They All Point To One Goal Fixing The Biggest Weakness Of Modern Sports Cars
Toyota Made Four Changes To The 2027 GR86, Yet They All Point To One Goal Fixing The Biggest Weakness Of Modern Sports Cars
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota just updated the 2027 GR86. That's the news, but not the story. The story is that Toyota is doubling down on the idea that a great sports car is defined by how it feels, not by what its spec sheet says.
Dealerships May Have Bad Reputation, But People Look After One Another Like in This Case
Dealerships May Have Bad Reputation, But People Look After One Another Like in This Case
By Armen Hareyan on
Compassionate people, who work at car dealerships, helped a fellow 20-year car sales veteran, taking care of their own, in a business "where the lack of respect is immense."
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