Automotive News

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 2027 Porsche Taycan Is Getting Fake Gearshifts from a Fake Transmission and The Social Media Reaction is Very Heated

By Chris Johnston on December 4, 2025 - 8:14PM

The Porsche Taycan is about to get a major update that has social media buzzing.

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is shown on a snowy plain

Are EVs “Good” In Winter Seems Like an Easy Question, But It Depends On What You Think Is Good - Here’s What Experts on Winter Driving Say

By John Goreham on December 4, 2025 - 4:32PM

EV advocates think that EVs are amazing in every single way. The truth is a bit different, but those who say an EV is undrivable in winter are simply wrong.

I Wanted a 2026 Toyota Tundra Until I Test Drove One, and I Wasn’t Impressed At All By It, I’ll Keep My Del & Tuned Ram 2500 Cummins With 210K Miles

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2025 - 2:42PM

Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra worth $65k? One shopper says no. Citing a "clunky" console, poor camera quality, and lack of "truck feel," he walked away. He's keeping his 210k-mile Ram 2500 instead. Here are the specific deal-breakers that killed the sale.

Tesla service areas shows a Tesla Model behind a large stack of tires

Myth Busted - In Latest Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings, Some Plug-in Cars Do Poorly, Many Hybrids Do Very Well

By John Goreham on December 4, 2025 - 1:38PM

Consumer Reports shines a light on the common myth that battery-electric vehicles are somehow more reliable than other options. Here’s what the data says.

2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible looks out of place in a winter scene

Is the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible S Drivable In Winter? The Surprise Answer

By John Goreham on December 4, 2025 - 12:03PM

We test and review the 2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible front-wheel drive sports coupe with an eye towards its winter capabilities. The results were not what we expected.

Which Toyota Models See The Biggest Increase In Sales At The End Of 2025? It's Not Corolla

By Dimitar Angelov on December 4, 2025 - 9:31AM

Toyota is still showing promising results, but a few models surprised me in terms of sales.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “Holy Smoke, My CT Is Mad Max, Cutting People Off and Passing on the Right Shoulder at 80 MPH, It Feels Like My 'Ex' Is Chasing Me”

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2025 - 8:11AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck is mad and acts like his "ex" is chasing him. Check out his hair-raising experience and why this report suggests its advanced software might be taking its aggressive mission too literally.

I Always Thought Ford Meant "Found On Road Dead" But I Bought An F-150: Ram And GM Have ‘Too Many Horror Stories,’ I Hope Ford Is the Lesser Headache

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2025 - 7:02AM

A truck buyer grew up believing that Ford stood for "Found On Road Dead," but this fleet expert just bought a 2021 F-150. Why did he rule out Ram, Chevy, and Toyota? He explains why the F-150 is the "lesser headache" and why he chose it.

A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side three-quarter view, kicking up dust while driving through a desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Cybertruck Owner in Oregon Says Tesla’s Broken Promises Don’t Matter Because “Everyone Who Has One Loves It,” Predicting the Truck Will Become a Future Collector’s Gem

By Noah Washington on December 4, 2025 - 1:05AM

Despite repeated delays and broken promises from the CEO, one Tesla Cybertruck owner boldly states, "Everyone who has one loves it."

A silver 2025 Ford F-Series pickup truck shown from the front quarter angle, driving on a mountain road with snow-covered peaks in the background.

Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says His Towing Battery Drain Mystery Wasn’t Ford’s Fault at All, Claiming “It Was the Key Fob Waking the Truck Up” Until He Locked the Doors and Put It in a Faraday Bag

By Noah Washington on December 4, 2025 - 12:35AM

One F-150 PowerBoost owner was plagued by a baffling battery drain while flat towing, until troubleshooting revealed the culprit.

2023 Lucid Air Sapphire high-performance electric sedan in blue driving on a desert road, front three-quarter perspective.

After Relocating to Canada, Lucid Air Touring Owner Says He Had to Pay $12K to Break His Lease Because Lucid Wouldn’t Allow Even “A Single Day” of Driving in Canada

By Noah Washington on December 4, 2025 - 12:33AM

The Lucid Air Touring is an "amazing car," but its owner is now getting rid of it after being forced to pay the final two years of his lease.

Picture of a Tesla Model Y on a highway concrete center divider

I Believe My Tesla Model Y Lane Assist Jolted My Steering Wheel and Caused Me to Do a Full 360 Degree Spin and Crash Into the Concrete Highway Divider Wall, but I Wasn’t on TACC or FSD

By Chris Johnston on December 3, 2025 - 4:21PM

A highway scare in a Tesla Model Y is exposing the tension between driver responsibility and driver assistance systems, and who is to blame for accidents.

The Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tire is unstoppable in winteradlands.

First Snow Test - Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV Tires Offer So Much Grip, They Are Hard to Even Evaluate On Our 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands

By John Goreham on December 3, 2025 - 3:00PM

In our first test on snow and ice, the Michelin X-ICE Snow SUV tires on our 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands prove remarkably grippy.

The tread of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tire offers year-round performance

Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 Tire Offers Safety In Winter, and Still Provides Outstanding Performance For Sports Cars

By John Goreham on December 3, 2025 - 1:40PM

We kick off a long-term test of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tire using our 2025 Toyota GR86 sports coupe as the test vehicle. Here are our initial thoughts on this impressive tire.

Buyer's Dilemma: Toyota Land Cruiser Vs Toyota 4Runner

By Dimitar Angelov on December 3, 2025 - 8:42AM

An owner is torn between two seemingly very different Toyota SUVs, and owners share their insight on which one is the better buy, but the subject becomes divisive.

I’m Stuck Between Buying a Ram 1500 and a Ford F-150, But I’m Leaning Ram Because Ford’s 10-Speed Pretty Much Sucks

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2025 - 7:29AM

Ford's 10-speed transmission "sucks," says a buyer torn between the F-150 and Ram 1500. He's asking Ram owners for the truth before buying. Here is their unfiltered advice on reliability and the best model years.

I Waited 4 Hours At Toyota For an Oil Change On My 2023 Tacoma, Then I Pop the Hood and Notice This, They Didn’t Even Put the Oil Filler Cap Back On, Never Again

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2025 - 7:17AM

A Toyota Tacoma owner slams a NJ dealer after a 4-hour oil change nightmare. The worst part? The tech lost the oil filler cap, leaving the engine exposed. Is "free" maintenance worth the risk? Here is one owner's cautionary tale.

Picture of rear tire on a Tesla with excessive wear on the inside due to poor camber adjustment

My Tesla Model X Plaid Burned Through $800 Rear Tires in 10,000 Miles and Tesla Couldn’t Correct the Alignment, but I Found a Few Aftermarket Fixes and Need to Decide Which One to Go With

By Chris Johnston on December 2, 2025 - 8:15PM

Tesla Model S and X Plaid owners are replacing expensive rear tires long before they should have to which is pushing many to consider aftermarket solutions they never expected to need.

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sits side by side with a Dodge Daytona Charger EV

In the Second Month Since EV Incentives Ended, U.S. Market Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Plunge Strait Off a Cliff, Thelma and Louise Style

By John Goreham on December 2, 2025 - 4:20PM

With limited data, since not all manufacturers report deliveries each month, we can see the writing on the wall. The EV sales disaster is proving not to be a one-month phenomenon.

Chevy Silverado EV dashboard display showing loss of cellular signal

SMS Connectivity Died in My Chevy Silverado LT EXT While on a 1,000-Mile Road Trip and OnStar Couldn’t Fix It, Left Me Blind Without Maps, Apps, and Charging Locator, but I Was Able to MacGyver My Way Out of the Jam

By Chris Johnston on December 2, 2025 - 1:37PM

How a simple workaround saved a stranded Chevy Silverado EV driver when connectivity failed on a long trip and other things that EV drivers can do to prepare for successful road trips.

A navy blue 2024 Toyota Prius shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a tree-lined suburban road with fall foliage in the background.

2024 Toyota Prius Buyer Says His “Gold Certified” Car Had Water Pushing Up Through the Rear Seat, and Finding Broken Glass Inside the Child Anchors Left Him Wondering What His Dealership Didn’t Tell Him

By Noah Washington on December 2, 2025 - 9:13AM

After sitting in the back seat of his newly purchased 2024 Prius, one owner watched moisture surge up through the rear cushion.

A dark gray 2021 Subaru Outback is shown from a front three-quarter view, parked on a gravel area with misty mountains and forest in the background.

A 2021 Subaru Outback Owner Says His CVT Exploded at 76,000 Miles Despite Full Dealer Maintenance, Leaving Him With an $8,250 Bill and “A Car Worth Nothing,” and Ready to Run Back to Honda

By Noah Washington on December 2, 2025 - 8:54AM

A 2021 Subaru Outback suffered a catastrophic CVT failure at just 76,000 miles, despite full dealer maintenance, leaving the owner with an $8,250 repair bill.

A silver Hyundai Ioniq 9, viewed from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a tree-lined historic city street with brick buildings in the background.

In a Thanksgiving Ice Storm, a Hyundai Ioniq 9 Driver Says Regen Made the SUV Slide, Lane Assist Fought Him on Icy Roads, and He Reached a Charger With Only 8% After “Severely Underestimating” Winter Range

By Noah Washington on December 2, 2025 - 8:48AM

The Ioniq 9 driver’s trip was a battle against software that fought physics. He discovered the flaw of regenerative braking on ice when the regen kept kicking in and causing the SUV to slide.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Returns In 2026, As A Rugged Competitor To The Toyota Land Cruiser

By Dimitar Angelov on December 2, 2025 - 7:16AM

Land Cruier who? Mitsubishi is cooking a body-on-frame PHEV SUV, and if it is priced right, Toyota could be in trouble.

I Ordered 295/65 R20 Tires For My Ford F-150, Level, No Spacers, Now the Tire Guy Says They Will Rub, But I’ve Seen a Lot Of People That Say They Won’t

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2025 - 6:21AM

The big tire debate: Will 295/65 R20s rub on a Ford F-150 with a 2.5-inch level? The tire shop says they won't fit, but owners disagree. Here is the verdict on wheel clearance and the best tire upgrades for your truck.

Today Was the Day, 301K Miles On My 2008 Toyota Highlander, But Letting This Family Member Go Is Sad, I Just Hope This New 2026 Highlander Performs As Well

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2025 - 6:10AM

301,276 miles later! One owner says goodbye to her "family member," a 2008 Toyota Highlander, and hello to a brand new 2026. Can the new model match that incredible longevity? See this amazing trade-in story and what Highlander buyers need to know.

300-pound man getting into an electric vehicle

I’m a 300 Pound Man and I Want to Buy an EV, but People Tell Me That My Weight Will Affect Range and Tire Wear, You Wouldn’t Believe the Comments I’ve Gotten

By Chris Johnston on December 1, 2025 - 9:43PM

The hilarious and weird misconceptions that surfaced when one driver asked a basic question about EV range and many other crazy questions we’ve heard about EVs.