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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.

Rivian R1T performing a tank turn in dirt
From The GMC Hummer EV’s Crabwalk, to the New Geely EX5’s Sideways Driving, We Review the Crazy New Ways That EVs Can Maneuver
By Chris Johnston on
The GMC Hummer EV proves that steering can be entertainment and utility at the same time in ways gas trucks can’t match.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Is Playing An Important Role In Identifying The Brown University Shooter – Shares That He’s The Reason Behind The Call For Tesla Owners In The Area To Contact The Authorities
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that, following the recent Brown University shooting, he contacted the FBI to report that his truck was parked near the scene. Soon after, the FBI responded and issued a call to all Tesla drivers in the area.
Toyota 4Runner sixth generation vs Toyota Land Cruiser J250
Is The Toyota 4Runner Just A Cut-price Land Cruiser?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota may have shot itself in the leg, as the 4Runner could be seen as a better value for money than the J250 Land Cruiser.
2026 Nissan Z aerodynamic profile
I Am Excited About The 2027 Nissan Z As It Will Feature An Important Update
By Dimitar Angelov on
A mid-cycle refresh for the Nissan Z brings important improvements and foreshadows the brand's renewed efforts in making performance cars.
Photo of white 2026 Toyota BZ
I Like the New Toyota BZ Ad Campaign, It’s Brilliant and Simple, and Will Probably Be Successful
By Chris Johnston on
Why the new Toyota BZ campaign feels like a quiet reset for how EVs should be sold.
A GMC Sierra EV photographed during heavy snowfall at night, with its illuminated GMC badge visible through the swirling snow and yellow lights glowing in the background.
My GMC Sierra EV Has No Issues During Winter Storms, and It Just Handled 8–10 Inches of Snow Well
By Aram Krajekian on
After pushing through 8–10 inches of wet snow without trouble, one GMC Sierra EV owner adds a grounded perspective to the winter EV debate.
A white Chevrolet Blazer EV is shown from a front three-quarter angle in a parking lot, featuring distinctive black accents and two-tone alloy wheels.
I Love How My Chevy Blazer EV SS Looks, and When I Tell People It Makes 600 HP, They’re Shocked It Cost Me $47,000
By Aram Krajekian on
One Chevy Blazer EV owner says strangers constantly assume his SUV costs far more than it did, and while the performance impresses just about everyone, the instant acceleration has an unexpected side effect that not all passengers enjoy.
Minutes After I Accepted the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, I Was Hit by a Huge Rock Chip and a Flat Tire—But an Unexpected Detour Gave Birth to This Review
Minutes After I Accepted the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, I Was Hit by a Huge Rock Chip and a Flat Tire, But an Unexpected Detour Gave Birth to This Review
By Armen Hareyan on
Minutes after taking delivery of the 2026 Mazda CX 50 Hybrid, an unexpected rock strike and flat tire turned a routine review into a real-world test that revealed truths most first drives never show and it might sound very familiar to your own experience.
Tesla Cybertruck positioned on icy terrain, side profile view emphasizing stainless steel exterior, rugged tires, and electric truck capability in extreme conditions.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says With Just 424 Miles It Flashed Red Alerts and Refused To Shift Into Drive or Reverse – He Adds, “It Kept Showing a High Voltage System Error Even After Multiple Reboots”
By Noah Washington on
After only 424 miles, a brand-new Cybertruck became a "rolling paperweight" when it flashed red alerts and refused to shift out of Park.
Red Chevrolet Corvette C8 parked on a scenic mountain road, front three-quarter view highlighting aggressive styling, low stance, and mid-engine sports car design.
After Break-In, C8 Z06 Owner Admits the Stingray Would’ve Been Enough, but Says the LT6 “Scratches The Itch Perfectly”
By Noah Washington on
After crossing the 1,000-mile mark, a C8 Z06 owner admitted that while a Stingray would have been "more than enough," the LT6 engine was the only way to "scratch the itch" for something truly different.
2020 Ford F-150 and 2025 Chevy Corvette
Ford F-150 Owner Ditches His Lifted Truck for a Chevy Corvette C8, Says, “The Only Thing I’m Hauling Now Is Ass"
By Denis Flierl on
"I hit my midlife crisis at 25!" This Ford F-150 owner shocked the community by trading his lifted truck for a 'squatty' 2025 Corvette C8. Here’s why he says he’s done with truck things and admits the only thing he's hauling now is ass.
2023 Honda Prelude concept
The First 2026 Honda Prelude Dyno Run Did Not Go As Planned, But We Have a Number
By Dimitar Angelov on
Laying down some numbers with the 2026 Honda Prelude proved difficult due to all the clever tech it has, but eventually, we got the numbers. Brace yourselves!
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota Quietly Admits the 'Fixed' RAV4 Hybrid Might Still Have a Major $5,000 Defect
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota assured buyers the infamous "Cablegate" corrosion issue was fixed on newer RAV4 Hybrids. A quiet warranty update suggests otherwise, sparking fear of massive repair bills for 2025 owners. Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.
2021 Kia Stinger GT
Kia Stinger Owner Has The Dreadded Oil-pressure Warning, Says It Lost A Whole Quart After He "Topped It Off Yesterday "
By Dimitar Angelov on
This is not an isolated case and Kia is replacing some engines free of charge, but troubleshooting the problem reveals that it may be down to a $240 part.
Electrically driven petroleum pump jack in west Texas
Mining the Materials for My Tesla Model Y Battery Is Good for the Planet
By Chris Johnston on
This isn’t clickbait. As we move into the holiday party season, it’s nice to have a provocative (true) topic to get conversations started. I’m here to help with some interesting facts about mining materials for EV batteries like the Tesla Model Y.
A white 2025 Toyota Tundra shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its bold new grille design, LED headlights, and chrome-finished alloy wheels against a dark studio background.
Toyota Tundra Owner Says Dealer Took $100 for a Transfer Case Service They Didn’t Perform, Goes On to Say “Next Time I’m Putting Tamper-Evident Tape on All My Drain Bolts.”
By Noah Washington on
After being billed $100 for a transfer case service that was never performed, a Toyota Tundra owner caught his dealership in a lie about using the wrong fluid.
A silver 2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck shown from a high three-quarter front angle, featuring black accents, a dark tinted panoramic roof, and distinctive LED lighting elements.
After Five Months in a Sierra EV, a GMC Owner Says a 6.2L V8 Loaner Felt “Sluggish” and Returned Just 14.1 MPG, Comparing It to His “Grandmother’s Plymouth Fury”
By Noah Washington on
After living with the GMC Sierra EV for five months, one owner found that returning to a 6.2L V8 loaner felt like driving his "grandmother’s Plymouth Fury."
A dark green Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from the front quarter angle, demonstrating its off-road capabilities while navigating rocky terrain in a wooded setting.
Rivian R1S Owner Adds a Hair Dryer to His Emergency Kit After Discovering Ice Can Lock the Charging Port, Saying It’s “Not for Me. For My Rivian”
By Noah Washington on
While Rivian drivers love their vehicles, many are calling for heated ports or manual doors to avoid being stranded by a simple ice jam.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck in the mountains
A Worthy Response To a Cybertruck Hater: "These Trucks Sell Out Daily, And I Don't Know Why People Like You Feel The Need To Be So Negative Toward Something Having Zero Effect On Their Lives
By Armen Hareyan on
A single unlikeable comment about the Tesla Cybertruck sparked an unexpected reader response that says far more about innovation, electric trucks, and modern car culture than the truck itself and it may make you rethink why people react so strongly and fe
2026 Toyota Tundra
New 2026 Toyota Tundra Owner’s MPG Nightmare: “I Don’t Know If I Can Live With This Poor Performance”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is panicked after seeing only 13 mpg on the dashboard after just 400 miles. Is this normal for Toyota's twin-turbo V6, or is something wrong?
Tesla Model 3 driving on a cold, snow-covered mountain road
I’m Shocked to Learn That the Impact of Cold Weather on the Range of My Tesla Model 3 Is Way Worse for Short Trips and Not as Bad for Longer Ones, the Data Shows How to Change Your Driving
By Chris Johnston on
We get into the overlooked winter behavior of EVs like the Tesla Model 3 that explains why some trips feel shockingly inefficient.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Went to Pick Up My Daughter From Her Friend’s Place, & My Truck Self-Drove Straight Into Their Garage Door.” He Adds, “This is The Most Embarassing Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says the most embarrassing thing happened to him when he took his truck to pick up his daughter from a friend’s house. The Cybertruck self-drove straight into the garage door at the friend’s place.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “My 2019 5.3L Engine Is Toast at 130K Despite 3K Oil Changes - GM Didn’t Make a Junk Design Disappear”
By Denis Flierl on
"It finally happened." Even with 3k-mile oil changes and a DFM disabler, this 2019 Silverado owner's engine is toast at 130k. His viral warning exposes a flaw no software can fix: "They don’t make a junk design disappear." Here is why it failed.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
Hyundai Is Taking A Page From Toyota's Book, And This Could Mean a KDM Rival To The GR Brand
By Dimitar Angelov on
Similar to Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy, Hyundai is committed to making affordable performance cars under the N brand, with BEVs still being a part of the agenda.
2025 Mopar Holiday Wrap for Jeeps
Mopar Has the Perfect Holiday Sweater - For Your Jeep!
By Mary Conway on
Holiday sweaters have been the trend for the last few years. This year Mopar is taking the fad several steps further with the perfect holiday wrap for your favorite Jeep!
2019 Tesla Model 3
“I Was Rear-Ended In My Tesla Model 3, GEICO Refuses OEM Parts, and Now I’m Stuck Paying This Huge Bill"
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner was rear-ended, it wasn't his fault, and GEICO won't pay for real Tesla parts. This owner's $663 nightmare exposes a major insurance loophole that could leave you footing the bill for your EV's safety.
Custom 2024 Toyota Land Crusier 79 Series, LiquidSpring, EC Offroad, Bowen Customs
This Is The Ultimate Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Truck, And You Can't Have It Just Yet
By Dimitar Angelov on
This Toyota Land Cruiser 79 SEMA build is proof you can't have nice things, thanks to the EPA... or can you?
Ford just canceled the F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck
Ford Absorbs Massive Loss On EVs, Confirms the F-150 Lighting BEV Is Dead, Cancels Planned EV Models Calling Move “Customer-Driven Shift” As U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Implodes
By John Goreham on
Ford dropped an EV bomb on the collapsing hopes of EV enthusiasts today. We offer all the details and ask you, “Which brand is next?”
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
2024 Toyota Prius Prime Owner Says “Sports Car Acceleration” Can’t Make Up For Winter Power Loss and a Dead 12-Volt Battery
By Denis Flierl on
It drives like a sports car, but winter kills the EV mode. A 2024 Prius Prime owner exposes the reality of freezing temps, dead 12V batteries, and a shocking $2,000 windshield repair bill. Would you trade your old reliable Gen 3 for this?
Gas price listing courtesy of Gas Buddy.
Gasoline Drops to Under $2.00 in Multiple States, Including One Very Blue State, While Many Other States See Gas Closing In on Two Bucks
By John Goreham on
Regular unleaded gas is now selling in America at under two dollars in many stations in multiple states. We break down where the gas is so cheap, and you may be surprised to find out it is in a blue state.
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