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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 2026 Lexus LX 600 Is Old-School In All The Best And Worst Ways
The 2026 Lexus LX 600 Is Old-School In All The Best And Worst Ways
By Tim Healey on
Lexus’ big three-row SUV is aging somewhat gracefully, but some flaws standout.
Truck Buyer Compares The 2020 Toyota Tacoma And 2020 Honda Ridgeline. Here’s What They Found
The 2020 Tacoma vs. Ridgeline Trap: The Hidden Comfort Mistake Midsize Truck Buyers Make
By Tim Healey on
A shopper learns about the pros and cons of the Honda Ridgeline while comparing it to the rival Toyota Tacoma.
A Kia Sportage rolls off the Georgia assembly line
Kia Sportage Hybrid Holds Its $32K Starting Price for 2027
By John Goreham on
Kia has found a way to keep the starting price of the Sportage Hybrid at $32K to start, but the details matter.
Tesla Cybertruck split in half after a crash, where the cabin is intact and occupants left with minor injuries only.
Out of Control Moving Truck Crashes Into a Tesla Cybertruck, Splits It in Half, But The Cabin Stay Entirely Intact
By Armen Hareyan on
A moving truck lost control and tore a Tesla Cybertruck into two pieces on a Maryland highway, yet everyone inside walked away with only minor injuries. And there was no fire, which isn't what most people expect when an EV takes a hit like this.
White Toyota Tundra pickup towing a flatbed trailer loaded with a CAT compactor roller outside an industrial equipment yard
One Tundra Owner Towed an 8,000-Pound Roller 200 Miles Because His Five Ram 5500s Were Busy, While Another Says “I Would Literally Camp Outside a Toyota Dealership” for a Heavy-Duty Toyota
By Noah Washington on
One owner used his Tundra as a backup for a serious equipment haul. Another left a 2022 Tundra for a Ram 2500 and then a 2026 Ford F-350. Their stories expose the gap between Toyota’s half-ton capability and the work that sends loyal buyers into another s
Green Ford Maverick pickup truck towing a silver Airstream travel trailer on a tree-lined highway
A 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid Towed a 1,800-Pound Trailer and 700-Pound ATV, Then Its Temperature Gauge Rose One Bar
By Noah Washington on
A 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid towed an estimated 2,500-pound load across the Midwest and still averaged nearly 21 mpg. Then its temperature gauge rose one bar, showing why an easy tow still deserves a closer look.
2025 Toyota Tundra
Brand New 2025 Toyota Tundra Overpowered By Massive Travel Trailer On Highway: Real Reason Standard Equalizer Hitches Fail
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner towing a Grand Design Imagine travel trailer exposes why standard mechanical equalizer hitches fail to stop highway sway, turning to Lippert’s CURT electronic anti-sway tech for a real-world trailering fix.
Ford F-150 EcoBoost 2.7L V6
Ford F-150 Towing Nightmare: Why Pulling A 6,500-Lb Camper Slams High-Mileage Ecoboosts Into Sudden Limp Mode
By Denis Flierl on
Towing a 6,500-lb camper slams high-mileage Ford F-150 Ecoboost trucks into sudden limp mode. Here is the hidden P2099 mechanical root cause dealerships miss during standard service bay testing when the wrench light vanishes.
2020 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander Owner Says "I’m Done With New SUVs"; Transmission Whine Confirms His Nightmare After Owning A Defective Traverse, Odyssey, And Sienna
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 Toyota Highlander owner faces an unsettling 25-45 mph transmission whine at 65,000 miles, sparking a viral warning. After mechanical defects in a Chevy Traverse, Honda Odyssey, and Sienna, this real-world failure exposes systemic new car flaws.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy Dealerships Roll Out Massive $12,000 Silverado Discounts While Owners Fuel Fuming Debate Over Deleted Multi-Flex Hardware
By Denis Flierl on
Chevy dealers drop massive $12,000 discounts on the 2026 Silverado for standard clearance. While the Multi-Flex tailgate remains highly sought after, Maryland buyer Jeffrey Warner and online owners are fuming over a quietly deleted bed assist handle.
2022 Toyota Tacoma & 2022 Ford F-150
A Sudden Space Crisis Just Forced A 2022 Toyota Tacoma Owner Into A Ford F-150 34K Miles In, “I Miss My Taco”
By Denis Flierl on
The structural limits of the midsize truck cabin just claimed another victim. A 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD owner reveals why twin car seats forced a sudden 34,000-mile trade for a Ford F-150, leaving him admitting, "I miss my Taco."
2023 Toyota Tundra
Toyota’s Worst Nightmare: Disabled Veteran Stranded 120 Days by Tundra Engine Failure While Dealership Profits On Loaner Fees
By Denis Flierl on
A disabled veteran’s $70,000 2023 Toyota Tundra 1794 has sat stranded at a dealership since March 16 awaiting a recalled V35A engine. While the dealer profits from factory loaner fees, the owner faces a staggering trade-in loss on his paid-off truck.
White Chevrolet Silverado EV towing a small white teardrop camper trailer, parked at a forested campsite
At a 93°F Overnight Stop, a Silverado EV Owner Powered His Teardrop’s A/C From the Truck Bed
By Noah Washington on
After towing a teardrop across Canada, a Silverado EV powered its A/C through a 93°F overnight stop without a generator, turning the truck’s battery into a quiet campsite power source.
Black Ford F-150 Platinum towing a horse trailer at a ranch, with a person leading a horse alongside a wooden fence
A PowerBoost Owner Eyes Ram, but the 2026 Hurricane 1500’s Best 4x4 Rating Is Only 170 Pounds Higher
By Noah Washington on
A discounted Hurricane Ram 1500 may look like an easy escape from the F-150 PowerBoost’s payload limits. Its best 4x4 rating adds only 170 pounds, leaving the door sticker to settle the towing decision.
2025 and 2017 Ford F-150
This 2025 Ford F-150 Owner Ditched His New Truck For A 2017 Model To Escape Broken AI Software
By Denis Flierl on
A Florida 2025 Ford F-150 owner is completely abandoning the brand over the CEO’s new AI software push. Driven by software bugs, he is downgrading to a 2017 mechanical model, exposing a massive gap between corporate tech goals and truck owners.
The 2026 Buick Enclave Avenir Uses Sleek Styling To Try To Make Crossover Life Sexier
Buick Almost Built the Perfect Family SUV, Until They Replaced the Buttons With Touchscreens
By Tim Healey on
Buick’s venerable Enclave Avenir uses curvy duds to try to break the crossover mold.
Slate vs. Maverick - Which Costs More?
Ford Maverick Hybrid vs Slate Pickup: Just $38 Per Month Apart
By John Goreham on
We ran the five-year cost of ownership numbers for the Slate Auto Pickup against the Ford Maverick Hybrid XL, factoring in purchase price, depreciation, energy, insurance, and maintenance. The gap works out to about $38 per month. Which truck wins?
Honda Ridgeline Owners Take Razzing Over Whether They Have A ‘Real’ Truck In Stride
The Brutal Truth About the Honda Ridgeline That F-150 and Tacoma Owners Refuse to Admit
By Tim Healey on
If you own a Honda Ridgeline, you might take some flak from other truck owners.
2026 Honda CR-V
2023 Honda CR-V Owner Is Trading Her 1.5T Engine Over A $4,000 Head Gasket Threat For A V6 Pilot Or Odyssey
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Honda CR-V owner is dumping her 1.5T engine at 49,700 miles over a looming $4,000 head gasket failure threat. To protect her rural family from getting stranded, she is trading up to the proven V6 reliability of a Honda Pilot or Odyssey.
2026 Ram 1500
A 2025 Ram Owner Wants a 2027 TRX But Finds a Shocking 40,000-Mile Warranty Cut
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram owner tracking the 2027 TRX reveals a major catch: Stellantis quietly dropped the landmark 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Buyers upgrading to new models will face a strict 5-year, 60,000-mile limit on high-stress twin-turbo engines.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV's front and back
Mitsubishi May Be Trying To Skip an Entire Generation of EV Development By Jumping Directly Into a More Mature Gen of EV Technology
By Armen Hareyan on
Mitsubishi appears to be leveraging the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance to jump directly into a more mature generation of EV technology based on the next-generation Leaf architecture. And the real competition isn't Tesla, but the Subaru.
Blending Performance and Practicality in the EV Era
Automakers Resurrect The Swoopy Electric Shooting Brake To Battle Aerodynamic Drag And Range Anxiety
By Rob Enderle on
Discover why electric vehicle manufacturers are reviving the historic shooting brake design. This aerodynamic blend of sports car aesthetics and station wagon utility will redefine automotive markets of tomorrow.
Scissor Doors Open to the Future of Open-Top Electric Driving
The MG Cyberster Stands Alone as the Ultimate Electric Roadster While Leaving American Car Enthusiasts Yearning
By Rob Enderle on
As EV sports cars struggle to reach production, the stunning MG Cyberster dominates Europe as a lone electric roadster, leaving US enthusiasts desperately seeking a legal path to ownership.
2024 Ford F-150
Ford is Planning Huge BlueCruise Update for Some F-150 Drivers
By Mary Conway on
Ford says it will be the biggest BlueCruise improvement ever offered for one segment of F-150 drivers. The upgrade will dramatically improve BlueCruise coverage for 2024 F-150 owners.
SAIC Prepares Its Global Electric Flagship
MG Cyber Concept SUV Threatens Legacy Automakers Delivering European Prestige At Unprecedented Prices
By Rob Enderle on
The MG Cyber Concept represents a seismic shift in electric vehicle design, blending Ferrari-level aesthetics with advanced industrial scale to create a high-performance SUV that traditional automotive brands cannot easily match.
Jaguar Navigates a High-Stakes Global Transition
Jaguar Land Rover Halts Chinese Production and Bets Everything on a Radical Electric Rebirth
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar Land Rover abandoning Chinese manufacturing operations marks a desperate strategic pivot. We evaluate the massive market implications, upcoming luxury electric architectures, and whether Tata Motors will finally lose patience.
Bridging the Gap Between Combustion and Electric
Volvo Disrupts the Automotive Industry by Matching Electric EX60 Prices with the Traditional XC60
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo transforms the automotive market by pricing its electric EX60 directly alongside the traditional XC60, forcing industry competitors to adapt to a subsidy-free future where uncompromising price parity rules.
Dawn Of A New Era: How The 500-Mile Volvo EX60 Outpaces The Competition
Volvo Shakes The Electric Vehicle Market As EX60 Deliveries Bring A True 500 Mile Range Mainstream
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s newly delivered EX60 redefines electric vehicle expectations with a massive 500-mile range (for the P12 configuration). We analyze how this strategic launch positions Volvo and parent company Geely to potentially overtake Tesla globally.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited Is A Family-friendly, Fuel-efficient Crossover
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited Is A Family-friendly, Fuel-efficient Crossover
By Tim Healey on
Toyota’s redesigned RAV4 has some minor flaws, but overall it’s a solid package for moving families about town.
Yet Another Report Shows How American-Made The Honda Ridgeline Really Is
Yet Another Report Shows How American-Made The Honda Ridgeline Really Is
By Tim Healey on
If such things matter to you, the Honda Ridgeline just might be the most American pickup truck you can buy.
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