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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.

Toyota GR Supra and Chevrolet C8 Corvette are mroe closely matched than anticipated, but which one would you get?
Should You Get A Toyota GR Celica Over a Chevrolet C8 Corvette? It Depends On A Few Things
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Chevy C8 Corvette is currently the most attainable mid-engine sports car you can get, but Toyota’s upcoming GR Celica could be a game-changer.
2026 Chevy Silverado ZR1
I Just Bought a 2026 Chevy Silverado ZR1 and the Rear Bumper Is Crooked, Makes Me Wonder What Else Is Wrong With It Before the Factory Warranty Is Over
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado ZR1 owner finds defects in week one: "What else will go wrong?" Now regretting skipping the extended warranty, he asks owners for the best aftermarket protection. Here is the top advice for GM truck coverage.
2022 Toyota Prius
My Sister’s Toyota Prius Gets 35 Miles On a 6 Hour Charge, That’s All? Then, I See the ’25 RAV4 Hybrids Getting 42, and ‘26s Get 52 Miles, What Am I Missing?
By Denis Flierl on
One driver is baffled that Toyota hybrids still need fuel, admitting he thought owners "never had to buy gas again." Here's the massive misunderstanding he had about the RAV4 Prime's real-world electric range.
The Honda Prelude lineup will expand with 2 new models that could render the current hybrid model obsolete
The 2026 Honda Prelude, As It Is, Could Be Discontinued, But Something Better Is Coming
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda made a mistake by offering the Prelude as a hybrid with no manual, but the model’s future is brighter than expected, as JDM fans will get what they originally wanted.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys '41
Jeep Gladiator Powers into 2026 with New Features, New Colors and New Packages
By Mary Conway on
Jeep's mid-size pickup handles rugged terrain like no other truck. It is heading into the new model year with renewed momentum.
EV owner at a fast charger with a surprising high bill
EVgo Is the Worst and Most Expensive, as They Didn’t Honor an Active Promo Code from My App, I Paid $0.69 Per kWh Plus $0.99 Activation Fee to Charge My Ford F-150 Lightning Which Is Equivalent to $5.85 Per Gallon of Gas
By Chris Johnston on
What a Ford F-150 Lightning owner discovered about today’s fast charging networks and why it matters.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys '41
2026 Jeep Gladiator Debuts New Military Inspired Willys '41 Package
By Mary Conway on
The new Gladiator Willys '41 was featured at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2024 Ram 1500
My First Ram 5.7L Hemi, and Probably My Last, This Thing Drinks Fuel Like There’s No Tomorrow, and I Don’t Step On It, This HOG Only Gets 220 Miles Per Tank
By Denis Flierl on
One new owner calls his 2024 Ram 1500 a "HOG" that "drinks fuel like there is no tomorrow." Even with gentle driving, he says this 5.7L Hemi is draining the tank at record speed. See the shocking numbers inside. How about your Ram's fuel mileage?
A Tesla Cybertruck in silver/stainless steel finish is parked in a mountainous landscape, shown from a rear three-quarter angle with snow-capped peaks visible in the background.
After Three Idaho Hunting Trips, a Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His 300-Mile Range Dropped to “About 120 Miles” While Towing Through Mountain Terrain, Forcing Him to Rely on a Harbor Freight Generator Adding Only “5–6 Miles an Hour” Just to Get Back Out
By Noah Washington on
The Cybertruck owner conquered mountain passes and nasty roads while hunting, but he admits the experience was "just barely" successful.
2026 Jeep Wrangler 392
Jeep Plans to Make 2026 the Year of the Wrangler
By Mary Conway on
After a lackluster period, Jeep is looking to stir excitement again. The brand let competitors steal some of its thunder and now it is planning to steal it back with new colors and new packages!
2024 Chevy Silverado
2024 Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “Man, This Is Why I Don’t Trust Tire Shops Anymore,” After His Wheel Falls Off, Shoots Into the Road, Damaging His Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner's wheel shoots off at 25 mph the day after a lift kit install because the shop failed to torque the wheel's lug nuts. It could have been a life-threatening accident. See the "unbelievable" aftermath.
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale
Italian Glamour in a More Affordable Package-See the Refreshed 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale
By Mary Conway on
There is an Italian beauty waiting to steal your heart. See the refreshed Alfa Romeo Tonale that made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Don’t Know How Some Of You Drive With FSD 100% of The Time” – He Adds, “I Love FSD, but I Also Love Driving, So I Only Use It a Fraction Of The Time.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his surprise at seeing how often fellow Tesla owners use FSD. He questions how some Tesla owners can depend entirely on FSD for all their driving and stop manually operating their vehicles altogether.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I’m At the Toyota Dealer Getting My 2025 Tundra Oil Changed, and I See Dozens of Crates With New Engines Waiting, They Can’t Swap Them Out Fast Enough
By Denis Flierl on
A Tundra owner is shocked by dozens of crate engines piling up at a Toyota dealer. "I don’t think Toyota can swap out these bad engines fast enough." Is the recall overwhelming dealers? What Tundra owners need to know. 
Tesla vehicles
A Tesla Enthusiast Says He’s Considering Buying a Tesla Model Y But Wonders Whether All The Criticism About Tesla Vehicles, Especially The Cybertruck, Is Real
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla fan says he’s trying to decide whether to go ahead and buy a Tesla Model Y. However, he would first like to know whether all the reliability complaints are due to anti-Elon Musk sentiment or if Tesla has a genuine reliability issue.
Tesla Model 3 & Model Y
Battery Research Team Issues Warning on Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Vehicles Using BYD Batteries Manufactured in China
By Tinsae Aregay on
Reliability concerns are being raised about Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles powered by LG batteries made in China. A research team states that LG packs have an expected lifetime of 150,00 miles, while Panasonic packs can last 250,00 miles.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says The Wrap He Put Over His Truck Melted On The Stainless Steel In The Arizona Heat And Damaged The Finish – He Adds, “Polished Is The Best Way To Go In A Hot Climate”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he has found the perfect finish for the truck in hot climates. He explains that his previous wrap melted off when exposed to the hot stainless steel, so he opted for a polished finish instead, and he says he couldn’t be happier.
A silver 2024 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck shown from a front 3/4 angle, parked in a wooded area with tall pine trees in the background.
GMC Sierra EV Owner Says Trailer Mode Slashed His 355-Mile Range to 205 “Immediately,” And That Towing 600 Pounds Burned “41 Miles for 18 Driven,” Forcing Him to Admit Long Trips May Require Charging “Every Hundred Miles”
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner's first tow saw his 355-mile range instantly slashed to 205 miles when he engaged Trailer Mode.
A black Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck, likely a -2022 model, is shown from the front quarter angle at a construction site with wooden fencing panels and rocky ground visible.
An Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Ran the Numbers to 105,000 Miles and Says a Used Lightning Has the “Lowest Cash Outlay,” While a 2-Year-Old ICE F-150 Ends Up “The Highest Cost Per Mile” Even Though It’s Cheaper to Buy
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner ran the numbers to 105,000 miles and found the used electric model had the "Lowest Cash Outlay," beating the ICE version even though the gas truck was cheaper to buy.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
A Tesla Enthusiast Says He Brought a Cybertruck & a Tesla Model S to a Family Gathering – He Adds, “Less Than 48 Hours Later, My In-Laws Have Purchased a Tesla Model Y & Are Considering a Model X”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla fan shares how a family gathering led his in-laws to purchase two Tesla vehicles. During the event, he and his wife brought a Cybertruck and a Model S and started giving test drives. Within 48 hours, his in-laws became Tesla owners.
2022 Honda CR-V
Honda Tech Warns CR-V 1.5L Owners, “Honda Designed a Garbage Engine, They Like To Eat Head Gaskets,” and Says, “Don't Use Honda Parts, Or You’ll Be Back To See Me”
By Denis Flierl on
"Honda designed a garbage 1.5L engine." 2017-2022 CR-V owners are warned stock head gaskets can't handle the boost. Honda tech Johnny Pham says factory parts fail and recommends this specific aftermarket upgrade to ensure your engine survives.
Home in British Columbia with multiple solar power installations.
I Get Paid to Charge My GMC Sierra EV, with 18kW of Solar on My Shop and an 85 Mile per Day Commute, I Make About $120 per Month from My Utility and Solar Compatible Charger
By Chris Johnston on
How a GMC Sierra EV owner turned sunshine into monthly income and free charging.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona
Stellantis Cries Uncle and Finally Joins the Tesla Charging Network, So You Will be Able to Charge Your Dodge Charger Daytona or Jeep Wrangler 4xe with Less Hassle
By Mary Conway on
Much like the old dispute between VHS and Beta, automakers were forced to pursue different charging networks. Now, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles will be able to use Tesla chargers.
A black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, likely a 2022 model, is shown being loaded onto a tow truck from its front three-quarter angle on a snowy residential street.
A 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner Says His Car Now Won’t Move Due to a “Parking Brake Fault,” Capping Off a Year Where BlueCruise Updates Broke Modules, Door Actuators Failed, and One Passenger Was “Unable to Exit the Vehicle”
By Noah Washington on
After a year of relentless malfunctions, one 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is finally defeated, stuck in the driveway with a "Parking Brake Fault."
2024 Cadillac Escalade - V
How One Cadillac Escalade -V Owner Reportedly Gamed the System and Used Points to Pay Off His Loan
By Mary Conway on
GM has reportedly closed the loophole that allowed the person to open multiple accounts and then pool the points to pay off his loan for free.
My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Making Clunking and Wind Noise, but Service Said They Would Only Fix Repeatable Issues During Their Own Test Drive
My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Making Clunking and Wind Noise, but Service Said They Would Only Fix Repeatable Issues During Their Own Test Drive
By Narek Hareyan on
My 2025 Rivian R1S started making clunking and wind noises that mysteriously vanished during the service test drive, and what happened next revealed something every EV owner needs to hear.
Nicholas' Mom's white 2024 Chevy Blazer EV shown from a front three-quarter angle in what appears to be a garage setting.
My Mom Was Very Much Against EVs Until I Bought Her a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV for 60% Off MSRP, and Now 1,000 Miles Later She Cannot Stop Talking About How Much She Loves It
By Aram Krajekian on
The Chevrolet Blazer EV is proving something unexpected this year as even the strongest EV skeptics are changing their minds the moment they live with one in real world daily driving.
A silver 2025 RAM 1500 pickup truck shown from the front quarter angle, featuring black off-road wheels, aggressive honeycomb grille design, and rugged front bumper against a mountainous backdrop.
I Loved My 2025 Ram 1500 Until I Ran Into Lots of Odd Electrical Issues, and Stellantis Told Me They Don’t Even Know When the Parts Will Be Available
By Aram Krajekian on
The 2025 Ram 1500 proves how far trucks have come with technology, yet one small electronic failure can still flip the entire ownership experience upside down in ways most drivers never see coming.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My 19-Year-Old Was Driving The Truck When An Emergency Vehicle Approached Us; However, Before I Could Tell Him To Pull Over, The Vehicle Did It On Its Own”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares an impressive maneuver the truck performed during a recent road trip. He says his son was behind the wheel when a fire truck approached; however, the Cybertruck pulled over on its own to let the fire truck pass.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
Tesla’s New Patent Promises a Significantly Lower Production Cost For the 4680 Battery Cells, Which Power the Cybertruck & Tesla Model Y
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has filed a patent aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges to mass-producing 4680 cells at a lower cost. These batteries power the Cybertruck and Tesla Model Y, and the breakthrough could lower vehicle prices.
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