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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.

A black Ram 1500 pickup truck parked next to a metal railing in a snowy parking lot.
I Traded My 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie SO for a 2026 Limited HO, and I Actually Prefer the SO For These Reasons
By Aram Krajekian on
Moving from a 2025 Ram 1500 SO to a 2026 HO seemed like an obvious upgrade, but one owner explains why the newer truck’s power delivery left him second-guessing the decision.
A black Tesla Model Y is parked in a snow-covered driveway, photographed from a three-quarter front angle with winter fencing and trees visible in the background.
A 2025 Tesla Model Y Owner Says Ice, Hills, and Deep Snow Didn’t Slow His Car Down, Calling It “The Best Car Ever”
By Aram Krajekian on
Winter is often where skepticism about electric vehicles peaks, but one Model Y owner says real-world snow, ice, and steep terrain turned that doubt into confidence.
2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab V6 SR5
Toyota Dealer’s 60K Service "Must" Is Under Fire: 2022 Tacoma Owner Says, “I’ve Owned 5 Tacos and Never Changed Plugs at 60K - This Is Overkill”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your Toyota dealer upselling you, or has the Tacoma changed? One 5-time owner was shocked by a 60K spark plug demand: “I’ve never changed them before 100K -this is overkill!” Here’s the truth behind the 3.5L V6 mystery.
Tesla front-end damage after hitting a snowman fileld with cinder blocks
Tesla Owner Loses a "Fight" With a Snowman, Blames The Kid's Parents
By Dimitar Angelov on
It is safe to say that Tesla cars are not snowman-resistant, and one owner found that out the hard way.
GMC Hummer EV white electric SUV driving on forest trail with evergreen trees
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Owner Says His Truck Was Down for Over 3 Weeks Waiting on an OnStar Telematics Module, and While the Hummer EV Loaner Was Fun, He Says the Sierra Is “So Much More Comfortable”
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max owner has finally escaped a "telematics trap" after his flagship truck sat at the dealership for over three weeks waiting on a back-ordered OnStar module.
Toyota Sienna silver minivan parked in suburban with green lawn and trees
A 2025 Toyota Sienna Owner Says His Van Is “Made of Cheap Plastic” After Exterior Trim Began Melting in February Sun in Nebraska, And Claims Neither the Dealership Nor Toyota Corporate Would Help
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Toyota Sienna owner says his brand-new van is "made of cheap plastic" after exterior trim began warping under the low-hanging Nebraska sun.
The Scout Terra and Terrain look handsome in an upscale rural backdrop
Scout Motors Accidentally Learns That Shoppers Don’t Want a New Truck or SUV Without a Gas Engine Onboard- Should the Company Have Offered a V8 and High-Torque Hybrid Instead of Jumping Into Rivian’s Tiny and Shrinking EV Niche?
By John Goreham on
I may not be an auto executive at VW, but I sense a missed opportunity unfolding now and then. VW and Scout Motors have internal shopper data proving beyond a doubt that shoppers want gas motors in upcoming Scout vehicles. Why not scratch that itch?
2021 Chevy Silverado RST
“I’m Done - Build a Truck That’s Going to Last”: I Found Out the “Industry Secret” This 2021 Silverado Owner Exposed 44K Miles In, and Why He’s Abandoning GM
By Denis Flierl on
I’m seeing a loyalty crisis in Detroit. When a lifelong Bowtie fan is stranded by a 44,000-mile transmission failure and a 6-month parts wait, it’s a wake-up call. Here is my deep dive into why GM’s reliability reputation is on the line.
12,000 Miles In, My 2023 Toyota Tundra Got a Reduced Engine Power, Visit Dealer Message, Which Cost The Insurance $8,000 For a New Turbo
12,000 Miles In, My 2023 Toyota Tundra Got a "Reduced Engine Power, Visit Dealer" Message, Which Cost The Insurance $8,000 For a New Turbo
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected dashboard message at just 12,000 miles turned one 2023 Toyota Tundra into an eight thousand dollar turbo repair and what happened next may change how you think about modern truck reliability.
Image shows an EX30 from Volvo's mirror adjustment menu
Consumer Reports Shreds Volvo’s Newest EX Electric Vehicle As Worst Pick of 2025 Following a Broken Price Promise - The Language They Used Is Too Strong For Us To Even Print
By John Goreham on
Among all the many bad cars that Consumer Reports tested in 2025, a Volvo battery-electric vehicle was named the worst of the year. Here’s what the CR folks said about why they disliked it.
2026 Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 Remained The Brand's Bestseller For 2025, But The Runner-ups May Surprise You
By Dimitar Angelov on
Minivans seem to be making a comeback, amidst the SUV and truck-dominated market, and here’s what we can expect in 2026.
2019 Ford F-150
I Looked Into Why This 2019 Ford F-150 Owner Is “Out In The Cold" With Ford: “A Quart of Oil Every 150 Miles Is Extreme, and the Dealer Just Walked Away”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is left stranded after his 5.0L V8 began drinking a quart of oil every 150 miles. Here is why the dealer declined the repair and what every Coyote owner needs to know about their warranty rights in 2026.
Lexus JZ engine teardown - dark oil stains , sludge buildup
Toyota Master Technician Says "You Should Never Buy An Older Lexus", And That Cars Like BMW And Land Rover Are "Honest Cars"
By Dimitar Angelov on
A mechanic's word is often taken for granted, but this one could be a classic case of a gaslighting attempt.
2019 Ram Laramie
"Now I'm Not Sure”: Why I Bought My Daughter a 220,000-Mile Luxury Ram Instead of a Reliable Toyota or Honda”
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the "boring" sedan. This dad chose high-end leather and a smooth ride over traditional reliability, but at 220k miles, the gamble is real. Is a luxury truck worth the risk, or is he headed for a breakdown? See the plan to save it!
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
“It’s Scary”: This 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner Just Dropped $2,500 on a Platinum Warranty - Why I Agree
By Denis Flierl on
Even a Toyota isn’t safe from tech-overload. Why this 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum owner is dropping $2,500 on a warranty despite the brand’s “bulletproof” reputation. Is the new sensor-heavy luxury a ticking time bomb?
2026 Lifted Toyota Tundra
“I’m Glad I Ditched My Sequoia For The 2026 Tundra, But My Lift Kit Just Bricked The Safety Tech,” Says This Frustrated Toyota Owner
By Denis Flierl on
One 2026 Toyota Tundra owner’s 2,500-mile road trip turned into a midnight nightmare when the radar failed. “Love the massage seats,” he says, but is Toyota’s new tech too sensitive to modify? Here’s what Tundra owners need to know.
Silver Lucid Gravity electric SUV driving on a highway at sunrise
Lucid Gravity Former Chief Engineer Says Highway Wind Buffeting Was Quietly Engineered Out at 70 MPH, Calling It a “Changing Crosswinds” Problem, Goes On to Say Most Automakers Design for Features, Not Real Experiences
By Noah Washington on
Lucid Gravity’s former chief engineer reveals that the SUV was painstakingly designed to eliminate wind buffeting at 70 mph, even with the windows down.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on rocky desert terrain under a clear sky
After Hitting 100,000 Miles in His Tesla Cybertruck, an Owner Says It’s Been Through “Dust Storms, Crazy Rains, Snow” and Even a Bullet Test, but He’s Still Paid Nearly $5,848 Out of Warranty, Including a $4,000 Power Conversion System
By Noah Washington on
One Cybertruck owner has clocked 100,000 miles through dust storms, deep snow, and a literal "ballistic test" on his own driver’s side door.
Tesla Cybertruck at sunrise on an off-road desert trail
A 2007 Chevy Silverado Owner Test Drives a Tesla Cyberbeast and Model 3 and Says It Made His Truck Feel “Ancient and Empty (Technology)”, He Praises FSD, Acceleration, Regen Braking, and the Silent Cabin
By Noah Washington on
A longtime 2007 Chevy Silverado owner says a single test drive in a Tesla Cyberbeast made his trusted V8 feel "ancient and empty".
Silver 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan shown from a front three-quarter view, driving on a scenic mountain road with snow-capped peaks and turquoise water in the background.
A 2025 Toyota Sienna Owner Says a Dealership Is Refusing to Release His Vehicle Unless He Pays $3,000 He Doesn’t Owe. He Adds, “The Dealership Is Literally Holding My Van Hostage”
By Aram Krajekian on
A routine recall turned unsettling after months of delays as one Toyota Sienna owner says a dealership wouldn’t release the vehicle over a disputed rental charge, raising serious questions about where customer rights begin and end.
White Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck shown from the side angle in snowy winter conditions, with snow-covered wheels and a utility vehicle with plow attachment visible in the background.
Winter Range Loss Is Real in My Ford F-150 Lightning, But It Hasn’t Been the Problem I Expected
By Aram Krajekian on
Winter is meant to be the hardest season for electric trucks, but for one Ford F-150 Lightning owner, it’s where the truck makes the most sense for reasons that don’t show up on a spec sheet.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Sahara
Jeep Adds Another New Gladiator Trim as it Works to Reinvigorate the Midsize Truck's Sales
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to reenergize the Wrangler and Gladiator lineup. Prices have been lowered and more value is being added to the vehicles.
2026 Ford F-150
Why a Well-Respected Publication Calls the Ford F-150 the Best Truck for the Money
By Mary Conway on
U.S. News and World Report just released its list of the 2026 Best Cars for the Money. Two Ford vehicles come out on top.
2024 Toyota Prius
“A Higher Viscosity May Be Better”: This 2024 Prius Owner Investigated Oil Specs, He Adds “Toyota’s ‘Extreme Load’ Warning Should Worry Every Owner”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner thought 0W-16 was the law for his hybrid, but a hidden warning in the manual just changed everything. Toyota admits 'higher viscosity' is better for high speeds. Is fuel economy killing your engine? I’ll dig into the truth.
2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Edition
What We Know About Ford's 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Edition
By Mary Conway on
Ford's CEO Jim Farley is teasing the new F-250 Super Duty on Social Media. What can buyers expect?
Cybertruck rendering with a Blade Runner type character
Fan Says the Reason People Don’t Understand Tesla’s Cybertruck Is That It’s Art, Not a Tool And Those With a Negative Emotional Reaction Don’t Get It
By John Goreham on
A comment under one of our most popular stories deserves to be explored. Is the Tesla Cybertruck actually not a “truck” in the traditional sense, but rather a work of art intended to be appreciated? Hear us out.
2026 GMC Sierra on the dealer's lot
“I’m Out, It’s Just Too Risky”: Why a 2026 GMC Sierra Buyer Canceled Their Order as the 6.2L V8 Engine Crisis Takes a Dark Turn
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 GMC Sierra buyer just killed his order. Even after GM’s massive 600K-truck recall, the 6.2L V8 crisis is taking a "dark turn." Is the new 2026 fix a total fail? I’ll explain why it may be too risky.
A maroon/red 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is shown from a three-quarter front angle, parked next to a blue Nissan Leaf under a covered carport surrounded by trees.
91,000 Miles in, Our 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Has a Surprising Battery Capacity Degradation as I Checked in The Infotainment System
By Aram Krajekian on
After nearly 100,000 miles, one 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner checked battery degradation expecting bad news. But what they found instead challenges one of the biggest fears people still have about electric vehicles.
Cybertruck Owners: Does It Ever Feel Like The Space In The Cab Is a Waste, Considering The Extra Expense of Owning a Cybertruck Over a Model Y?
Cybertruck Owners: Does It Ever Feel Like The Space In The Cab Is a Waste, Considering The Extra Expense of Owning a Cybertruck Over a Model Y?
By Armen Hareyan on
A simple question about wasted space turned into an unexpected Cybertruck conversion story that is making the Tesla Model Y owners rethink what they really value.
Waymo Being Investigated After Hitting Child Pedestrian
Waymo Being Investigated After Child Struck Near School
By Mary Conway on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into a recent accident involving a student. The child darted out into the street from behind a double-parked SUV. The robotaxi slowed down but still hit the child.
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