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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.

Silver Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid driving on a curving road.
I Dug Into 3-Year Reliability Scores, PHEVs Are Now the Worst Powertrain You Can Buy
By Noah Washington on
Plug-in hybrids promise the best of both worlds. The latest reliability data suggests they may also bring the worst headaches from both.
2022 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander Transmission Failures: $12,000 Repair Costs for 2020-2024 V6 Models Explained
By Denis Flierl on
I scrutinized the 8-speed transmission failures in 2020-2024 Toyota Highlanders. While newer hybrids excel, some V6 owners face $12,000 replacements. I’ve detailed the warning signs and the 2026 seat-back recall you must check before buying.
Tesla Model Y and a Toyota Camry in front of a Tesla Service Center
Tesla Has Dropped Leases on Model 3s, and Now They Are Cheaper Than a Toyota Camry at $350 and Then Spending Another $150 Monthly on Gas
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla slashes Model 3 leases to $243 per month on select inventory, undercutting a Toyota Camry lease plus $150 in monthly gas by hundreds of dollars and rewriting the EV value equation for 2026.
2028 Honda Prelyde Type-R will fearure K20 turbocharged engine and a manual
Honda's Secret Exposed As The 2028 Prelude Type-R Is Confirmed, Acura RSX Twin Possible
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Honda Prelude Type-R is said to be manual-only, but Acura’s trademark of the RSX could hint at a more luxurious twin with possible all-wheel-drive option.
Brian Benstock is a BOD of Dealers Association of NY
I Can Plug In My Tesla at Night in My Garage, But Queens and Bronx Apartments Can't, and Range Improvements Won't Fix It
By Armen Hareyan on
If a family in a house garage in LA plugs in a Tesla Model Y at night, wakes up to a full charge, but a person in an apartment in Queens or the Bronx don't have that option. And no amount of EV Range improvement changes that reality.
2026 GMC Sierra
2026 GMC Sierra 5.3L Engine Failure: Owner Reports Lifter Noise at Just 500 Miles, Challenging GM’s Reliability Claims
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 GMC Sierra owner is not happy with GM’s latest 5.3L V8 after experiencing persistent lifter tap at only 500 miles. Despite a flawless 71k-mile history with a 2021 Elevation model, this new truck's mechanical failure signals a potential 2026 defect.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Went From Hero to Damsel in Distress When His Attempt to Rescue a Stuck Friend’s Vehicle Backfired, Leaving Him Stranded. He Says, “I Had To Be Rescued By A Ram Truck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his attempt to help a friend in a Range Rover Defender stuck in a muddy field backfired, and he had to call for assistance himself. He adds that he needed to be pulled out by a Ram truck.
Blue 2026 Nissan Sentra SR driving on a sunny desert road.
After 400 Miles, The 2026 Nissan Sentra SR's Comfort Holds Up, But Its Climate Controls Do Not
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 Nissan Sentra SR stays comfortable and easy to live with after 400 miles, but Nissan’s move to touchscreen climate controls turns a basic daily-driving task into an unnecessary distraction.
Toyota Tacoma and Ford F-150 Lightning parked side by side in a driveway for size comparison.
Ford Lightning Real-World Costs Hit $100 Per 1,000 Miles, A 4Runner Hits $250
By Noah Washington on
Driving a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning can cost about $100 per 1,000 miles versus roughly $250 for a 2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, but that advantage depends heavily on home charging, local power rates, and how the truck is actually used.
Honda CR-V
Honda 60K Mile Service Scrutinized: Why a 2022 CR-V Owner Was Quoted $1,300 for "Extra" Dealer Profits
By Denis Flierl on
We audited the $1,300 quote for a 2022 Honda CR-V at 65,000 miles. While the CVT and coolant services are essential, items like fuel induction and early valve adjustments often serve as dealer profit padders rather than manufacturer requirements.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
2025 Toyota Tacoma Safety Review: Owner Walks Away From 55 MPH Head-On Collision With Only a Scratch in California
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner survived a 55 MPH head-on crash in CA with only a scratch, despite no seatbelt. This real-world safety report from the 4th-Gen Tacoma community proves the truck's crashworthiness and engineering under extreme conditions.
Nissan Z on the dyno - before an after mods
Nissan Z Shows Impressive Results After A JB4 Tune, Giving The GR Supra's B58 A Run For Its Money
By Dimitar Angelov on
We know the GR Supra B58 engine can make crazy power, but check out how the Nissan Z's twin-turbo V-6 reacts to basic mods by comparison.
Molten Red 2026 Ram Big Horn
2026 Ram Bighorn Owner Swaps Chevy for 'Hurricane' Power: 3 Reliability Issues He Didn’t Expect
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram Bighorn buyer reveals why he ditched Chevy for Ram’s new Hurricane SST. Is Ram truly more reliable than GM and Toyota in 2026? We break down the real-world issues owners are reporting and why this owner says the color was only the beginning.
Blue Tesla Model Y towing a yellow construction trencher on a small trailer in a parking lot.
Wisconsin Questions “Too Cheap” Sale As Tesla Model Y Passes 367,000 Miles And Keeps Towing Daily
By Noah Washington on
A Wisconsin buyer got a tax audit letter after buying a 367K-mile Tesla. The state thinks it's worth the same as an 80K-mile car.
Lexus GX driving through deep sand with dust spraying around the SUV.
Houston Driver Sells Lexus GX550 Overtrail+ After Ride Quality Falls Short Of 200K-Mile Lifted 4Runner
By Noah Washington on
A 16-year 4Runner owner bought a GX 550 as an upgrade. He sold it after discovering his old truck with 33-inch mud tires drove smoother.
2027 Subaru STI
The 2027 Subaru STI Returns As A Rally-Bred Hot Hatchback, But It Gains Weight Without Extra Power
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Subaru STI returns as a five-door hatchback for the first time in over a decade, but the numbers are a bit underwhelming.
Blue 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 driving on a road with motion blur.
Used Ioniq 5s Drop Below $20K In Denver As 30% Of Trade-Ins Nationwide Go Underwater By $7,200
By Noah Washington on
Used Ioniq 5s now sell for under $20,000. Nationwide, nearly one in three trade-ins is underwater. For buyers with a garage, the math has flipped.
Jenni's 2020 Kia Telluride after the accident from which her son walked out just fine
Last Year a Semi Hit Her 2020 Telluride, But Last Night It Flipped, And Oak Ridge Mom Is Amazed by Its Durability
By Armen Hareyan on
An Oak Ridge, TN mom watches a semi destroy her 2020 Kia Telluride, repairs it, then holds her breath as her teenage son flips it months later, and what happens next redefines what family SUV safety actually means.
2025 Ford F-150
2025 Ford F-150 2.7L Owner Reports 15 MPG: Why This Denver Commute Is Killing the EPA Rating
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ford F-150 STX 2.7L owner in Denver reports a disappointing 15 MPG, well below the 19 MPG city estimate. The culprit? A high-idle urban commute and Denver’s altitude. Here is why your 2025 EcoBoost might be missing the mark in city traffic.
2024 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota RAV4 Reliability Report: Owner Hits 120,000 Miles With Zero Mechanical Failures Using Regular Service Intervals
By Denis Flierl on
Can a 2022 Toyota RAV4 survive 120,000 miles of Arizona heat? Phoenix owner Joseph Jarlego proves it can. With zero mechanical failures and a strict adherence to regular service intervals, this XLE sets the 2026 benchmark for high-mileage reliability.
2021 Chevy Silverado
GM Replaces 92,000-Mile Silverado 6.2L V8 Engine Out of Warranty: Why This 2021 Owner Got a Free Crate Engine and Why You Might Too
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2021 Silverado 6.2L V8 died at 92K miles, owner Jordie Livingstone expected a $15,000 bill. Instead, GM sent a free crate engine. Here is why out-of-warranty owners are getting replacements and if you should sell your truck afterward.
Exterior of GM Design Studio UK with illuminated General Motors Design sign at sunset.
GM Greenlights 2028 Chevy Camaro With Manual, But It May Have Four Doors
By Noah Washington on
The next Camaro will have four doors and a manual transmission. Purists are calling it an identity crisis.
Red 2027 Chevrolet Bolt parked in front of a colorful urban building.
2027 Bolt EV Handles Like A Go-Kart, Starts At $29K, And Ditches CarPlay
By Noah Washington on
The handling and acceleration impresses people. The missing CarPlay and Android Auto does not.
Tesla Model Y's integrity after it was rear-ended in I-5 Sacramento, California traffic
Sacramento Mother Thanks Tesla Model Y Engineers and Praises Vehicle Integrity When Rear-Ended While Stopped in CA
By Armen Hareyan on
A West Sacramento mother and her son walk away from a 50 to 60 mph rear impact on I-5, and the Tesla Model Y's battery pack survives completely intact, turning a totaled car into a living testament to structural engineering.
2027 Kia Telluride X-PRO SX-PRESTIGE AWD front
I Stopped Test-Driving The 2027 Kia Telluride, Left for San Francisco, And Returned 4 Days Later To Conclude This Family SUV That Actually Off-Roads
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX-Prestige AWD delivers a redesigned second generation that raises the bar for family SUVs with real off-road hardware, a first-ever hybrid powertrain, and dealerships now cutting prices below MSRP.
2026 Rivian R2 in Rivian's HQ parking lot
I Stopped At Rivian HQ in Irvine To See If There Were Any R2s in The Parking Lot, And Took These Pictures
By Armen Hareyan on
A San Diego Rivian reservation holder detours to Rivian HQ in Irvine and discovers several R2s in the parking lot, sparking urgent questions about when reservation holders will finally get to order theirs.
BMW X5 from 2000 compared to the size of the BMW X5 2026
My 2000 BMW Feels Understandable, But By Making Cars Bigger The Carmakers Haven't Really Answered The Question That Matters
By Armen Hareyan on
An expert from Florida fires a challenge at the entire auto industry, asking the one question carmakers have never honestly answered about making cars bigger and bringing the examples of his 1978 Alfa Romeo and 2000 BMW.
A sleek, gray 2026 Rivian R1S is parked on a wet driveway in front of a rustic wooden structure. Bare trees and a calm, overcast sky create a serene backdrop.
2026 Rivian R1S Owner Walks Away After 3 Months and 10,000 Miles Due to Repeated Half Shaft Failures
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian R1S owner expected cutting-edge performance and capability, but early issues quickly changed that experience into something far more frustrating than they ever anticipated.
A grey 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 truck is posted up on rocky terrain, emphasizing rugged durability. The truck's front is prominent, with a logo and skid plate visible.
2024 GMC Sierra AT4 Buyer Drove 8 Hours to Avoid 6.2L Recall But Still Ended Up With an Affected Truck and Is Now Considering Returning It
By Aram Krajekian on
After hours of research and an eight-hour drive, one buyer thought he found his perfect 2024 GMC Sierra AT4, but a routine dealership visit uncovered a problem he thought he had avoided.
2024 Honda CR-V & Mazda CX-90
"Hope I Didn’t Make a Mistake": Why This 2024 Honda CR-V Owner Traded a Perfect SUV for the Mazda CX-90
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner with zero issues traded his SUV for a Mazda CX-90, but now fears he made a mistake by skipping the Honda Pilot. We analyze this Louisiana owner's real-world trade-off between CR-V reliability and three-row SUV utility.
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