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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 mobile charger for a Chevy Bolt electric vehicle that has melted and burned is shown
My Electric Vehicle Charger Melted Overnight As I Slept, Scaring Me To Take Action To Avoid a Fire - What Should I Do to Charge My Chevy Bolt More Safely?
By John Goreham on
Our title block paraphrases a Chevrolet Bolt owner’s inquiry with an image showing her Level 2 EV charger melted and the area showing signs of having burned. She needs our help to make this situation safer for her and her family.
Tesla Cybertruck parked beside a Ford F-150 Lightning
I Own a Ford F-150 Lightning and Talked to A Tesla Cybertruck Owner at Work Who Said He Was Going to Buy a Lightning, but Decided Not to for a Reason That Surprised Me
By Chris Johnston on
The Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck are the two best-selling electric pickup trucks in the U.S. and emotions run very high when comparing them.
Ford F-150 with oil leaking over the sides
My Ford Dealer Just Ran My F-150 Pickup Truck Without Installing the Oil Filter During a Service Visit, Making a Huge Mess - Will This Destroy the Engine, or Will It Be OK?
By John Goreham on
Our title block paraphrases Ford F-150 Owner LS, whose truck was just run without an oil filter. He needs the help of our readers to know if the engine will be damaged or not.
A Tesla Cybertruck looks menacing in a dark black glossy wrap
Electric Truck Dreams Are Hitting Reality: Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning Struggle Into 2026
By John Goreham on
Rivian’s R1T and Ford’s F-150 Lightning were both leaders in their segments. However, like the Cybertruck, all three appear to have stalled. Here are updates on the three, and what could happen in 2026.
2026 Toyota Crown Signia looks like a wagon in a rural setting with fall foliage
2026 Toyota Crown Signia Limited AWD Is Perfect but For One Small Round Detail We Can’t Live Without - Could You?
By John Goreham on
We test the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia wagon, and find that Toyota has nailed this vehicle, but has forgotten one small, round detail important to many crossover owners.
2026 Toyota Tundra in white, photographed at three-quarter front angle in a wooded setting, featuring black accents and distinctive alloy wheels.
2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Says “College Kid Hit Me Going 45 MPH”, Now Hopes Frame Damage Leads to Total Loss After $15,000 in Mods
By Noah Washington on
A Tundra owner's freshly customized truck was obliterated by a distracted college driver, and he's now desperately hoping for a total loss.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Tried To Give Me Someone’s Cybertruck Reject With 4 Major Flaws, So I Turned It Down, Then They Quickly Switched It For A Different Truck With No Issues
By Denis Flierl on
A Cybertruck owner taking delivery found four major flaws on his brand-new pickup. A frunk fail, a scratch, odd discoloration, and a rivet issue. Did the dealership swap it for a pristine one, and was he first handed a reject? What buyers need to know. 
2023 Ford F-150
I Just Traded My 2025 Ram 10K In With Major Electrical Issues, For This 2023 Ford F-150 With 38K Miles, I Think the Older F-150 Is a More Reliable Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram owner's nightmare leads to a surprising trade. He traded a new 2025 Ram 1500 for an older 2023 Ford F-150 with higher mileage. Why? Major electrical issues and terrible customer service. Will the older Ford F-150 last?
2025 Mercedes AMG GTXX Concept
Mercedes Adds Another Revolutionary Engine To Its Portfolio, And The Power Density Is Out Of This World, But It Might Not Strike A Chord With The Enthusiasts
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mercedes and YASA not only achieved a new world record but also showcased the validity of this next-generation powertrain.
Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model Y, Sawyer Merritt
Tesla “Influencer” Says, “I Took My Model Y to Tesla Service & They Gave Me a Loaner Cybertruck” – Adds, “Best Vehicle Loaner There Is & Best Service I Ever Experienced”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Influential Tesla personality Sawyer Merritt shares his personal experience with Tesla Service. Sawyer says he took his Model Y in for service, and Tesla gave him a loaner Cybertruck. Sawyer is extremely happy with the Cybertruck and the level of service.
Tesla Cybertruck, silver/metallic, shown in three-quarter front view, driving on black volcanic beach against dramatic coastal cliffs in Iceland.
Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Claims To Be Stuck in Limbo After Purchasing from GM Dealership, Tesla Refuses Ownership Transfer for Weeks Despite Title in Hand, Leaving Him Unable to Use the Truck
By Noah Washington on
A new Cybertruck buyer purchased the truck from a GM dealership but has been unable to complete the digital transfer for weeks.
2025 Honda Passport TrailSport in olive green, side view in parking garage, featuring black off-road wheels, LED headlights, and rugged all-terrain tires.
New Honda Passport Purchase Turns Bittersweet as Buyer Honors Late Mechanic Father Who Passed Away Days Before the Sale
By Noah Washington on
A daughter fulfilled a promise to her late father by purchasing the top-of-the-line Passport with all the bells and whistles.
2016 Honda CR-V
I Got a Great Deal On a 2016 Honda CR-V, 33K Miles, Elderly Couple, Garage Kept, But Now I Find Out It’s a Ticking Time Bomb Because It Was Rarely Driven
By Denis Flierl on
A low-mileage 2016 CR-V bought from an elderly couple? Sounds perfect! But one owner's dream ride might hide a CVT transmission nightmare. Rare driving and overdue maintenance: is this "great deal" a ticking time bomb? What used car buyers need to know. 
2022 Chevy Silverado
My 2022 Chevy Silverado Passed the L87 Recall With Flying Red, White and Blues, But, I'm Afraid We’re All On Borrowed Time
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado with 47k miles passes the L87 6.2 recall with "flying colors" after a 0W-40 full synthetic change. The owner reports higher oil pressure at idle. Is your truck next? A 100k drivetrain warranty adds peace of mind.
2024 Toyota Tundra
My 2024 Toyota Tundra 27K In Is Getting a Short Block and New Turbos, But the Strange Thing Is, They Removed the Cab To Do It
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra suffered catastrophic engine failure at only 27K miles. The post by Ernie Lee Mozingo details the controversial fix: a complete powertrain overhaul that required removing the entire cab. What does this mean for Tundra owners?
Severely fire-damaged black Toyota Tundra with melted rear section, parked outside brick building. Chrome wheels remain intact despite extensive burn damage.
Loyal Toyota Owner Watches His 2024 Tundra Hybrid Burn to the Ground, Now Toyota Says It “Can’t Determine the Cause,” Leaving Him Shocked After 30 Years of Loyalty
By Noah Washington on
After 30 years of loyalty and eight purchased vehicles, one Tundra owner watched his 2024 hybrid pickup spontaneously burn to the ground in his driveway.
2024 Ford F-150
I Figured I Would Come and Upset Some of You With My Ford F-150 With a Carolina Squat
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 with a Carolina Squat is raising eyebrows. Bailey Musselwhite is here to "upset some of you" with a seriously divisive truck mod. Are you for it or against it?
2025 Toyota Tacoma
I Walked Into My Toyota Dealer To Check Out a 2025 Tacoma, and Found This Crazy Toyota Tax Markup Nonsense 
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Tacoma arrives, but so do ridiculous markups. Get ready for the hidden cost. Buyers are slamming dealers for adding "nonsense market markup" to the hottest new truck. Is your local dealer guilty? Is this the new norm for Tacoma buyers?
2022 Honda CR-V
 I Traded My Perfect 2016 Honda CR-V For a 2022 CR-V, and I Regret It, the Day After I Bought It, the Entire Dash Went Nuts, Now, I Have a Dealer Loaner
By Denis Flierl on
One day after buying her new Honda, Candice Cooper's entire dashboard went wild. Now, she wants her old car back and is questioning the brand's legendary reliability. Read her frustrating story and share if you've had this CR-V electrical nightmare. 
Tesla Model Y
So I Got Rear-Ended A Few Weeks Ago And Today The Back Glass Spontaneously Cracked, But Now The Insurance Company Is Refusing to Pay for The Repair
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner reports a dispute with Allstate insurance. He states that he was rear-ended a few weeks ago, and the insurance adjuster provided an estimate; however, now the rear glass has cracked out of nowhere.
Ram Plans to Build an SUV version
Ram Fans Rejoice - An SUV Really is Coming
By Mary Conway on
Reports say that Ram plans to build a three-row SUV. The CEO confirmed the plans to analysts.
Mansory Tesla Cybertruck
I Caught the Mansory Cyberytruck Wild In Dubai Wearing the Most Expensive License Plate In the World, The Dubai P7, Purchased in 2023 For $15M USD
By Denis Flierl on
A $15M license plate on a Mansory Tesla Cybertruck? That's what Nic Cruz Patane spotted in Dubai! A level of luxury you have to see to believe, and what it means for Cybertruck buyers now. 
Nissan Skyline NISMO (Infiniti Q50)
A "Return To The Roots" Is How Infiniti Plans To Stir The Competition And I Am Excited For Its Upcoming, Enthusiast-Centric Models, Which Are Coming Soon
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan and Infiniti make a valiant effort to bring back the glory of the old days with new enthusiast-centric models, but is it a case of "too little too late"?
2025 Ford F-150 Raptor R
I Walked Into My Local Ford Dealer and They Have a F-150 Raptor R On the Floor, Asking $146K, Wow, That’s an Expensive Status Grocery Getter
By Denis Flierl on
$146K for a Ford Raptor R?! An F-150 owner's shock at the dealership's price tag leads to a simple decision: stick with the reliable 2019 F-150 XLT he already owns. Is the Raptor R worth the insane markup? See what F-150 enthusiasts say.
I Am Glad Chevy Bolt Is Coming Back Because Loyalty Exists, Performance Isn't Just About Top Speed and EV Nostalgia Is Powerful
I Am Glad Chevy Bolt Is Coming Back Because Loyalty Exists, Performance Isn't Just About Top Speed and EV Nostalgia Is Powerful
By Armen Hareyan on
Readers found an unexpected truth in Bill’s story about the returning Chevy Bolt, where loyalty, nostalgia, and real performance mean more than top speed or luxury badges.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner Says a Rat Chewed Her Wires While She Was At Home. She’s Now Upset Because Tesla Refused to Fix The Damaged Cables Under Warranty
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner reports that a mouse chewed through the electrical wiring in her car. Now, Tesla is asking her to pay $450 to repair the damaged cables, but she claims the EV maker should fix it under warranty.
2025 Toyota Tundra SR5 Off Road Package
I’ve Had My 2025 Toyota Tundra SR5 Off Road Package For About 2 Months, and I’m NOT Loving the 230 Mile Range On a Full Tank
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Tundra Owner is not happy: Adrian Olivares is getting just 230 miles per tank. Is this the new Toyota Tundra norm or a personal problem? Owners are talking about range, regrets, and whether the Tundra is too thirsty. What owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They Have Sliced Their Fingers Open on the Truck’s Sharp Edges – One Owner Says, “I Don’t Know How Tesla Got the Truck Approved, but I Still Love My Cybertruck.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are sharing various ways they've hurt themselves on the truck’s sharp edges. Most sustained deep cuts on their fingers, but some, including children as young as 8 years old, have received cuts on their heads due to the truck.
Dodge SIXPACK Charger Concept
Mopar has a New Concept Version of the Dodge Charger SIXPACK and its Stryker Purple Color is Sure to Turn Heads
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK already screams performance and the new Moparized Concept takes it to the next level.
2026 Ram 1500 "Dude" Concept
Ram is Going Retro For SEMA Bringing Back "The Dude"
By Mary Conway on
Mopar is giving the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI a glowing green finish and lowered stance for a standout custom!
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