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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.

Stylish NIO ES6 electric vehicle side view
A New Era for NIO: The Power of the World Model
By Marc Beresford on
NIO just redefined the future of driving with its new World Model update. By mastering end to end control, your car now mimics human instincts with incredible precision. Discover how this revolutionary AI is making every commute safer and smoother.
Electric Performance Vehicles Redefining the Classic Freedom of the American Highway
The Electric Vehicle Highway Revolution Moves Beyond Range Anxiety Into Pure Premium Driving Long Distance Comfort
By Rob Enderle on
The interstate charging network has officially crossed the threshold into critical mass, completely reversing the decline of the long-distance American road trip and creating a superior premium touring experience.
Vertical Integration and Cell-to-Body Structure of Modern High-Efficiency EVs
The BYD ATTO 3 EVO Launch Proves Chinese Automakers Dominate High-Voltage Electric Vehicle Engineering
By Rob Enderle on
The new BYD ATTO 3 EVO brings blistering 800V charging and execution-layer automation, demonstrating exactly how Chinese vertical integration is systematically reshaping the global automotive landscape and displacing legacy competitors.
A gas price sign show $3.99 in Greenville New Hampshire
Gas Prices Drop Rapidly, Now Within 10% of Biden-Era Average
By John Goreham on
Fuel prices are dropping at an ever-faster pace. Could be at Biden-era average in a month if the present rate of decline continues.
2026 Toyota Tundra
How To Force Your Toyota Dealership To Honor New Tundra Powertrain TSBs
By Denis Flierl on
This report provides the ultimate consumer guide to beating Toyota dealer gatekeeping, revealing the exact technical language and escalation steps needed to force service departments to honor hidden 2024-2026 Tundra software updates and fix throttle lag.
2026 Toyota Tundra
The Disconnect: Why Your Toyota Dealer Says a Tundra Fix “Doesn't Exist"
By Denis Flierl on
Exposing the hidden dealer communication gap, I reveal why Toyota service writers deny the 2024-2026 Tundra rolling-stop throttle lag fix exists, and how master techs use a quiet software update to eliminate the dangerous powertrain lag.
Black GMC Sierra EV parked on the roadside while towing a horse trailer under a cloudy sky.
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range Dropped From 10% to Zero While Towing an Empty Horse Trailer in Appalachia
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range owner was towing on I-81 in Virginia when the truck fell from 10 percent to zero, entered turtle mode, and died just short of a charger.
Rivian R1T truck bed with interior panels removed during repair, shown with an inset photo of a small gray kitten.
A Rivian R1T Hid A Kitten For Five Days, Then Rivian Staff Helped Save It
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian owner rescued an 8-week-old kitten from inside the rear of his R1T after five days, with a Rivian tech walking him through bed-floor disassembly on a day off. Two years later, Rivy is still the best kind of ownership story.
A Dual Generation Paradigm Shift: Comparing the Flagship Scale of the EX90 with the Next-Gen Architecture of the EX60
Volvo EX90 Shakes Up the Luxury Electric SUV Segment with Massive Power and Rapid Charging Evolution
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo accelerates its electric future as the flagship EX90 delivers 670 horsepower and blazing-fast charging, forcing buyers to weigh its massive scale against the agile, next-generation tech of the upcoming EX60.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV looks gorgeous in a rural setting
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Beats Ioniq 9 EV On Cost of Ownership
By John Goreham on
We compared the five-year average cost of ownership of two 2026-model-year Hyundai green vehicles to determine which had the lower cost of ownership. The Palisade Hybrid came out on top of the Ioniq 9.
Jaguar Land Rover Will Pair With Stellantis For The Next Defender
Jaguar Land Rover Will Pair With Stellantis For The Next Defender
By Tim Healey on
Jaguar Land Rover is among the upscale European brands struggling in China. So, with that in mind, the British marque is reportedly planning to use Stellantis technology to build the next Defender.
The 2026 Hyundai Remains A Delightful Urban Runabout When Equipped Correctly
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Remains A Delightful Urban Runabout When Equipped Correctly
By Tim Healey on
Hyundai’s Kona made a splash when it entered the market, but since then it has quietly soldiered on as the brand’s compact urban runabout SUV. Its last refresh was in 2024 - the 2026 model I tested carries over.
Silicon Carbide Architecture Miniaturizing the Electric Powertrain For Affordable Cars
Silicon Carbide Architecture Propels Mass Market Electric Vehicles into the Ultra Fast Charging Era
By Rob Enderle on
A profound engineering shift silently transforms the electric vehicle market as highly efficient 800-volt silicon carbide systems migrate from luxury models to affordable, mainstream family cars, rewriting the grid infrastructure playbook.
Execution-Layer Automation Processing Slippery Road Conditions
Volvo Elevates Electric Vehicle Safety By Integrating Advanced Sensors And Execution Automation
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo redefines automotive safety through execution-layer automation and upgraded 800-volt architecture in the EX90. Prioritizing advanced sensor integration over flashy AI delivers tangible, life-saving benefits for everyday electric vehicle drivers.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Why Backordered Parts Leave Honda CR-V Hybrid Owners Stuck Waiting In Dealership Service Bays Over Dual Safety Hazards
By Denis Flierl on
Honda CR-V Hybrid owners face massive parts backorders for binding steering gears while dealing with a fresh trunk tire-kit recall. Here is a practical consumer action plan to beat dealership service delays today.
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck in Summit White. Exterior passenger front 34 beauty shot.
GM Redesigned The 2027 Chevy Silverado Around The Ownership Experience, And Is Selling Something Truck Buyers Lost
By Armen Hareyan on
The new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado brings fresh technology and a new engine, but the bigger challenge for GM may be convincing truck buyers to trust the badge again.
A gasoline station sign in Greenville, NH shows gas at well under $4/gallon
Gas Prices Fall Under $3.99 In 26 States As Average Drops Fast
By John Goreham on
With gas under $3.99 in most states and the average dropping daily, gas will likely fall below the Biden-era average of $3.60 by the midterm elections.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Why Your Honda CR-V Hybrid Steering Can Suddenly Lock Up On The Highway And How To Fix It
By Denis Flierl on
Honda CR-V Hybrid steering gears can swell and bind on the highway, causing a power surge that triggers a scary system lockdown. I break down the real mechanical cause behind the defect and how CR-V Hybrid owners can get it fixed today.
Blue Ford F-150 Lightning XLT set up at a campsite with an open frunk and rooftop tent.
“Strong Internal Prejudice Against Model E” Prevented a Competitive Ford EV Platform, Jim Farley Says
By Noah Washington on
Jim Farley said Ford’s ICE team had such strong prejudice against Model E that it could not support a competitive EV platform. That single admission explains more about Ford’s $19.5 billion retreat than any demand chart ever could.
White Toyota Tacoma refueling at a Maverik gas station while towing a black utility trailer.
A 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma Owner Towed 5,400 Pounds And Saw 251-Degree Transmission Temps
By Noah Washington on
A Tacoma owner hooked up a 5,400-pound trailer for a routine haul and watched his transmission temperature climb to 251 degrees. The truck never felt strained, which may be the most surprising part of the story.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Wife Wants to Trade In The Cybertruck For a 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor – He Adds, “She Wants The Large Interior, the Comfortable Seats, the Tall Ride-Height, the Road Presence/Look of the F-150”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his wife is infatuated with the Ford F-150 Raptor. He believes the Cybertruck is clearly the better vehicle, but she prefers the F-150’s height, large interior, road presence, and look.
2027 Chevrolet Silverado Unveiled
Chevrolet Has Updated the 2027 Silverado with a New Look, Huge Screens and New V-8 Engines
By Mary Conway on
The new Chevy truck looks enough like the old one to recognize that it is a new version. Plus, Chevy is keeping a diesel engine available.
Why Toyota Highlander Owners Face A $450 Dilemma Right Before the 60,000-Mile Warranty Expires
Why Toyota Highlander Owners Face A $450 Dilemma Right Before the 60,000-Mile Warranty Expires
By Tim Healey on
Why are dealerships refusing to perform the safer, manufacturer-sanctioned drain-and-fill procedure in favor of high-risk, high-margin machine flushes on the Toyota Highlander?
​A side profile view of a champagne-colored NIO ES8 luxury electric SUV parked on a sandy desert dune.
Leading the Charge: How NIO Conquers Shanghai and Hefei Markets
By Marc Beresford on
NIO is transforming driving from Shanghai to Hefei and beyond. By blending luxury with unique battery swapping technology, they make electric vehicles more convenient than ever. Discover why this innovative brand is winning over drivers in major cities.
The 2026 Lucid Air Touring s A Complicated Luxury Sport Sedan That Nonetheless Manages To Please Its Driver
The 2026 Lucid Air Touring s A Complicated Luxury Sport Sedan That Nonetheless Manages To Please Its Driver
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Lucid Air is an EV that sometimes gets too wrapped up in complexity for complexity’s sake, but it doesn’t matter from behind the wheel. This thing is just too much fun - and too nice when it’s time for more relaxed commuting.
White GMC Hummer EV pickup charging at a Mercedes-Benz charging station at sunset.
A Hummer EV Owner Hit 320 kW At A Mercedes Charger And Finally Found The Right Kind Of Excess in Madisonville, Texas
By Noah Washington on
A Hummer EV 3X owner stopped at a Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging station in Madisonville, Texas, pulled 80.5 kWh in 16 minutes, and paid about $39. The charger was German. The host was Buc-ee’s. The result was strangely perfect.
2026 Tesla Model Y
How Tesla Model Y Owners Can Identify Front Suspension Clunks And Secure Warranty Repairs Under New Service Bulletins
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla Model Y owners can bypass automated mobile app service denials for front-end suspension clunks. Senior Reporter Denis Flierl delivers an actionable diagnostic plan using active bulletins SB-25-31-005 and SB-26-31-003 to secure warranty repairs.
The rendering of the next-gen Chevrolet Camaro
GM Appears To Be Doing Something Very Unusual With The Next-Gen Camaro Doubling Down on a Traditional Performance-Car Formula
By Armen Hareyan on
GM appears to be moving in the opposite direction of much of the auto industry, and the next-generation Camaro may be the clearest sign yet of what the company has planned.
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ Premium Sport Luna Metallic color
GM Built The 2026 Escalade IQ With Ambition BMW and Mercedes Haven't Built Yet
By Armen Hareyan on
Before driving the 2026 Escalade IQ, I assumed Cadillac's biggest challenge was figuring out how to electrify one of America's best known SUVs. But after spending a week behind the wheel, I realized that Cadillac's real mission was far more ambitious.
2026 Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y Suspension Service Bulletins Reveal Premature Upper Control Arm Mount Failures Caused By Heavy Battery Load
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla Model Y TSBs confirm premature front suspension upper control arm mount and bushing failures under heavy EV battery load. Senior Reporter Denis Flierl breaks down the engineering root cause, high-altitude wear patterns, and diagnostic steps.
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