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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.

Image of Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla Joins Ford In Stopping Production of Its EV Pickup Truck
By John Goreham on
Both the Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning are presently taking a production pause due to lack of consumer interest in EV pickup trucks. 
Subaru vs Kia
Subaru Dealer Says In Its IG Post, “We Bought a Kia and the Engine Blew Before We Made It Home”
By Denis Flierl on
Do Kia engines fail prematurely? According to a Subaru dealer in Tennessee, they say yes, Kia engines don't last. Or is it all a hoax?
Tesla's Lars Moravy
Chief Tesla Cybertruck Engineer Interview Is Revealing, “I Never Wanted To Be the Next Elon Musk or Whatever”
By Denis Flierl on
How many people want to be someone else, like someone famous? How about Elon Musk or the guy who designed the Tesla Cybertruck? Its designer says he never wanted to be the next Elon Musk. Check out his inspirational story.
I Just Picked Up My 2022 Turbo Porsche Taycan, But At 45,000 Miles Struggling To Achieve 200 Miles Fully Charged. Yet It's a Great Car
I Just Picked Up My 2022 Turbo Porsche Taycan, But At 45,000 Miles Struggling To Achieve 200 Miles Fully Charged. Yet It's a Great Car
By Armen Hareyan on
New Porsche Taycan owner struggles to hit 200 miles on a full charge—discover why, learn from fellow owners, and uncover expert tips to maximize your EV's range in any condition.
45,000 Miles In I Got Transmission Flush Done To My 2021 Silverado At Dealership, But After Spending $400 It's Worse Than Before
45,000 Miles In I Got Transmission Flush Done To My 2021 Silverado At Dealership, But After Spending $400 It's Worse Than Before
By Armen Hareyan on
Imagine spending $400 at the dealership to 'fix' your Chevy Silverado, only to drive away with a transmission that shifts worse than before—here’s the story every Silverado owner needs to read.
Image of GMC Hummer EV pickup by John Goreham
Full-Size EV Truck Choices Will Outnumber Full-Size ICE Pickup Models In 2025 - Will It Help?
By John Goreham on
If electric trucks continue to misfire in 2025, it won’t be because of a lack of options.
Image courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
In 2024, a Supermajority of Californian Shoppers Voted Not To Buy an Electric Vehicle 
By John Goreham on
The vast majority of Californians opted not to buy an EV when they shopped this year. Instead, they bought a hybrid or conventionally-powered vehicle. What does this say about the American EV market heading into 2025?
The Perfect Reliable DIY Toyota for Saving Money
The Best Older Toyota Model Ever Made –DIY Repair Like a Boss for This Daily Driver
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is how to fix a few common issues with one of the best older model Toyota cars, bringing it back to a truly road-worthy condition as an affordable and reliable daily driver.
Images of the 2025 Acura ZDX by John Goreham
Review - 2024 Acura ZDX Type S - Great In a Big Way
By John Goreham on
The new Acura ZDX Type S battery-electric vehicle is great in so many ways. Here are our impressions after having a chance to test the vehicle. 
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata will, reportedly, make more than 100 horsepower per liter
This Can't Be Right! Here's Why I Don't Think Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Go Fully-Electric
By Dimitar Angelov on
Reports from Japan are alarming, but here's why I don't think Mazda's popular Japanese roadster will go EV.
Image of Michelin SelfSeal tire by John Goreham
First Impressions - Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires - A Smart Spare-Free EV Solution
By John Goreham on
We provide our opinions and impressions of a very special Michelin tire with the ability to self-seal after a puncture. This tire is ideal for electric vehicles and hybrids.
2024 Nissan Frontier
Did You Buy a Nissan Frontier Lift Kit On Facebook? Nissan Dealer Says Its Parts Director Sold 200 Factory Kits on Facebook and Pocketed $575,000
By Denis Flierl on
If you bought a Nissan Frontier or Titan Lift kit on Facebook, you got a great deal and helped a Nissan dealer's director of parts scam his employer $575,000 in free money and put it into his pocket. Check out this Nissan dealer's brazen employee scam.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Immediately Dies in Canadian Winter – Owner Bricks the Truck Trying to Use the Defroster, Says “In Love to Heartbroken on the Same Day”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand new Cybertruck owner from Canada says his truck bricked itself as he was trying to defrost it. After the truck died in less than 24 hours, the Cybertruck owner says he went from being “In love to heartbroken on the same day.”
2026 Subaru Baja pickup
The Next-Gen Subaru Baja You Want Now
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Subaru Baja pickup is likely the most wanted new Subaru vehicle ever. Here are renderings of what it could look like if Subaru builds one. Would you buy this new Subaru pickup?
2022 Ford F-150
My Ford F-150 Has Lost So Much Value, $20K In Negative Equity Since Ford Decided to Tank the Brand Due to Reliability and Cutting Corners
By Denis Flierl on
Many truck and SUV owners are shocked when they trade in their vehicles. Negative equity is at an all-time high, according to Edmunds. Here is an amazing story of a Ford F-150 owner who is $20,000 in the red. 
Tesla Cybercab
Tesla’s Autonomous Cybercab Involved in First Minor Accident
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s fully autonomous robotaxi, currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, shows perhaps the vehicle’s first minor accident. From the video, it appears that the vehicle briefly brushed up against a wall.
2025 Fiat 500e Armani Edition
Fiat Designed this 2025 Fiat 500e to be the Ultimate Fashion Accessory
By Mary Conway on
Fiat's latest special edition 500e channels one of the most iconic designers of all time. See the Giorgio Armani edition!
2024 Chevrolet Holiday Ad with Chevy Silverado
Chevrolet's 2024 Holiday Ad Shows How Trucks like the 1978 C-10 Silverado Can Use the Past to Guide Our Future
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet's latest Silverado makes a cameo as a father and son honor a beloved family member.
1998 Subaru Forester
I Bought a 1998 Subaru Forester With 183,286 Miles, Took a 20,000 Mile Road Trip, Drove It Another 3 Years, and Decided It Was Finally Time To Let Her Retire
By Denis Flierl on
Ben and Max wanted to take a road trip to celebrate their high school and college graduations. They had 24 days, so they bought a 1998 Subaru Forester with over 180,000 miles and embarked on the journey. Here's their eventful story.
BMW M3 sedan
I Traded in a 2021 M3 Competition RWD For a 2023 Competition xDrive And Have Never Been So Disappointed With How I Spent $100,000
By Lance Branquinho on
Same great turbocharged in-line six engine, but two very different BMW M3 sedan experiences. Is iD8 the problem?
Tesla Cybertruck
The Sharp Edge on the Tesla Cybertruck Door Slashes Open a Family Dog – Cybertruck Owners Say It’s the Dog’s Fault
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his dog was caught by the Cybertruck’s sharp stainless steel when it ran under the door. The Cybertruck left a deep triangular wound on the dog; however, other Cybertruck owners defended the truck, saying the dog was at fault.
2024 Rivian R1T pickup
I Found a Rivian R1T At Auction For Cheap, It's Not Something I've Seen Out Here, I Love My Teslas, But I’d Choose the R1T Over the Cybertruck Any Day
By Denis Flierl on
Randy found a Rivian R1T electric pickup in an auction yard. It's rare to find an $86,000 luxury truck at Copart, where he scours the lot weekly. Here is Randy's rare find story. You could be next to find a hidden gem. 
How a Toyota Highlander Owner Beat the Odds and Programmed a Lexus-Style Key Fob for a Fraction of the Cost
I Got a Lexus-Style Key Fob And Successfully Programmed an Aftermarket Smart Key For My Toyota Highlander Despite Warning It Won't Work
By Armen Hareyan on
Look how a Toyota Highlander owner defied non-safety warnings, programmed a Lexus-style key fob, and saved hundreds—all from the comfort of his home.
BMW M440i xDrive Coupé
"I Wish I Knew This Before Purchasing The BMW 430i/440i And After Giving My Lexus IS250 To My Son"
By Lance Branquinho on
What insider tips do BMW 4 Series owners have, for someone upgrading to the 430i or 440i, from a Lexus IS250?
Important Factors Basing Your Next New Car Buying Choice
All Cars Built In Japan Are Safe To Buy, And They're Reliable Long Term…Well, That Used To Be The Case, But Not Anymore, Admits Mechanic From Japan
By Timothy Boyer on
"Don't buy these cars," warns a mechanic and automotive expert from Japan as he reveals 10 key factors you need to know so that you can avoid buying cars of ANY make or model that will make you unhappy.
When I Picked UP My 2024 Silverado 1500 The Sales Guy Said He Had The Truck Buffed and Waxed, But Then I Day Later I Saw a Bunch of Deep Scratches
When I Picked UP My 2024 Silverado 1500 The Sales Guy Said He Had The Truck Buffed and Waxed, But Then I Day Later I Saw a Bunch of Deep Scratches
By Armen Hareyan on
Imagine picking up your brand-new 2024 Chevy Silverado, only to discover deep scratches days later—here’s what happened to one owner, what the dealership said, and the expert tips that might save your truck without a costly repaint.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Autopilot
I Was Told By Tesla To Disregard Some Traffic Rules When I Was Training Autopilot’s Software
By Denis Flierl on
Could it be true that Tesla instructed its Autopilot trainers to disregard certain traffic signs while teaching and programming the electric automaker's technology? A report claims so. It's a story that's hard to believe.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Carrying Hay Killed His Truck’s Air Suspension, Now His Cybertruck is Slowly Sinking into the Ground
By Tinsae Aregay on
A fault in the Cybertruck’s bed design allows debris to easily get trapped in the under-bed compartment. If moving hay, it blocks the air compressor intake, causing it to overheat. This affects the air suspension, which causes the truck to sink lopsided.
2025 Subaru Forester
Subaru Won’t Accept Anything Less Than Zero
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Subaru Eyesight is coming by 2027, and Subaru says it will incorporate AI. What does it mean for Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and the other new all-wheel-drive models?
The 2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition: More power and GT4 tech
Here's Why The 2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition Is The GRMN We Waited, And It Packs More Performance Than I Thought
By Dimitar Angelov on
The A90 Final Edition is a proper send-off for the BMW-era Toyota GR Supra and it's way better than early reports gave it credit for
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