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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.

Black 2025 GMC Yukon being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck at a gas station during sunset.
2025 GMC Yukon Owner Says “They Promised the Issues Were Fixed,” Then His 6.2L Engine Suffered Catastrophic Failure at Just 2,381 Miles
By Noah Washington on
Despite a dealer's promise that a known mechanical flaw was fixed in the new model, one 2025 GMC Yukon Denali suffered catastrophic engine failure at just 2,381 miles.
2026 Cadillac Optiq electric SUV in metallic gray, parked front-end view in a retail parking lot with fall foliage and Dollar General store visible in background.
I Drove the 2026 Cadillac Optiq AWD for 3 Days And My Performance Concerns Completely Disappeared After Coming from Kia EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E
By Noah Washington on
A seasoned owner traded his Mach-E and EV6 for the Cadillac Optiq and found that his performance concerns "completely disappeared."
The Xiaomi SU7 996-Plus Nightmare
Xiaomi’s $10B EV Gamble Built on Worker Burnout: Why the SU7’s "996-Plus" Nightmare Exposes the Dark Side of Green Tech
By Rob Enderle on
Xiaomi's SU7 EV is a viral hit, but reports reveal a "996-plus" overwork nightmare. We explore the human cost of this "green" tech and the intense pressure forcing engineers to the breaking point.
Quantum Battery
Quantum Leap: The Battery Breakthrough Promising Week-Long Phone Power – And How It Will Electrify the Future of EVs and Beyond
By Rob Enderle on
A quantum battery breakthrough could power phones for a week! Discover how this tech will deliver 1000-mile EVs, instantaneous charging, and revolutionize industries, with China's tech giants leading the charge.
1000-HP Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Alfa Romeo’s 1000-HP Electric Gamble: Why the Giulia Quadrifoglio EV Will Challenge Tesla and Revive a Legend
By Rob Enderle on
Alfa Romeo is unleashing a 1000-HP Giulia Quadrifoglio EV! Discover how this Italian powerhouse will challenge Tesla and Porsche, combining legendary design with electrifying performance and a new commitment to quality.
Tesla Tera-Cell Battery
Tesla's Tera-Cell: The 600-Mile EV Battery That Changes Everything – Why 15-Minute Charging and a Flying Car Future Just Got Real
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's new Tera-Cell battery promises 600+ mile range and 15-minute charging! Discover how this game-changing tech will end range anxiety, revolutionize travel, and make Tesla's flying car dream a reality.
A 2026 Ford Expedition King ranch sits majestically in front of a fall foliage scene.
2026 Ford Expedition King Ranch - It’s Funny How Big Vehicles Find Big Projects
By John Goreham on
“To a man with a hammer, everything is a nail.” Or something like. As the saying goes, when you have a ginormous vehicle in the driveway, all of those big, long and bulky items just seem to spring to mind.
Flying Tesla Concept
Elon Musk’s Tesla Flying Car Tease: How SpaceX and Boring Company Could Make the Sci-Fi Dream a Reality When Decades of Failure Couldn't
By Rob Enderle on
Elon Musk teased a Tesla flying car on Joe Rogan. While others have failed for decades, Musk’s ecosystem (Tesla batteries, SpaceX Starlink for ATC, Boring Co. Vertiports) might finally solve the infrastructure problems no one else could.
Ford F150 Lightening vs. Rivian
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Discontinuation: A Tragic Marketing Failure, Not a Bad Truck | Why the Cybertruck and Scout Are Winning the EV Pickup War
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's F-150 Lightning may be discontinued, but it wasn't the truck's fault. We analyze the catastrophic marketing failure that ignored the right buyer and how rivals like Scout are getting it right.
Elon Musk's Compensation Package In Perspective
Tesla’s $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk: The Ultimate Bet or a Staggering Opportunity Cost?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's $1 Trillion pay package. We explore the staggering opportunity cost—what Tesla could actually buy with that money (like Ford, GM, and Toyota combined) and the awkward optics amid AI-driven layoffs.
Porsche Panamera on FaSip road-simulation test bench
Porsche Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeeve, Which Enssures The Brand Will Make The Most Capable And Refined Road Cars
By Dimitar Angelov on
A new type of simulation allows Porsche to bring the riding experience to the next level, by effectively eliminating NVH.
2024 GMC Sierra
As a GMC Sierra Guy, It Hurts to Say It, But I'm Done with GM, and Now I'm Conflicted Between the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra
By Denis Flierl on
Eric Witt is jumping ship from his GMC Sierra. Why is he down on GM? He's debating the toughest truck choice: Ford, Ram, or Toyota? Which brand wins the vote for reliability and power? What all truck buyers need to know. 
2020 Toyota Highlander
I Took My 2020 Highlander In For Its Free 5K Oil Change, and Toyota Came Back With $2,584 In “Recommended Services” - No Way Will I Accept Any of Them
By Denis Flierl on
$2,584 to service a 2020 Toyota Highlander?! An owner shares his NYC dealer's outrageous service recommendations, including $153 for an air filter and $265 for a brake fluid change. See the shocking list and tell us: Would you pay this?
Bright orange 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 parked oceanside, side profile view, featuring black wheels and aggressive styling, against scenic coastal backdrop.
2025 Corvette C8 Z51 Owner Says “It’s an 8/10 Car” After 500 Miles, Loving the Power and Sound but Criticizing Apple CarPlay Lag and an Awkward Driving Position
By Noah Washington on
After passing the 500-mile break-in period, one Z51 owner scored his Corvette an 8/10, citing a powerful engine and great sound. His biggest complaint reveals the Achilles' heel of the C8's cockpit.
Multiple Tesla Model 3 vehicles in gray and red parked at charging stations, with white Supercharger pedestals visible, outside a modern commercial building.
I Had My Tesla Model 3 Towed At Midnight From A ChargePoint Station I Was Actively Using And Paying For, With No Posted Hours Or Warnings About After-Hours Charging Restrictions
By Noah Washington on
One new EV owner was shocked when her Tesla Model 3 was unplugged and towed at midnight from a ChargePoint station she was actively using and paying for.
Two parked RAM 1500 trucks in a dealership lot on a clear day. One is silver and the other is white. Their bold grilles and large frames convey strength.
I Traded My 2021 Ram 1500 Limited for the 2026 Limited, and the New One Makes the Old One Feel Like a Dinosaur
By Aram Krajekian on
The Ram 1500 keeps evolving faster than anyone expected, and one owner’s trade from a 2021 Limited to a 2026 Hurricane HO proves it. What once felt powerful now feels prehistoric, and his reaction sums up just how far Ram’s engineering has come.
A red Tesla Model 3 speeds along a winding coastal road. Surrounded by rocky cliffs and greenery under a clear blue sky, the scene evokes freedom and adventure.
I’ll Have to Trade in My BMW M3 for a Tesla Model 3 after I Test Drove One for 15 Minutes, It’s Cheaper to Charge, Needs Less Servicing, and Has Better Performance
By Aram Krajekian on
Sometimes just a few minutes behind the wheel can redefine how someone sees performance and efficiency. For one BMW M3 owner, a brief drive in a Tesla Model 3 revealed how differently these two icons deliver precision and emotion.
Tesla Model Y Juniper interior
I Beat Negative Equity, I Wasn’t Going to Buy a New Tesla Model Y Juniper, but Tesla Found a Creative Way to Give Me a Better Deal Than Carvana
By Chris Johnston on
I Was Upside Down on My Tesla Model Y, but Tesla offered a creative trade-in so good that I drove away in a new one for just $60 more a month and nothing down. Here’s how it went.
Toyota GR Supra in white pearl
Potential Fire Hazard Recalls Certain Toyota GR Supra And Many BMW Models, Going Back To 2015
By Dimitar Angelov on
While mostly related to BMW models, the service recall also affects certain model years of the fifth-generation Toyota Supra, and you might have to wait until the issue is fixed.
2023 Toyota Tacoma
After I Put On New Shocks and Springs, My Toyota Tacoma Driver’s Side Rides 1.5 Inches Lower, and It Looks Super Goofy, Now I Have the Dreaded Taco Lean
By Denis Flierl on
A new Rough Country Vertex and leaf springs, but this 2023 Toyota Tacoma's driver's side is sitting almost 1.5" lower—super goofy look! Is it a leaf spring defect causing the uneven ride height? What Tacoma owners need to know. 
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “Tesla Was Going to Charge Me $671 For a Low Coolant Error, but I Topped It Off Myself With a $20 Tesla-Approved Coolant & 15 Minutes of Work”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner explains how he turned a $671 service bill for a low coolant warning into a $20 DIY repair. However, fellow Tesla owners warn that low coolant could be caused by fluid leaking into the high-voltage battery.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
My 2026 Chevy Silverado 5K Miles In, Touchscreen Went Dark, Entire Truck Is Dead, Zero Power, Keyless Entry Won’t Even Work, Now, It’s a Tow to the Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2026 Chevy Silverado with under 5k miles is DEAD after the touchscreen blacked out and lost all power. Battery looks fine. Is this a common glitch, or is a tow truck the only answer? What would you do? What Silverado owners need to know. 
2022 Honda Accord
Honda Accord 1.5 Turbo Nightmare In Freezing Climates: Owner's Chilling Warning Ignites Fierce Debate Over Root Cause
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda Accord owner Says "Don't get the 1.5 turbo if you are living in cold places", but many other owners seem to disagree about the main cause of the issue, giving their own insight, and sharing personal experience with the engine.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime in metallic blue, front three-quarter view, featuring black wheels and aggressive front fascia, parked under modern architectural columns.
“I Was Stomped When They Went from $50K to $39K”, Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid Buyer in Dallas Says Price Drop Exposed Huge Dealer Markups
By Noah Washington on
One Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid shopper was "stomped" when a dealer's price plummeted from a shocking $50,000 to $39,000 in a single negotiation.
2026 Hyundai Palisade in black, photographed at three-quarter front angle on paved road beneath weeping willow trees, featuring distinctive split LED headlights and large grille.
I Drove The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid For 500 Miles And Achieved 41 MPG On My Commute While Enjoying Luxury-Car Quietness And Instant Acceleration
By Noah Washington on
The new Palisade Hybrid is an instant hit, with one owner calling its power "instant" and its ride quality "a completely different animal" compared to previous models.
This is the 2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve's front interior
Three Reasons the 2026 Nissan Armada Deserves More Attention Than Its Rivals
By Armen Hareyan on
What I found after driving the 2026 Nissan Armada for a week was unexpected. It’s no longer the quiet underdog of full-size SUVs but a refined heavyweight that suddenly makes its luxury-branded rivals feel overpriced.
So I Have The 2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve 4WD For Seven Days, and These Images Show a Surprisingly Luxurious Step Forward for Nissan’s Flagship SUV
Nissan Armada Just Came Out Of The Shadows Of Its Giant Competitors in 2026 With New Refinement And a Surprisingly Luxurious Step Forward for Nissan’s Flagship SUV
By Armen Hareyan on
I spent a week driving the 2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve Intelligent 4WD, and what I discovered was unexpected: a full-size SUV from a mainstream brand that feels every bit as premium and composed as its luxury rivals, yet costs thousands less.
2023 Toyota Tacoma
I’m 36, Single, Travel Full Time In My 2023 Toyota Tacoma, and I Spend $1,305 Per Month, I’ve Never Looked Back, But I Have One Regret
By Denis Flierl on
Ready to trade rent for adventure? See how Ashley left her job at 36 to live and travel full-time in her $100k Toyota Tacoma. Would you take the path less traveled if you had the chance? Get my tips on how it's easier and cheaper than you think!
2025 Ford F-150
I Went From a 2017 Ford F-250 With 35s To This 2025 F-150, It’s So Low That It Feels Like I’m In a Car, Now I Have To Lift It 3 Inches and Run 33s
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Ford F-250 owner, Barry Horne, feels his new 2025 F-150 is too low to the ground. It's culture shock, and he's not sure he made the right decision to downsize. What can he do now? Here are his solutions and what F-150 owners need to know. 
2026 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1X in Amplify Orange and 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1x in Silver parked at racetrack, showcasing aggressive aerodynamics and mid-engine design.
Corvette Z06 Owner Says After Driving a Lamborghini Huracan and Ferrari F8, “It’s 95% of the Performance at Half the Cost, With Better Tech and Comfort”
By Noah Washington on
The debate over the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's status as a supercar just ignited after an owner's confession about Italian discomfort.
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