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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.

Tesla service center with multiple electric vehicles under repair in spacious, well-lit automotive workshop
My 2021 Tesla Model Y Is Nearing 60,000 Miles, and When I Turn It Is Making an Expensive-Sounding Creaking Noise Up Front From Both Sides - Am I Alone, Or Is This a Known Problem With This Model?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases 2021 Tesla Model Y owner, C.J., who has a very distinctive sound emanating from her vehicle’s front end. Other Tesla owners think they know exactly what it is.
2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
Ford Unveils 2026 Explorer Tremor With More Powerful Engine for Off-Roading
By Mary Conway on
New for 2026, Ford has designed a true off-roader with upgraded suspension, 31.5" off-road tires, skid plates and more powerful engine to handle the great outdoors.
Pale blue Rivian electric SUV parked on urban street with landscaped grass and palm trees
My Dogs Almost Died in 114° Arizona Heat After My Rivian R1S Went Into Turtle Mode, Just 45 Minutes After the AC Failed
By Aram Krajekian on
When the desert heat meets EV systems, it’s not just technology that gets pushed to the edge, but lives as well. Here's why one Rivian owner's road trip turned into a fight against failing systems, rising temps, and real concern.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Dodge Dealers Are Selling The Charger Daytona EV For Way Under MSRP, And It Could Be Your Last Chance Before The Model Is Discontinued
By Dimitar Angelov on
The weak demand for Dodge's electric Muscle car means dealerships are practically handing these out.
Black Toyota hatchback parked on asphalt with green fence and trees in background
My 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Has Been Great Until I Got Hit With the P2C90 Check Engine Light, I'm Wondering If Other Owners Are Seeing This Too
By Aram Krajekian on
An oddly specific check engine light is creeping into GR Corolla conversations, and it's not just modified cars that are getting hit with the issue. Here's why even stock owners are starting to take a closer look.
Tesla Model Y Robotaxi
Elon Musk Responds to The Suggestion Tesla Has Added a Special “Kill Switch” to All Model Y Robotaxis Operating in Public
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk dismissed the controversy over the special button, or kill switch, that Tesla supposedly installed on every Model Y used as a Robotaxi. Tesla safety observers were seen with their fingers constantly hovering over a button.
Tire service center with stacked tires, red electric car, and automotive repair equipment in warehouse setting
My Tesla Model Y Got a Flat, and Tesla Service Totally Left Me Hanging With No Help For 24 Hours Plus a HUGE Fee - Here’s My Advice To All Tesla Owners
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y owner M.S., who just discovered the hard way that his Tesla Model Y has no spare, and Tesla support cannot offer practical help.
A sleek electric car drives on a deserted road with dramatic mountain peaks in the background, illuminated by soft sunset light.
My Tesla Safety Score Went Down to 64 Because Valet Drivers Don't Use Seatbelts, Tesla Needs to Fix This Technical Oversight That Affects FSD Beta Eligibility
By Noah Washington on
Your Tesla's Safety Score dictates insurance rates and FSD Beta eligibility, but what happens when a valet tanks a Tesla Model Y safety score by not buckling up? Owners are finding out the hard way that Tesla's system punishes them for others' actions.
A blue Toyota Prius parked by the waterfront, with a city skyline and cloudy sky in the background.
I Traded 60 MPG in My Prius for a 2025 Camry Hybrid After 2,500 Miles, A Heat Wave and Blown Tire Made Me Regret My Purchase
By Noah Washington on
The Prius was the smart choice, or so he thought. After a summer of sweltering heat and an unfortunate pothole incident, this owner realized his 2024 Prius wasn't the right fit. Now, he's embracing his "boring dad" self with a Camry Hybrid.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Doesn’t Drive His Truck If It’s Raining – Adds “My Wife Has to Go to The Doctor’s & I Don’t Know How to Tell Her She Shouldn’t Take The Cybertruck Because It’s Raining”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares he’s in a dilemma. Usually, he doesn’t drive his truck when it’s raining, but today his wife needs to go to the doctor’s and wants to take the truck. He is struggling to tell her not to drive the Cybertruck because of the rain.
2025 Ford-F-150
I Haven’t Even Had My $40K 2025 Ford F-150 Ten Days, and I Already Have a Serious Issue, a Defect That Has Me Shaking My Head
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Ford F-150 have issues with fit and finish? According to Brian, who recently bought a 2025 Ford F-150, it has serious problems that have him scratching his head. How can a new pickup have such issues? Check out Brian's unbelievable story. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share That Their Truck Goes Into Full-On Regenerative Braking Every Time They Engage FSD at Highway Speed – Add “I’m Brake Checking People Every Time”
By Tinsae Aregay on
More than 10 Cybertruck owners report that their trucks engage full regenerative braking when they activate FSD on the highway and release the accelerator pedal. Cybertruck owners with multiple Teslas confirm this issue is exclusive to the Cybertruck.
Image of a Cadillac LYRIQ-V
I Didn’t Need 400 Horsepower, What I Needed Was My Cadillac LYRIQ to Get Me Home Without Charging
By Chris Johnston on
Why my Cadillac Lyriq forced me to rethink what really matters on a road trip.
I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And Whilte Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High
I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And While Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected flat tire on a Tesla Cybertruck turned into a $554 quote and sparked a debate every EV owner needs to read before it happens to them.
2025 Ram 1500
Of All the Steps Ram is Taking to Reinvigorate the Ram 1500, Why I Feel This Move Is the Most Important
By Mary Conway on
Ram has generated a lot of buzz recently with announcements about bringing back the HEMI engines, returning to truck racing and new advertising campaigns. I believe this announcement will convince potential buyers to buy a Ram 1500.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Report Their Truck Doors Are Mysteriously Opening on Their Own Following a Window Tint – Add “Excessive Water Fried the Door Electronics & It Took $1,000 to Fix”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Cybertruck owners have reported door malfunctions after water entered the door panels during a window tinting process. The water has damaged the doors' electronics, causing them to open spontaneously.
Luxury Comes at a Price in Just a Few Years on These Models Best Avoided
“Two Used Luxury SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead,” Advises Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a short list of two used and unreliable luxury SUV models that you can find at an attractive price but will likely leave you with car shopper's remorse and make you wish you had bought these alternatives instead.
Silver 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite minivan parked on gravel path surrounded by lush green forest trees
The 2025 Honda Odyssey Minivan Is Fantastic - Do You Have the Courage and Self-Confidence to Drive It or Will You Opt For the SUV Instead?
By John Goreham on
We tested the newly refreshed 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite Minivan and were blown away by how great it is. The only real question for shoppers is, do you have the self-confidence to drive it?
Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Shares His Concern That Tesla Robotaxis Operating In Public Might be Sabotaged by Tesla Detractors – Musk Says, “Mentally Unstable People Might Sabotage Robotaxi”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has expressed concern that Tesla critics might intentionally tamper with the Robotaxis, which are currently offering paid public rides, to cause accidents and harm Tesla’s reputation.
2025 Ford Mach E
Ford is Recalling 300,000 2021-2025 Mach-E SUVs Because Rear Seat Passengers Can Get Locked Inside
By Mary Conway on
The recall affects all 200,000 Ford electric SUVs sold in the U.S. and another 120,000 sold outside the U.S.
Ridiculous Charge for Charging Your Car's Battery
Dealership at Scheduled Maintenance Says Auxiliary Battery at 69 Percent and Recommends Charging Service for $107 for My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
By Timothy Boyer on
Ridiculous scam attempted on a Toyota Rav4 owner during a maintenance check. Plus, the easiest way to add a trickle charger to your Rav4 while parked at the airport.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Shouldn’t Have To Do This To My Cybertruck, My $3,500 Cyber Wheels Look Great, But They Constantly Get Misaligned”
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Tesla Cybertruck have an issue with its wheel covers constantly becoming misaligned? Jeremy, a Cybertruck owner, says he shouldn't have to align a wheel that costs $3,500. Is the issue overblown, is it legitimate, or is he just a perfectionist?
ChargePoint Charger
I Haven’t Paid to Charge My Ioniq 5 in Months and It’s Easier Than You Think
By Chris Johnston on
Free power for my Ioniq 5 at a quiet shopping center, and now a retail giant is doubling down on EV charging.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Police Vehicle
Why the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is Blasting into the Police Vehicle Market with Lights and Sirens
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is unveiling a new command vehicle based on the Jeep Wagoneer. Dodge has been successful selling police both Durangos and Chargers.
2022 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “One Week After I Drove It Off the Lot it Died, The Dealer Can’t Find Anything Wrong, and It’s Happened 5 More Times
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota RAV4 owners are experiencing a unique problem when it rains. Their engine dies, and it won't restart. Toyota dealers are unable to replicate the problem, so it remains unfixed. Here is Emily's dilemma, along with some answers for RAV4 owners. 
2024 Subaru WRX
Performance Shop Says, “All the Cars In My Shop Are Subaru WRX and STIs With Serious Rod Knock Problems, These Engines Are Blown”
By Denis Flierl on
Do the Subaru WRX and STI have engine issues? Let's take a tour of a performance shop and see how many Subaru WRX and STI are there and why they are in the shop. Does Subaru have an engine problem, or is it a driver problem?
I Decided To Challenge My 2025 Nissan Kicks After a Heavy Rain, And Then This Beautiful Rainbow Appeared In Front of Me
I Decided To Challenge My 2025 Nissan Kicks After a Heavy Rain, And Then This Beautiful Rainbow Appeared In Front of Me
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers an unexpected blend of spacious comfort and smart tech that might just make you rethink what a budget-friendly compact SUV can feel like.
Chevrolet Silverado kicking up dust while driving through rugged desert mountain terrain at sunset
I Took My 6.2L Chevrolet Silverado 1500 In for Recall, But the Dealer Says There’s Nothing They Can Do Yet, Even Their Own Trucks Are Stuck and Unsellable
By Aram Krajekian on
When even the dealership can’t sell its own trucks, the cracks in Chevrolet’s 6.2L really start to show. Here’s what many owners are starting to notice about one of GM’s latest recalls.
Consumer Reports Recommends Buying These Older SUV Models
Most Fuel-Efficient Used Compact SUVs Recommended Today
By Timothy Boyer on
By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Bought My First Tesla Cybertruck, and Now, I Was Welcomed Into the Upside Down Financial Club
By Denis Flierl on
How many Cybertruck and other Tesla owners are upside down in their vehicle loans? Other owners have just welcomed a new Cybertruck owner, and some say they are upside down. They owe more than the vehicle is worth. Is this a growing trend? 
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