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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.

White Grand Design Solitude luxury fifth-wheel RV parked under covered parking, with black F-250 Powerstroke towing it.
2024 Ford F-250 Powerstroke HO Tremor Owner Faces Severe Transmission Issues While Towing, After a Ford Tech Confirmed the Problem, the Dealer Claims ‘Could Not Duplicate’
By Noah Washington on
Despite a tech ride-along confirming the transmission is failing, the owner of a six-figure MSRP Ford F-250 is stuck in a frustrating loop of corporate denial.
2024 Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV in silver, shown from 3/4 front angle driving on coastal road with palm trees, featuring distinctive LED lighting and aerodynamic wheels.
I Compared The Hyundai Ioniq 9 SEL And Kia EV9 Land Side-By-Side And Found The Kia Offers More Features At Lower Cost While Hyundai Wins With Better Interior Controls And Service Experience
By Noah Washington on
The Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 are built on the same platform, but they couldn't be more different on the inside.
2025 Kia K5 group driving in the city
I See 5 Reasons Why The Kia K5 Is A Better Purchase Than A Toyota Camry
By Dimitar Angelov on
Kia K5 is another proof that the Korean automotive industry copied the Japanese model to dominate the American car market.
Got Tired Of Having The Dealer Try and Update my GMC Sierra EV and Not Completing, So I Decided To Pay $45 and Do It Myself
Got Tired Of Having The Dealer Try and Update my GMC Sierra EV and Not Completing, So I Decided To Pay $45 and Do It Myself
By Armen Hareyan on
What happened next was completely unexpected when one GMC Sierra EV owner got tired of the dealer’s unfinished updates and decided to fix his truck himself for just forty five dollars.
Derek Donald's 2019 Chevrolet Silverado parked in his yard
I Had My 2019 Chevy Silverado Trans Flushed & New Filter at 72K For Harsh Shifting, Now at 99K It’s Doing It Again, and My Warranty Is Up at 100K
By Denis Flierl on
Harsh shifts plague Derek's 2019 Silverado ZR2 at 99k miles, just before his warranty expires. Flushed once, and it's still failing. Will a torque converter save it? Which extended warranty is best? Time is ticking. What Silverado owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Stutters and Stalls As If It’s Running Out Of Gas – Adds, “It Happens When Pre-Conditioning The Battery Before a Supercharger Session”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck has started exhibiting strange behavior, such as stuttering and stalling, as if it were running out of gas. He adds that the issue begins when the truck is preconditioning the batteries before supercharging.
Jeep Recon EV
Long Delayed Jeep Recon EV is Supposedly Still Coming
By Mary Conway on
The Jeep Recon was designed as a relative to the popular Wrangler, but a pure EV. Jeep says it is nearly ready to launch.
Rezvani Vengeance
Colorado Drivers Were Stunned to See this Doomsday Vehicle on a Main Highway
By Mary Conway on
An automotive enthusiast posted to social media that he spotted what appeared to be a "doomsday vehicle" on I-25 heading north of Denver. Soon hundreds of people weighed in on the strange looking vehicle.
Tesla's retail showroom features many great models from which to choose
Here Are the Car Brands That Cost Less Since Trump Took Office, and the Brands With the Largest Price Increases - Number One Will Surprise You
By John Goreham on
We break down which brands have seen the biggest drops in average transaction price since President Trump took office, and also list the brands that have seen the steepest increases. We were surprised by the top model on each list.
AI image shows a woman crying near a Tesla Cybertruck
Here Is How Often Cybertruck Owners Report Being Flipped Off, Threatened, and Otherwise Receiving Heat For Driving Tesla’s Pickup
By John Goreham on
We polled Cybertruck owners to see how often they get angry and crazy people throwing negativity their way. The results surprised us.
Got a 2025 Toyota Tundra in April, Which The Dealer Drove a Few Months As Demo, Now The Drive Connect Expires in November Which Was Supposed To Be Free for 12 Months
Got a 2025 Toyota Tundra in April, Which The Dealer Drove a Few Months As Demo, Now The Drive Connect Expires in November Which Was Supposed To Be Free for 12 Months
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected problem with a 2025 Toyota Tundra demo truck’s Drive Connect subscription has owners questioning when “new” really begins and what they are truly paying for.
Elon Musk, Tesla, Google, Ford, Toyota, GM
Elon Musk Says Tesla's Main Advantage Over Tech Giants Like Google and Legacy Automakers Such as Ford, GM, and Toyota Is That The Former Can't Build Cars, and The Latter Aren't Good at Tech
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has explained how Tesla is uniquely positioned to win the robotaxi race. Musk states that tech companies capable of developing full self-driving technology can’t build cars, and automakers lack AI expertise.
A 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport sits in front of the majestic Mt. Washington hotel
New Hampshire Fall Foliage Touring In the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport - Photo Collage
By John Goreham on
We toured the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the ideal vehicle, the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport SUV. Here’s why this is the perfect vehicle for weekend getaways.
Image shows the price of 18 eggs at market Basked in Maynard Mass in October 2025
So Trump Was Right. He Was Mocked for Claiming Car Prices Would Go Down, but Many Car Prices Did Go Down, and Proof Is Easy to Find
By John Goreham on
On September 29th, 2024, President Trump made a bold claim that car prices would come down if he were elected. He’s been widely derided for it. The only problem for his detractors is that many easy-to-find sources prove Trump was right.
Elon Musk, Tesla Cybertruck, Optimus Robot, Tesla Semi, Robovan, Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y, Cybercab
Elon Musk Says, “I Initiated The Dozen Or So Startups That Constitute Tesla With An X Post. Tesla has Made Very Few Acquisitions. Our Growth is ~90% Organic”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk shares how he launched more than a dozen startups at Tesla with a simple Twitter post. Musk says that, unlike other companies, Tesla doesn’t play to its strengths; it builds new capabilities from scratch.
2025 Audi RS3 in dark gray, front three-quarter view, driving on mountain road with aggressive black grille and sleek LED headlights.
I Traded My Audi RS6 Avant For A Brand New Audi RS3 And Found The Smaller Car More Engaging To Drive, While Saving Hundreds On Monthly Fuel Costs After Getting Just 13 MPG In The Wagon
By Noah Washington on
The brutal Audi RS6 averaged a punishing 13 MPG, but a former owner swapped it for the RS3, finding the no-guilt kinda RS car he always wanted.
2021 Ford F-150 Platinum in Oxford White, side view, towing a trailer, parked outside white building with metal roof.
I Towed My Sea Ray 280 Boat 60 Miles With My 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid And Achieved 13 MPG While The Suspension Handled It Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
One F-150 PowerBoost owner worried his hybrid couldn't handle his massive Sea Ray 280 boat, but his first 60-mile haul proved otherwise.
Dodge Viper Gen 3 crash
Be Safe Out There Everyone As Few Weeks Ago My Dodge Viper Did Its Job And Protected Me, But The Buy Back Was Too High
By Dimitar Angelov on
The now-former owner of one of the most dangerous American sports cars, the Dodge Viper, walked away with only minor injuries.
2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Eco
I Want To Trade My 2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Eco For a 2018+ F-150 5.0, But I’m Not Sure Which Transmission To Go With, I Really Want To Try a 10-Speed
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 truck owner is torn between the 6-speed and 10-speed automatic transmissions for a 2018+ model. He's ready to trade his EcoBoost for that V8 growl. Which transmission wins? Here's what F-150 buyers need to know.
2026 Tesla Model Y
I Just Got a Check From Tesla For My 3 Month-Old 2026 Model Y For Exactly What I Paid For It, No Trade Or Anything, I’m Keeping My Toyota 4Runner
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Model Y sells for the original price after 3 months. Hassan's savvy move, helped by a tax credit, is a wake-up call. Did he regret the Tesla? Even though he says, "Tesla makes other cars feel dumb," he sold his Y and is keeping his ICE 4Runner.
2024 Ford Maverick Tremor in metallic green, shown at three-quarter front angle climbing rocky mountain terrain, featuring off-road wheels and rugged styling.
I Drove My Ford Maverick Hybrid 122,000 Miles And When The Fuel Economy Dropped From 43 To 32 MPG, A Simple Engine Tune-Up Completely Restored Performance And Fixed Multiple Electrical Glitches
By Noah Washington on
One Maverick owner's cross-country trip exposed the hidden flaw in his high-mileage hybrid, causing strange engine over-revving and sound system errors. The bizarre solution? A full tune-up.
2023 Toyota Highlander
I Got My 2023 Highlander’s Oil Changed, A Light Came On, and There’s No Oil On the Dipstick, Toyota Dealer Says, ‘Oh, We Forgot To Torque the Drain Plug’
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner's oil pressure light flickered just 500 miles after a dealer oil change. The dipstick was dry! The issue? An improperly torqued drain plug. Is "adding oil" enough, or is there permanent damage? What Toyota owners need to know.
2025 Ford Raptor Rally
Ford Takes its 2025 Raptor Rally to New Heights
By Mary Conway on
Ford is celebrating its Raptor models this weekend with a huge event in Arizona. All types of Raptors are welcome from F-150s to Rangers and Broncos.
2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep is Recalling its Flagship 2022-2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer Vehicles Because of Door Trim Problems
By Mary Conway on
Owners of nearly 165,000 Grand Wagoneers and Wagoneers should start receiving notices about a pair of recalls as soon as this week.
No Happy, Took My Cybertruck For The Recall And Now I have a Bi-Color Truck
Not Happy, Took My Cybertruck For The Recall And Now I have a Bi-Color Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
Several Cybertruck owners are discovering an unexpected problem that has nothing to do with its power or design, but with how their trucks are being treated once they hit the shop.
Toyota Tacoma maintenance tips
I Just Found Out My Toyota Tacoma Has A Cabin Air Filter, It Only Took About 12 Years Before I Found Out, Look How Dirty It Was
By Denis Flierl on
It took 12 years for one Toyota Tacoma owner to discover his truck had a cabin air filter. However, Jack is not alone. Find out why so many Tacoma owners miss this vital detail. Is your Tacoma's air quality a secret?
2026 Mazda CX-50, in metallic blue, side profile view, featuring black trim, distinctive two-tone alloy wheels, parked outside dealership.
I Drove The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus After Owning The 2025 Model And Found The Reduced Engine Drone And Added Heated Steering Wheel Aren't Worth Trading In For
By Noah Washington on
One CX-50 owner drove the new 2026 model and found that the incremental cost of the upgrade isn't worth it, despite a massive reduction in engine drone. This side-by-side comparison reveals the key trade-off.
2025 Toyota Tundra crew cab pickup in white, photographed from passenger side, featuring chrome wheels and running boards, parked outside residential home.
I Was Driving My Toyota Tundra At 70 MPH When My Securely Latched Tonneau Cover Suddenly Flew Off With A Loud Pop, Breaking Into Pieces On The Highway
By Noah Washington on
After nearly causing an accident with her missing tonneau cover, a Tundra owner in a full panic attack got pulled over by police.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado
I Just Got a Crazy Dealer Quote of $1K to Do a Transmission Oil & Filter On My 2020 Chevy Silverado 6.2L, That’s Too High, I Hope This Isn't the Going Rate Now
By Denis Flierl on
$1,000 for a Chevy Silverado 10-speed transmission service? A 2020 6.2L owner thinks that's nuts, but another shop quoted $650. What's the real cost, and is a flush truly a death sentence for your truck? Get the dirt on this costly maintenance dilemma.
A 2021 Honda CR-V dashboard showing speed 0 mph, range 589 miles, average fuel 43.6 mpg, temperature 46°F, odometer 205,208 miles. Time is 7:35.
My 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Still Gets 43.6 MPG After 205,000 Miles and Five Years
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid with more than 205,000 miles is still delivering better fuel economy than Honda ever advertised, and it's challenging the belief that hybrid efficiency fades as the odometer climbs.
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