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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.

Ford Takes its 2025 Raptor Rally to New Heights

By Mary Conway on October 25, 2025 - 10:29PM

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.

Jeep is Recalling its Flagship 2022-2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer Vehicles Because of Door Trim Problems

By Mary Conway on October 25, 2025 - 6:48PM

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 October 25, 2025 - 12:10PM

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.

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 October 25, 2025 - 9:40AM

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?

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 October 25, 2025 - 7:20AM

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 October 25, 2025 - 7:17AM

After nearly causing an accident with her missing tonneau cover, a Tundra owner in a full panic attack got pulled over by police.

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 October 25, 2025 - 6:59AM

$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 October 25, 2025 - 5:50AM

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.

Scott wears a mask and is in casual clothing standing proudly beside an orange Chevy Bolt in a sunny parking lot filled with palm trees and parked vehicles.

My 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Is One of the Best Purchases I’ve Ever Made, and I Only Paid $34 to Renew It for Five Years

By Aram Krajekian on October 25, 2025 - 5:45AM

A 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier just crossed 135,000 miles, and one detail in this owner’s five-year update is more shocking than the mileage itself.

Ford Focuses on Profitable F-150 and Super Duty Trucks, Moves Away From EV Production

By Mary Conway on October 24, 2025 - 10:20PM

Ford is boosting production of its most profitable and popular trucks. The automaker is hiring 1000 workers and shifting some workers away from EV trucks.

A Toyota RAV4 dispstick shows extra oil after an oil change service

My Toyota Dealer Overfills My RAV4 Every Time I Take It In For an Oil Change - Is This Harmful and Can You Tell Me My Best Options When This Happens

By John Goreham on October 24, 2025 - 2:50PM

Toyota owners, including your author, find that when they take their Toyota vehicle, such as a RAV4 or GR86, in for service, the Toyota dealers’ service techs overfill the oil. What is the best way to handle this, and is it even a cause for concern?

I Traded My GMC Yukon For This 2024 Ford F-150, Now I Have a Bad Vibration at 75 MPH, the Dealer Performed a Road Force Balance Twice and the Seats Still Shake

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2025 - 11:25AM

A new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat owner is feeling the shake! After two dealer visits for a high-speed cabin vibration that isn't the steering wheel, he's asking if anyone else has experienced this or found a fix. Is this a common issue for the new Ford truck?

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Vandalism Incidents Involving ‘Invisible Paint,’ But It Turns Out to Be a Factory Defect

By Tinsae Aregay on October 24, 2025 - 9:54AM

Several Cybertruck owners have reported being victims of vandalism using ‘invisible paint.’ These owners have found letters written on their B-pillars that only become visible when the vehicle gets wet. However, Tesla seems to be the one to blame.

2024 Honda Prologue in bright turquoise blue, front three-quarter view, showcasing sleek LED headlights and modern crossover design, photographed on mountain overlook with pine trees and lake backdrop.

I Drove My Honda Prologue 234 Miles Back Home With Limited Fast Chargers Available And Arrived With 18% Battery Remaining Despite The Computer Initially Predicting I Would Run Out

By Noah Washington on October 24, 2025 - 9:33AM

A Honda Prologue owner took a 234-mile gamble, with the car's computer predicting he would run out of charge 14% short of home.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 in Arctic White, front three-quarter view, featuring angular LED headlights and aggressive black front splitter, parked in covered lot.

I Test Drove A C8 Corvette And Was Immediately Ticketed For Going 56 MPH In A 37 MPH Zone While Simply Cruising In Traffic Flow

By Noah Washington on October 24, 2025 - 9:31AM

One driver's dream C8 Corvette test drive turned into a financial nightmare after he was immediately ticketed for driving 56 MPH in a 37 MPH zone while cruising in traffic flow.

I Just Drove 150 Miles On My 2020 Toyota RAV4's Spare Donut Tire, Going 55 MPH After My Falken AT Trail Tire Blew Out

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2025 - 7:18AM

A 2022 RAV4 owner's tire blew a sidewall at 55 mph, but she made it 150 miles home on the spare donut, going 55 mph. Is that safe? How far can you really push that tiny spare? Here is what all car owners need to know about that spare tire donut.

Nissan Z Owner Shocked To Find His Odometer Had Racked Up 5,000 Miles Overnight

By Dimitar Angelov on October 24, 2025 - 5:49AM

A programmed feature or a simple electrical gremlin? Nissan Z buyers are puzzled by a fellow owner's odometer readings.

2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV to Debut Eyes-Off Driving, AI and New Software Platform

By Mary Conway on October 23, 2025 - 11:12PM

When GM discontinued its Cruise robotaxis, it said it would incorporate the autonomous technology into more of its vehicles. We'll see it starting on 2028 models.

Chevrolet Drops BrightDrop Production Because of Falling EV Demand

By Mary Conway on October 23, 2025 - 8:50PM

GM and Chevrolet tried repeatedly to boost sales but GM admits that EV demand didn't grow as planned.

Tesla Finally Speaks to HW3 Owners, Promising They Haven’t Been Forgotten

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2025 - 7:37PM

Many Tesla owners with Hardware 3 feared they’d been left behind, but the company just shared an unexpected update that could change how long their cars stay relevant.

10,000 Miles In My Cybertruck Is Giving Me These 5 Alerts, Including Rolling and Shaking a Little When I Start Driving

By Armen Hareyan on October 23, 2025 - 3:23PM

What started as a few unexpected alerts in my Cybertruck before 10,000 miles turned into a mystery that made me question how well we really understand these electric trucks.

I Thought Chinese EVs Like the BYD Atto 3 Were Ready for Prime Time, Then I Saw Airbags Not Deploying in Crash Clips, and Read about Safety Test Results

By Chris Johnston on October 23, 2025 - 11:32AM

Chinese EVs like the BYD Atto 3 shine on price sheets, but then viral videos and safety testing complicate the decision to buy.

I Parked My Tesla Cybertruck At A Tennessee Pizza Restaurant And Instead Of Hate, I Received Smiles, Thumbs Up, And Genuine Curiosity About The Rear-Wheel Steering Feature

By Noah Washington on October 23, 2025 - 8:36AM

While owners in other states face "hate," one Cybertruck owner reports receiving only smiles and thumbs-up at a Tennessee pizza restaurant.

"My 1992 Ford Ranger Has A Much Better Transmission Than My 2023, And Every Time I Slow Down Or Accelerate It Feels Like I Am Driving A Manual And Slamming The Gears"

By Dimitar Angelov on October 23, 2025 - 8:28AM

Despite Ford having taken some measures, Ford owners continue to be frustrated with the 10-speed automatic, co-developed with GM.

I’ve Heard That Charging My Tesla Model Y To 100% Too Often Can Reduce the Battery’s Lifespan, But I’m Not Sure, So, What Is the Truth?

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2025 - 8:21AM

Is a 100% Tesla charge too much? Yvonne asked about her Tesla Model Y, sparking a debate on battery lifespan. Discover the common consensus and best charging practices for all Tesla owners to keep your EV running strong.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares That His Door Got Stuck After Leaving His Truck Parked In The Rain. He Adds, “Water Got Into The Door, & It Only Opens If I Roll Down The Windows First”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2025 - 7:04AM

A Cybertruck owner says he recently left his truck parked outside during a rainstorm. He didn’t think this would be an issue; however, when he got back, he found his driver’s side door jammed and unable to open.

I’m Not Pleased With My 2025 Toyota 4Runner Build Quality, I’m Not Sure I Would Do It Again If Given the Chance, Now I Wish I Would Have Kept My 2024 TRD Pro

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2025 - 6:39AM

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has better power and MPG, but one owner wishes he had kept his old TRD Pro. Zach asks the 4Runner group: "Is anyone else less than pleased with the build quality? Windows rattling, spoiler rattling, brakes squealing."

"I Love My 2021 Kia Stinger, But I Have Had Nothing But Problems, And Now, It's Jerking Like Crazy"

By Dimitar Angelov on October 23, 2025 - 4:29AM

A love-hate relationship with a used Kia Stinger GT Line could turn out to be due to a lack of maintenance.

Tesla’s New Safety Report Shows How Many Times Autopilot Is Safer Than Humans

By Armen Hareyan on October 22, 2025 - 4:21PM

Tesla’s new safety report makes an unexpected claim that Autopilot is nine times safer than human drivers, but what’s really behind those numbers might surprise you.

A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is shown sporting a new NACS Tesla-style charger port

GM’s Chief Financial Officer Admits On Video That Battery Electric Vehicles Are Unprofitable, the Timeline For Profitability Has Gotten Longer, and EV Demand Will Come Down Rather Than Grow

By John Goreham on October 22, 2025 - 2:05PM

In an amazing video from October 21st, GM’s Chief Financial Officer says the quiet part out loud, admitting EVs are not profitable and that GM expects EV demand to fall starting in Q4.

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