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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.

Red Ford Mustang Mach-E and a white Tesla Model Y parked in a city parking.
Mustang Mach-E Owners Reject Tesla Minimalist Design and Tell Why They Chose The Mach-E Despite It Getting Less Range Than Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Mach-E owners expose the gap between Tesla's spec-sheet promise and its real-world paint, service, and build quality in a 124-response thread that every EV shopper needs to read before signing a purchase agreement.
2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Truck
Why We Will Start Seeing More Emergency Response Officers Driving Heavy-Duty Trucks
By Mary Conway on
Now that Ram is building a pursuit-rated heavy-duty truck, other automakers are sure to follow. Emergency responders, like fire and police personnel, need strong, dependable vehicles to get to emergencies wherever they are.
2020 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Owner’s $4,200 Extended Warranty Saves Him $12,000 After Total Engine Failure at 86K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Ford F-150 owner Kenneth Sylvester Jr. saved $7,800 after his 2020 truck suffered a total engine failure at 86,000 miles. Despite 4K-mile oil changes, the $12,000 repair was fully covered by a $4,200 extended warranty, netting him a brand-new engine.
Orange 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X driving toward the camera on a winding two-lane road.
2024 C8 ERay Owner Wired Manual Shifter With Clutch Pedal Using Video Game Joystick
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 ERay owner has built a functional manual-style shifter and clutch pedal assembly using a video game joystick, wiring it into the mid-engine hybrid's dual-clutch transmission.
Ford Mustang GTD on the dyno
Ford Mustang GTD Attacks The Dyno For Some Impressive Figures, But It May Be Hiding Even More Power Than The Runs Suggest
By Dimitar Angelov on
The first-ever Ford Mustang GTD dyno run reveals just how much power the track-focused model makes.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime
2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime Recall: Why a '1-Day' Fix Is Taking 3 Weeks for Parts
By Denis Flierl on
A Pennsylvania 2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime owner warns of major parts delays for the 12.3-inch combination meter recall (25TA08). Despite a 1-day promise, some repairs are taking 3+ weeks. Learn why dealer parts inventory is lagging for the RAV4 Prime.
White Rivian R2 driving on a road next to a side-by-side comparison of Rivian R1 and R2 roof crossbar mounts.
Rivian Test Engineer Says R1 Crossbars Won't Mount on R2 Despite Similar Look
By Noah Washington on
Rivian's R1 crossbars cost up to $720. The mounting points look identical to the R2's. But a test engineer confirmed they won't physically fit, and Rivian is still selling them with no R2 alternative.

2026 Ford Tremor
Ford is Making it Easier for Owners to go Off-Roading - the Only Catch is That Your Car has to be Less Than Nine Years Old and Have a Modem
By Mary Conway on
Ford is giving vehicle owners a free, one-year subscription to an off-roading navigation service so they can enjoy more of the great outdoors. It includes information about hiking, biking, off-roading, hunting and fishing sites.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade
Toyota Highlander Owner Exposes $1,600 Extended Warranty Overcharge: How She Negotiated a $1,400 Platinum Plan
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner exposes a $1,600 warranty overcharge, reveals how she negotiated a $1,400 Platinum plan for her 2026 Grand Highlander, and warns others about the $65 refund trap. Expert insights for Toyota owners looking to save on coverage.
2023 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra Recall Warning - Louisiana Owner Reports Catastrophic Overheating 24 Hours After New Engine Replacement
By Denis Flierl on
Louisiana 2023 Toyota Tundra owner Janice Brown Harvey reports her "recall fix" failed within 24 hours. After a full engine replacement, the truck overheated before reaching home. Is Toyota's V35A twin-turbo remedy failing? Read the full owner report.
Tesla Cybertruck
PCS Failure Crisis Overwhelms Tesla Cybertruck Service, Causing Part Shortages and Weeks-Long Wait. Tesla Is Now Offering Free Supercharging For Owners Unable To Charge Their Cybertrucks At Home
By Tinsae Aregay on
A widespread power conversion system(PCS) failure that prevents Cybertrucks from charging at home is overwhelming Tesla Service. The EV maker is now offering free supercharging to all affected trucks until enough parts become available to fix the problem.
2026 Honda CR-V EX-L
2026 Honda CR-V Road Noise: Why This 2015 Owner Aborted a 'Perfect' EX-L Purchase After a 10-Mile Test Drive
By Denis Flierl on
Annapolis Honda owner Steve Agriesti was ready to trade his 2015 CR-V for the 2026 EX-L, until the road noise became a "deal killer." Despite "super comfortable" seating, this real-world test drive reveals why the new CR-V may fail the "quiet" test.
New Hyundai Ioniq, which is Lemon and left in a carlot.
Kia Niro Owner Says His Lease Ends in May, But He Wants To Buy a Lemon Ioniq 5 With Less Than 10,000 Miles
By Armen Hareyan on
A Kia Niro EV owner's lease expires in May, and he now targets a lemon-titled 2024 Ioniq 5 with under 10,000 miles for less than $25,000, sparking a sharp debate among owners about whether that ICCU buyback title is a bargain or a trap.
Tesla owners whose cars have more than 200,000 miles driven
Tesla Owners With 200,000 Miles Tell About Their Charging Habits and Battery Condition
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla owners with 200,000 to 554,000 miles reveal the charging habits that kept their original batteries alive, and one critical threshold regarding the 10% charging that destroys packs when crossed.
Red Volkswagen ID.4 driving on a mountain road, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
VW CEO Called the ID.4 "Not a True Volkswagen" Owners Who Paid $50K Have Questions
By Noah Washington on
2023 VW ID.4 ProS owners who paid $50,000 woke up to their own CEO disowning their cars. With 63% depreciation in three years and the nameplate being erased, the Reddit thread reveals what 1 million ID owners are really worried about.
White 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning parked in a snowy landscape at sunset, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
F-150 Lightning Solar Tonneau Cover Delivers 350 Watts After One Month: $8 a Month in Electricity
By Noah Washington on
One-month real-world test: Worksport Solis solar tonneau cover delivers 350W on Ford F-150 Lightning, charges the COR battery in 4 hours. Is the $3,250 setup worth it?
Black 2027 Chevrolet Corvette GSX parked at a mountain overlook, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
This 2023 C8 Z06 "Beats" a Huracán Cold Start but the Targa Top Goes Unused
By Noah Washington on
2023 C8 Z06 Ontario-based owner review at 1,242 miles: The LT6 flat-plane crank exhaust outshines a Lamborghini Huracán cold-start, the targa top is a gimmick, trunk heat is real, and the HTC convertible is the smarter buy.
2026 Ram 1500 America 250
Stellantis Plans to Keep Chrysler and Dodge Brands but Will Focus on Ram and Jeep Because Those Brands are More Successful and Profitable
By Mary Conway on
The new CEO of Stellantis refused to shut down the ailing brands, believing they can still be successful in their regions.
Rivian L2 EV Chargers at Yosemite
Attorney Says Trying To Charge His EV at Yosemite at a Rivian L2 Chargers Showed Him What's Wrong With How We're Building EV Charging Infrastructure
By Armen Hareyan on
A New York attorney's failed charging attempt at Yosemite Rivian L2 Charger put a spotlight on a problem that EV drivers across the country already know too well. The technology that finally worked was not smarter. It was simpler.
2024 Toyota Prius XLE AWD
2024 Toyota Prius AWD Real-World MPG Crisis: Owner Reports Only 42 MPG Despite 50 MPG Rating - Is Rust Proofing To Blame?
By Denis Flierl on
Why is a 2024 Toyota Prius AWD getting only 42 MPG? A Wisconsin owner reports a major efficiency gap versus the 50 MPG rating. We investigate how highway speeds and rust proofing weight impact 5th Gen Prius MPG in the Midwest.
A white Ford Maverick is parked in a forested area, towing a small teardrop camper with "APPLACHIAN" printed on its side. The scene is calm and outdoorsy.
After Owning 40 Vehicles Since 1974, This Driver Says The 2025 Ford Maverick Is His "Favorite Ride" for Its Practicality and Everyday Use
By Aram Krajekian on
A retired driver with 40 vehicles under his belt says his 2025 Ford Maverick became his favorite, replacing his Explorer and proving that a smaller, simpler truck can truly do it all.
Car dashboard display showing a battery at 34% charge with a red warning bar. Text reads: "Unable to Charge, Service charging system." Odometer at 5,097 miles, range 105 miles.
2025 Honda Prologue Owner Questions Lease Decision After Charging Failure at Just 5,000 Miles and Dealer Delays
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as an easy decision turned into second thoughts when a nearly new 2025 Honda Prologue began acting up, and the dealership’s explanation only made things worse.
Ry's Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is parked in a showroom with a gray tiled floor. Blue cones are placed in front. A white SUV is visible in the background.
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Requires Extensive Repairs Before 40K Miles, Pushing Owner Toward Lexus GX 460 for Peace of Mind
By Aram Krajekian on
After major repairs like a cylinder head replacement and ongoing oil concerns, one Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 owner is questioning luxury reliability and considering switching to a Lexus GX 460.
White Tesla Model Y driving in a rural area
Kia EV6 Owners Tell "The Next Best Thing" They Are Considering After Turning In Their Leases And Not Getting Another EV6
By Armen Hareyan on
Kia EV6 lessees are splitting as leases expire, with some moving to Tesla FSD and certified-used Lucid EVs at half sticker price, while others are staying inside the Kia and Hyundai family by moving up to the EV9, Ioniq 6N, and the incoming EV3.
2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane
5-Time Ram 1500 Owner Quits HIs 2025 Hurricane Because at 11,000 Miles His Car Had 3 Electrical Failures
By Denis Flierl on
A Florida owner’s 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane has suffered 3 major electrical breakdowns in just 11,000 miles. With no parts available and no repair timeline from Stellantis, the 5-time loyalist says she’s done. Is the 6th Gen Ram’s reliability at risk?
2019 Toyota Highlander at a Dealership's Service Center
Dealership Says The 2019 Toyota Highlander's Alternator Is Failing, But The Owner Has No Issues, Except "It Kinda Jumps Shifting Into Gear"
By Armen Hareyan on
A 2019 Toyota Highlander owner catches a faint whine and occasional rough shifting at 77,000 miles, and her dealer immediately recommends an alternator replacement, a transmission flush, and two new control arms, but a second mechanic finds nothing wrong.
A pair of Chevrolet Bolt advertisements are shown
GM Is Quietly Spending Millions to Advertise EVs, and Most People Don't Know It
By John Goreham on
One constant refrain in our comments is that the reason this or that GM battery-electric vehicle isn’t doing as well as it should is that GM won’t advertise it. We found out what is really going on.
2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE and the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
The Buyer Is Torn Between The 2026 RAV4 XSE and CR-V Hybrid, But Owners Point To The Critical Factor of the $7,496 Premium
By Armen Hareyan on
Daniel is torn between the 2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE and the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, but the owners are zeroing in on the resale value, hybrid system trust, and whether that extra $7,496 actually pays off long-term.
Red GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck parked in a forest clearing surrounded by tall trees.
GM Responds to 6.2-Liter V8 Recall Doubts by Backing the Fix and 10-Year Coverage
By Noah Washington on
In a direct response to Torque News, GM said it has not changed the 6.2-liter V8 recall remedy and is telling affected owners to get the repair done under the current 10-year or 150,000-mile coverage plan.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy Owner Prepared to Trade $28,000 Silverado for 20-Year-Old Tahoe After 8-Speed Transmission “Shudder"
By Denis Flierl on
After a $28,000 CarMax offer and "shuddering" 8-speed gears, a Florida owner is ready to ditch his 2019 Chevy Silverado for his 2004 Tahoe. As dealership "learning" excuses wear thin, is the 20-year-old GMT800 platform actually the smarter investment?
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