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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 Cybertruck
My Cybertruck Died in the Cold & Tesla Tech Staff Say, “They’ve Never Seen Anything Like This,” Now, My Case Has Been “Escalated to the Engineering Team,” but I got a Loaner Vehicle, so Thank You, Tesla!
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla tech staff say, “They’ve never seen anything like this,” after examining a Cybertruck that died in the cold. Unable to figure out what went wrong, Tesla passed the issue to its engineers. However, the owner says he’s thankful for the EV maker.
Tesla Cybertruck
I Got a Promotion, Plus a 25% Pay Raise; My Wife and new Baby are Doing Fine, but the New Job is in London, and I’m in Tears Because I Have to Sell My Beautiful Tesla Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s crying because he has to part ways with his truck. He recently got a promotion and a 25% pay raise, and his wife and new baby are fine, but the new job is in London, which means he has to sell his Cybertruck.
Why Your Car Loan Exceeds Your Car's Value
These Cars Depreciate So Fast They Actually Lose Half Their Value In Only 3 Years ―New Report Reveals Many Popular Models and Shows How Tesla Compares
By Timothy Boyer on
According to data from Consumer Reports and Car Edge these cars, SUVs, and trucks have the worst resale value as the ones that lose the most value in the first 3 years of ownership.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Is Desperate to Move Out Its F-150 Lightning, and I’m Looking at This $200-a-Month Tempting Lease. But, No! I’ll Keep My Chevy Silverado with 100K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Have you seen the surprising deals Ford is offering on the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning? One potential buyer, Cooper, is considering the F-150 Lightning but has second thoughts after looking at the details. Find out why he's keeping his Chevy Silverado. 
2024 Toyota Tundra
My 2024 Toyota Tundra Cost $71K and I Just Bought A Porsche Taycan For $58K. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?
By Denis Flierl on
If you look at the truck market compared to the electric sports car market, things are crazy. Alex Sedlak points out that his 2024 Toyota Tundra was $71K, and he had just bought a 2021 Porsche Taycan for $58K. Was it a good choice, or will he be sorry?
White Ford Mustang GT350
50,000 Miles In, I'm Completely Torn Over Doing a Centri and Keeping The Boost Low on My Shelby GT350, and Don't Know How The GT350 Does After 75,000 Miles
By Noah Washington on
At 50,000 miles, a Shelby GT350 owner faces the ultimate wrench twist.
My 2014 Silverado 1500 Lifter Just Collapsed Due to the 4 Cylinder Deactivation and I Don't Have Any Money to Fix It
My 2014 Silverado 1500's Lifter Just Collapsed Due To The 4 Cylinder Deactivation and I Don't Have The Money To Fix It
By Narek Hareyan on
What would you do if your dream truck suddenly broke down and you had no money to fix it? One 17-year-old Chevy Silverado owner is facing this exact nightmare. See the tough choices he's considering and share your advice.
My Tesla Model 3 Jammed, I'm Outside and Phone Died, Then I Remembered Tesla Had Recently Released an Apple Watch App
My Tesla Model 3 Jammed, I'm Outside and Phone Died, Then I Remembered Tesla Had Recently Released an Apple Watch App
By Armen Hareyan on
I was stranded with a dead phone and a locked Tesla Model 3, but thinking quickly and using the Tesla's Apple Watch app I turned the potential disaster into a tech-savvy rescue you'll want to hear about.
Grey Tacoma
My 2021 Toyota Tacoma Was Getting 20-22 MPG, But When I Lifted It I Get 15 MPG at 65 MPH And It's Consistently Downshifting Now
By Noah Washington on
My 2021 Toyota Tacoma’s fuel efficiency dropped from 22 to 15 MPG after a lift kit, here’s why gas mileage crashed and it keeps downshifting annoyingly at 65 MPH.
When You Are Over Your Head With a Problem, Seek Professional Help
I Am A Mechanic Professionally, And I Definitely Did Not Lift My Toyota Highlander 100% Safely, And Now I'm Paying For It ―Possibly With His Life With This Forum Advice
By Timothy Boyer on
A mechanic who was gifted a used hydraulic car lift winds up in trouble. This is a perfect example of what not to do and what you should do in your garage if this happens.
Tesla Model X where the back seat is missing
So I Bought This Used Model X, Which Used To Be a Tesla Mobile Mechanic Car, and The Whole Floor and Seats Are Missing
By Armen Hareyan on
I bought a used Tesla Model X with only 15,000 miles on it that turned out to be a former mobile mechanic car: no floor, no seats, just questions. What would YOU do with it?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Forced Tesla to Buy Back His Defective Truck at 30 Cents/Mile. He Adds, “I Can Use the Money to Buy an Even More Expensive Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
An early Cybertruck owner says he has successfully compelled Tesla to buy back his defective truck, with Tesla only deducting $300 for every 1000 miles he drove it. However, the Cybertruck fan says he’ll use the money to buy a more expensive Cybertruck.
2025 Subaru Outback
I Really Appreciate This, Mazda, But You Are An Hour Too Late, I’ve Upgraded To a 2025 Subaru Outback
By Denis Flierl on
Have you owned a car brand for years and then decided to make a change? That's what Lizzie did. She knew it was time to change when her Mazda 5 minivan failed her. Here is Lizzie's car purchasing dilemma. Why did she pick the 2025 Subaru Outback instead?
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Added Something That Might Be as Controversial as Installing Raptor Lights On the Front of My Toyota Tacoma, Should it Stay?
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner is asking if it's acceptable to install upgrades to her Tacoma pickup and if it's like adding Raptor lights, which sparked a debate among enthusiasts. Does it add a touch of style, or are they showy and comical? What do you think?
So I Am New to a Truck, Driving My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado in Bad Snow, Having It on 4H and It Started Shaking
So I Am New to a Truck, Driving My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado in Bad Snow, Having It on 4H and It Started Shaking
By Armen Hareyan on
Driving a 2024 Silverado in snow took a surprising turn when 4H caused intense shaking. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and tips every truck owner needs to know.
BYD vs. Tesla Rendered By DALL-E
Chinese EV Companies Aggressively Complain About Tesla’s Tariff Advantages For Chinese Built Tesla Cars, Given Musk And US Declining Influence They Are More Likely To Win Which Would Be Really Bad For Tesla
By Rob Enderle on
Chinese car companies are moving aggressively to remove their artificial Tariff disadvantage against Chinese built Teslas. Once this is done it will pretty much assure Europe will follow Australia and move from Tesla cars to Chinese alternatives.
China EV Dominance Rendered By Dall-E
The US’s End To EV Support Will Significantly Strengthen China’s Aggressive Moves To Dominate EV Industry And Assure Their Eventual Ownership Of The Market By The 2030s
By Rob Enderle on
The US’s pullback from EVs assures China’s future dominance of this industry, and they are already around 2 years ahead of everyone but Tesla. If this doesn’t change, a lot of countries will bleed jobs and automotive revenues.
Hyundai Iconiq 5
Just Recently I Met a Guy Whose Ioniq 5 Edged Out The Tesla Model 3 in a 10-80% Charging Test, Finishing Faster
By David Black on
In Colorado, a notable event occurred where a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, faced off against a Tesla Model 3 in a charging test from 10% to 80%. The Ioniq 5 came out ahead, completing the charge faster. However, there is more to the story.
Car Company Graveyard Rendered By DALL-E
Why 2025 May Be A Really Bad Year To Buy Or Sell Cars: The End Of Most Automotive Companies Is Approaching
By Rob Enderle on
The Car market is a mess in 2025 suggesting a number of companies may be gone by the end of the decade. It would be wise to avoid buying a new car until it has settled again, likely after 2027 but before 2030, so you don’t regret the purchase.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Toyota Dealer Speaks Out, “The Stop Sale On the Toyota Grand Highlander Was Tough On Our Customers, Some Moved On To Other Vehicles and Some Waited It Out”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Toyota Grand Highlander available? The stop-sale has been lifted, production has restarted, and the 2025 models have arrived. Is it safe for customers to buy the SUV, and has Toyota fixed the problem? An interview with a dealer reveals more details
Tesla Model Y
The First In-Depth Refreshed Tesla Model Y Review Videos Drop – Carwow & Out of Spec Reviews Show All the Changes in the New Model Y
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has finally allowed automotive YouTubers to get up close to the refreshed Model Y. The new videos detail all the minor changes Tesla has made to the all-electric crossover. The design gets a big thumbs up, but the specs were a letdown.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
My Tesla Cybertruck Only Costs 3.2 Cents Per Mile, My Ford F-350 Costs 31 Cents Per Mile, But Both Trucks Have Their Purpose
By Denis Flierl on
How does a Tesla Cybertruck compare with a Ford F-350? Dave is an owner of both a 2024 Cybertruck and a 2007 Ford F-350. He likes both trucks and gives an honest evaluation with cost analysis so potential Cybertruck buyers can make an informed decision. 
Cadillac Sollei
I Don't Care What People Think of The Whole EV Situation, But This Cadillac Sollei and Celestiq Look Super Gorgeous To See in Person
By Noah Washington on
The EV debate can wait as the Cadillac’s Sollei and Celestiq are rolling masterpieces that’ll make you forget what ‘range anxiety’ even means.
Image of Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires by Emma Risken.
My Uniroyal Tiger Paw Tires Have Proven As Reliable In Winter As a Chocolate Lab
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase principal tester Emma Risken, who says that, like a trusted friend, her Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires have been a welcome companion during this winter’s harsh weather. 
I Think the Lexus GX 550 Is One of the Best-Looking SUVs on the Market Hands Down With Smooth Drive and Very Comfortable Seating
I Think The Lexus GX 550 Is One of the Best-Looking SUVs on the Market Hands Down With Smooth Drive and Very Comfortable Seating
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2024 Lexus GX 550 effortlessly combines rugged off-road capability with premium luxury, making it one of the most versatile and striking SUVs on the market today.
Image of money by John Goreham
Millions of Dollars Wasted As Brand New Electric School Buses Go Up In Smoke While Charging
By John Goreham on
A Massachusetts school community watches with sadness as millions in funding is lost to another battery-electric vehicle fire.
Toyota Rav4 Rodent Removal Advice
I Just Had My Toyota 2024 Prime In For Its First Service (5K Mile), and "Mechanics Found Mouse Fur On The Cabin Air Filter. They Say It'll Cost $550." Can Owners DIY Fix and Prevent This Problem?
By Timothy Boyer on
A Toyota Rav4 owner discovers mice have infested his new car, which is an expensive fix. Here is an explanation of how to avoid the repair cost and an inexpensive solution to prevent this from happening again.
Image of 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD towing courtesy of Ford
After owning a Tesla Model Y, I Never Thought I’d Own a Ford Maverick Hybrid or Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid, but I do. Here’s Why
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases online content creator Jake of Jakes’ Hobbies. He has now purchased multiple hybrids after owning a Tesla Model Y. Let’s look at why he has moved in this direction. 
I Got To Test My Rented Kia EV6's Range in Snow And Minimized The Power Usage By Using The Snow Mode And Few Other Tricks
I Got To Test My Rented Kia EV6's Range in Snow And Minimized The Power Usage By Using The Snow Mode And Few Other Tricks
By Armen Hareyan on
Look how a Floridian mastered the snowy Philadelphia roads in a Kia EV6, revealing secret tricks to maximize range that every EV owner needs to know.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
I Just Negotiated a Great Deal On a 2024 Toyota Tacoma, the Tacoma Deals Are Incredible Right Now
By Denis Flierl on
It may be the best time to buy if you are considering a 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma. Tomi Slavmikula, who negotiates many Toyota deals, says the Tacoma market has softened, and deals are incredible. See how much he thinks you can save on a new Tacoma truck. 
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