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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.

My EV Charger Threw Errors Twice in One Day, and While Unplugging Fixed It Both Times, I’m Starting to Worry There’s a Bigger Problem Hiding Behind It
My EV Charger Threw Errors Twice in One Day, and While Unplugging Fixed It Both Times, I’m Starting to Worry There’s a Bigger Problem Hiding Behind It
By Narek Hareyan on
A simple charger glitch that vanished with a quick unplug turned into a deeper mystery, and now one Rivian owner’s experience has EV drivers everywhere rethinking what’s really hiding behind those charging errors.
AI generated image using Grok shows a surprised owner changing his oil and finding to be green
I Just Did My First Oil Change Today On My 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, and the Oil Has a Green Look To It, Has Anyone Ever Seen Such a Thing, and Should I Be Worried
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase a Ford Bronco Sport owner who changed his own oil, only to discover the oil had a very unusual look to it. We examine this mystery in detail.
My First RV Trip with a Rivian R1S Cut My Range in Half, but Towing Was Shockingly Easy, and I Found the One Charging Station That Got It Right
My First RV Trip with a Rivian R1S Cut My Range in Half, but Towing Was Shockingly Easy, and I Found the One Charging Station That Got It Right
By Narek Hareyan on
Towing a 5,000 lb trailer with a Rivian might sound like a nightmare for range and charging, but one owner’s real-world trip proves it can be smooth, easy, and even more convenient than you'd expect.
I Drove My Gen1 R1S for Two Years, Then Traded It In for a Gen2, and Somehow Got More Than I Paid
I Drove My Gen1 R1S for Two Years, Then Traded It In for a Gen2, and Somehow Got More Than I Paid
By Narek Hareyan on
After two years with his Rivian R1S, Sanjiv got more than he paid when he traded it in, and his story might change how you think about EV ownership and resale value forever.
Image of BMW's all-electric i4 sports sedan by John Goreham
EV Inflection Point - BMW, Hummer, Chevrolet, and GMC, Are the Latest Brands to Pause, Reduce, or Stop Electric Vehicle Production as the Industry Slowly Admits that EV Market Share Stalled In the U.S. 27 Months Ago
By John Goreham on
With each passing quarter, it becomes increasingly evident that U.S. consumer adoption of battery-electric vehicles has stalled at around 8%. Automakers are scaling back their production of EVs, adapting to the lower-than-hoped-for take rate.
2019 Nissan Altima
I Haven’t Changed the Oil In My Nissan Altima in 23,000 Miles, I Just Found Out Today That I Need An Oil Change Every 5,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
How often should you change the oil in your Nissan or any car brand's vehicle? Gaby says it's been 23,000 miles since her last oil change in her 2019 Nissan Altima. Check out her incredible story and what all car owners need to know.
2024 Lexus GX550 10-speed automatic transmission shifter
My Lexus GX550 Has The Transmission Jerk Issue, But A Dealer Says They Have To Wait For A Software Update
By Dimitar Angelov on
While some people think it's normal, more and more Lexus GX550 owners complain from a jerky transmission.
A 2025 Gray Tesla Model Y drives on a rural road, set against a backdrop of snowy mountains under a clear blue sky.
I Worked For Tesla And Discovered A Hidden Tire Warranty That Saved Me 25% On Replacements, Plus Four More Secrets Model Y Owners Are Never Told About
By Noah Washington on
A former Tesla employee just dropped five ownership hacks every Model Y driver needs to know, but Tesla won’t tell you.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Why Corvette is Threatening to Ban Some 2025 ZR1 Buyers From Ever Buying a Future Corvette
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is setting strict rules about how long the buyer has to keep the new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The automaker wants to make sure the buyer really wants the supercar and isn't just trying to make a quick buck!
Toyota Owner Shows How She Saved Money With DIY Maintenance
I Haven't Taken My Toyota Tacoma to the Dealership for Service in 5 Years…Guess How Much I Saved
By Timothy Boyer on
How much money would you save by DIYing your scheduled maintenance on your Toyota rather than taking it to the dealership? Here's what one DIY Toyota owner found with her Tacoma.
2023 Dodge Challenger Demon
Why Fans Are Convinced that Dodge is Bringing Back the Challenger
By Mary Conway on
Dodge phased out its most popular and powerful HEMI-powered muscle cars to make room for EVs. Now that the HEMI engines are coming back, fans want to see the Challenger back, too!
2025 Ford Ranger Raptor
How Ford Performance is Helping 2025 F-150, Ranger and Bronco Raptor Owners Grow Their Off-Roading Skills
By Mary Conway on
Ford Performance is once again holding a special rally for Ford Raptor owners so they can elevate their skills out on the trails.
Image of Nissan's ProPilot 2.1++ system driving a Rogue by John Goreham
I thought Nissan Rogue’s ProPilot 2.1 Hands-Free Driving Would Be a Gimmick, but Then I Found Out How Wrong I Was When I Tried This
By John Goreham on
In our recent testing, the Nissan Rogue’s hands-free driving package knocked our socks off.
Image of a 2025 Kia EV charging up at a Tesla Supercharger courtesy of Kia media support.
I Just Discovered That Kia Vehicles Can Now Charge on Tesla Superchargers, and Here Is The App You Need and What To Know About Ports and Adapters
By John Goreham on
Kia is the very latest brand to gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network. This is an ideal time to try the network before your next road trip. 
My Rivian Only Gets 2.4 mikWh, but It’s Still Cheaper to Drive Than Gas SUVs, and I Made a Simple Comparison to Prove It
My Rivian Only Gets 2.4 mi/kWh, but It’s Still Cheaper to Drive Than Gas SUVs, and I Made a Simple Comparison to Prove It
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian owner gets just 2.4 mi/kWh, but his cost-per-mile is so low it puts gas SUVs to shame, and his simple math might finally end the EV efficiency debate.
The second batch of the Ye Series models, co-developed with Honda and leading Chinese carmakers GAC and DongFeng
Honda's New GT Concept Is Not What People Want, But It Paints An Interesting Future For The Japanese Brand
By Dimitar Angelov on
At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Honda unveiled two fastback models, co-developed with leading Chinese automakers, and it paints a picture of the brand's future.
Women Are Often Scammed by Garages
Another Shop Told Them Their 2021 Volkswagen Needed $5000 Worth Of Work… Here's Our 2nd Opinion
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is some excellent advice on understanding why any high-priced repair estimate must have a second or third opinion before committing to an expensive repair that could be fraudulent.
Why Toyota's Rav4 Error Messages Are Not Always Accurate
Toyota Rav 4 Complaint: I Can't Be Nice About This…Why Scare People Into Thinking Their Drive System Is Malfunctioning For An Emissions Problem
By Timothy Boyer on
An OP's daughter's Rav4 received a warning message unrelated to a simple fix her father tried that worked.
Image shows an Icelandic Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid-Electric vehicle
I Made the Mistake of Opting For an Electric Vehicle With a Plug to Experience Charging While Traveling, And Here’s Why I Won’t Bother Renting an EV on Vacation Again Even Though I Loved The Mitsubishi EclipseCross
By Hande Tuncer on
I’m a tech-savvy driver who owns a hybrid-electric vehicle as my daily. During a recent trip to Iceland, I rented a vehicle with a plug so that I could try to see how charging worked as a newcomer to the technology. What a waste of time.
Chevrolet Silverado
I’m Stuck With a $31K Chevy Silverado Yard Ornament, the Dealer Failed To Give Me a Title, Now, 5 Months In They Sold the Store and Closed the Doors
By Denis Flierl on
Lanna purchased a Chevrolet Silverado pickup for cash, and the dealer failed to give her a title to the truck. It's been nearly five months, and she's still waiting. Check out Lanna's unbelievable story and what all car and truck buyers need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says He Took His Truck in for Service For a Minor Issue; However, Tesla Surprised Him With a New High-Voltage Battery Pack – He Adds, “I’m Happy I Got a Better Cybertruck Loaner”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was surprised when Tesla informed him that he needed a high-voltage battery pack replacement after bringing his truck in for a minor issue. However, he is pleased with the newer Cybertruck loaner Tesla provided him.
Aniyah's 2000 Lexus LX470
My 394,000 Mile Lexus LX470 Finally Gave Out, and I Can’t Even Be Mad Because This Proves How Well Lexus Builds Their Vehicles
By Aram Krajekian on
This 2000 Lexus LX 470 made it nearly 400,000 miles before finally breaking down. And the way it happened might just be the strongest proof that Lexus builds vehicles meant to outlast the rest.
Tesla yoke steering wheel
Tesla Issues Another Recall For Its 2 Most Popular EV Models
By Dimitar Angelov on
Certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Models May Experience Steering Issues, But Luckily, There Is A Solution.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
GM Recalling Nearly 600,000 2021-2024 Trucks and SUVs Because of Potential V-8 Engine Failures
By Mary Conway on
This is a major update to a story I posted yesterday. GM investigated 28,000 complaints of engine problems.
A white Polestar 2 parked on a barren landscape, with dark volcanic soil and a soft blue sky in the background.
My Polestar Crushed A 1700-Mile Road Trip That Destroyed My Back In Another Car, Tesla's Chargers Cost Me 60% Less Than Electrify America's Network Through Texas
By Noah Washington on
A new Polestar owner shares how his PS4 and Polestar 2 delivered stunning comfort on a marathon drive that left his old BMW in the dust, and why Tesla’s chargers made the trip dramatically cheaper. From lane-assist surprises to roadside reboots.
Image of Tesla's Cybertruck parked in Metro Boston taken by John Goreham
The Amount of Angry Looks, Middle Fingers, and People That Yell At Me While I Drive My Tesla Cybertruck Is Absolutely Insane, And the People That Are Mad At Me Are the Same Ones That Just a Year Ago Were Telling Everybody to Buy EVs To Save the Planet
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Tesla Cybertruck Owner JF, who is confounded by the fact that the people going crazy about his choice of vehicle are the same ones who previously looked down their noses at anyone who didn’t drive an EV.
US Cars Do Not Provide What Japanese Drivers Need in Their Cars
Why Most American Cars Are Not Popular in Japan With the Exception of Jeep
By Timothy Boyer on
Trump criticized Japan for the few American vehicles sold in their country. But car dealers and experts say there's a host of reasons why American cars aren't appealing to Japanese drivers.
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Hit 200,000 Miles and It Still Drives Like New with the Original Battery
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Hit 200,000 Miles and It Still Drives Like New with the Original Battery
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla owner just crossed 200,000 miles with ease, still driving on the original battery. Here’s why his story challenges what many people think about Tesla longevity.
Car Jack and Jack Stand Fail for This BMW Owner
My Uncle Died From Crawling Under A Car With A Jack Like This
By Timothy Boyer on
What breaking the rules of lifting a car looks like serves as a good warning and reminder that if the vehicle is not placed solidly, accidents can and do happen.
My Rivian R1S Gen2 Started Making a Firecracker Popping Noise After Turns, and Now I’m Searching for Answers
My Rivian R1S Gen2 Started Making a Firecracker Popping Noise After Turns, and Now I’m Searching for Answers
By Narek Hareyan on
A small firecracker noise from a brand-new Rivian R1S sparked one owner’s search for answers, and what he found could help every EV driver catch small problems before they turn big.
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