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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.

Black 2024 Hyundai Palisade, SUV, front three-quarter view, featuring gold multi-spoke wheels and white racing stripes, photographed in desert landscape at sunset.
I Drive Our 2026 Hyundai Palisade Without Issues But When My Wife Takes The Wheel, The Driver Attention System Constantly Warns Her To "Keep Eyes On Road" Despite Multiple Attempts To Fix It
By Noah Washington on
A Hyundai Palisade owner can drive for miles with the cruise control engaged, but when his wife takes the wheel, the car immediately accuses her of not watching the road. Find out why the Palisade's biased attention system keeps failing for one driver.
Toyota Driving Into The Solid-State EV Future
Toyota's Solid-State Gamble: A Genius Leapfrog or a Desperate Catch-Up?
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota aims to leapfrog EV rivals with solid-state batteries by 2028, betting on safer, faster-charging tech to regain ground lost to Chinese dominance—but the success of this late, high-risk play depends on timely, cost-effective execution.
Electric Restomod Defender In The Wild
The Silent Icon: How a One-Day EV Conversion Perfects the Land Rover Defender
By Rob Enderle on
Electrogenic's new drop-in kit converts classic Land Rover Defenders to electric power in a single day. It swaps the unreliable engine for a silent, high-torque motor, dramatically improving off-road capability and reliability while preserving the vehicle
What a Honda and Mitsubishi Kei Car Might Look Like
The Kei Car Alliance: How Honda and Mitsubishi are Defending Japan's Soul
By Rob Enderle on
Facing a rising tide of affordable Chinese EVs, Honda and Mitsubishi have formed a joint venture to dominate Japan's vital Kei car market. Leveraging Honda's engineering and Mitsubishi's proven success, they will co-develop next-generation, affordable EV.
Audi Q6 Concept Out Having Fun
The Quattro Reborn: Audi's Q6 Offroad is the Soul the e-tron Era Needs
By Rob Enderle on
Audi's Q6 Offroad concept is a far more achievable goal than the insane Audi AI: Trail quattro concept and could be a game changer for the brand.
Future Mercedes Digital Dash
The Car That Understands: Mercedes' AI Co-Pilot is a Glimpse of the Future
By Rob Enderle on
The new MBUX AI Co-Pilot from Mercedes-Benz allows the car to understand conversational, multi-intent commands, marking a significant leap from simple voice controls to a truly intelligent and responsive automotive assistant.
The Batmobile Like Mercedes Vision Iconic
The Vision Iconic: The Car That Proves Mercedes Still Has a Soul
By Rob Enderle on
The stunning Mercedes "Vision Iconic" concept blends a "Batman: The Animated Series" aesthetic with a revolutionary steam punk interior, serving as a desperately needed and desirable car that could redefine the future of luxury EVs.
2024 Tesla Model Y
I Don’t Talk About This Much, But Behind Loving My Tesla Model Y, I Had Too Much Debt With All My Upgrades, My Dashboard Is Cleaner Than My Finances
By Denis Flierl on
You love your Tesla's tech, but hate the debt? Markus knows the feeling. His clean dashboard hid messy finances until he stopped chasing upgrades and got disciplined. Now, he's debt-free, proving that peace of mind feels better than any new feature. 
2022 Toyota Tacoma
I Took My 2022 Toyota Tacoma to the Dealer, and They Told Me I Need $3,325 in Repairs Just To Avert Problems, and What I Need To Get Done
By Denis Flierl on
Tacoma owner Jorge Barajas shares his shocking $3,325 dealer service estimate, sparking a debate among Taco Nation. A battery, filters, fluid exchanges, and $825$ for spark plugs - are all these services legitimate and necessary for his 2022 truck?
White 2021 GMC 1500 parked in a driveway surrounded by fall foliage. The driver's door is open, conveying readiness and adventure.
My 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Needed a New Transmission, But the Way My Dealer Handled It Proved Why I’ll Be Buying My Third Truck From Them
By Aram Krajekian on
When a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 owner’s transmission failed, what followed became a rare example of how true dealership loyalty is still alive in Michigan.
Gas pump display showing $94.51 for 27.887 gallons. The screen is framed in gray and the background appears blurred.
I Stopped Believing My 2025 Ram 1500’s MPG Display, And This Isn't Whether The MPG Is Good or Bad, But Much Of The Time The Meters Are Widely Inaccurate
By Aram Krajekian on
This 2025 Ram 1500 owner set out to see if his truck’s MPG display could be trusted, and what he discovered turned a simple experiment into a reminder that manual calculation still matters if you don’t want to get stranded.
A Tesla is shown with duct tape crossing out its logo as a protest
Multiple Automotive Outlets Simultaneously Report on a Tesla “Sales Slump,” Just as Tesla Completes a Quarter With Record Sales - Is This Some Weird Conspiracy I’m Missing Out On?
By John Goreham on
There seem to be anti-Tesla talking points going around that I’m not privy to. Why are automotive media publications all incorrectly reporting a Tesla slump at the same time? I feel left out.
Black car with a covered hood parked in a narrow, corrugated metal garage.
I Spent $17,000 To Revive One Of The First Nine Tesla Model S Cars Ever Built And Drove It 600 Miles From Austin To See Starship Flight 11, Proving These Original EVs Still Have Life Left
By Noah Washington on
After spending $17,000 to fully restore one of the first nine Tesla Model S cars ever built, this owner drove it 600 miles to witness Starship Flight 11.
Black pickup truck parked at a construction site with workers and wooden structures nearby.
I Towed A Loaded U-Haul 150 Miles With My Ford F-150 Lightning And Achieved 1.8 Miles Per kWh, But Discovered Wind Direction Makes A Massive Difference When The Empty Trailer Only Got 1.4 Miles Per kWh On The Return Trip
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's towing trip revealed a profound truth: his fully loaded U-Haul achieved an amazing 1.8 mi/kWh, but the empty trailer only managed 1.4 mi/kWh on the way back.
Map showing location of EV fast chargers in continental U.S.
How EV Road Trips Have Gone from Miserable to Enjoyable in The Last Couple of Years
By Chris Johnston on
The future is looking much brighter for car owners who want to replace their gas-powered vehicles with a single EV for both road trips and daily driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Halts Cybertruck Light Bar Installations Amid A String Of Adhesive Failures – Tesla Says, “An Internal Assessment is Currently In Progress For Light Bar Installation Procedure”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Months after Cybertruck owners began reporting that their off-road lightbars were flying off in the middle of the highway, Tesla has now finally halted lightbar installations. The EV maker acknowledged the issue in an email sent to Cybertruck owners.
2025 Toyota Tundra
I Took My 2025 Toyota Tundra to the Dealer For the 10K Service and I’ll Never Leave the Lot Before Checking, There Was Oil All Over the Engine Bay, and A Puddle Under the Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Tundra 10k Service Scare: After checking the engine bay before leaving the dealer, one owner found a massive oil leak caused by a cross-threaded filter. A quick look saved his 2025 Tundra from certain engine failure. What Tundra owners need to know. 
2024 Honda CR-V
I Opened My Honda CR-V Rear Hatch and It’s Peeing All Over My Leg, the Dealer Claims They’ve Never Seen This Before, Has Anyone Else Had This Happen?
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V owner says,' My CR-V is peeing all over my leg!' Jennifer's 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid is leaking water when she opens the hatch. The dealership is stumped. What's causing this bizarre, leaky problem? Here is what CR-V owners need to know.
An automotive brake display explains how the rotor, caliper and brake pads work
My Mechanic Says That My Honda CR-V Needs New Rotors If I Change the Brake Pads, but He Didn’t Even Look At the Car - Help Me Understand If I am Being Told the Truth
By John Goreham on
A Honda CR-V owner is concerned that a mechanic is taking advantage of her. She knows her Honda CR-V is ready for brake work, but is being told that even without a quick glance, her CR-V will need rotors when the brakes are serviced.
Pickup truck towing a trailer filled with soil, near red and white buildings, surrounded by trees.
I Loaded 8,000 Pounds Of River Rock In My Rivian R1T Trailer With Negative Tongue Weight And When It Started Violently Swaying At 70 MPH, The Electric Truck's Low Center Of Gravity Saved Us From Disaster
By Noah Washington on
One Rivian R1T owner loaded 8,000 pounds of river rock improperly and was hit by extreme, high-speed trailer sway that nearly sent the load sideways. His terrifying story reveals the electric truck's secret stability advantage.
Car partially lifted onto a curbside pickup area, with a tow truck ramp nearby.
Kia Owner Says Their 2022 EV6 Suddenly Launched At Full Speed While Parked Outside Sheetz Goes On To Say It Stopped Only After Being Impaled On A Barrier Pole
By Noah Washington on
While searching for a charging station, one Kia EV6 owner reports the car suddenly charged forward at full speed, only stopping when it was impaled on a barrier pole. This terrifying incident, which totaled the EV6, is now under a federal safety review.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
My Pointer Loves To Push My Tesla Cybertruck’s Window Button Over & Over To Get It To Go Down, and How Do I Keep My Dog From Ruining the Seats?
By Denis Flierl on
Cybertruck owner Jerry Higby is in a bind: his pointer is destroying his seats, and is obsessed with the window button! He needs a solution beyond a kennel. Are those "saggy" Tesla hammock beds worth it? What's the best seat protection for canines?
Image shows a Tesla Cybertruck in a retail area looking shiny and ready for action
I’m Confused As To Why My Tesla Cybertruck Thinks Its Towing range Is Less Than 100 Miles, Is the Computer Just Misunderstanding the Situation, Help Me Understand This
By John Goreham on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is dismayed to find that his truck’s towing range is much shorter than it should be. Is this just a confused trip computer, or is the range really that short?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Had My Tailgate Replaced Due To Warping and the New One Came In Looking Even Worse”
By Denis Flierl on
A common issue? Warped Tesla Cybertruck tailgates. One owner received a worse replacement, forcing Tesla engineering to halt all fixes until a proper solution is found. Here's what this means for every Cybertruck owner.
2019 Chevy Silverado
2019 Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “I Had My Transmission Flushed, Just Shy Of 45K Miles, The Dealer Charged Me $562, Did I Pay Too Much?”
By Denis Flierl on
The 8-spd transmission in Mike's 2019 Silverado hit 45k miles, demanding a pricey flush. The bill? $562. That steep cost has sparked a fiery debate in the owners' group: Is this highway robbery or just the price of keeping a modern truck running smoothly?
2016 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 FWD
I Have a 2016 Toyota Highlander and My Gas Mileage is Terrible, I Use 89 or 91 Octane, But I Don’t Need Anyone Telling Me What Grade of Gas To Use
By Denis Flierl on
Malachi's 2016 Toyota Highlander never stops driving, forcing gas stops every 2 days! He gets 25 MPG, uses 91 octane gas, and needs help boosting mileage for his V6 FWD. What's the best advice for any Highlander owner wanting to increase their mpg? 
Tesla's New Bold Move With the Six-Seat Model Y L Suggests Tesla's Strategic Pivot To Family-Oriented Models Is Paying Off
Tesla's New Bold Move With the Six-Seat Model Y L Suggests Tesla's Strategic Pivot To Family-Oriented Models Is Paying Off
By Armen Hareyan on
The surge in Shanghai deliveries and the 6.16% sales boost of the six-seat Model Y L suggest Tesla's strategic pivot to family-oriented models is paying off in China’s competitive EV market. However, a few consequences could emerge.
A document titled "Safety Issue Type: Investigations" dated October 7, 2025, about NHTSA's investigation into safety concerns with Tesla's Full Self Driving system.
Tesla’s FSD Might Be 200 Times Safer Than Human Drivers, Even as NHTSA Opens a New Safety Investigation
By Aram Krajekian on
Even as Tesla’s FSD racks up billions of safe miles, regulators are opening new investigations. The numbers suggest a breakthrough, but is the world truly ready to hand over the wheel?
A white GMC Sierra EV is parked on a paved road, towing a large white enclosed trailer. The background features a grassy field and a clear, sunny sky.
I Bought My GMC Sierra EV AT4 to Replace My Silverado 3500HD, But My First Towing Trip Showed Me Just How Fast EV Range Can Disappear
By Aram Krajekian on
When this GMC Sierra EV owner hitched up a trailer for the first time, his drive turned into a real-world test of patience and physics, showing how towing can turn EV range from a number into a challenge.
Rivian R1S off road in high desert mountains
Wow, I Had a Fun Time in the Dirt with My EV, The Rivian R1S Was Born to Off Road
By Chris Johnston on
Off roading with an EV like the Rivian R1S makes instant torque feel like a cheat code.
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