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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.

Average Transaction Prices for U.S. new vehicles chart courtesy of Cox Automotive
New Vehicle Prices Have Barely Budged Since 2022, but Mainstream and Automotive Media Tell A Different Story To Garner Pageviews
By John Goreham on
We compare the average transaction prices of new vehicles sold in America from 2022, 2023, and today to see if the cost of an automobile is rising. What we find is quite different than what many outlets opt to report.
Purple futuristic truck with a motorcycle mounted on the back, parked in a wooded area.
I'm Attempting To Be The First Person To Drive A Tesla Cybertruck Through The 575-Mile Washington Backcountry Discovery Route From Oregon To Canada, With Just 4 Miles Of Buffer On My First 119-Mile Off-Road Leg
By Noah Washington on
The single biggest question about the Cybertruck is its energy consumption in severe off-road terrain. This pioneering driver is logging real-time telemetry to prove the Cybertruck's off-road endurance.
Silver sedan parked on a road with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
I Calculated The Total Cost Of Owning A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 In California And Found It Saves $1,430 Per Year In Fuel Costs Compared To A Gasoline Car, Totaling $21,448 Over 15 Years
By Noah Washington on
A detailed analysis comparing EV vs. gasoline fuel costs just exposed a major trap for electric owners. Find out why the public charging economic trap makes refueling an EV at peak hours cost the same as buying gas.
2026 Ram 1500 HEMI at Jones Pass
Rocky Mountain High with the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Honda Passport, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Toyota 4Runner and Lexus LX700h
By Mary Conway on
A spectacular day in the Rocky Mountains gave the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press the chance to put the varied vehicles through their paces.
2026 Infiniti QX80 S AWD
2026 Infiniti QX80 S - Large Luxury and a Surprising Powertrain
By John Goreham on
Infiniti’s 2026 QX80 is the company’s largest vehicle, and a powertrain we didn't expect.
Image of an extended range battery electric vehicle
I Don’t Understand the Point of Gas-Powered EVs Like the Chevy Volt, but I’ve Been Told I’m Missing the Point, Here’s Why I Disagree
By Chris Johnston on
The Chevy Volt showed that range extenders work, but Volvo’s newly announced EREV demands an honest look at who really wants it, and what counts as progress.
Blue SUV driving on a tree-lined road with sunlight filtering through branches.
My Kia EV9's 12-Volt Battery Died For The Third Time In Six Months While We Were 200 Miles From Home, Despite Charging To 100% The Night Before
By Noah Washington on
Why does the EV9 not charge its 12V battery to a full 14.4V when plugged into a Level 2 charger? This owner's ordeal exposes Kia's flawed charging logic and how the only long-term fix might be upgrading.
Front view of a Ford truck on a road with hills and shrubs in background.
I've Driven My 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash 6,592 Miles In Six Months And Found It Powers My Entire Camping Setup While Costing Just 9 Cents Per kWh At Home Versus 43 Cents At Fast Chargers
By Noah Washington on
After 6,500 miles, one F-150 Lightning owner proves the electric truck is the ultimate camper, using its battery to power his entire setup for days. His six-month review reveals the biggest financial benefit of EV camping.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Never Imagined the Hate People Have For the Cybertruck Would Be This Intense, In My Model Y, I Went Completely Unnoticed”
By Denis Flierl on
Gabriel is shocked by the intense "hate" he feels while driving his Tesla Cybertruck on the road. From rude gestures to shouted insults, the abuse is a stark contrast to his old Model Y. He wonders if other owners feel the same, especially with kids.
2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I’m On My 4th Honda CR-V Hybrid Blower Motor 43K In, The First 2 Were Replaced Under Warranty, Now, the Dealer Says I’m Outside the Window
By Denis Flierl on
Is there a problem with the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid's blower motor? An owner says he's on his fourth failed motor, and the dealer refuses to replace this one under the factory warranty. Is it a common issue or a one-off? What Honda owners need to know.
White pickup truck driving through muddy terrain, splashing mud around, with grassy background.
I Discovered A Technique To Force My Ford Maverick Hybrid Into Electric-Only Mode At Highway Speeds, Significantly Improving Fuel Economy On My 114-Mile Daily Commute
By Noah Washington on
One high-mileage driver cracked the code on the Ford Maverick's hybrid system, finding a secret technique to force electric-only mode at highway speeds.
Electric car parked on a road with wind turbines and mountains in the background.
I Drove My Hyundai Ioniq 5 Through The West Virginia Charging Desert And Arrived At A Love's Station In Kentucky With Only 8 Miles Of Range Left, But Found Excellent 230+ kW ChargePoint Equipment
By Noah Washington on
One Ioniq 5 owner embarked on her "last EA" road trip and risked everything, arriving at a Kentucky charger with just 8 miles of range remaining after navigating the notorious West Virginia charging desert.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Didn’t I Tell You To Wish Me Luck For My 2024 Taco Brake Line Recall? After 2 Days, My Dash Lit Up Like a Christmas Tree, and I Had a Complete Power Loss
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner's 'luck' ran out! After a simple recall, his 2024 Tacoma turned into a nightmare: $34K miles, a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, engine power loss, and malfunctions galore. What Tacoma owners need to know. 
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
My Chevy Silverado is Garbage, Left Me On the Side Of the Road, Not Even 30K, A Loud Clunk and Then the Engine Shut Down, This Truck Is Straight Trash
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner with under 30k miles calls it "Garbage!" After a loud clunk, the engine died on the highway. RPMs and speed dropped before it went into neutral. Is this a common issue, and what is the solution for Silverado owners?
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
Chevy is Bringing Back its Once Top-Selling Bolt for 2027
By Mary Conway on
The company's popular affordable EV was phased out after a number of battery problems. The Bolt has a new battery system and will reappear early next year.
A grey GMC Sierra EV with large and stylish wheels is parked on a paved area. Surrounded by green trees, the scene conveys a modern, outdoorsy vibe.
I Was Hesitant to Go From a Ram 2500 to a GMC Sierra EV, But Its Instant Torque, Towing Capacity, and Super Cruise Won Me Over
By Aram Krajekian on
When power goes silent, curiosity takes over. This GMC Sierra EV owner didn’t set out to challenge tradition, but his towing test against old-school expectations starts a new conversation about what real truck power feels like.
A child smiles between two Tesla Cybertrucks with metallic finishes. The scene is calm and set against a modern building with plants in the background.
I Was Given a $300 Credit for My Tesla Cybertruck Cant Rail Recall, But I'm Getting Quotes Around a $1,000 to Fix Them
By Aram Krajekian on
A $300 credit sounded fair to this Tesla Cybertruck owner until they discovered how much it really costs to make things right. What started as a simple recall turned into a lesson about the true price of Tesla ownership.
Silver car driving on a curved road with a mountainous background under cloudy skies.
I've Driven My Polestar 3 For Over A Month And Found The Ride Quality Is Exceptionally Smooth With Zero Rattles, Though The Headlights Could Be Stronger In City Driving
By Noah Washington on
The Polestar 3’s incredible build quality is silencing critics, the cabin has not a single creak or rattle to be heard, but its technology choices are frustrating drivers.
Blue GMC pickup truck parked on grassy field with trees in the background.
GMC Sierra Denali Owner Says, "Dealership And I Found Out They Sold Me A Stolen Cartel Truck After 7 Months” Goes On To Say “Sheriff Discovered Two VIN Numbers On The Same Vehicle"
By Noah Washington on
Seven months after buying his dream truck from a legitimate dealership, a GMC Sierra Denali owner was stunned to learn it had two VIN numbers and was a stolen cartel truck. This nightmare scenario, exposed by a simple title denial.
Tesla Model 3 brake questions
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “Please Tell Me I Can Do My Own Brakes at Home, Tesla Quoted Me $1,041, Help!”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner needs brakes, and the $1041 dealer quote is a tough pill to swallow. Can owners really perform a DIY brake job at home to save cash? Here is the step-by-step guide on parts, and whether you can skip the service center for good!
2024 Toyota Highlander XLE
Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “My 2024 Highlander With Only 1,600 Miles, Driver’s Door Paint Is Already Wearing Off,” He Asks, “Will Toyota Take Care Of This?”
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander owners beware! Is your driver's side door paint wearing off at just 1,600 miles like Curt's? Will Toyota cover this paint durability issue on the Highlander, or will owners be left covering the bill? What Highlander owners need to know. 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My $100K Steel Brute Raised a White Flag In Front Of a Bucket of Soap, What Happened Next With Tesla Support Was Even More Absurd”
By Denis Flierl on
Is there a problem with the Tesla Cybertruck when it goes into an automatic carwash? Some owners say yes, and that their truck goes dark. Check out what happened to one owner and what Tesla Support told him to do to fix the problem. 
Dacia Hipster Concept
The Uncool Revolution: How the Dacia "Hipster" Concept Makes Smart the New Cool
By Rob Enderle on
The Dacia Hipster Concept is a brilliantly affordable, stylishly practical EV. It perfectly nails Dacia's value-focused strategy, making it an ideal second or kid’s car.
Volvo EX30
Volvo's Trojan Horse: The Brilliant, Almost-Affordable EX30
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo's new EX30, while slightly above the promised $35k price, is a brilliant, nearly-affordable entry to the premium EV market. Leveraging the brand's reputation for safety and design, it has become an instant sales success, positioning Volvo the future
The Coming Ferrari EV
The Sound of Silence: How Ferrari Plans to Give Its Electric Supercar a Soul
By Rob Enderle on
Silent EVs lack the soulful sound of gasoline supercars. While competitors use fake, synthesized noises, Ferrari will amplify the authentic, natural acoustic frequencies from its electric motors, creating a unique and genuine sound signature for a new era
Hyundai Ionic 3 Hot-Hatch
Hyundai's Next Checkmate: Why the Ioniq 3 Will Conquer the Hot Hatch Market
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is set to redefine the hot hatch market with an attractive, high-performance new entry.
Alpha Wolf The EV Truck Of Today
The Anti-Tesla: Why Alpha's Retro Electric Truck Could Win the Work War
By Rob Enderle on
Alpha's Wolf is a brilliant bet on simplicity, offering an affordable, no-frills electric truck for a massive, overlooked market.
Electric pickup truck using V2H to power a home during an outage
I Had a Power Outage Last Night When It Was Incredibly Humid, and Tried to Plug My Ford F-150 Lightning Into My Home’s Generator Port to Run My AC, Lights and Fridge Until Power Came Back On
By Chris Johnston on
A sticky summer blackout put Ford F-150 Lightning V2H backup power to the test, and made me rethink my trim level choice.
New BMW i3 A More Traditional Look
BMW's Brilliant Mulligan: Why the New i3 Is the Car We Needed All Along
By Rob Enderle on
BMW's new i3 corrects its predecessor's flaws, perfectly targeting the affordable premium EV segment at exactly the right time.
2022 Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “After I Get Gas I See Warning Lights and It Shuts Down, Dealer Blames My 28 Cent Overfill, Am I Crazy For Thinking They Are Full Of It?”
By Denis Flierl on
A newly bought 2022 Toyota RAV4 sputters out with smoke and a warning light right after a fill-up. The dealership blames 28 cents of "extra" gas. Is the owner being given the runaround, or is that overfill really the culprit? Sierra's unbelievable story.
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