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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.

Cadillac Formula One Concept
Cadillac Will Get Its Chance to Race in F1
By Mary Conway on
After years of negotiating and being denied, Cadillac will be allowed to launch a team in F1.
594 Miles In My 2024 Silverado Is Back In Dealership. The Truck Will Never Be The Same And I Can Care Less About The Warranty
594 Miles In My 2024 Silverado Is Back At The Dealership. The Truck Will Never Be The Same And I Couldn't Care Less About The Warranty
By Armen Hareyan on
After just 594 miles, George's brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 faced a shocking engine failure—what happened next will leave you frustrated.
Burlington Subaru
Subaru Office Mgr. Embezzled Nearly $200K From Dealer, “It’s a Shame That an Employee of 22 Years Could Betray Our Trust Like That”
By Denis Flierl on
Just because someone has worked for a company for over twenty years does not mean they are loyal. Here is a sobering story of a Subaru dealer in Vermont who had an employee embezzle nearly $200,000. 
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall May Explain Your Recent Speeding Ticket
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is recalling more than 7000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because the speedometers might not be accurate!
Image of Tesla service area by John Goreham
Most Owners of New EVs Give Up The Often-Cited Maintenance & Repair Advantage
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle advocates frequently mention that the vehicles should be less expensive and less bothersome to maintain and repair, yet four out of five new EV customers may never enjoy that benefit. 
Least Expensive Cars to Repair Revealed by Garage Mechanics
Top 5 Least Expensive Vehicles To Maintain Where Toyota Did Not Make the Cut
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is a list of the least expensive cars to maintain released by a garage based on their work order data from customers and what they paid. Plus, the real reason why Toyota did not make the cut.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Suffers Catastrophic Failure After a Post Gym Protein-Shake Run: High-Voltage Battery, Rear Motor, and 48-Volt System Gone Simultaneously
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says Tesla told him he chose a bad day to bring his truck in for service after the main battery pack, left rear motor, and 48-volt systems failed simultaneously. He adds his truck failed as he was getting a post-workout protein shake.
2025 Kia Carnival
This Is For Anybody Who Is Looking To Buy A New 2025 Kia Carnival, Don’t Buy It, My Battery Died 3 Times, They Are Pretty Clueless How To Fix It
By Denis Flierl on
Kat purchased a 2025 Kia Carnival Prestige and is now sorry she bought it. She says the car has battery issues, and the dealer has no clue how to fix it. Here is Kat's warning for potential buyers. 
2024 Tesla vs. Rivian
Tesla Vs. Rivian Lawsuit Settlement - “An Alarming Pattern of Our Workers Poached By Rivian Were Caught Red-Handed Stealing Trade Secrets”
By Denis Flierl on
The lawsuit between two U.S. electric automakers, Tesla and Rivian, is nearing an end. Tesla alleges that Rivian poached Tesla employees to steal company secrets that would give them "a huge competitive advantage." How did it turn out?
Surveyed Mechanics Advise Consumers to Avoid Cars With These Engines
Most Unreliable Engines That Fail By 100,000 Miles Within the Past 2 Years
By Timothy Boyer on
What are the most unreliable cars today that are guaranteed to fail? Find out from this new review of cars with known potentially fatal engine issues before reaching the 100,000-mile mark identified from mechanics surveyed over the past 2 years.
Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima Customer Becomes Irate When Dealer Refuses To Fix His Car For Free, “He Slammed His Knee Into the Seatbelt Buckle Crushing One Of My Fingers”
By Denis Flierl on
What should have been a routine Nissan Altima customer coming in for a recall issue turns ugly. Find out what happens when the customer is told his car will not be fixed for free. It's not pretty. 
2024 Toyota RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra, and Highlander
Toyota Is Shut Out of The Best CPO Value in America Awards Except For One Discontinued Model - the RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra, and Highlander Are Missing
By Denis Flierl on
Vincentric says Toyota has one model that is the best in the CPO segment. The only problem I see is that Toyota discontinued the Avalon two years ago. It's a great value, but where are the Toyota RAV4, Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, and Highlander?
2025 Chrysler Pacifica FAV Minivan
Looking for a Great Family Vehicle? See Why Chrysler Says it has the Perfect Solution.
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler is spiffing up its Pacifica minivan and adding even more cargo room. See why Stellantis believes it is outfitted for adventure.
Know Before You Buy Tesla Warning
The Hidden Costs of Tesla Insurance I Wish I Knew When I Got My Model 3 Two Years Ago
By Timothy Boyer on
The five hidden costs of owning a Tesla revealed by one owner. Plus, why he says Tesla Insurance sucks and the one important cost he finds especially misleading during his Tesla ownership experience.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Why J.D. Power is Predicting the Dodge Charger Daytona EV will Have Great Long Term Value
By Mary Conway on
The Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wagoneer all earned J.D. Power 2025 US ALG Residual Value Awards.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
Being One of The Nicest Cars When You are Cruising and Hit Traffic The 2025 Toyota Hybrid Camry Reacts Without Any Heavy Braking
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid might not claim the title of the most exhilarating vehicle on the market, yet its enduring popularity stems from its blend of affordability, spacious comfort, and impressive fuel efficiency.
Tesla Bot Action Figure
Move Over Cybertruck, the Tesla Robot Toy Is The Rave, One Was On eBay For $10,000, “I Tried To Buy One, It Sold Out In Less Than 24 Hours”
By Denis Flierl on
If you want one of the hottest new toys for the Holidays, you are out of luck. The Tesla Bot Action Figure is the rage, and it’s already sold out. 
2021 Subaru Forester
Amanda’s Subaru Forester Has 100K Miles and Already Needs A New Transmission, “I Bought It With the Understanding That Subaru’s Last Until 300,000 Miles Or More”
By Denis Flierl on
Amanda bought a Subaru because she heard they last a long time. Her Subaru Forester has 100,000 miles and already needs a new transmission. Be careful who you listen to. Here is Amanda's sad story. 
Crashed Tesla Rendered by Gemini
Five Ways To Prevent Your Tesla From Killing You
By Rob Enderle on
Teslas have been identified as the most likely cars, across all models, to have a fatal accident. Five easy practices could turn this liability into a safety asset.
BYD Yangwang U8 Picture from Wikipedia
Climate Change Is Resulting In More Flooding So BYD Creates The Climate Change EV
By Rob Enderle on
BYD paves the way with the Yangwang U8, The First SUV designed to help you survive water-based weather catastrophes, making it a sign of future things.
Chrysler Portal Concept Picture From Chrysler
The Chrysler Portal Concept Car Could Revitalize Chrysler And Help Save Stellantis
By Rob Enderle on
Chrysler’s Portal Minivan looks to revitalize the brand but there is a good chance they’ll screw the final vehicle up and the company is running out of time for a win.
Mercedes With Solar Paint Rendered With Gemini
Mercedes Develops Solar Paint That Could Make Charging An EV As Simple As Leaving It Outdoors
By Rob Enderle on
Mercedes is developing solar paint that could massively improve EV viability and significantly reduce EV charging costs. However, this new technology will have a steep learning curve, and the market isn’t yet ready.
5 Shocking Scenarios That Could Upend Tesla's EV Dominance
5 Potential Black Swan Opportunities in the Tesla and EV Market in the U.S.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla's future in the U.S. EV market faces potential shakeups from unlikely, game-changing events—are Tesla and its competitors ready to seize the opportunity? Discover the hidden risks and rewards in the race to electrification.
Image of Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 Tires With Kontrol Technology by John Goreham
First Impressions - Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 Tires With Kontrol Technology
By John Goreham on
We had a chance to put the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 tires through their paces this week and came away very impressed. Here’s why.
2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness
2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness Pricing and Model Guide, Should You Wait?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Subaru Forester Wilderness is like the 2024 model year outdoor-themed compact SUV. Should you buy it or wait for the remodeled 2026 Forester Wilderness? I will explore both options in my report here.
Garage Mechanic Warning and Gender Inequality
I'm Not One To Call The Girl Card, But I Feel Like I'm Being Lied To About My Toyota
By Timothy Boyer on
A new Rav4 owner discovers the risks of Toyota Free Maintenance checks with an unusual service recommendation.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Sets a New Record for Quickest Bricked Cybertruck – Zero Customer Driven Miles & the Cybertruck is Already Dead & Needs a Full Battery Pack Replacement
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner from Idaho says his Cybertruck requires a full battery pack replacement even before Tesla could deliver it to him. A bricked Cybertruck with zero customer-driven miles is a new record for the EV maker.
The Hyundai Palisade offers immense value for money in the luxury SUV market
Why According To A Reputable Publication, Hyundai Is The Best SUV Brand For 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on
US News says Hyundai is ahead of Toyota and Mazda thanks to a stout selection of ICE and BEV crossovers and SUV models. Here's why.
Tesla Model Y
My Tesla Model Y Police Car Is Too Cramped, Too Hard to Charge and Too Expensive to Up Fit with Equipment, It’s Nearly Unusable As A Squad Car
By Denis Flierl on
Here is one police department's story of its Tesla Model Y, which it purchased to comply with zero-emissions mandates in California. The police officers who drive it say it's nearly unusable in real life. 
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford F-150 Is the Best CPO 1/2 Ton Pickup Says Vincentric, But It’s the Slow-Selling Lightning EV Which They Are Paying Dealers To Move Out
By Denis Flierl on
It's not a surprise that the Ford F-150 received the best certified pre-owned award. It is a surprise it's the Ford F-150 Lightning. Dealers can't sell the EV, and Ford is paying them to move it out. Here is why it's excellent for truck shoppers.
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