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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.

Silver pickup truck parked on a sandy beach with ocean and trees in the background.
I Sold My Early Production Rivian R1T After 54,000 Miles And 17 Repair Requests In 3 Years While My Wife's 2023 R1S Has Been Nearly Flawless
By Noah Washington on
One of Rivian's earliest customers drove his R1T for 54,000 miles, but after 17 repair requests, he finally sold it. This early adopter's brutal honesty reveals the stark difference between his problematic R1T and his wife's "nearly flawless" R1S model.
Light blue pickup truck with roof rack on snowy terrain, mountains in the background.
I Traded In My 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz After 11,000 Miles Because The DCT Transmission Lurches At Low Speeds And Growing Family Couldn't Fit Rear-Facing Car Seat Without Creating Safety Hazard
By Noah Washington on
The compact size of the Santa Cruz is its biggest selling point, but a growing family proved it was a safety hazard. Find out why the rear-facing car seat dilemma forced one owner to trade in his truck.
Tesla Cybercab
Elon Musk Confirms The Priority At Tesla Has Shifted From The $25,000 Vehicle to the Cybercab
By Tinsae Aregay on
Musk’s announcement that Tesla will deprioritize the $25,000 affordable vehicle in favor of the Cybercab has caused discontent among Tesla fans. Tesla fans implore Elon Musk to reconsider, saying he should produce both vehicles.
2025 Honda CR-V
CR-V Owner Says, “Honda Changed My Oil, Didn’t Fasten the Shield, I Hear a Loud Scraping, I Take It Back, and They Just Take It Off and Throw It In the Trunk”
By Denis Flierl on
A routine CR-V oil change becomes a nightmare! A dealer tech fails to bolt the oil pan shield, leaving the owner with a loud scraping noise. The dealer refuses to fix their mistake and throws the plate in the trunk. Here's Cole's incredible story.
A Tesla Model Y is charged using a portable Lectron Level 2 charger during testing
Tested and Approved - Lectron Portable Level 2 NACS Tesla EV Charger - All You Really Need At an Affordable Price, But Be Sure You Read Our Installation Recommendations
By John Goreham on
We have just tested a portable Level 2 Lectron EV Charger with an NACS connection. Be sure to read this before installing your NEMA 14-50 outlet.
A black Tesla Model 3 with aerodynamic design on the left. On the right, a Model 3 pricing list shows options like Standard and Performance.
Tesla Calls Its New Model 3 and Model Y “Affordable,” But I Don't Think This Will Convince Buyers to Jump Into Entry-Level EVs
By Aram Krajekian on
Tesla dropped new “affordable” trims for the Model 3 and Model Y, but does $37,000 really sound affordable anymore? Between inflation, interest rates, and a thriving used EV market, buyers might see value in very different ways.
A dark silver 2009 Honda Civic is parked on a sunny street beside a green lawn. The car's exterior is shiny, and the setting is calm with a clear sky.
My 2009 Honda Civic Has 232,000 Miles and Still Drives Like a Champ, and It’s Proof You Don’t Need a $40,000 New Car to Get Reliability
By Aram Krajekian on
Nearly 233,000 miles later, this 2009 Honda Civic is still proving why old-school reliability is hard to beat, and why Honda’s newest generation has big shoes to fill.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand-New Truck Came With a Rodent’s Nest & Feces – He Adds, “The Foul Odor Has Dampened My Excitement For My $97,000 Vehicle”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he started noticing a foul odor a few days after taking delivery. He adds that Tesla eventually found the rodent’s nest and feces, causing the smell, but this has dampened his excitement for the $97,000 truck.
Allison Keith of Toyota Indiana exemplifies the Toyota culture and community service
Toyota Co-Op Engineering Student Breaks the Mold, Piloting a Unique Mobile STEM Program For Area Schoolkids To Expand an Already Wildly Successful In-School Innovation Lab
By John Goreham on
What if the goal of a college co-op wasn’t to help the student, but help the community? Here’s a look at how Toyota and an innovating student are working together in a novel way to promote science, technology, engineering, and math to grade-schoolers.
Exhaust fumes coming from the tailpipe of a gas-powered car
I Traded My 2020 Gas Tucson for a 2023 Hyundai Kona EV, There Are a Lot of Things That EV Drivers Do Not Tell You
By Chris Johnston on
We all hear how much EV drivers love their cars, but there is a long list of gripes and anecdotes that they do not share. This owner traded a 2020 Gas Tucson for a 2023 Hyundai Kona EV and found out a few very interesting things EV owners don't often say.
So I Just Got My Cybertruck With FSD And Thought The Payments Will Go Directly To Tesla, But That's Not The Case
So I Just Got My Cybertruck With FSD And Thought The Payments Will Go Directly To Tesla, But That's Not The Case
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected part about owning a Cybertruck with FSD is not how it drives but how Tesla makes you pay for it, and few owners see it coming until it happens to them.
Orange sports car parked on a driveway, surrounded by brick walls and greenery.
I Picked Up My 2026 Corvette Z06 With The New Interior And Found Improved Paint Quality And Smoother Transmission, But The Entertainment System Makes Apple CarPlay Frustrating To Use
By Noah Washington on
The new Corvette Z06 is better than ever, but an owner's review confirms a major buyer headache. Read why the sleek new screens and digital features are undermined by a frustrating system that makes using your phone difficult.
Red SUV parked on a dirt road with lush green hills in the background.
I Left My Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy After Experiencing Drivetrain Issues And Poor Service, Choosing The VW Atlas SEL R-Line For Better Comfort And Styling
By Noah Washington on
The battle for the three-row SUV crown is heating up, and one former Hyundai loyalist has defected. This story exposes the alarming reason why reliability is the ultimate deal-breaker.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “100K In I’ve Replaced the Top End, Transmission, and Now There’s Suspension Issues, I Drove a Cyberbeast and Now I’m Obsessed"
By Denis Flierl on
After a thrilling Cyberbeast demo, Daniel weighs the future against the costly repairs of his 2016 Chevy Silverado. Is the Cyberbeast just a faster truck, or is there a bigger, better dream in the Cybertruck AWD? What would you do?
2024 Toyota Highlander XSE
2024 Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “The Dealer Just Hit Me With a $480 Diff Fluid Change At My 30K Service,” He Asks, “Is This For Real or a Dealer Scam?”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer charging $480 for a differential fluid change on a 2024 Highlander at 30k miles? A Highlander owner is asking if this service is actually needed or just a dealership upsell? Here is what all Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 
I'd Call The Land Rover's 2025 Defender 130 The British Equivalent of America's Chevy Suburban, And My 1st Trip Was To Costco To Get Pizza For Our Church
I'd Call The Land Rover's 2025 Defender 130 The British Equivalent of America's Chevy Suburban, And My 1st Trip Was To Costco To Get Pizza For Our Church
By Armen Hareyan on
My first trip in the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 took an unexpected turn when a simple Costco pizza run for our church festival turned into one of the most revealing tests of what this British SUV is truly capable of.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Increased Jackknifing Incidents & Blame The Truck’s Rear Wheel Steering – One Owner Says, “The 4-Wheel Steering is Great, but It Also Means You Can Jackknife a Trailer While Driving Forward”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are expressing their wish that Tesla would allow them to turn off rear-wheel steering while towing. One Cybertruck owner claims he jackknifed his truck while driving forward & blamed the 4-wheel steering for the incident.
An AI generated image showing Toyota's logo on a pile of U.S. dollars
Toyota’s Early Stake In Tesla Would Be Worth A Fortune Today - Here’s How Much Toyota Could Be Sitting On Today If It Had Stayed A Tesla Stakeholder
By John Goreham on
Tesla obtained its first factory from Toyota in a stock deal that would be worth a staggering amount today. Here’s how it maths out.
Marielle's Honda Prologue dashboard shows a full 100% charge, indicating a driving range of 283 miles. The odometer reads 1023 miles, with "Park" displayed.
I Just Charged My Honda Prologue to 100% for the First Time, But I’m Honestly Disappointed to Not Even Get 300 Miles of Range
By Aram Krajekian on
A Honda Prologue owner’s first 100% charge didn’t bring the excitement she expected. What she discovered instead led to the realization of how much range depends on the driver and not just the car.
A grey GMC Sierra EV parked in a garage. The truck has large tires and tinted windows, conveying a rugged yet modern design.
My Experience With the GMC Sierra EV Has Been Overwhelmingly Positive, But There’s a Burnt Smell Coming From the Front That Has Me Concerned
By Aram Krajekian on
A burnt smell on a GMC Sierra EV sparked curiosity and a few uneasy questions for this owner. But what followed shows how even small surprises can teach new owners about living with their first electric truck.
Polestar 2 and pickup truck being stopped by cop to check headlights
The Polestar 2 That Drove by Me Literally Burned the Back of My Eyes, EV Headlights Are Way Too Bright, I Wonder if I’m the Only One Thinking This
By Chris Johnston on
From the Polestar 2 to high riding pickup trucks, this is why tonight’s headlights feel harsher, with data, recalls, and fixes you can try.
A Toyota factory line worker waves hello while building an American-made Camry on an assembly line
Toyota’s U.S. Operations Are Reviving Skilled Labor, Busting Manufacturing Myths, And Inspiring the Next Generation to Build Again
By John Goreham on
Making things can return to America. I know this firsthand because I witnessed it at American Toyota plants, and it completely changed my perspective on manufacturing.
Black SUV parked in front of a modern house with desert landscaping.
I've Driven My Lexus NX350h For Six Months And Consistently Get 38 MPG In City Driving, Despite Some Frustrations With The Entertainment System And Dirt-Showing Black Interior
By Noah Washington on
One driver upgraded from a 2006 Highlander to a Lexus NX350h and was stunned to find his hybrid delivered a shocking 38 MPG in city driving. This six-month review reveals the impressive fuel economy.
Silver SUV parked on a street with colorful buildings and trees in the background.
I Drove My Chevy Equinox EV On A 320-Mile Road Trip And Found Tesla Superchargers With An $80 Adapter Delivered 150kW, While Electrify America Stations Only Managed 80kW
By Noah Washington on
One Chevy Equinox EV owner took a 640-mile road trip and found a shocking truth about the charging landscape. With an $80 adapter, he accessed the Tesla network and consistently charged at 150kW.
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Made a Big Mistake Taking My Wife’s Telluride To the Airport, and Letting Her Drive My M3P, Now She Won’t Drive the Kia”
By Denis Flierl on
Tim let his wife drive his Tesla Model 3 Performance while he was away. Big mistake. Now she refuses to go back to her Kia Telluride. So now they're a two-Tesla family just three weeks later. Don't make the same mistake Tim did. 
2020 Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier Owner Says, “I Just Got a Surprise 7-Year/70K Warranty For My 2020 Frontier.” He Asks, “Is There A Problem With the In-Tank Fuel Pump?”
By Denis Flierl on
Did you get a surprise Nissan warranty extension? Dario Moreno got a notice extending his 2020 Frontier's emissions warranty to 7 years/70,000 miles. Is this a sign of a known issue with the in-tank fuel pump? Here are the details for Frontier owners.
The Sport Trim in The 2026 QX80 Is a Bit Misleading as Infiniti Hasn't Tweaked The Mechanicals, But It's Undeniably Premium, and Appearance Upgrade
The Sport Trim in The 2026 QX80 Is a Bit Misleading as Infiniti Hasn't Tweaked The Mechanicals, But It's Undeniably Premium, and Appearance Upgrade
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 continues to feel undeniably premium, and while the Sport trim is more an appearance-and-content upgrade, the ride/handling balance leans toward the soft and compliant side, which in a vehicle this size is exactly what I’d expect.
Chevy Blazer EV police pursuit vehicle
I'd Say The New Chevy Blazer EV Is Actually Quite Comfortable With Full Duty Gear on a 10-Hour Shift As The Lead Driving Instructor for Austin PD
By Chris Johnston on
Real numbers, real shifts in full duty gear, how the Chevy Blazer EV meets and misses the needs of modern policing.
Pickup truck parked in a lot, surrounded by trees and other cars.
I Towed A 6,000-Pound Load With My New GMC Sierra EV First Edition, And Super Cruise Worked Flawlessly, Making Me Forget I Ever Needed My Ram 2500
By Noah Washington on
Can an electric 1500-series truck replace a heavy-duty diesel? A new Sierra EV owner hauled a massive load and was stunned to find that the future of towing is hands-free, completely eliminating his apprehension about going electric.
White SUV parked in a lot, with a black truck in the background.
I Traded My EV6 For A 2026 Chevy Equinox EV And After Just One Week I'm Taking It To The Dealer For The Dreaded Telematics Module Issue While They Claim The Dashboard Glare Isn't Covered
By Noah Washington on
After trading in his fast-charging EV6 for a new Equinox EV, one owner discovered a shocking downside after just one week. He is already taking his new car to the dealer for the dreaded telematics module issue, which they know about but won't fix.
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