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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.

NIO's 5th-Gen Battery Swap Station Will Work on Everything From the Massive ES9 to the Tiny Firefly City Car
NIO's 5th-Gen Battery 3.5 Minute Swap Station Will Work on Everything From the Massive ES9 to the Tiny Firefly City Car
By Marc Beresford on
NIO's fifth-generation battery swap station is being tested in Kunshan right now, and it is designed to serve vehicles as different as the flagship ES9 luxury SUV and the compact Firefly city car, with pioneer stations launching as soon as mid-June 2026.
NIO ES9 Launches with Yao Ming as Chief Experience Officer A Strong New Flagship SUV
NIO ES9 Launches with Yao Ming as Chief Experience Officer: A Strong New Flagship SUV
By Marc Beresford on
NIO named Yao Ming as Chief Experience Officer to prove the new ES9 flagship SUV has enough rear-seat space for even a 2.NIO named Yao Ming as Chief Experience
Red 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance shown from the front outside a modern home.
One Household Owns Both 2026 Tesla Model Y Trims, and the Verdict Is More Complicated Than the Specs Suggest
By Noah Washington on
A household with both the 2026 Model Y Premium AWD and Performance found the buying decision in the daily details: seat comfort, ride quality, wheel choice, and whether speed is worth the trade.
2026 Ram 1500 & 2026 GMC Sierra
The Luxury Truck Debt Trap: Deep Dive Into 2026 Ram & Sierra Resale Value Trends and Post-Warranty Repair Costs
By Denis Flierl on
Think a luxury truck is a safe investment? Think again. This consumer-advocate action plan exposes the hidden post-warranty repair costs and rapid asset depreciation trapping owners of modern GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 pickups once coverage ends.
Corvette ZR1X Blows Out 250 Candles
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Blows Out 250 Candles for America's Birthday Celebration
By Mary Conway on
The Detroit Three are going all out to celebrate America's upcoming birthday with special models, displays and celebrations. Chevrolet found a unique way to highlight horsepower and heritage.
Nissan's NISMO Omori Factory brings out an even more powerful VR38 DETT
NISMO Omori Factory Brought Out The Ultimate Engine-Swap Kit, But It Will Cost You A Pretty Penny
By Dimitar Angelov on
You can now get the ultimate road-going iteration of the Nissan GT-R engine, but it doesn’t come cheap.
2026 Ram Limited Longhorn
Why 4-Time Texas GMC Sierra Owner Ditched Denali for a 2026 Ram Limited Longhorn: “I Hope I’ll Love the Truck in the Long Run”
By Denis Flierl on
A 4-time GMC Sierra owner (including 2 Denalis and 2 AT4s) just jumped ship to a 6th Gen Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn. While he loves the luxury interior, he reveals long-term reliability concerns that keep him cautious about his new truck.
Infrared thermometer showing a 157.6-degree Fahrenheit temperature reading inside a vehicle.
Cybertruck Camera Hits 157°F While Parked, Is the Heater Stuck On?
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner found a B-pillar camera hot enough to pull his hand back while parked in a 72°F garage. The bigger concern: the truck may have no visible warning when a camera heater misbehaves.
Ferrari Fights Back As New Luce EV Takes Critical Shots
Ferrari Fights Back As New Luce EV Takes Critical Shots
By Tim Healey on
Ferrari has made divisive cars before, but nothing like the Ferrari Luce EV. And much of the criticism has nothing to do with the EV powertrain.
Legacy Auto Brands Abandon Classic Aesthetics For Bizarre New Electric Shapes
Legacy Automakers Sabotage Their Own Brand Heritage As Mercedes Ferrari And Jaguar Compete To Build The Ugliest Electric Vehicle
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers are currently sabotaging legendary brands by churning out hideous electric vehicles. We explore whether Jaguar, Ferrari, Mercedes, or Tesla claims the ultimate title for the ugliest design ever.
2026 Toyota Tundra sits on a grassy field
Not a Contractor? The Smart Money Buys a 2026 Toyota Tundra
By John Goreham on
I understand why folks who don't identify as a truck person still buy trucks. Here's why the 2026 Toyota Tundra might be the right truck for you. Here's the case for the full-size pickup built for civilians, not contractors.
Gold Nio ES9 SUV shown from the front on desert sand dunes.
A Pennsylvania Truck Stop Blocked NIO’s Onvo Name in America, and That Could Force a Chinese EV Rebrand Before It Gets Here
By Noah Washington on
A Chinese EV brand may be forced to rename itself in America because a Pennsylvania truck stop got there first. The Onvo dispute shows how one old trademark can slow a global rollout before the cars arrive.
Tina Heunemann isn't willing to lose a deal on price and is the general manager of Open Road Volvo in NJ.
Internet Car Buyers Are Driving Past Their Local Dealerships To Buy Volvos From One Woman
By Tim Healey on
Here's how one New Jersey Volvo expert, refusing to lose a deal on price, turned the most stressful part of car buying into an experience so good that buyers are flying in from Texas just to bypass local dealers.
A Toyota RAV4 Plug-in at a Toyota dealership
Toyota Answers Battery-Only Naysayers With Definitive Data on PHEV Plug In Habits
By John Goreham on
Bad news for the battery-only crowd. Green vehicle owners aren't dumb after all.
LONGi and NIO launch integrated PV and charging station as blueprint for green mobility
NIO and LONGi Just Dropped a Massive Clean Energy Blueprint for Northwest China
By Marc Beresford on
In a recent live broadcast, NIO CEO William Li laid out a compelling vision for solar mobility. NIO and LONGi are building fully integrated photovoltaic, energy-storage, charging, and battery-swapping stations.
Nio launched its flagship ES9 SUV in Beijing on Wednesday
Why Many Investors Believe NIO Is Finally Entering a New Era With a 2026 Pivot
By Marc Beresford on
For many NIO investors and owners, 2026 is beginning to feel like the year the company’s long-term vision is finally starting to translate into consistent execution. And its biggest source of excitement just launched yesterday.
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
How Independent Techs Permanently Fix Honda 2.0L Hybrid Head Gasket Failures Without Using Factory Parts
By Denis Flierl on
Frustrated by dealership denials, out-of-warranty Honda 2.0L hybrid owners are turning to independent mechanics for permanent engine fixes. Discover how upgraded aftermarket head studs and revised maintenance intervals solve the cylinder 1 thermal flaw.
Ferrari Luce VS Longbow Roadster
A Small British Sports Carmaker Schools Ferrari In EV Design, And It Makes The Luce Look Even Worse By Comparison
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Longbow Speedster looks like a Ferrari while the Luce EV has already become a meme.
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid Owner Hit With $5,300 Bill For Blown Head Gasket At 73K Miles After Dealership Denies Goodwill Help
By Denis Flierl on
An owner shares first-hand details of a sudden $5,300 cylinder head gasket failure at 73,000 miles. Despite a full dealer maintenance history, Honda Corporate denied a goodwill repair, citing a narrow out-of-warranty margin.
Tesla Executives Finally Reveal Why They Really Cancelled The Model S and the Model X With a Reasonable Explanation
Tesla Executives Finally Reveal Why They Really Cancelled The Model S and the Model X With a Reasonable Explanation
By Armen Hareyan on
Two Tesla executive reveal two reasonable reasons why the EV-maker recently cancelled the Model S and the Model X flagship vehicles and how early the decision was made.
Rivian R2 Launches on June 9th, 2026
One of the Most Important EVs of 2026, the Rivian R2, Launches on June 9th
By Mary Conway on
After months of testing, Rivian announced today that the R2 will be available on June 9th. "Order invitations start going out, demo drives begin and the first R2 vehicles start arriving in driveways across America."
Ford F-150 Lightning towing a large cabin boat on a trailer under a bridge near the water.
F-150 Lightning Towing Test: $18.81 to Charge vs. $60 in Gas from Mount Vernon To Washington’s Coast
By Noah Washington on
A used F-150 Lightning towed a 9,000-pound boat home with just 7% battery left. The scary part is the range math. The surprising part is the owner still loves the truck.
Ford Raptor Jumping
Ford's Third Annual Raptor Rally is Promising More Extreme Opportunities for Jumps, Trails and Hot Laps
By Mary Conway on
This is the third annual two-day event exclusively for F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Ranger Raptor owners and guests. Instructors will be on hand for hot laps and training for extreme jumps and off-roading. Tickets go on sale June 1st.
Legacy Meets the Uncanny Valley of Electric Vehicles
Why Legacy Automakers Sabotage Their Brands With Alienating Electric Vehicle Designs and How They Must Pivot To Regain Trust
By Rob Enderle on
When legendary automakers abruptly abandon their design heritage for electric vehicles, massive customer backlash inevitably follows. We explore the costly missteps of Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, and Jaguar and how they recover.
: Maranello’s Past and Unrecognizable Electric Future
How Apple Designer Jony Ive Sabotaged The Ferrari Luce EV And Why Heritage Mandates Design Continuity
By Rob Enderle on
The new electric Ferrari Luce makes a tragic design pivot by using an Apple designer. Abandoning Maranello continuity for this EV isolates loyalists and ultimately destroys an iconic brand heritage.
The Groundbreaking Profile of the 2027 Ferrari Luce EV
How the Controversial Ferrari Luce EV Transforms Automotive Design and Captures the Female Driver Market
By Rob Enderle on
Ferrari's first electric vehicle polarizes traditionalists while deliberately capturing a new demographic. Exploring the bold design choices behind the Luce reveals a calculated strategy to finally win over women drivers.
How a 40-Miles-Away Toyota Dealership Won My Loyalty Ahead of My 2022 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replacement
How a 40-Miles-Away Toyota Dealership Won My Loyalty Ahead of My 2022 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replacement
By Tim Healey on
Dealerships and independent repair shops are always working to earn customer loyalty, perhaps for life. One owner of a 2022 Toyota Tundra has a story about how a dealership earned his loyalty through both sales and service despite being 40 miles away.
2. Comparing the Controversial 2027 Ferrari Luce EV to the Classic Ferrari F40
Why Legacy Automakers Keep Repeating Tragic Brand Mistakes And How Ferrari Destroyed Its Heritage With The Luce EV
By Rob Enderle on
Ferrari’s new Luce EV repeats the brand mistakes Ford made with the Mustang Mach-E, proving legacy automakers still fundamentally misunderstand how to successfully transition into the modern electric era.
The Death of Automotive Passion
Automotive Brands Destroy Decades Of Heritage As Ferrari Unveils The Luce EV And Tells Jaguar To Hold Its Beer
By Rob Enderle on
Ferrari and Jaguar abandon their legendary automotive heritage to chase sterile tech trends, infuriating loyal fans and destroying brand equity while proving these radical design shifts demand entirely new brands.
$95K Tesla Model S vs The $640K Ferrari Luce: Surprisingly Close. Green Checks In This Chart Are Mostly on Tesla's Side
$95K Tesla Model S vs The $640K Ferrari Luce: Surprisingly Close. Green Checks In This Chart Are Mostly on Tesla's Side
By Tim Healey on
The new Ferrari Luce has been drawing strong reactions, mostly for its styling. But how does it stack up against cheaper, more established electric vehicles that provide remotely similar specs? For example, how does it compare to the Tesla Model S?
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