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Automotive News (Page 20)

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.

2011 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Owner Calls Dealer’s $400 Key Replacement Quote “Highway Robbery” - Here Is The Cheaper Route
By Denis Flierl on
A 2011 Toyota Tacoma owner slams his local dealer after being quoted over $400 for a single replacement key, calling it "highway robbery." Is this standard dealer pricing, or are there hidden, cheaper ways to get on the road without breaking the bank?
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a rear three-quarter angle, kicking up dust while driving on a dramatic coastal road with steep cliffs in the background.
A Cybertruck Owner Reports Sentry Mode Now Burns Nearly 4% Battery in Two Hours - He Adds, “It’s Way Higher Than It Used To Be”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner reports that Sentry Mode is now draining his battery at an alarming rate, consuming nearly 4% in just two hours.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a three-quarter front angle driving on a mountain road with snow-capped peaks and winter landscape in the background.
Cybertruck Owner Says Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning “Can’t Touch” the Cybertruck After Back-to-Back Test Drives - He Adds The Cybertruck Will Become “The Benchmark Everyone Compares To”
By Noah Washington on
After driving the R1T, Lightning, and Chevy EV, one Cybertruck owner declared the competition "can't touch" his stainless-steel truck.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vs Honda CR-V Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid: There’s Only One That Will Last 300,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
The CR-V rides smoother, but can it beat the RAV4 to 300,000 miles? I'll pit Toyota's planetary gears against Honda's electric drive. Does the "Cablegate" scandal crown a new reliability king? I strip down the tech to find the true 15-year survivor.
2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck
Fuel Economy Tpepidations: "How Does A Four-banger Get V-8 Gas Mileage?", Toyota Tacoma Owner Wonders
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some owners are surprised by how thirsty the fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma is, claiming "V-8-like" MPGs, but what truth hides behind these numbers?
2026 Honda CR-V
“I Waited Months for the Redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, But One Test Drive Sent Me Straight to a Honda Dealer”
By Denis Flierl on
He waited months for the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, but after one test drive, he bought a Honda CR-V instead. Citing a "cramped" cabin and "busy" ride, he says the Toyota didn't live up to the hype. Here is why he says the CR-V is the superior SUV.
2025 Ford F-150
Is the 2025 Ford F-150 10-Speed Transmission Finally Fixed? Owners Say No
By Denis Flierl on
Ford claimed the "CDF Drum" update fixed the F-150's 10-speed transmission issues. However, owners in 2024 and 2025 report that the clunk and PowerBoost failures are back. What Ford F-150 buyers need to know. 
A gray Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV shown from a side-front quarter view, featuring black aftermarket wheels, red brake calipers, and photographed in a wooded setting.
A $250,000 Mercedes G-63 Owner Emailed Me Claiming His New SUV “Locked Itself From 70 MPH to 5 MPH” on I-70 With His Family Inside, a Terrifying Shutdown That Now Has Him Seeking Lemon Law Protection
By Noah Washington on
A $250,000 Mercedes G-63 owner’s worst fears came true when the SUV “locked itself from 70 to 5 MPH” on a mountain pass with his family inside.
A red Tesla Model 3 shown from the front three-quarter angle driving through a dimly lit tunnel, with its distinctive LED headlights illuminated and creating a dramatic atmosphere.
2025 Model 3 RWD Owner Says the Car’s Speed Is “Very Impressive,” but Tesla’s Button Turn Signals “Are Awful” and Parking Warnings “Scream at Me Constantly,” Making Him Question Some Design Choices
By Noah Washington on
One new Model 3 owner who moved from a manual performance car is demanding his steering column stalks back.
2022 Toyota Highlander FWD
“My 2022 Toyota Highlander FWD, In 5 Inches Of Snow, Won’t Even Make It Up the Driveway, It Can’t Be the Tires, For the First Time I’m Thinking of Getting Rid of It”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner wants to sell his SUV after getting stuck in 5" of snow. Is the FWD Hybrid at fault, or the 42k miles on the tires? See why this Florida transplant's winter struggle proves tires matter more than drivetrain.
Lucid vs Tesla
The Crown Has Fallen: Why U.S. News Just Named Lucid the Best Luxury EV Brand of 2025 and How the New Gravity SUV Proves Tesla’s Era of Dominance is Officially Over
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid dethrones Tesla as U.S. News’ 2025 Best Luxury EV Brand. The new Gravity Touring SUV challenges Tesla with superior luxury and engineering, signaling a major market shift as competitors finally out-execute the industry giant.
2026 Jeep Recon In the Wild
The Doors Come Off, The Stakes Go Up: Why The 2026 Jeep Recon Is The Make-Or-Break Electric Gamble That Will Define The Future Of Stellantis
By Rob Enderle on
Jeep’s first electric SUV, the Recon, arrives with massive expectations. To secure Stellantis’ financial future, it must outperform the Wrangler on-road while matching its grit off-road, avoiding the pitfalls of the polarizing Dodge Charger Daytona EV.
Jaguar Type 00 And Gerry McGovern
The $130,000 Suicide Note: Inside Jaguar’s "Copy Nothing" Catastrophe, The Brutal Firing of Gerry McGovern, and The Uncertain Future of the Type 00 at Miami Art Week
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar is in crisis. Following the disastrous "Copy Nothing" rebrand, design chief Gerry McGovern has been fired. With sales plummeting and customers alienated, the brand's risky pivot to ultra-luxury EVs now hangs by a thread in Miami.
Nissan Rogue vs. Outlander
Nissan’s 2026 Rogue PHEV Finally Arrives: Is It A Brilliant Strategic Savior Or Just A Rebadged "Too Little, Too Late" Bridge To Nowhere In A Rapidly Evolving EV World?
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 Rogue PHEV is essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander designed to stanch Nissan’s market bleeding. While competent, it arrives as the hybrid "bridge" era collapses, facing stiff competition from superior pure EVs and dominant Toyota rivals.
Tesla's Premium Competition Heats Up With Xiaomi
Tesla’s ‘Safe Choice’ Dominance is Dying: Why the Model Y Still Rules China’s 2025 Market, But Xiaomi’s ‘Fridge, TV, and Sofa’ Tech Will Dethrone It by Next Summer
By Rob Enderle on
Despite aging tech, Tesla’s Model Y dominates China’s 2025 premium EV market. Yet, surging rivals like Xiaomi and Zeekr are eroding this lead, with a permanent dethroning predicted for 2026 absent a Full Self-Driving breakthrough.
Corvette ZR1X Doing What It Will Do Best-Winning!
1,250 HP for the Price of a Condo: How the $207k Corvette ZR1X Just Humiliated the Multi-Million Dollar Hypercar Elite and Broke the Exotic Market Forever
By Rob Enderle on
The Corvette ZR1X delivers 1,250 horsepower and hypercar performance for under $210,000, shaming multi-million dollar rivals like Ferrari. This ultimate halo car reignites brand excitement as standard C8 values normalize, proving American dominance.
2026 GMC Sierra Pro, Sand Dune, Short Bed, Regular Cab
You Won’t Find This On Any GMC Dealer’s Lot - 2026 Sierra Owner Says, “I Just Got a Sand Dune, Short Bed, Regular Cab, This Unicorn Is Not For Everyone”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Regular Cab Short Bed the ultimate truck? Todd just scored a "super rare" 2026 GMC Sierra Pro in Sand Dune. See why this owner swears by the classic 2-door configuration and why he passed his '91 down to his son to keep the tradition alive.
Tesla driver texting while using full self-driving
Tesla Model Y FSD Will Soon Let You Text and Drive, and the Legal Reality Is Blowing Up Online
By Chris Johnston on
The upcoming Tesla Model Y FSD update is creating a wave of excitement and a bigger wave of debate over what it truly allows.
A matte gray Tesla Cybertruck shown from a rear three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive angular design and large geometric wheels, parked on a residential driveway.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Yes, I Was Overconfident in FSD,” After It Backed Into His Garage Pillar and Maintained Backward Pressure - He Adds, “I’ll Fix the Wrap… the Bumper Is Just Chewed Up.”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner’s confidence was shattered when his truck, allegedly under FSD control, backed into his house and kept pushing against the wall until he hit the brake.
2026 Toyota Tundra
"My 2026 Toyota Tundra Taillight Broke For No Reason, and They’re Not Online, I’m Not Paying the Dealer $1,000 For Something I Can Do Myself"
By Denis Flierl on
Broken taillight at just 1,000 miles? A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is balking at a $1,000 dealer repair bill. The catch? Aftermarket parts for the 2026 don't exist yet. Here is the DIY nightmare facing early adopters.
A bright blue 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is shown from a front three-quarter angle, positioned on muddy terrain with its LED lights illuminated and distinctive black grille prominently displayed.
After Four SD Cards, Multiple Dealer Visits, and Endless Beeping, a Toyota Tundra Owner Says He Finally Fixed His Factory Dashcam by Discovering It Only Works When Formatted
By Noah Washington on
After four failed SD cards, multiple dealer visits, and endless beeping, a Tundra owner found the fix to his faulty factory dashcam.
A light blue Tesla Model X SUV shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a winding mountain road surrounded by lush green forest.
Tesla Model X Owner Says His SUV Has Needed Half-Shafts “Four Times in Two Years,” and After a $2,000 Suspension Repair That Changed Nothing, He Told Tesla He’s Done Fighting: “We’re Buying a Lexus.”
By Noah Washington on
A Model X owner paid $1,900 to fix a front-end knock, only to drive off the lot with the exact same loud noise.
2024 Toyota Prius in the driveway
2024 Prius Owner On 2nd 12V Battery At 60K Miles Warns: “Toyota Says They Only Last 30K, the Cost Is A Kick In The Teeth"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Prius owner claims Toyota said the 12V battery lasts just 30,000 miles. After blowing through two batteries in a year, he shares a costly warning for high-mileage drivers.
Picture of Porsche Taycan GTS
The 2027 Porsche Taycan Is Getting Fake Gearshifts from a Fake Transmission and The Social Media Reaction is Very Heated
By Chris Johnston on
The Porsche Taycan is about to get a major update that has social media buzzing.
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is shown on a snowy plain
Are EVs “Good” In Winter Seems Like an Easy Question, But It Depends On What You Think Is Good - Here’s What Experts on Winter Driving Say
By John Goreham on
EV advocates think that EVs are amazing in every single way. The truth is a bit different, but those who say an EV is undrivable in winter are simply wrong.
2026 Toyota Tundra
I Wanted a 2026 Toyota Tundra Until I Test Drove One, and I Wasn’t Impressed At All By It, I’ll Keep My Del & Tuned Ram 2500 Cummins With 210K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra worth $65k? One shopper says no. Citing a "clunky" console, poor camera quality, and lack of "truck feel," he walked away. He's keeping his 210k-mile Ram 2500 instead. Here are the specific deal-breakers that killed the sale.
Tesla service areas shows a Tesla Model behind a large stack of tires
Myth Busted - In Latest Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings, Some Plug-in Cars Do Poorly, Many Hybrids Do Very Well
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports shines a light on the common myth that battery-electric vehicles are somehow more reliable than other options. Here’s what the data says.
2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible looks out of place in a winter scene
Is the 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible S Drivable In Winter? The Surprise Answer
By John Goreham on
We test and review the 2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible front-wheel drive sports coupe with an eye towards its winter capabilities. The results were not what we expected.
2026 Toyota Mirai
Which Toyota Models See The Biggest Increase In Sales At The End Of 2025? It's Not Corolla
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota is still showing promising results, but a few models surprised me in terms of sales.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “Holy Smoke, My CT Is Mad Max, Cutting People Off and Passing on the Right Shoulder at 80 MPH, It Feels Like My 'Ex' Is Chasing Me”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck is mad and acts like his "ex" is chasing him. Check out his hair-raising experience and why this report suggests its advanced software might be taking its aggressive mission too literally.
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