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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.

Blue Kia EV9 SUV parked on hillside against dramatic sunset sky with mountains.
I Drove My Kia EV9 GT-Line 1,400 Miles Round Trip From Savannah To Memphis And Discovered Mercedes Chargers Are Superior While Atlanta's Stations Were Completely Full
By Noah Washington on
A 1,400-mile journey in a Kia EV9 revealed the new bottleneck of electric travel. Find out how congested charging stations in major cities like Atlanta added an extra hour to the trip.
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Owner Says, “I’m Pulling a 26-ft Trailer, and All Of a Sudden I Lost Steering, I Limped In, and Now I Need the Dreaded L79 Inspection"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Silverado ZR2 owner suddenly lost steering—now it's grinding and pulling left. It's at the dealer for the L79 engine inspection, a critical check, his advisor says, is "way hyped." Will he get a new 150k-mile warranty, or did he get a bad engine?
2017 Toyota Prius
My 2017 Prius 228K Miles In, Mileage Dropped to 40 MPG, No Warning Lights, Now Toyota Says I Have to Replace the Hybrid Battery Pack
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Toyota Prius needs a new battery. A salvage pack with 40k miles has been sitting, while a 100k-mile pack is fresh. Which is the smarter choice? The critical hybrid battery question: Does shelf life or mileage matter most for lithium pack longevity?
Rivian RT1 Ready For Work
The Adventure Pays Off: How Rivian Stole Tesla's Crown and Forged a Path to Profit
By Rob Enderle on
Rivian's first-ever profitable quarter marks a historic milestone for an EV startup, validating a brilliant strategy of capturing the premium adventure market and successfully converting early Tesla adopters with superior build quality.
Model 2 Tesla Ready To Take On The World
The People's Tesla: Why the Sub-$30,000 "Model 2" Changes Everything
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's commencement of pilot production for its sub-$30,000 "Model 2" is a pivotal strategic move designed to dominate the mass market, reclaim customers lost to competitors, and finally make a compelling electric vehicle an economically rational choice.
Ford Ff-150 Lightning Ready For Work
Ford's 450-Mile Lightning Strike: The Electric Truck Is Finally Ready for Work
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's second-generation F-150 Lightning, with its game-changing 450-mile range, directly solves the critical issue of towing anxiety that hindered its predecessor, finally positioning the electric pickup as a viable, no-compromise workhorse.
2022 Tesla Model 3 and 2025 Rivian R1S
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Has Lost So Much Value, I’m Trading It In For a 2025 Rivian R1S Tri, I’m About To Pull the Trigger, But I’m Scared
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla owner is trading her upside-down 2022 Tesla Model 3 for a 2025 Rivian R1S Tri. Terrified of buyer's remorse, she seeks advice on the switch and has questions about Rivian's quality. Is she making the right move from Tesla to Rivian?
Tesla Semi climbing a desert pass
I Haven’t Heard Much Lately about Electric 18-Wheelers Like the Tesla Semi, but I Found That There Has Been a lot of Impressive Progress
By Chris Johnston on
From millions of customer miles to e-depot infrastructure buildout, Tesla Semi and rivals are quietly racking up impressive real-world gains.
Black Jeep Grand Wagoneer with illuminated LED grille driving at sunset on desert road
I Drove My 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV 1,700 Miles Through Mountain Terrain And The Max Regeneration Was Fantastic, But A Mysterious "Larry Lobster" Warning Kept Appearing Without Any Chime
By Noah Washington on
The Jeep Wagoneer S conquered 1,700 miles of mountain terrain with fantastic range regeneration, but a weird, silent alert kept popping up.
Silver Hyundai SUV with black roof parked on rugged desert terrain at dusk
I Towed My 2,800-Pound Bayliner Boat With My 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, And It Pulled Like A Dream, But My Range Dropped From 350 Miles To 180 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A new Hyundai Ioniq 9 owner hooked up a 2,800-pound boat and found the electric towing reality to be better than anyone expected. While the truck "pulled like a dream," the incredible torque came at a steep price: a crushing 45% drop in driving range.
Silver electric SUV driving on urban street with classical architecture and morning sunlight
I Traded My Tesla Model X For A Lucid Gravity And After 310 Miles With My Family, The Premium Interior And Automatic Frunk Won Me Over Despite Missing Phone Key Function
By Noah Washington on
A veteran Tesla Model X owner made the jump to a new Lucid Gravity and immediately noticed a shocking difference. Find out why the luxury EV felt actually luxurious, winning over his family with the premium interior design.
2024 Toyota Tundra SR5
It’s Been 2 Months Since My 2024 Tundra Engine Died, It Continues to Rot at the Dealer With No Estimate For Parts, I’ll Never Own a Toyota Again
By Denis Flierl on
Tim's Toyota Tundra has been at the dealer for two months with a dead engine and no part estimate, while recalls get priority. His story reveals severe repair delays and Toyota's refusal to offer a fair buyout, raising critical concerns for Tundra owners.
2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT
I Traded My Ford F-150 For This 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss, I’ve Heard Lots of Negative About New Chevys, But I Got a Great Deal, I Hope I’m Not Sorry
By Denis Flierl on
Jorge traded in his Ford F-150 for a 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT 6.2L despite all of the "negative stuff" he's heard. He got a great deal on the truck for his drywall business, but fears he'll regret it. Did he make a mistake?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Prolonged Off-Gassing & Fogging Issues – One Owner Says, “I Clean The Inside Of My Windshield Before Every Drive For Over a Year”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners report that the interior materials used by Tesla in the Cybertruck off-gas excessively and for a long time, causing foggy windows. One owner mentions that every time he drives his truck, he has to clean the inside of the windshield.
2022 Honda Odyssey
I’ve Never Seen So Many Hondas In the Shop, and We Have a Big Complaint With This 2022 Honda Odyssey’s AC Cooling Problem
By Denis Flierl on
Royalty Auto Service says they've never seen so many Hondas in the shop. Now, a 2022 Honda Odyssey's AC is failing to cool the entire minivan effectively, especially the rear. This is especially problematic for parents with babies or small children. 
A black Lucid Air drives down an empty rural road flanked by dry fields and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky, conveying a sense of freedom.
My Lucid Air Road Trip Proved That It's a True Efficiency Champion, But the Price Tag Makes It Far From Affordable
By Aram Krajekian on
The Lucid Air delivers range and charging speed that redefine road trips, yet its price tag tells a different story about accessibility.
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range
I Sold the 2023 Subaru and Bought a 2026 Tesla Model Y, This Car Has Given Us a New Lease On Life Because of Diminishing Eyesight, and Slowing Reflexes
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla owner in his 70s says their new 2026 Model Y with FSD is a "new lease on life," bringing mobility back despite diminishing eyesight and driving anxiety. Check out the story and see if Tesla is helping to bring mobility back to older adults.
Our Toyota Dealer Sends Us a Video Of Them Inspecting Each Part While They Have Our Vehicle
Our Toyota Dealer Sends Us a Video Of Them Inspecting Each Part While They Have Our Vehicle
By Armen Hareyan on
What one Toyota dealer did with an inspection video may change how you look at service forever, and the unexpected reactions from Tundra owners will make you rethink blind trust in your own maintenance.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says: “I'd Rather Deal With a Sleezy Car Salesman Than Tesla’s Direct to Consumer Method” – Adds, “Elon Musk Needs to Go On Undercover Boss to See The Total Lack of Customer Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that when he picked up his new truck, it was dirty, had rust on the hood, and parts were coming loose. He says the Tesla sales process is worse than at a traditional dealership and thinks Elon Musk should look into it.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Has a Mind Of Its Own and Two Things Drive Me Crazy, Every Time I Lock It, It Beeps 20 Times, and Toyota’s Media Won’t Keep Me Logged In
By Denis Flierl on
Jake's 2025 Toyota Tacoma has a mind of its own. From a ridiculous 20-beep lock to an annoying failure to stay logged in to Toyota media, these little quirks are driving him crazy. Are these common 4th Gen Tacoma issues? What Tacoma owners need to know. 
Porsche Formula E 99X electric car
I saw The F1 Movie and Wondered if EVs Like The Porsche Taycan Will Ever Beat Them
By Chris Johnston on
Porsche Taycan torque meets grand prix tradition, the gap between F1 and Formula E is closing.
Blue Audi e-tron GT driving on mountain road with white limestone cliffs behind
I Successfully Charged My Audi S e-tron GT At A Tesla Supercharger Using An A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS Adapter, But Had To Park Perpendicular Due To Short Cables
By Noah Washington on
We have the full report on an Audi S e-tron GT’s first Supercharger experience with an A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS adapter. While the tech worked seamlessly through the Tesla app, the e-tron’s side-mounted charging port created a major practical hurdle.
Blue Chevrolet electric SUV driving on urban street beneath elevated highway overpass
I Discovered Black Mold Growing In My New Chevy Equinox EV That Caused Me Severe Health Issues, Including Chest Pains, Now My Car Has Been At The Dealership For 11 Days With All Interior Removed
By Noah Washington on
The black mold growing in one Chevy Equinox EV is a serious health and quality control issue, but the owner's story also reveals a different crisis: massive parts delays.
Tesla Cybertruck and Porsche 911
I Made the Mistake Of Posting A Picture of My Tesla Cybertruck On the Porsche 911 Owner’s Page, They Wanted Me Dead, So I Had To Delete It
By Denis Flierl on
John posted a picture of his Tesla Cybertruck parked next to his Porsche on a Porsche 911 Facebook page. 12 hours later? He knew he had made a huge mistake and deleted it. Find out why the "best vehicle I've ever owned" sparked a digital death threat! 
2024 Tesla Model Y
I Put On A Full Ceramic Tint On My Tesla Model Y, Before I Was Blasting the AC All Day, Now I Keep It On Automatic 70 Degree Low, and I’m Getting More Range
By Denis Flierl on
A South Florida owner, Joe Ventura, says a full ceramic tint made a big difference. Less AC use, cooler cabin, lower Supercharger costs, and better resale. He saw big daily gains. Check out Joe's story and other must-have upgrades besides tint. 
A light blue Hyundai Santa Cruz is parked in a sunlit forest. Two people with backpacks talk nearby, surrounded by tall trees, conveying a sense of adventure.
I Was a Huge Hyundai Fan Until My Santa Cruz Needed Two Transmissions in Just 10 Weeks, Plus the Dealer Network Has Been Horrible at Solving this Issue
By Aram Krajekian on
Two transmissions back-to-back for a Hyundai Santa Cruz is proof that even a great design can fall apart without proper support.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Spins Out On The Highway & Totals His Cybertruck Because Of Uneven Tire Wear – He Shares, “The Tires Looked Fine From The Outside but The Treads Were Completely Worn Out On the Inside”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that uneven tire wear on the inner tread caused him to lose control on the highway and crash. He advises other Cybertruck owners to check the inner treads, even if the outer treads appear fine.
GMC Hummer EV SUV driving on rugged mountain terrain with open removable roof panels
I Just Bought A GMC Hummer EV 2X Three Days Ago, Then The Dealer Called With A "Deal Of A Lifetime" To Upgrade To The 3X Omega Edition, But I Don't Feel Much Difference Between Models Yet
By Noah Washington on
Just 72 hours after driving home his customized Hummer EV 2X, a dealership owner made a phone call with a "deal of a lifetime." The result? An instant, no-brainer upgrade to the rare 3X Omega Edition.
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on mountain road with hills in background
I've Owned Five Different EVs Since 2022 And After Testing The Ioniq 5, Solterra, Blazer EV, And Two Mustang Mach-Es, Ford's Electric SUV Won My Heart Despite Its Flaws
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Solterra, and Chevy Blazer EV, this multi-EV owner finally found their electric sweet spot. It wasn't just the Ford Mustang Mach-E's performance that won them over.
Silver Tesla Model 3 driving on winding forest road during autumn sunset
I Was Driving A Tesla Model 3 Loaner When An Amazon Driver Pulled Out And Hit Me, Now Their Insurance Denied My Claim And Told Me To "Go Deal With Amazon" While My Own Tesla Is Already In The Shop
By Noah Washington on
Learn why this Tesla Model 3 loaner driver's straightforward accident spiraled into a complex liability nightmare, showing us how crucial dashcam footage is.
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