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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.

2026 Honda GR-V looks clean and sporty in a winter backdrop
2026 Honda HR-V Is the Unsung Hero of the Compact Crossover Class Because Of These Five Reasons
By John Goreham on
We list out five ways the Honda HR-V is at the top of its segment.
Oscar Mayer Wienie 500
The One Automotive Race All Fans Can Eat Up
By Mary Conway on
An instantly iconic race has announced that it will be back to entertain fans. Most importantly, it will kick off the Memorial Day weekend with style and a few laughs.
Marvin De Guzman's Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Called The Police After An 83-Year-Old Woman "Hocked A Loogie" On His Truck, He Adds, “She Reasoned She Did It Because She Hates Elon Musk, But She Apologized After The Cops Interrogated Her”
By Denis Flierl on
An 83-year-old dog walker just turned a car wash morning into a police standoff. Why did this senior target a $100K stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck with such a gross gesture? It’s not because she doesn’t like the truck, it’s about Elon Musk.
Mega Charging
The Megawatt Revolution: Why Your Local Gas Station is About to Become a Ghost Town
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s 1,000 kW charging breakthrough signals the end of the ICE vehicle's refueling advantage. By enabling 10-minute full charges, it eliminates range anxiety, though it creates massive new demands for grid infrastructure.
The Jaguar Type 00 In The Future
The Jaguar Gamble: Why Doubling Down on "Rubbish" Might Be a Stroke of Genius—or a Final Bow
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar recently dismissed rumors of a "Plan B" combustion engine as "rubbish," doubling down on its 2027 all-electric pivot. To survive, the brand must reconcile its radical new identity with its storied heritage.
2026 Jeep Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition
Why You Should Consider a Four-Wheel-Drive Model Like a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco if You are Buying an SUV
By Mary Conway on
As cars and trucks are getting more expensive, a recent study shows which vehicles are holding their value longer. A recent trend may surprise you!
2020 Ford F-150 Raptor
“I Found An ‘Immaculate’ 30K-Mile Ford Raptor For $54K, But The Title Is A Financial Time Bomb - I’m Being Warned To Walk Away"
By Denis Flierl on
One Ford F-150 buyer thinks he struck gold on a pristine $54K Raptor pickup, but a service tech’s "inner circle" intel reveals a 135-day repair saga. Is a glitchy SYNC system worth a branded title? Is it a massive resale risk lurking behind this deal?
Side view of a Rivian R1T electric truck driving on a road with a rocky, green hillside background, motion blur showing speed.
At 60,000 Miles and Just Out of Warranty, a Rivian R1T Owner Says His Front Air Suspension “Completely Collapsed,” Triggering a $7,500 Repair, and the Service Center Admitted It’s a “Common Issue”
By Noah Washington on
One Rivian R1T owner is issuing a high-stakes warning after his front suspension "completely collapsed" at 60,000 miles, just days after his factory coverage expired.
Lucid Gravity electric SUV charging at a Tesla Supercharger station, side profile with multiple charging stalls in a desert landscape.
A Lucid Gravity Owner Says Tesla’s Charging Network Was “Super Reliable” on a 1,500-Mile CA-to-Utah Run, Praising “Rock Solid” Engineering While Admitting the Return Trip Was “More Buggy” with Cruise Control Issues
By Noah Washington on
A new 2026 Lucid Gravity owner is calling his 1,500-mile road trip a "tremendous success," despite a return leg plagued by stubborn cruise control bugs and rebellious windows.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai Wants To Rival Ford With a Larger, More Rugged Pickup Truck
By Dimitar Angelov on
Hyundai is planning to phase out the Santa Cruz in favor of a larger pickup truck. Would you buy one?
The Self-Drive Act
The End of the Regulatory Wild West: Why the SELF DRIVE Act is America’s Last Stand in the Autonomous Arms Race
By Rob Enderle on
U.S. House lawmakers have revived the bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act to create a federal framework for autonomous vehicles. This column explores how this legislation is vital to beating China’s rapid AV deployment and transforming urban life.
Tesla's Pivot To Robotics
The Great Pivot: Can Tesla Trade Steering Wheels for Robotic Limbs Before the Cash Runs Out?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla is attempting a high-stakes transition from an aging automotive pioneer to a robotics powerhouse. While financial results show a declining core business, the company’s future hinges on its ability to out-execute Chinese rivals.
2026 Nissan LEAF up on a lift getting battery replaced
A Study Suggests That Replacing the Battery in an EV Will Soon be Cheaper Than Repairing an Engine, a Nissan LEAF Owner Says, “I’ll Keep That in Mind When My Battery Wears Out in 30 Years”
By Chris Johnston on
Owners of EVs like the Nissan LEAF are rethinking the fear of battery replacement narrative.
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
“An $1,800 Light Bulb?” I See Why This Toyota Tacoma Owner Is ‘Stunned’ and Walks Away Saying, “I Think My Toyota Days Are Over”
By Denis Flierl on
One $20 Toyota Tacoma part just triggered a massive repair bill, and it’s killing brand loyalty. I’ve never seen a "bulletproof" reputation vanish so fast. This TRD Pro design flaw is a total nightmare for owners. What Tacoma owners need to know.
A Ford F-150 sits frozen in ice with its wipers in the up position
Ford F-150 Owner Says That the Truck Won’t Spray the Windshield With Washer Fluid Even Though the Tank Is Filled Up - We Offer Solutions To Frozen Windshield Washer Systems
By John Goreham on
A Ford F-150 Pickup truck driver can’t clean the windshield because the fluid won’t spray out. Let’s examine this problem and explore possible solutions.
A Chevy Silverado looks rugged in a tundra landscape in winter
Longtime Chevy Silverado Owner Says This Is His Last One Because “A Little Dusting Of Snow Off the Hood Shuts the Heater Fan Off, and I’m Left With No Heat Until I Turn the Truck On and Off Again.” Can You Help This Owner With a Solution?
By John Goreham on
A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck owner says that his truck freezes him out when a bit of snow off the hood dusts the windshield. The fan stops blowing, and he is left freezing in the cold cabin. Fellow owners report the same.
Rear view of a black Honda Prelude parked at a small town street near a gas station
After Calling Every Seattle Honda Dealer Weekly to Get MSRP, a 2026 Prelude Hybrid Owner Says the New Coupe Feels Like “a Sports Car With the Convenience of a Civic,” With “Amazing Storage”
By Noah Washington on
After calling every Seattle dealer weekly to dodge markups, one 2026 Prelude Hybrid owner says he finally secured the coupe at its $43,195 MSRP.
Mazda 3 hatchback 2.5 Turbo AWD on the dyno- before and after upgrades
Mazda Never Made A New Speed3, But Here's How Little It Takes For The Current Model To Become One
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Mazda 3 Turbo AWD might be the biggest secret in the tuner world, and here’s how easy it is to gain power.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV driving in a downtown city street with modern buildings
During the Texas Deep Freeze, a Rivian R1S Owner Says He’s Using the SUV as an Emergency Garage Heater to Save His Tankless Water Heater, Running HVAC in “4–6 Hour” Sessions to Hold “58°+” Inside While Temps Drop to Single Digits
By Noah Washington on
When a Texas deep freeze threatened to burst his home’s plumbing, one Rivian R1S owner turned his luxury SUV into an emergency "thermal shield" for his garage.
2018 Ram 1500
“I Don't Care What the Dealer Says, I’m Ignoring My 2018 Ram’s 10,000-Mile Oil Advice to Save My Hemi From a Total Meltdown"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2018 Ram Hemi owner is stunned after his dealer said to wait 10K miles for an oil change. I’ve spent 30 years in the industry, and I’m telling him: "Don't do it!" Here is why this 10,000-mile "trap" is dangerous for your Hemi engine.
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with 546k miles on the odometer, on the original engine and transmission
This 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Well Over 500,000 Miles On The Odometer, And Despite a VSC Warning, The Owner Isn't Planning On Selling It Anytime Soon
By Dimitar Angelov on
This high-mileage SUV shows why Toyota is still a prime choice for long-term vehicles, but also displays a well-known issue on the dashboard.
A Volvo EX30 charges up
Volvo’s Best-Selling Vehicles Are Its Least Electrified Versions - Will Moving to EVs Make Volvo More Money?
By John Goreham on
We analyze Volvo's vehicle mix and show that ICE and mild hybrids significantly outperform EVs.
BYD Truck Parked at Denver International Airport
This Picture Shows Exactly Why Automakers are Concerned About Chinese EVs Selling in Mexico and Canada
By Mary Conway on
Canada just relaxed the rules and tariffs governing Chinese EVs. Some Chinese vehicles are assembled in Mexico.
Scott Duff's 2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Traded My Frontier for This?” 2026 Toyota Tundra Owner Slams ‘Ridiculously Small’ Stock Tires & Rims: He Adds, “They Look Like Cartoon Pizza Cutters”
By Denis Flierl on
He traded a Frontier for a 2026 Toyota Tundra, but the stock tires are a joke. One owner slams the "cartoon pizza cutter" wheels on his $60K+ rig. Is Toyota sacrificing truck "soul" for MPG? The "pavement princess" truth every buyer needs to hear.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck On a Salted Road & Now It’s Covered In Brown Spots.” He Adds, “I Washed My Cybertruck Thoroughly, but the Brown Spots Aren’t Coming Off.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck is covered in rust spots after he drove on a salted road. He adds that he has already thoroughly cleaned his Cybertruck, but the rust spots don’t appear to be coming off.
Aerial three-quarter view of a Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV with a sleek gray exterior on a dirt overlook.
After Driving the Hyundai IONIQ 9 for Over 620 Miles, A Volvo EX90 Owner Says the Hyundai IONIQ 9 Is “Seriously Impressive,” Feels “Even Roomier Than the Kia EV9,” and Charges Better Than His Volvo EX90
By Noah Washington on
A Volvo EX90 owner says the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is so "seriously impressive" that it almost convinced him to break his current lease.
Blue Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving at night on a city street with headlights on.
A 2023 Mustang Mach-E GT Owner Says He Traded His 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance and “Doesn't Miss It at All,” Losing “Peak 250kW vs 150kW” Charging but Gaining Android Auto, Better Ride Quality, and No Autopilot “Nagging”
By Noah Washington on
One 2023 Mach-E GT owner is making waves by claiming he traded his Model 3 Performance and doesn't miss it "at all".
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
"I Bought a 2026 Chevy Silverado and Found a Hidden Steering Flaw: My ‘Bulletproof’ 2021 Was Better - This New Truck Is a Full-Time Job Just to Stay in My Lane”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner says he’s wrestling his new truck just to keep it between the lines. He traded a reliable 2021 Chevy pickup for the 2026 edition, only to find the handling is a total disaster. Even with a "perfect" alignment, it’s a struggle.
2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Barrett-Jackson
Ford's New 2026 Mustang Dark Horse Raises $1.25 Million to Fight Juvenile Diabetes
By Mary Conway on
Ford just unveiled the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC less than two weeks ago at the Detroit Auto Show. The first one, with VIN 001 will be customized for the person who just paid $1.25 million at Barrett-Jackson.
CleverCharge Managing An EV And A Plug-In Hybrid
The Garage of the Future is Here: Why This New CleverCharge EV Charger and Its Secret OBD-II "Universal Remote" Just Ended My Multi-Vehicle App Fatigue for My Audi and Volvo Forever!
By Rob Enderle on
The CleverCharge EV Charger revolutionizes multi-vehicle garages with its OBD-II dongle, offering unified data tracking for Audi and Volvo owners. Its effortless installation and intuitive display make it the ultimate "universal remote" for electric fleet
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