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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.

2027 Kia Telluride
Here's the One thing You Need to Know About the 2027 Kia Telluride So You Don't Look Foolish Like I Did
By Mary Conway on
As a auto writer, I am thankful to drive lots of vehicles. This change for the 2027 Telluride made me start asking questions right away.
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label Helps Put The Brand Back In The Luxury SUV Game
The 2026 Lincoln Aviator Black Label Helps Put The Brand Back In The Luxury SUV Game
By Tim Healey on
Lincoln has been on a revival path over the past few years, and the Aviator, along with the rest of the SUV lineup, is a big reason why. It's aging yet still smooth.
2009 Honda CR-V and a Ridgeline truck
Former GM Tech Replaces His 2009 CR-V With 292K With a 2022 Ridgeline, And Says He Hopes This Smooth Truck Is Half as Reliable as The CR-V
By Tim Healey on
A former General Motors technician was quite happy to go outside the brand and own a Honda CR-V. Now, he’s buying a used Honda Ridgeline and hoping it will be as reliable as his CR-V was.
A hybrid logo from Kia is shown
Hybrids Outpacing EVs By 3 to 1 in 2026, and the Gap Is Growing
By John Goreham on
New data show that American buyers are buying relatively fewer EVs and far more hybrids. The media forgot to notice.
A 2026 Lexus NX is shown in brilliant red
Lexus NX 350h F Sport, 3 Ways It Wins and 2 Ways It Falls Short
By John Goreham on
Our time with the 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport leaves us with both very positive impressions and a couple areas we’d like to see changed.
2026 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4X4, which I am still testing in the roads of Charlotte, NC.
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Doesn't Try To Out-Jeep The Wrangler, But Tries To Out-Comfort The Subaru Outback
By Armen Hareyan on
After spending a week with the redesigned 2026 Jeep Cherokee, I realized Jeep may not be chasing a Toyota or a Subaru, or tougher offroad SUVs. Instead, it seems determined to build the adventure vehicle that most families will actually use every day.
White Toyota Rav 4 being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck in a parking lot
A Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Stopped at 1,710 Miles, the Dealer Called It “Minor,” and Another Owner Posted the Same Warning at 1,269 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A nearly new Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid stopped and left on a flatbed before the dealer called the problem “minor.” Then another low-mileage RAV4 showed the same warning, but the codes needed to connect the failures remain missing.
Kia EV9 towing a small travel trailer while parked at an EV charging station
A 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line Towed a Travel Trailer at 1.3 mi/kWh, Then Stopped After 80 Miles With Range to Spare
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV9 owner towed a travel trailer at 1.3 mi/kWh and stopped after 80 miles with range to spare. The trip shows why towing speed, a workable charger, and a healthy reserve matter more than squeezing every mile from the battery.
Tesla Cybertruck towing a Rockwood travel trailer while parked at a Tesla Supercharger station
A Tesla Cybertruck Towing a Pop-Up Camper Used “Exactly Double Energy” at 70 MPH, Turning 150 Miles Into the Planning Limit
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says towing a folded pop-up camper doubled energy use at 70 mph, making 150 miles the planning limit. One estimate says slowing to 60 mph could save 25.5 kWh, while cramped charging sites create another limit.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Secretly Downgrades 2025 Tacoma Replacement Cabin Filters to Half the Factory Thickness, Leaving Owners Paying Full Price for Inferior Protection
By Denis Flierl on
Owner inspects the 2025 Tacoma’s first cabin air filter replacement and discovers Toyota secretly cut the replacement part’s thickness by half compared to the factory original. Here is why the downsized OEM filter is cheating your truck's HVAC system.
2026 Chevy Silverado
Chevy Silverado TurboMax Towing Wins Over Ford F-150 EcoBoost Owner After 12.6 MPG Real-World Pull
By Denis Flierl on
A Wisconsin owner reports his 2026 Chevy Silverado RST TurboMax averaged 12.6 MPG while towing a 6,000-lb travel trailer, claiming the four-cylinder high-output engine outperformed his previous 2020 Ford F-150 EcoBoost in real-world driving dynamics.
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Will Have Both the Trailhawk and Overland Trim Levels. Here are the Key Differences
By Mary Conway on
The original Jeep Grand Cherokee was one of the first vehicles to make off-roading accessible and fun. Here's the difference between the two off-roading packages.
Waymo Calls San Mateo, California, Police
Some People are Trying to Make a Controversy Out of Waymo Reporting Minors for Illegal Behavior - What do You Think?
By Mary Conway on
A driverless Waymo called 911 after two minors were drinking alcohol and shooting Orbeez water beads out of the robotaxi. Police responded and took the teens into custody, because the call came in as shots being fired.
2027 Jeep Wrangler Laredo
Jeep's Latest Drop- the 2027 Jeep Wrangler Laredo Will be an Instant Classic
By Mary Conway on
Jeep debuted it as a concept at this year's Easter Jeep Safari and fans wanted it right away!
2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
35-Year Ford F-150 Loyalist Swaps to a 2026 Toyota Tacoma But Logs Poor Mileage, and Warns An Aftermarket Part Fix Is Required to Protect TRD Paint
By Denis Flierl on
A 35-year Ford F-150 owner swapped to a 2026 Toyota Tacoma, logging poor real-world mileage and warning truck buyers that a factory design flaw requires an immediate aftermarket part fix to protect the TRD side paint from flying trail debris.
2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum
Why A Hardcore GM Family Dumped a Chevy Traverse for Toyota Highlander Only to Hit a High-Tech Transmission Reality Check
By Denis Flierl on
When a loyal GM family traded their Chevy Traverse for a Toyota Highlander, they expected bulletproof reliability. Instead, they hit a high-tech transmission reality check, exposing hidden vulnerabilities in the 8-speed automatic software.
2023 Toyota Tundra
A Houston Toyota Dealer Refuses 2023 Tundra Throttle Hesitation Fix T-SB-0032-26, Demands Owner Wait For ‘Diagnosis'
By Denis Flierl on
A Houston Toyota Tundra owner exposes dealership gatekeeping over T-SB-0032-26, the factory software fix for dangerous low-speed throttle lag. Service drives refuse to flash the TCM update without a "replicated" diagnosis, leaving drivers stranded.
2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT
Ram's Latest Sales Numbers Show Why Stellantis was Smart To Gamble on the Truck Brand
By Mary Conway on
Ram's 2027 TRX is now shipping to customers and dealers. The timing is perfect because Ram is the best-selling Stellantis brand. Sales are up 27 percent compared to last year.
2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's front look
The 2026 Nissan Frontier Has One of The Most Overlooked Stories in The Midsize Truck Segment as Nissan Refused To Follow The Truck Industry's Biggest Trend
By Armen Hareyan on
Every morning I climbed into the 2026 Nissan Frontier, pushed the start button, and heard something that's quietly disappearing from the truck market: a naturally aspirated V6 that didn't pretend to be anything other than six cylinders doing their job.
2026 Dodge Charger Celebration
Dodge is Celebrating 60 Years of the Dodge Charger with Nationwide Muscle Car Tour
By Mary Conway on
It doesn't have a HEMI but Dodge is promising to unveil the most powerful version of the 2026 Charger with a
turbo-charged high-output engine at an event in August.
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid Owner Rents 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Rejects Its High Seating Position and Rough Ride Quality: “I Want My CR-V Back!”
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V Hybrid owner rented a 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and immediately rejected its high seating and rougher ride, demanding her CR-V back. Expert analysis reveals the engineering flaws and platform differences driving this owner's viral complaint.
2026 Chevy Silverado, 2026 Ram
Diesel Burnout? Why This Ram EcoDiesel Owner Just Swapped to a 2026 Chevy Silverado 5.3L
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of diesel maintenance? See why one Ram EcoDiesel owner ditched the platform for a gas 2026 Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8, highlighting a massive shift in truck owner sentiment away from complex emissions systems and back to reliable domestic V8 power.
Toyota Says The 2027 Highlander EV Needs Minimum of 8 More Weeks Too Long For a Simple Engineering Tweak, But Too Short for a Complete Redesign.
Toyota Says The 2027 Highlander EV Needs Minimum of 8 More Weeks Too Long For a Simple Engineering Tweak, But Too Short for a Complete Redesign.
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota just told Torque News the 2027 Highlander EV needs a minimum of eight more weeks before production starts. That number is oddly specific, and it points to something far more interesting than a simple delay.
A car shopper holds a bunch of money
The Real Starting Price Of Slate Auto ’s EV Truck Is $26,500
By John Goreham on
We go beyond the headline to help consumers understand the full consumer cost of a Slate Auto pickup.
The 2025 Lexus LS 500 F Sport Is A Fitting Swan Song For A Storied Model
The 2025 Lexus LS 500 F Sport Is A Fitting Swan Song For A Storied Model
By Tim Healey on
One of the last Lexus LS trims goes out in ways that befit the car, good and bad.
A Honda Owner Is Giving His 95,000-Mile Civic To His Retiring Parents, And Asking If A 100,000-Mile Ridgeline Is Really Just Getting Started
A Honda Owner Is Giving His 95,000-Mile Civic To His Retiring Parents, And Asking If A 100,000-Mile Ridgeline Is Really Just Getting Started
By Tim Healey on
Reddit Honda Ridgeline owners no longer ask whether 100,000 miles is too much; they're asking whether it's the beginning of the truck's second life.
White Ford Maverick parked beside a waterfront boat ramp in a front three-quarter view.
A 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD Hauled a Claimed 1,350-Pound Payload and Showed 42 MPG Over 28.8 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A Maverick owner counted 1,100 pounds of gravel, rebar, and supplies, plus his own 250-pound weight. The total lands 50 pounds below Ford's published maximum for a 2025 Maverick Hybrid AWD.
Gray GMC Sierra EV towing a yellow Regal boat while parked at a GM Energy charging station.
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Towed a 6,000-Lb Boat at 1.1 mi/kWh, and the Pilot Charger Let It Stay Hitched
By Noah Washington on
A Sierra EV Owner first tow put the energy use, charging access, and trailering software into one trip. The truck made the boat feel easy, and the covered charger accommodated the combination.
2026 Toyota Prius XSE Premium PHEV in Guardian Grey
2026 Prius Prime Owner Logs 9 Months with Zero Regrets After Ditching a BMW 5 Series for Guardian Grey Paint and 19-Inch Rims
By Denis Flierl on
A longtime BMW 5 Series owner traded luxury for efficiency, buying a 2026 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium in Guardian Grey. 9 months later, they reveal why they never looked back and share a controversial trick for bypassing Toyota’s Lane Tracing alerts.
2026 GMC Sierra Duramax
Ford F-150 Defector Spurns Wife's Favorite Tundra for the Raw Torque of a 2026 GMC Sierra Duramax
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 defector sparked a massive debate by rejecting his wife’s favorite Toyota Tundra for a 2026 GMC Sierra Duramax. Here is my mechanical analysis of why raw diesel torque won the day despite a critical GM cabin ergonomics issue.
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