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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 Volvo EX40
My Volvo EX40 Is in for Repairs and Insurance Gave Me a Ford Mustang Mach E Rental, Compared to my EX40, It Is Unrefined, Loud and Obnoxious, Very American
By Chris Johnston on
A Brit trades his beloved Volvo EX 40 for a Ford Mustang Mach E and can’t hold back when comparing the refinement, styling, and performance.
2019 Ford F-150
"Such A Money Pit": 2019 F-150 Owner Explains Why He Is Finally Done With Ford
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is breaking up with the brand after cam phaser and transmission failures. Now facing an engine knock, he asks: Where do I go if GM is "dog crap" and Toyota is "overpriced"? Here is his dilemma.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side 3/4 angle, towing what appears to be a rocket engine on a trailer during sunset with dramatic clouds in the sky.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Keeps Trying to Clean a Camera Lens “Rough and Chipped from Road Impacts,” Leaving the Auto-Cleaning System Useless
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner reports that road impacts have chipped his front camera lens, causing the auto-cleaning system to constantly spritz the invisible vulnerability of the Cybertruck.
A red 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is shown from a front three-quarter angle, positioned on a grassy hilltop against a cloudy sky backdrop.
Toyota Tacoma Owner Says His Dog Stepped on a Mystery Button at 75 MPH on the Freeway, Triggering a Concerning System Shutdown That Now May Require a Dealership Visit
By Noah Washington on
While cruising at 75 MPH on the freeway, a Tacoma owner's dog stepped on a mystery button, triggering an immediate and worrying system shutdown.
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Own A 2016-2022 Toyota Tacoma? Watch Out For the $3,400, 60K “Maintenance Shock” Waiting For You At The Dealership
By Denis Flierl on
Owners of 2016-2022 Tacomas are hitting 60,000 miles and facing a new shock: dealer service quotes up to $3,400. From $800 spark plugs to costly "fluff," find out why the "60k Service" is the new profit center, and how to avoid paying for it.
Some Kia Stinger owners experience key fob malfunction, and we look into the issue
Kia Stinger Not Detecting Both Keys? Here’s the Real Reason
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some Kia Stinger owners are experiencing problems where the key fobs aren't being detected by the car, and we delve into the potnetial causes before you spend big money.
A silver Lucid Air luxury electric sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a coastal terrain with the ocean visible in the background.
A Lucid Air Touring Owner Road-Tripped 1,500 Miles and Says It Was “The Most Comfortable Drive I’ve Ever Done,” Praising DreamDrive, 325-Mile Range, and Flawless EA Charging
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid Air Touring owner drove 1,500 miles and called it the most comfortable drive I've ever done, praising the smooth ride and high efficiency that let him skip a charge stop on the way home.
Blue Tesla Model X driving on a snow-covered mountain road
I Test Drove a Tesla Model X and Asked the Salesman About Range Loss in Extreme Cold and He Said That It Will Only Lose 5% Range, but I Don't Believe That Is True
By Chris Johnston on
A deeper look at real EV winter range numbers like the Tesla Model X that owners keep debating, and real ways to improve your cold weather range.
Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra
Silverado and Sierra 6.2L Nightmare: Why Owners Call the Recall Fix a "Cheap Band-Aid" on a $75,000 Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is your $75k Silverado a ticking time bomb? GM's "fix" for the 6.2L V8 recall is sparking outrage. Why switching to 0W-40 oil might be a band-aid for a massive defect. Owners are stuck in stop-sale limbo. Read the full investigative report.
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.
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