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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.

Nicholas' Mom's white 2024 Chevy Blazer EV shown from a front three-quarter angle in what appears to be a garage setting.
My Mom Was Very Much Against EVs Until I Bought Her a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV for 60% Off MSRP, and Now 1,000 Miles Later She Cannot Stop Talking About How Much She Loves It
By Aram Krajekian on
The Chevrolet Blazer EV is proving something unexpected this year as even the strongest EV skeptics are changing their minds the moment they live with one in real world daily driving.
A silver 2025 RAM 1500 pickup truck shown from the front quarter angle, featuring black off-road wheels, aggressive honeycomb grille design, and rugged front bumper against a mountainous backdrop.
I Loved My 2025 Ram 1500 Until I Ran Into Lots of Odd Electrical Issues, and Stellantis Told Me They Don’t Even Know When the Parts Will Be Available
By Aram Krajekian on
The 2025 Ram 1500 proves how far trucks have come with technology, yet one small electronic failure can still flip the entire ownership experience upside down in ways most drivers never see coming.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My 19-Year-Old Was Driving The Truck When An Emergency Vehicle Approached Us; However, Before I Could Tell Him To Pull Over, The Vehicle Did It On Its Own”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares an impressive maneuver the truck performed during a recent road trip. He says his son was behind the wheel when a fire truck approached; however, the Cybertruck pulled over on its own to let the fire truck pass.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
Tesla’s New Patent Promises a Significantly Lower Production Cost For the 4680 Battery Cells, Which Power the Cybertruck & Tesla Model Y
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has filed a patent aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges to mass-producing 4680 cells at a lower cost. These batteries power the Cybertruck and Tesla Model Y, and the breakthrough could lower vehicle prices.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
Ford is Recalling 230,000 2025-2026 Broncos and Bronco Sports Because the Instrument Panels Go Blank
By Mary Conway on
The Broncos and Bronco Sports are big hits for the Blue Oval. The recall is due to a glitch in the software that causes the instrument panel to go blank on start up.
2017 Ford F-150
I’m Looking For a Post 2017 Ford F-150 Owner Who’s Never Asked, “Why Did I Buy This Truck?” Junk 5.0s, Junk 10-Speeds, Elec. Problems, and Seal Leaks at 20K
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Ford F-150 owner slams post-2017 F-150s, citing "junk" 5.0 engines, failing 10-speeds, and leaks at 20k miles. Is buyer's remorse inevitable or just bad luck? Here is the heated debate.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Sheet Of Metal Fell Out Of a Truck In Front Of Him On the Highway & Hit His Cybertruck – He Adds, “Because Of The Stainless Steel & Shatter-Resistant Glass, The Damage Was Minimal”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s thankful to be driving a Cybertruck after an incident on the highway. He shares that a 2’x2’ piece of metal flew off a vehicle in front of him & made direct contact, but thanks to the Cybertruck’s build, the damage was minor.
2021 Tesla Model 3
My 2021 Model 3 Battery Failed Out Of Warranty, and Tesla Quoted $17K, I Found an EV Shop That Did It For $8K, I’m Not Going Back To Tesla For Anything
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla quoted $17k for a battery replacement, but this Model 3 owner found a better way. See how he saved nearly $10k at an independent EV shop. "I'm definitely not going back." Here is the money-saving solution for out-of-warranty repairs.
2026 Jeep Compass
Jeep is Betting Hundreds of Millions on the Success of the 2026 Jeep Compass in America
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is retooling a plant to move production of the "baby Jeep" to America from Italy.
2025 Toyota RAV4
Toyota Refused To Change My 2025 RAV4’s Oil, They Had It 5 Minutes and Said They Won’t Do It Until 5K, I Made Them Take It Back, Totally Unlike My Infiniti Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer refused Tracey's request for a 1,100-mile break-in oil change on her 2025 RAV4. She forced their hand, but now she's wondering if they even changed the filter. Is trust already broken with this new dealer?
Tesla Cybertruck cabin
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner & Engineer At One Of Elon Musk’s Companies Says He Fell Asleep Driving After a 36 Hour Work Shift – He Adds, “FSD Came In Clutch”
By Tinsae Aregay on
An AI researcher at Elon Musk’s company describes how Tesla’s full self-driving software saved his life after he dozed off while driving his Cybertruck after a 36-hour shift. Tesla supporters praised FSD, but some viewed the action as reckless.
A white 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck, likely a recent model year, is shown from the rear quarter view while connected to a dark-colored dual-axle trailer loaded with construction debris.
A 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Says He Hauled 83,000 Pounds of Gravel and Towed an 11,000-Pound Trailer for 160-Mile Runs, While Critics Still Tell Him “You Can’t Tow Anything With It”
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's work pickup is handling 14,000-pound loaded trailers on 160-mile round trips without complaint.
A white 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 with black racing stripes shown from the rear three-quarter view, featuring distinctive LED taillights and a Kentucky license plate.
After a 37-Year Wait, a 2022 Chevrolet C8 Owner Says His Stingray Has Already Carried 57 Passengers, and One of Them Was His Dad’s Final Ride Before He Passed
By Noah Washington on
The owner of this 2022 Chevrolet Corvette built his car with discipline, financing expensive wheels by selling off his belongings and adding a $316 eBay spoiler.
The UK's Electric Future
The Tipping Point: Why Electric Vehicles Are Now Selling Faster Than Gas Cars in the UK
By Rob Enderle on
The UK automotive market has reached a tipping point where used electric vehicles are selling faster than petrol equivalents. Driven by falling prices, government mandates like the 2030 ban, and superior running costs, the transition to an EV future.
Tesla Self-Driving Changing The World
Tesla FSD v14.2: The "Alive" Update That Could Kill Car Ownership
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla FSD v14.2 brings smoother, "human-like" driving, significantly improving safety on open roads while struggling in parking garages. It signals a shift toward reduced car ownership and fiercer competition from Chinese rivals like BYD.
EHang EH216-S eVTOL Flying Car
EHang Takes Bangkok: How a Short Flight in Thailand Signals a Massive Shift for Southeast Asian Air Mobility
By Rob Enderle on
EHang’s first passenger flight in Bangkok marks a pivotal expansion into Southeast Asia, targeting tourism and urban transit. While high costs and infrastructure needs mean flying cars will start as shared services, EHang’s regulatory lead positions it to
Volvo XC-60 Recharge vs. EX-60 Electric
Why We Ordered the 2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge Instead of Waiting for the EX60
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge offers the perfect blend of 455-hp performance and practical range, making it the ideal bridge vehicle. While the upcoming EX60 promises revolutionary 800V EV tech, the XC60 remains the superior choice for versatility today.
Corvette Stingray vs. E-Ray
GM Unshackles the E-Ray: Why Lifting the Resale Restriction Is the Right Move
By Rob Enderle on
GM has lifted the resale restriction on 2025-2026 Corvette E-Ray and Z06 models, signaling improved supply and market stabilization. This move benefits buyers by restoring ownership flexibility, while the fully electric Corvette remains delayed until 2030
Lucid Gravity Touring
The $80,000 Game Changer: Lucid Gravity Touring Orders Finally Open
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid opens orders for the $79,900 Gravity Touring, a pivotal moment for the automaker in late 2025. This column analyzes the SUV’s specs, its competitive edge over Tesla’s Model X, and its critical role in Lucid’s financial survival.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Chevrolet Reaffirms Commitment to EV Trucks with Holiday Road Show
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet is taking its EV show on the road, literally. Despite falling demand, the automaker is planning to travel the country with a roadshow, highlighting the performance of its Silverado EV lineup.
Tesla Cybertruck bet on event contract exchange
I Placed a “Bet” on a Legal Trading Site That Tesla Will Cancel the Cybertruck and a Few Other Related Events, the Topics and Odds Are Crazy
By Chris Johnston on
What legal prediction markets reveal about the uncertain future of the Tesla Cybertruck.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Their Experience Driving at Night During Snow – Some Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Struggling With Snow Blocking Their Headlights, While Others Say They Haven’t Had Any Issues
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are divided over whether snow blocks their headlights and if the vehicle's design negatively affects visibility. Some owners say this is a constant struggle, while others say that it’s no worse than in any other vehicle.
2022 Toyota Tundra
I Just Had My 2022 Tundra SR5 Engine Replaced With Toyota’s Recall, Now 6K Miles Later Here We Are, Broken Down, Intense Knocking, Smoke, and It’s DOA
By Denis Flierl on
Smoke in the cabin. Intense knocking. A dead 2022 Tundra on the highway. The scary part? It was a replacement engine provided under Toyota's recall notice. After just 6,200 miles, one owner is stranded again. Is the Toyota fix actually failing?
Tesla Cybertruck & Toyota Rav4
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Traded In My Toyota RAV4 to Get a Cybertruck & I Love Every Bit Of It” – He Adds, “I Only Paid $56,000 After Trading In The RAV4"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he can’t believe he bought a used Cybertruck for $56,000 by trading in his Toyota RAV4. He says he’s very happy with the Cybertruck and adds he’s loving every minute with the all-electric truck.
Toyota FT-Se gives insight to what the mid-engine GR Celica could look like
We Now Have A Good Idea Of The Toyota GR Celica's Price, And It Will Spell Trouble For A Lot Of Sports Cars
By Dimitar Angelov on
The GR Celica is shaping up to be the most affordable mid-engine sports car, but dealer markups and import tariffs could negatively affect that.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
So, It Finally Happened, My Chevy Silverado Which Has Been Meticulously Maintained Since New, Has Crapped the Bed, Dealer Says I Threw a Rod
By Denis Flierl on
"It finally happened," a Chevy Silverado owner says. Meticulous maintenance couldn't save his truck from catastrophic engine failure at 140k miles. With cylinder four down and a potentially thrown rod, the owner faces a tough choice: Is it worth fixing?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says There is a Constant Fluttering/Pulsating Noise Coming From His Vehicle – He Adds, “Tesla is Aware of the Issue, but I Was Told There Is Nothing They Could Do About It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner describes his struggle with a fluttering noise coming from his drive unit while driving between 45 and 55 miles per hour. He mentions that Tesla told him the issue is widespread and there is currently no fix.
Tesla Cybertruck and Tesla Model Y
Cybertruck Has Ruined Me, I Used To Enjoy My Model Y, Now It Feels Like Riding In a Bathtub Feeling Every Little Bump, My CT Feels Like Driving On Clouds
By Denis Flierl on
One Tesla owner says his Model Y now feels like a "bathtub" compared to his Cybertruck's "cloud-like" air suspension. Is the ride quality gap really that wide? See what makes the difference for this and other Tesla owners.
A dark gray/charcoal 2025 Toyota Tundra pickup truck shown from the rear quarter view, parked in a scenic mountain setting with evergreen trees and cabins in the background.
A 2024 Tundra Owner Says He Thrashed His Truck for 5,500 Miles, Racing 911s, Conquering 111°F Death Valley and Hammering Mountain Passes, And Claims It Ran “Perfectly” Despite All the Online Engine-Failure Panic
By Noah Washington on
Tired of online engine-failure panic, one owner drove his 2024 Toyota Tundra 5,500 miles, conquering 111°F Death Valley and racing Porsche 911s on Canadian highways.
A silver 2025 Rivian R1S is shown from the rear three-quarter view at an EV charging station, featuring black accent wheels and trim.
A Rivian R1S Driver Faced EVConnect Errors, RAN “Failure to Connect” Messages, and a 6% Battery Scare on a 1,120-Mile Trip, Until a Soft Reboot Suddenly Restored Charging “Without Any Issues”
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1S driver was hit by a cascade of "failure to connect" errors across three different networks, including RAN. But fixed the issue after a quick session on YouTube.
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