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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.

2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Just Went To Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid But None Are Available and There’s Only One In Production, Now I’m Worried About the Tariffs
By Denis Flierl on
If you are considering a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, expect to wait to get one. How long is the wait, and how will the tariffs affect prices? One buyer says the wait is about a month, but few are being built. Here is what RAV4 Hybrid buyers need to know.
2024 Tesla Model S, Cybertruck
EV Dealer Says, “I Just Sold a Tesla Cybertruck Owner a Model S and He Used Crypto To Buy It, This Is the Future of Auto Transactions”
By Denis Flierl on
Will you be buying your next Tesla Model 3 or Cybertruck using Cryptocurrency? Cameron, an expert in all things crypto, bought a Tesla Model S and used it. He says it's the future of auto purchasing. Are you ready? Here is what car buyers need to know. 
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range Black Color, Review
GM Took A Classic Machine And Turned The 2025 Sierra EV Denali Max Range Into A Super Nice State-Of-The-Art Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range delivers an unexpected blend of 507-mile real-world range, rear-wheel steering magic, and near-silent comfort, making it feel more nimble and luxurious than any full-size truck has a right to be.
Rivian R1S Green with Rivian R1S Interior
"My Rivian R1T Just Drove Autonomously For 10 Miles On The Highway", But It Still Gets Too Close To 18-Wheelers For Comfort
By Noah Washington on
10 Miles Hands-Free in a Rivian R1S. One owner experienced near-flawless Rivian R1T autonomous driving through highway driving, but a close call with an 18-wheeler reveals the crucial next step.
Image shows an empty Tesla dealership in Peabody Mass. taken by John Goreham
U.S. EV Market Share Drops Below 8% and Below the 2023 & 2024 Average, but the Most Interesting News Is That It's Not Just Tesla Dropping - Will This Be the Last Quarter For EVs Before a Steep Slide?
By John Goreham on
A collection of automakers’ EV deliveries helped offset a meaningful decline by Tesla and five other brands in Q1 of 2025. With tariffs and the end of tax credits looming, could this be the last “Good” quarter for EVs in 2025?
Someone Hit My Tesla and Drove Off, I Have It on Camera But the Footage Might Not Be Enough to Catch Them
Someone Hit My Tesla and Drove Off, I Have It on Camera But the Footage Might Not Be Enough to Catch Them
By Aram Krajekian on
In a race against time to identify a hit-and-run driver, a Tesla owner is left with only a few seconds of blurry footage, no help from security, and a community scrambling to piece together the truth.
The Newest Rivian R1T Update Left Me in Turtle Mode With No Rear Drive, Low Ride Height, and Missing Features Like Adaptive Cruise
The Newest Rivian R1T Update Left Me in Turtle Mode With No Rear Drive, Low Ride Height, and Missing Features Like Adaptive Cruise
By Narek Hareyan on
A routine Rivian R1T software update left one owner crawling in turtle mode with no rear drive, slammed suspension, and missing features, and now he’s stuck waiting three months for answers.
I Tracked Every Kilowatt from My Level 1 Charger, and Realized I’ll Never Need to Install Level 2 for Our 2017 Chevy Bolt
I Tracked Every Kilowatt From My Level 1 Charger, and Realized That For Our 2017 Chevy Bolt, I’ll Never Need To Install Level 2
By Narek Hareyan on
Think you need an expensive Level 2 charger to own an EV? One Chevy Bolt owner proves a plain old wall outlet might be all you ever need, and his monthly charging bill will blow your mind.
My 2021 Duramax Was Perfect, but I Left It at the Dealership For a 2025 When They Made Me an Offer I Couldn’t Refuse
My 2021 Chevy Silverado Duramax Was Perfect, but I Left It at the Dealership For a 2025 When They Made Me an Offer I Couldn’t Refuse
By Aram Krajekian on
A routine oil change for my 2021 Chevy Silverado turned into a 2025 Duramax Silverado deal too good to walk away from, and what happened next shows just how fast a good truck can be replaced by a better deal.
3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer It Killed The 12V Battery
3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer Says It Killed The 12V Battery
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected discovery after just 10 days parked left this 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner with a dead car, a skeptical dealer, and a flurry of disagreement from fellow drivers. Look, your EV may be silently draining itself too.
Tesla Cybertruck Being Towed in the rain
I Couldn't See 100ft Ahead In My Cybertruck, But FSD Couldn’t See Anything Either, And Not a Single Car Showed
By Noah Washington on
"I couldn't see, and neither could my Cybertruck." This shocking account of driving a Cybertruck in bad weather will make you think twice about relying on technology.
2024 Toyota RAV4
My 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE With 4,000 Miles Started to Shake and the Engine Just Died, the Dealer Doesn’t Know What’s Wrong
By Denis Flierl on
Does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 have reliability issues? Some owners report that their RAV4 engines are shutting down for no reason. An error message comes on after the engine stalls and occurs when it’s raining. Here’s what RAV4 owners need to know. 
So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire
So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected difference between the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y isn’t what you think, and it might change which one you actually like driving more.
I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down
So I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down
By Aram Krajekian on
This vandal was caught in broad daylight, but what this situation reveals goes far beyond a single act of damage and into the complicated, often politicized tension of owning a Tesla today.
I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It
I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian owner thought his free TuneIn trial had simply ended, until he discovered he was being charged a full year’s subscription every single month, and he’s not the only one.
My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond
My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond
By Narek Hareyan on
A tiny 12V battery just sidelined a $70,000 Rivian R1T, and what happened next reveals the hidden weak link every EV owner needs to know about.
I’m Debating Whether to Trade My Sierra AT4 1500 for a 2500HD Before Our Move, I’ll Be Towing Heavier, But My Wife Says It’s a Silly Upgrade and I Honestly Don’t Know If She’s Right
So I Wanna Trade My GMC Sierra AT4 1500 for a 2500HD Before Our Move As I’ll Be Towing Heavier, But My Wife Says It’s a Silly Upgrade and I Don’t Know If She’s Right
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple question about upgrading to a 2500HD turned into a second look regarding towing, trust, and whether one owner's Sierra 1500 is still enough for the road.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Dog Mode Has a Safety Issue – Elaborates, “Dogs Can Easily Open the Door from the Inside”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner raises a safety issue regarding Dog Mode, saying, “Dogs can easily unlock the door from the inside.” Says his wife recently left their French bulldogs in the Cybertruck and was stunned to find they had managed to open the door.
Rivian R2 Side profile, gray with one man walking towards it
Rivian Sales Staff Revealed “Over 200,000 R2 Reservations Are In Our System” After My R1S Test Drive
By Noah Washington on
Think the R2 wait is long? You have no idea. A recent test drive follow-up email just exposed the truly enormous number of people already in line. R2 reservations are through the roof.
Red Model 3 Tesla with Red X, Hyundai Ioniq 6 with Green checkmark
I'm Trading My Tesla Model 3 For A Hyundai Ioniq 6, The Harassment Isn't Worth It Anymore
By Noah Washington on
This EV owner is making an emergency exit. Find out why harassment is forcing them out of their Model 3 and into the Ioniq 6.
I Just Changed My Oil For The 1st Time on My 2018 Toyota Tacoma, And Now It Won't Start - Making a Hissing Noise
I Just Changed My Oil For The 1st Time on My 2018 Toyota Tacoma, And Now It Won't Start - Making a Hissing Noise
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected twist during a simple oil change left this 2018 Toyota Tacoma owner stranded—what happened next surprised even seasoned DIYers.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Changed My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Oil at 5K Not the Recommended 10K, I Found Some Metal In the Filter, and the Oil Was Too Dark For My Liking
By Denis Flierl on
How often should you change the oil in the 2024 Toyota Tacoma? Toyota recommends a 10,000-mile oil change interval. However, Tacoma owner Esh says he changed the oil at 5K and found more than he expected. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know. 
Some Guy Hit My Toyota Tacoma Going 55 MPH, It Flipped 4 Feet Off The Ground, Landed on 4 Tires And Started Right Up
So Some Guy Hit My Toyota Tacoma Going 55 MPH, It Flipped 4 Feet Off The Ground, Landed on 4 Tires And Started Right Up
By Armen Hareyan on
This Tacoma owner’s truck flew 4 feet into the air after being hit at 55 MPH, and not only did it land on all fours, it started right up like nothing happened.
Image of 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander courtesy of Toyota.
I Thought I Would Not Like the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, But Boy, Was I Wrong
By John Goreham on
Sometimes, a vehicle drives differently than it looks. The Grand Highlander Hybrid Max is a perfect example. 
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
By Aram Krajekian on
From a Model 3 trade-in to an unexpected freeway encounter, this 30-day Rivian update uncovered more than anyone would expect.
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
By Narek Hareyan on
My brand-new Rivian R1S is taking over an hour to charge at fast stations, service can’t help me for a month, and with no home charger installed yet, I’m starting to question everything about owning an EV.
My Chevy Bolt has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension, That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
My Chevy Bolt Has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
By Narek Hareyan on
A mysterious popcorn-popping sound from the front of a Chevy Bolt left one owner and his mechanic completely stumped, and what he discovered has every EV driver wondering if their car might be next.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Ford, Rivian, and GMC’s Only Breakthrough Is Slapping a Battery Into a Few Trucks, While the Cybertruck is the Rookie MVP"
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says the Cybertruck will eventually be the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). He says the Cybertruck is the rookie MVP among electric trucks after one year. Is he right? They are bold statements, but are they true?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Responds to Cybertruck Owners Who Lost 50% of Their Vehicle’s Value in 1 Year – The EV Maker Says, “One More Post Like This and You Will be Getting $0”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.
My 2020 Honda Accord Was Perfect Until the Head Gasket Failed at Just 49,000 Miles
49,000 Miles In, I Have Succumbed To The Head Gasket Issue On My 2020 Honda Accord, But It Was Perfect Until Then
By Aram Krajekian on
From a class action lawsuit to denied warranty claims, this story reveals why one Accord’s blown head gasket may just be the start of a much bigger problem for Honda.
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