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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.

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.
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in gray shown in full side profile parked on a city street with modern buildings in the background.
After Selling His 2025 Toyota 4Runner, Owner Says the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite Has Better Build Quality, Quieter Ride, Real Storage, and Remote Start That “Actually Works Every Time”
By Noah Washington on
After just five months, one driver sold his new Toyota 4Runner to buy the Honda Passport, calling the Passport "100% better" in nearly every category.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in yellow driving aggressively on a race track, shown from a dynamic front angle with a large rear wing.
After Renting Out His 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette on Turo, a Host Says the Guest Overheated the Engine, Racked Up 80+ Error Codes, Stood on the Hood, Drove the Tires to the Cords in One Night, Then Threatened to “Burn This Thing Up”
By Noah Washington on
A Turo host's Chevrolet Corvette C8 came back from a rental with 80+ error codes, the engine overheated, and the rear tires wore down to the cords in one night.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “There is a Large Flock Of Turkeys Where I Live & FSD Doesn’t Know How To Deal With Them” – He Adds, “Turkeys Are The Bane Of FSD”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s dealing with an unexpected issue involving turkeys and his truck. He mentions that the truck’s full self-driving software cannot recognize or handle turkeys, leading to significant frustration.
A black GMC Sierra EV shown from a front three-quarter angle parked in a residential driveway, featuring distinctive black and chrome wheels and LED lighting elements.
I Will Likely Be a GMC Driver for Life After Buying the Sierra EV, This Truck Has Everything From Range, Space, and Towing Power
By Aram Krajekian on
A year of living with the GMC Sierra EV can reveal things that spec sheets never show, and they're the quiet strengths that turn a truck from impressive on paper to unforgettable in everyday life.
A dark gray Tesla Model 3 sedan shown from the rear three-quarter angle, highlighting its distinctive C-shaped LED taillights and sleek fastback profile against a deep blue background.
My 2023 Tesla Model 3’s Window Shattered While I Was Closing the Door, and Although the Car’s Telemetry Showed the Puddle Light Shorted, It Was Just Covered Under Warranty
By Aram Krajekian on
Tesla Model 3 owners love their car’s tech, but even the smartest systems can surprise owners. This driver's window shattered mid-close after a sensor short, revealing how Tesla’s advanced design can sometimes turn small glitches into big moments.
2024 GMC Sierra
My 2024 GMC Sierra 21k Miles In, Dash Lights Up, Check Engine, Transmission Shifts Hard, NO Reverse, My Vacation Finished On the End Of a Tow Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A "Reduce Acceleration" error leaves a 2024 GMC Sierra owner stranded on vacation. With no reverse and hard shifting at only 21k miles, is the 10-speed transmission toast? Here is what GMC owners need to know about this alarming failure.
2026 Nissan Rogue Dark Armor adds more aggressive looks
5 Reasons To Consider A Nissan Rogue Over A Toyota RAV4, And 2 Reasons Why You Shouldn't
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Nissan Rogue is the brand's bestseller, and for 2026, a few key features continue to make it relevant in an SUV-saturated market.
2024 Toyota Tacoma owner i-FORCE MAX TRD Sport
It’s the Third Time My 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport Won’t Start, 6 Months In and 3,500 Miles, the Toyota Dealer Told Me ‘Just Buy a Jump Pack’
By Denis Flierl on
"Buy a jump pack," the dealer told a 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner after her new truck died three times. With just 3,500 miles on it, she was stranded with "System Stopped" errors. Here is the simple fix that finally solved this frustrating mystery.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Begrudgingly Accepted Delivery of a Cybertruck With a Minor Issue, but Now It’s In Service For 2 Weeks & Tesla Has to Grind Down the Stainless Steel To Make The Frunk Latch Properly”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand-new Cybertruck owner expresses his frustration over a seemingly minor issue with the front-trunk latch. Apparently, the panels weren’t installed correctly, and now Tesla has to grind down the stainless steel to ensure the frunk latches properly.
Electric vehicle batteries lying in a landfill
My Boomer Dad Swears That Old EV Batteries Just Sit in Landfills Leaking Toxic Stuff, and I Think They Are Supposed to Be Recyclable or Reused Somehow, What I Found Out Is Pretty Cool
By Chris Johnston on
A flood of misinformation about EV battery disposal is spreading online, and industry experts say the reality looks very different.
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