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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 Hyundai SUV driving on mountain road between tall rocky cliffs at sunset
I Drove My 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 On A 350-Mile Road Trip And Found Ionna's New Chargers Powerful But Completely Deserted, While The Driver Attention System Nearly Drove Me Crazy
By Noah Washington on
This Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a dream to drive, but a long road trip revealed its two biggest problems. From a constantly nagging driver system to a fast-charging station that felt like a deserted wasteland, this is the story of the hidden flaws of a dream car.
Black Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving on tree-lined rural road
I Connected My Ford F-150 Lightning To My Home's Transfer Switch And It Immediately Trips With A "Ground Fault Detected" Error, While My Regular Generator Works Fine
By Noah Washington on
The promise of using an F-150 Lightning as a home power source is incredible, but a hidden technical flaw is causing it to fail. Learn about the obscure neutral bonding issue that's preventing this innovative truck from working with standard home wiring.
Tesla Wouldn't Sell Me a Range Extender For Cybertruck, So I Built My Own, Giving Me Just Short of 100 Miles of Extra Range
Tesla Wouldn't Sell Me a Range Extender For Cybertruck, So I Built My Own, Giving Me Just Short of 100 Miles of Extra Range
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected part of Tesla’s Cybertruck range extender isn’t the extra miles it adds but how it changes the way owners will use their trucks every day.
Futuristic, angular Tesla Cybertruck in dimly lit garage. Sunlight casts geometric shadows, highlighting sleek, metallic design. Modern and innovative ambiance.
I’ve Owned 10 Cars Now Including Several Trucks, But the Tesla Cybertruck Is the Most Enjoyable One Yet Thanks to FSD
By Aram Krajekian on
From Florida to Alabama, a Tesla Cybertruck driver let go of control. In the process, he discovered why FSD might be Tesla’s most convincing feature yet.
Image of cracked GMC Hummer EV windshield
I Just Cracked the Windshield on My 2024 GMC Hummer EV, Safelite Quoted $495 For Rearview Mirror Recalibration, I Did It Myself
By Chris Johnston on
How an unexpected estimate line item inspired a GMC Hummer EV owner to break out his scan tool and save money.
Tesla Model S and Lucid Air
I’m Keeping My Tesla Model S For Now, But I Just Got This Lucid Air, Let's See How This Experiment Goes
By Denis Flierl on
A 200k-mile Tesla Model S owner gets a 2025 Lucid Air, but keeps the Tesla. Why? I'll explore the real-world EV dilemma: the clash of proven reliability vs. luxury innovation. Get insights to help you choose your next EV. What would you do?
Black Toyota GR Corolla hatchback parked on forest road with sunlit green trees behind
I Traded My Toyota GR Corolla For A Prius And Gained Financial Stability Instead Of Keeping A Fun Car That Was Draining My Wallet Just To Impress Others
By Noah Washington on
The GR Corolla is a car built for pure driving fun, but for one owner, it became a symbol of financial drain. Discover why he made the shocking switch to a Prius, finding that trading performance for peace of mind was the best decision he's ever made.
Silver Lucid Air electric luxury sedan parked on coastal terrain against ocean backdrop
I Switched From Tesla Model S To Lucid Air GT After 9 Years And Discovered Superior Acceleration, 375-Mile Range Without Charging, And A $500 Lower Monthly Lease Payment Despite The Higher MSRP
By Noah Washington on
After 9 years of leasing the Tesla Model S, one owner made the switch to a Lucid Air Grand Touring and found something shocking. Despite its higher MSRP, a single incentive made the Lucid Air cheaper to own.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
One Year and 15K Miles In, My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Is a Keeper, It’s Better Than the Prius Wagon It Replaced
By Denis Flierl on
Why trade a Toyota Prius for a Toyota RAV4? One owner calls his 2024 RAV4 Hybrid a "keeper," praising its 42 mpg and taller stance. Discover how the RAV4 combines efficiency and practicality for a perfect real-world ride. But is it better than the Prius?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand New Truck Suffered a Major Failure After Only 6 Miles – Adds, “Tesla is Refusing to Buy Back the Cybertruck Even Though I Offered to Pay for the 6 Miles”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he experienced a critical failure during his first drive from the Tesla delivery center. He added that he has asked Tesla to give him a replacement truck or his money back, but the EV maker has refused his request.
How To Stay Safe In Light Of Tesla Redesigning Door Handles And How To Spot The Risks
How To Stay Safe In Light Of Tesla Redesigning Door Handles And How To Spot The Risks
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s door handle redesign comes after unexpected safety failures that left people trapped inside their cars, raising urgent questions every owner should be asking.
GM vs. Ford EV Price War
GM Enters the Fray: The Intensifying EV Price War and Its Ripple Effects
By Rob Enderle on
GM significantly reduces prices on some EVs to better compete with Ford and other EV makers raising the potential for an EV price war.
Electrify America Raises Prices
The End of an Era: Electrify America's Necessary Price Hikes
By Rob Enderle on
Electrify America's recent, widespread price hikes signal the end of the subsidized charging era, threatening to slow mainstream EV adoption while highlighting the company's urgent need to prioritize network reliability to justify the higher costs.
Bosch Launches New Vehicle OS
Bosch's Central Brain: A New Era for Automotive Operating Systems
By Rob Enderle on
Bosch's new centralized vehicle operating system, adopted by three major automakers for 2027 EVs, marks a significant challenge to existing automotive OS players like BlackBerry QNX, promising a safer, more consistent, and integrated driving experience.
2023 Honda CR-V
My Honda Dealer Is Saying I Need A Brake Fluid Change In My 2023 CR-V, and By the Looks Of It, It’s Not Even Dirty, Is This Another Dealer Scam?
By Denis Flierl on
Bryan suspects his Honda dealer is running a scam. They say his 2023 CR-V needs a brake fluid flush, but he thinks the fluid looks fine. Is it a legitimate maintenance need or just a way for the dealership to make extra cash?
Black electric SUV driving on a road with hills and palm trees in the background.
I Picked Up My New Ford Mustang Mach-E Yesterday And Was Shocked When The Dealership Delivered It Dirty, Then Tried Pressuring Me Into A $6,800 Extended Warranty By Claiming Everyone Buys It
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was blindsided when their dream car was delivered dirty, then hit with a shocking claim: "everyone" buys a $6,800 extended warranty.
Red SUV driving down a city street with buildings and trees in the background.
I Brought Home My New Cadillac Optiq Silver Luxury 2 For An Extended Test Drive But Now Face The Challenge Of Installing Level 2 Charging In My Illinois Condo's Unassigned Parking Lot
By Noah Washington on
An Illinois man just got his dream car, a new Cadillac Optiq, but now faces a very modern problem. Discover the hidden hurdle of luxury EV ownership as he tries to navigate condo board politics and unassigned parking to install a Level 2 charger.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Tundra Owner Says, “Toyota Should Be Scared Someone Will Sue For an Accident Due to Them Knowing the 2022-2025 Have a High Chance of Motor Failure”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner's engine suddenly seized on the highway. It's a terrifying reality for some Toyota Tundra owners. Here's the truth about what happens when your truck suddenly stalls, and what owners need to know to stay safe and protect themselves.
2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO AWD
After a Week With the 2026 Palisade XRT PRO, One Feature Kept Surprising Me Every Single Day
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO delivers an unexpected mix of rugged confidence and family comfort that may change how you think about three-row SUVs.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander features three rows in a two row class
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Gives You Three Rows For the Price Of Two, and They Are Truly Useful In the Real World
By John Goreham on
Why not add a compact third row of seating to your SUV at no extra charge? If you opt for the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL, you can have it all.
Red Toyota BZ
I Think The Toyota BZ EV Might Finally Be Worth Taking Seriously
By Chris Johnston on
With tech that simplifies ownership and range that eases anxiety, the Toyota BZ is helping to show a different side of Toyota.
Tesla Cybertruck
So, This 3 or 4 Year Old Kid Jumps Up and Down Pointing to My Cybertruck Yelling “Derz a Cybatukk! It’s Da Coolest Veeikel Eva!" I Wish I Had That Kid on Video
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck captures a child's pure joy over his CT, shouting its name with all his might. It's a testament to the future of design. This story is a reminder of the power of innovation to capture the hearts and imaginations of the next generation.
2021 Toyota RAV4
RAV4 Owner Says, “I’ve Had 2 Toyota Dealers and an Independent Toyota Shop Change the Oil in My 2021 RAV4 and 3 Times Now They’ve Overfilled It"
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 owner is frustrated with overfilled oil. Has it happened to you? I'll break down why it happens to your RAV4, the serious risks involved, and give solutions every car owner needs to know. Don't let a simple mistake damage your engine.
A white Lucid Air Touring with significant front-end damage, including a missing bumper and exposed internal components, is parked on a city street during daylight.
My Lucid Air Touring Only Felt a Bump During a Crash While the Other Car Flipped Over, So I’ll Be Buying Another Lucid Immediately If My Car Is Totaled
By Aram Krajekian on
You never expect to measure your car’s worth by how it protects you in a crash, but this Lucid Air Touring owner is doubling down on its safety by ordering another one.
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N
Seven Days Later I Realized How The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Doubles As a Sensible Daily
By Armen Hareyan on
What surprised me most about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N wasn’t its speed or handling but how unexpectedly easy it was to live with as a daily driver.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says the Insurance Agent Who Quoted Him $400/Month Got Fired for Underquoting, and State Farm Is Doubling His Premium to $800/Month
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that State Farm insurance is doubling his rate out of the blue. He adds that initially, he was quoted $400/month; however, the insurance agent who gave him this rate was let go, and now State Farm is asking for $800/month.
White Ram 1500 Limited parked outdoors, showcasing a shiny chrome grille and alloy wheels. The setting is a car lot with trees and blue sky in the background.
I Couldn’t Drive My 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel for More Than 3 Days Without Issues, But the Dealer Made It Right and Now My 2025 Ram 1500 Limited Has Taken Me 2,000 Trouble-Free Miles
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Ram 1500 risks losing your trust in the brand, sometimes all it takes is one bold move from the dealer to turn everything around.
Electric vehicle owners suffer frustrating 12-volt battery failures and AAA can help
12 Volt Battery Failures Are Driving Electric Vehicle Owners Crazy - I Asked My Dealer to Change the Battery, but They Denied the Request and It Has Now Died 7 Times in Two Weeks
By John Goreham on
12V batteries in pricey battery-electric vehicles are failing, and causing quite a stir among EV owners. We provide some examples of the issues owners face and explain why EVs never have alternator failures.
Bridgestone tire on a Tesla Model Y
Tire Store Says My Tesla Model Y’s New Tires Will Only Last 20,000 Miles, not 50,000 Miles as Rated
By Chris Johnston on
I love the way my Tesla Model Y launches, my tires do not share the feeling.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Went Into the Dealer Looking For a 2024 Honda CR-V Gas Model, and I Left With a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V shopper's plan changes in a big way. One owner's journey from gas to Hybrid reveals a powerful trend reshaping the auto industry. Find out why more and more buyers are making the switch, and what it means for your next car purchase.
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