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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.

2022 Chevrolet Siverado ZR2
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “I See All the Negative About the GM 6.2L V8, Well, I’ve Had No Problems With My 2022, 43K In, It Passed the Recall Test With No Issues
By Denis Flierl on
Don't believe all the negativity about the GM 6.2L V8. One Silverado owner with 43,000 miles is offering hope and a different perspective. Get the full story on why this engine might be more reliable than you think. Find out how to protect your truck.
Tesla Model Y driving next to an electric light rail train
I Did Basic Energy Checking And Found That Driving My Tesla Model Y to the Ball Game Has Less Environment Impact Than Taking the Subway
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla Model Y versus the train, one trip’s data collides with assumptions about what is best for the city.
Close-up of a Chevrolet Silverado hood with "Allison Transmission" and "Duramax" in shiny silver letters on a black accent, conveying strength and durability.
I’m Sickened I Paid Cash for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax, It Has Been Sitting Broken at the Dealer for 62 Days Now
By Aram Krajekian on
A truck meant to symbolize reliability now sits untouched for two months, and it has left this Chevy Silverado owner with a bad taste in his mouth.
A row of silver Tesla Model Y's parked in a lot, showcasing their aerodynamic design and glossy finish under clear blue skies.
My 2026 Tesla Model Y’s FSD Crossed Several Lanes and Hit Divider Posts at 65 MPH, Just 900 Miles Into Ownership
By Aram Krajekian on
When advanced technology on the newest Tesla Model Y slips for even a moment, it can turn confidence into doubt. And when that doubt comes at highway speed, the results can’t be ignored.
A gray electric car drives on a highway near an overpass at dusk.
My Tesla Model 3 Has Been Stuck At A French Service Center For Over 2 Months Waiting For A Battery Replacement, With No Loaner Car Or Compensation From Tesla
By Noah Washington on
When a warranty-covered battery failed on a cross-country trip, a Model 3 owner found themselves grounded without a loaner or compensation.
A silver SUV parked at a forest campsite with trees and a picnic table nearby.
I Finally Got My Kia EV9 Back From The Service Department After A Month Of Connection Issues, But The Brake Lights Still Stay On Randomly Even When The Car Is Off
By Noah Washington on
Your Kia EV9 might be a dream on the road, but what about when it's parked? Discover the strange glitch that is making a stunning Road Rider brown EV9's brake lights turn on at random.
Image shows a Ford F-250 in blue and silver against a backdrop of a wooded area.
When I Try to Sell or Trade My $80,000 Ford F-Series Truck, I Am Offered $10K Less Than I Owe On It - Should I Just Let It Be Repossessed? Dave Ramsey’s Hack Is Genius
By John Goreham on
This Ford F-250 owner is in a financial jam. Her F-Series truck is currently valued at about $10K to $20K less than she owes on it. Out of desperation, she was considering letting it be repo’d. Here’s the smart solution.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Love My 2025 Toyota RAV4, But It Took $600 In Mods To Make It Stand Out From All the Other Boring RAVs On the Road
By Denis Flierl on
Gavin Mikkelson's 2025 RAV4 Hybrid XLE was great, but it was just like all the others. With just $600 in mods, he transformed his ride from "boring" to unique. See his simple upgrades that made a big difference. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Engineers Are Puzzled by the Multiple Failures He’s Experienced With His Truck – Adds, “Tesla Engineers Have Shipped the Faulty Component Back to Headquarters For Deeper Analysis”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s now on his third off-road lightbar after the first two failed, and one flew off in the middle of the highway. Tesla engineers, puzzled by the multiple failures, have sent the faulty components back to headquarters.
2025 Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “It Feels Good to Finally Get My First EV. I Had a Scat Pack, the Performance Difference is Night and Day, I’m in Awe Every Time I Drive It"
By Denis Flierl on
A life-threatening hydroplaning crash in his Dodge Scat Pack led Joe Epps to trade muscle for electric. He's now "in awe" of his new Tesla Model Y, which he says has a "night and day" performance difference. Here is what performance fans need to know. 
Silver electric car parked on a street beside a modern building with textured walls.
I Couldn't Charge My 2025 Kia EV6 At Any iONNA Station Until I Discovered The Hidden Setting That Was Blocking The 257kW Fast Charging Connection
By Noah Washington on
Why was this Kia EV6 owner stranded at a fast-charging station, despite having a 'convenience' setting activated? Find out how a hidden toggle can stand between you and a full battery,
White GMC pickup truck parked on a rocky hilltop at sunset with mountains in background.
I Installed Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires On My 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali And Lost 10% Of My Driving Range, But BC Mountain Roads Demand Three-Peak Snowflake Rating
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner's decision to install Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires came with a surprising price tag, a 10% hit to their driving range.
2025 GMC Sierra Denali EV
I Just Picked Up the First EV of My Life Today. I Bought the Max Range GMC Sierra Denali, But Now I’m Feeling a Bit Of Anxiety Never Owning an EV Before
By Denis Flierl on
An EV novice shares his anxiety about his new 2025 GMC Sierra Denali. Will he overcome range worries and charging questions? This report dives into the journey of first-time EV owners. Here is what all new EV buyers need to know. 
2025 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “It Never Fails, Every Time I Go to the Dealer For Maintenance They Scratch My New Wheels With No Consideration For My Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner says the dealer scratched his new wheels with an impact wrench. It's a common problem. I've got a three-step strategy to protect your truck's finish and ensure they use a torque wrench. Your wheels will thank you for it!
A white sedan parked on a street beside a corrugated metal building and greenery.
I Downsized My Hyundai Ioniq 6 Wheels From 20 To 17 Inches And Gained 20% More Efficiency After Just 500 Miles Of Driving
By Noah Washington on
A Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner discovered a simple secret to boosting his EV's range: by downsizing his wheels, he gained an incredible 20% more efficiency in just a matter of weeks.
Blue Toyota SUV parked on a road at sunset, mountains visible in the background.
I Created A Spreadsheet Of Every Toyota Land Cruiser For Sale Nationwide And Found My Exact Trail Dust/Java Spec For $5,000 Under MSRP By Shopping East Coast Dealers
By Noah Washington on
This buyer's search for a Toyota Land Cruiser became a masterclass in data-driven negotiation, proving that spreadsheets and a willingness to ship your car are the new keys to unlocking an incredible deal.
2020 Honda CR-V
My Honda CR-V’s Brakes Suddenly Slammed On, and the Car Wouldn’t Move, Everyone Told Me To Get A Honda, Because They’re Great Cars, I Totally Disagree
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 Honda CR-V owner's nightmare: sudden brake failure, a tow truck debacle, and a frustrating fight with Honda Care. Why is Kelly left with a car she's scared to drive? I'm breaking down this frustrating story and sharing advice for all Honda owners.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says His Truck’s High-Voltage Battery Failed Before Delivery. Adds, “It’s Been Two Months Since I Ordered The Cybertruck, but It’s Still in Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s been waiting weeks for his truck to get a new battery pack, even though he hasn't taken delivery yet. Making things more confusing, he adds that he has received the title for the Cybertruck, which he hasn’t even seen.
Cops Called for Charging My EV at Night
Cops Called for Charging My Chevy Equinox EV at Night
By Chris Johnston on
Charging my Chevy Equinox EV after hours exposed a problem apps don’t warn you about. See how it affects renters and shift workers, and a surprising trend that will help to fix the problem.
2021 Tesla Plaid S
I Just Got a 2021 Tesla Plaid S With 40K Miles, At First It Felt Like It Was Going To Rip My Face Off, Now It Has the Same Power as My Wife's Model 3 P
By Denis Flierl on
Austin's new Tesla Model S Plaid feels slower than his wife's Model 3 Performance. With 40,000 miles, the once face-ripping acceleration is gone. He's ruled out tire issues, but what could be the cause of this mysterious power loss?
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Was Loaned a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid On a Trip From VA to FL, I Was So Impressed with the 41 MPG That I’m Selling My Subaru Outback
By Denis Flierl on
Curious about the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's fuel efficiency? A driver shares their surprising road trip results: 41.1 mpg with bikes on a hitch rack! He's so impressed, he's selling their Subaru. Is this mileage normal? You'll have to read more to find out.
Incentives and Overall Scores Make these CR Recommendations the Best Deals Right Now
The Best SUV Deals Available Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy a new SUV, this month Consumer Reports brings some opportunities worth a close look.
A gray Rivian R1S with tinted windows is parked in a handicap spot. The electric vehicle's sleek design and modern features are visible under a sunny sky.
I’m Loving My Pre-Owned 2023 Rivian R1S Adventure and Their Customer Service, But It’s Already in the Shop for Multiple Warranty Recalls
By Aram Krajekian on
There’s a certain irony in loving your Rivian R1S and praising its customer service, even though it spends its early days in the shop for multiple recalls. It's a contradiction that perfectly captures the growing pains of EV ownership in its early years.
Ram cancels its battery-electric pickup truck
An Owner and Expert in Ram Trucks Who Is Himself Also an EV Owner Explains Why Ram's Canceling Its Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Program is a Smart Move
By John Goreham on
We discuss Ram’s wise move to abandon its battery-electric Ram Pickup truck with a Ram owner who also owns a Stellantis EV.
2024 Ram truck
2024 Ram 2500 Buyer Pays $1,898 a Month For His New Truck, Financial Guru Says, “That's Not a Car Payment, That's a Mortgage On Wheels”
By Denis Flierl on
Think that a new 2024 Ram truck smell is worth as much as a mortgage payment? One Ram 2500 buyer is paying $1,898/month for 84 months, racking up a whopping $47K in interest to drive it off the lot. What would you do with that extra money? 
BMW i7 three-quarter front view
I Despised EV Cars Until I Drove One, Now I Love the BMW i7
By Chris Johnston on
I drove a BMW i7 and it shattered old myths by revealing a calmer kind of muscle and refinement that gas cars simply cannot match.
A dark green electric pickup truck parked in a modern, well-lit garage.
I'm Only Getting 60% Of My Rivian R1T's Expected Range After Driving 90 Miles In A Week, With 37 Miles Disappearing While The Truck Sits Idle
By Noah Washington on
He's only getting 60% of his Rivian R1T's expected range, and the shocking reason isn't from driving too fast or towing, but from a "ghost drop" of 37 miles while the truck is parked.
Red SUV driving on a road with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
I Drove My Cadillac Optiq 7,000 Miles, Including A 1,200-Mile Trip To Texas, And Found Super Cruise Made 14-Hour Days Easy, While Tesla Chargers Outperformed EVGO's Network
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Cadillac Optiq but was disappointed by the lack of an approved dashcam. He created a workaround that protected his warranty and allowed him to safely record while driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Shot on the Highway by a Tesla Hater, but the Truck Stopped the Bullet – Adds, “The Truck Took It Like a Chump, Crumpled the Bullet on Impact.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims his truck stopped a bullet and saved his life when he was shot on the highway by a Tesla hater. He shares a picture showing his Cybertruck’s stainless steel damaged but not pierced by the bullet.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
I Said Goodbye to This Rig Today, The 2024 Chevy Silverado Checked Every Box Except Reliability, Don’t Laugh, But I Went With a Honda Ridgeline
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2024 Chevy Silverado faced two major failures in 10k miles, Ron had enough. Frustrated with the unreliability and national backorders, he traded it in for a Honda Ridgeline. Will he ever return to a Chevy, or is this a permanent switch?
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