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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.

Black Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan parked in front of a modern garage.
Used Mercedes EQS Prices Fall Faster Than S-Class As Buyers Compare EV Specs
By Noah Washington on
The Mercedes EQS loses 47 percent in year one, while the S-Class holds 55 percent after five years. Used EV buyers can compare range and charging directly, and the math punishes the electric flagship.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally parked on a forest road.
Mustang Mach-E Stops Being A Tesla Rival When Used Buyers Start Treating It Like A Family Crossover
By Noah Washington on
Ford's used EV listing prices rose 4.4 percent in March 2026, while Cadillac and Audi fell. The real question is whether the used Mach-E can move beyond EV-heavy ZIP codes and become an ordinary family crossover.
Mazda Iconic SP butterfly doors
Mazda RX-7 Will Make En Epic Comeback After All, And Will Reportedly Have 500 Horsepower
By Dimitar Angelov on
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Mazda’s flagship rotary sports car, but the latest reports from Japan give hope.
2024 Honda CR-V
The Honda Steering Recall Reimbursement Guide: How To Recover Your Out-Of-Pocket Alignment Costs
By Denis Flierl on
Don't let a "free" 2024 Honda CR-V steering recall cost you $180. I expose how to fight hidden alignment fees, leverage NHTSA guidelines for refunds, and ensure your ADAS safety systems are calibrated correctly on Colorado roads. Get your money back now.
2024 Honda CR-V
2024 Honda CR-V EPS Recall Cost: Why Colorado Owners Face Uncovered $180 Alignment Fees
By Denis Flierl on
Corrected diagnostic procedures for the 2024 Honda CR-V EPS recall are leaving owners with unexpected bills. While the steering gearbox is covered, many dealers refuse to return vehicles without a $150+ four-wheel alignment paid out of pocket.
Silver Rivian R1T parked on a sandy beach near the water.
Rivian R1T Registrations Show Strong Coastal Adoption But Weak Penetration In America’s Core Truck States
By Noah Washington on
Rivian R1T demand is strongest in EV-friendly and outdoor-recreation markets, while America's core truck states still belong to high-volume gas pickups. The gap says everything about who is actually replacing a work truck.
A 2026 Honda Prelude Looks gorgeous in Boost Blue
The EV Era Is Over: Sales Crash to 2020 Levels While Hybrids Surge
By John Goreham on
In the second full month since gas prices rose, EVs are still dropping back, making it clear that American consumers see hybrids as a solution for affordable driving.
Kia's 2026 V6 battery electric vehicle has seen a huge price drop for the new model year
Kia Drops 2026 EV6 Prices By Up To $5,830: Award-Winning EV Now Starts Under $40K
By John Goreham on
Deflationary forces are at work in America, as demonstrated by Kia cutting the prices of one of America’s best EVs. The EV6 now starts at under $40K. Here is the full price breakdown.
2026 Toyota Tacoma
2026 Toyota Tacoma P0301 Engine Misfire Reports: What Owners Need to Know About Potential Repair Costs
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Tacoma owner audited his $2,000 towing bill after a P0301 misfire left him stranded. Despite the engine shaking and power loss, the dealer resolved nothing, claiming no fault found. We investigate this growing "cannot replicate" trend.
Verge TS Ultra Silent Neon Sovereign
Verge TS Ultra Redefines Two Wheeled Performance with Hubless Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
By Rob Enderle on
The Verge TS Ultra redefines motorcycling with its hubless motor and integrated AI, proving that the future of two-wheeled performance is electric, silent, and far more advanced than gas-powered icons.
Tow truck is towing Judy's 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to Bangor dealership
Good News! Yesterday Our Hyundai Ioniq 5 Was Towed 45 Miles To The Dealer in Bangor, And Returned Under 24 Hours
By Armen Hareyan on
A Maine Ioniq 5 owner's ICCU died, her car was towed 45 miles, and Hyundai shipped the part overnight, returning her vehicle in under 24 hours, signaling a real shift in how the automaker now handles the dreaded ICCU repair.
2019 Chevy Silverado
Silverado 10-Spd Transmission Skip Linked to L87 V8 Main Bearing Failure in New 81,000-Mile Case Study
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Chevy Silverado owner rectified his silence after a "catastrophic engine failure" followed repeated dealer denials of 10-speed transmission skips. The 81,000-mile breakdown highlights growing reliability concerns for GM V8 truck owners.
Front three-quarter view of a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe on rocky terrain by the coast.
I Followed Jeep 4xe Fires After the Software Fix and Found the PHEV Compromise Has a Trust Problem
By Noah Washington on
We followed the latest Jeep 4xe fire recall and found why the plug-in hybrid promise is becoming harder for owners to trust.
Three Polestar electric vehicles driving through a dusty landscape.
Only 28 Polestar 2s Showed Up In Raleigh-Durham EV Records, Explaining Why Used Discounts May Be About Service Confidence
By Noah Washington on
We compared Polestar 2 prices with local registration data and found that resale value may depend as much on buyer confidence as the car itself.
Ram 1500 & 2026 Toyota Prius
Why the 2026 Prius SE Rides Better on 17-Inch Wheels: A Former Ram 1500 Owner’s Guide to Downsizing for Comfort
By Denis Flierl on
A Pennsylvania Ram 1500 owner reveals why he traded his "gas guzzler" for a 2026 Toyota Prius SE. His secret to a smoother, quieter ride? Choosing the 17-inch wheels over the 19-inch XLE/XSE trims. Discover why this "downgrade" is actually a pro move.
Tesla Cybercab shown in side profile on a city street at golden hour.
I Traced Brembo Sensify's Launch and the First Customer May Not Be Who Anyone Expected
By Noah Washington on
We traced Brembo’s Sensify launch timeline, supplier clues, and production signals to understand which automaker may be first to bring true brake-by-wire to the road.
An EPA chart shows the Honda Prelude ahead of rivals
2026 Honda Prelude Hits 51 MPG And Saves You $28,000 vs. a Toyota GR86
By John Goreham on
Suddenly, gas is closing in on five bucks a gallon, and Honda has the perfect fun car for the times with Prelude hitting 51 MPG and saving a lot compared to the Toyota GR86.
the 2026 Honda Prelude set against a clear spring sky
Honda's '26 Prelude Jumps Into the Niche Tesla and Toyota Forgot To Fill
By John Goreham on
Forget everything you’ve heard about the 2026 Honda Prelude. Here’s what a long-time Honda performance vehicle owner and tester found in real-world driving.
2018 Toyota Tundra & 2026 Tundra Platinum
Why a 2026 Toyota Tundra V6 Requires More Maintenance Than the 'Tried and True' V8
By Denis Flierl on
An Ohio owner transformed his daily drive, trading a "tried and true" 2019 Tundra V8 for the 2026 Platinum. While fuel economy exceeded expectations, concerns over 3.4L twin-turbo longevity persist. Is the new tech worth the trade? Our analysis.
GMC Hummer EV parked at a racetrack with several supercars driving in the background.
I Put GMC Hummer EV Battery Size Beside Normal EV Economics and Found the Anti-Efficiency EV
By Noah Washington on
The Hummer EV proves an electric vehicle can be clean at the tailpipe and still wildly inefficient everywhere else. That matters.
White Tesla plugged into an EV charger, shown close up from the rear quarter.
After Checking Public Charger Reliability Rules, California Is Admitting The Problem Drivers Already Knew
By Noah Washington on
California's charger reliability work shows the state is moving from counting chargers to asking whether they actually work. Those changes used EV value because a car's practical range depends on reliable charging, not just plugs on a map.
Silver Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid driving on a curving road.
I Dug Into 3-Year Reliability Scores, PHEVs Are Now the Worst Powertrain You Can Buy
By Noah Washington on
Plug-in hybrids promise the best of both worlds. The latest reliability data suggests they may also bring the worst headaches from both.
2022 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander Transmission Failures: $12,000 Repair Costs for 2020-2024 V6 Models Explained
By Denis Flierl on
I scrutinized the 8-speed transmission failures in 2020-2024 Toyota Highlanders. While newer hybrids excel, some V6 owners face $12,000 replacements. I’ve detailed the warning signs and the 2026 seat-back recall you must check before buying.
Tesla Model Y and a Toyota Camry in front of a Tesla Service Center
Tesla Has Dropped Leases on Model 3s, and Now They Are Cheaper Than a Toyota Camry at $350 and Then Spending Another $150 Monthly on Gas
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla slashes Model 3 leases to $243 per month on select inventory, undercutting a Toyota Camry lease plus $150 in monthly gas by hundreds of dollars and rewriting the EV value equation for 2026.
2028 Honda Prelyde Type-R will fearure K20 turbocharged engine and a manual
Honda's Secret Exposed As The 2028 Prelude Type-R Is Confirmed, Acura RSX Twin Possible
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Honda Prelude Type-R is said to be manual-only, but Acura’s trademark of the RSX could hint at a more luxurious twin with possible all-wheel-drive option.
Brian Benstock is a BOD of Dealers Association of NY
I Can Plug In My Tesla at Night in My Garage, But Queens and Bronx Apartments Can't, and Range Improvements Won't Fix It
By Armen Hareyan on
If a family in a house garage in LA plugs in a Tesla Model Y at night, wakes up to a full charge, but a person in an apartment in Queens or the Bronx don't have that option. And no amount of EV Range improvement changes that reality.
2026 GMC Sierra
2026 GMC Sierra 5.3L Engine Failure: Owner Reports Lifter Noise at Just 500 Miles, Challenging GM’s Reliability Claims
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 GMC Sierra owner is not happy with GM’s latest 5.3L V8 after experiencing persistent lifter tap at only 500 miles. Despite a flawless 71k-mile history with a 2021 Elevation model, this new truck's mechanical failure signals a potential 2026 defect.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Went From Hero to Damsel in Distress When His Attempt to Rescue a Stuck Friend’s Vehicle Backfired, Leaving Him Stranded. He Says, “I Had To Be Rescued By A Ram Truck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his attempt to help a friend in a Range Rover Defender stuck in a muddy field backfired, and he had to call for assistance himself. He adds that he needed to be pulled out by a Ram truck.
Blue 2026 Nissan Sentra SR driving on a sunny desert road.
After 400 Miles, The 2026 Nissan Sentra SR's Comfort Holds Up, But Its Climate Controls Do Not
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 Nissan Sentra SR stays comfortable and easy to live with after 400 miles, but Nissan’s move to touchscreen climate controls turns a basic daily-driving task into an unnecessary distraction.
Toyota Tacoma and Ford F-150 Lightning parked side by side in a driveway for size comparison.
Ford Lightning Real-World Costs Hit $100 Per 1,000 Miles, A 4Runner Hits $250
By Noah Washington on
Driving a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning can cost about $100 per 1,000 miles versus roughly $250 for a 2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, but that advantage depends heavily on home charging, local power rates, and how the truck is actually used.
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