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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.

Chevrolet Equinox EV parked outside house connected to portable solar panels in snow
3.2 kW Solar Panels Charge Chevy Equinox EV With Up to 900 Watts to Spare
By Noah Washington on
A home solar setup is showing how electric vehicles like the Chevy Equinox EV can be charged alongside household appliances using renewable energy.
Blue Toyota Prius driving on suburban road with trees and houses
2026 Toyota Prius Owner Says a Simple Pothole Left Him “Stranded for Hours” With No Spare Tire and No Replacement Available Anywhere
By Noah Washington on
A flat tire on a 2026 Toyota Prius highlighted challenges with vehicles that don’t include a spare, especially when replacement tires are hard to find.
The 2027 Chevy Bolt is 51% Chinese
The Chevy Bolt Becomes America’s First “Chinese” Budget EV - Here’s Proof
By John Goreham on
It is very easy to argue that the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is America’s first affordable Chinese EV model. We’ll let the facts do the talking.
The Flying Taxi Future
The Sky is No Longer the Limit And Why the FAA’s 2026 Mandate is the Starting Gun for an Electric Revolution We Aren’t Ready For
By Rob Enderle on
The FAA just greenlit the electric aviation revolution for 2026. From autonomous cargo to urban air taxis, the sky is getting crowded—but are we actually ready for the overhead buzz?
Subaru Trailseeker Charging
The Electric Evolution of the Oregon State Animal And Why the Subaru Trailseeker is the Outback’s High-Voltage Heir
By Rob Enderle on
As gas prices soar to $6 and Oregonians demand rugged reliability, Subaru’s new Trailseeker arrives to electrify the Outback legacy. Can this AWD EV finally turn the tide for the Japanese automaker?
Rivian R2 Driving Fast
The Great Electric Migration And Why Rivian’s R2 is the First Real Threat to Tesla’s Model Y Hegemony and the Changing Face of Automotive Adventure
By Rob Enderle on
As Rivian’s R2 aims for the Model Y’s crown, Tesla faces a mid-market crisis. Can an "adventurous" brand identity and superior ergonomics finally break the Silicon Valley giant’s long-standing EV dominance?
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota Dealers Charge $200 for Prius Prime Tire Kits Owners Can Fix for $50: A Warning for Road Trippers
By Denis Flierl on
2024 Toyota Prius Prime owners face a $150 "road trip tax" as dealers refuse to sell $50 sealant bottles, forcing $200 full-kit purchases. From St. Petersburg to the highway, I investigate how to bypass this dealer markup with a simple Amazon fix.
The End Of ICE Cars
The Great Decoupling And How Record Gas Prices and Battery Breakthroughs are Ending the Internal Combustion Era
By Rob Enderle on
As global gas prices soar toward record-breaking heights in early 2026, the internal combustion engine faces its greatest challenge. We explore the tipping point where EVs finally become the undisputed primary choice.
2026 Ram Hemi vs Ram Hurricane
I’ve Tested Trucks for 30 Years: Here Is the Real Reason Texas Owners Are Choosing Hemi V8s Over Hurricane Power
By Denis Flierl on
Texas Ram owner Andi Mark admits the 2026 Hurricane I6 is "actually pretty quick" off the line, but he’s not trading in his Hemi V8 just yet. While the turbo torque impresses, the iconic rumble and long-term drag stamina remain the ultimate dealbreakers.
Kia Stinger GT
Kia Stinger GT Owner Outraged After Paying Over $1.000 For a Thermostat Replacement
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Kia owner was charged way above what the average price for such a job is, and it appears this isn’t an isolated case.
Ford F150 Lightning driving on dirt road kicking up dust
F-150 Lightning Owner Says Ignoring 12V Battery Warning Led to 40-Minute Breakdown, Goes On To Say “0/10 Experience.”
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning became immobilized after a 12V battery warning was ignored, highlighting how small components can still disable modern EVs.
Tesla Cybertruck aerial off road driving
Cybertruck Owner Says “Something Snapped” at 40 MPH, Causing a Spinout Crash That Totaled His Truck and Left Him Owing $10K Without Gap Insurance
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Cybertruck was reportedly involved in a crash after a sudden loss of control at moderate speed, with possible damage to suspension or wheel components.
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo Is A Smart, Sporty Compact That Quietly Overdelivers
2026 Kia K4 Hatchback GT-Line Turbo Is A Smart, Sporty Compact That Quietly Overdelivers
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo Hatchback delivers something unexpected on Charlotte roads, a sub $29,000 compact that makes luxury car drivers do a double take.
A Volvo EX30 before it was cancelled
3 Signs That EVs Will Remain Stalled at Around 6% Market Share Into Late 2026 - Part 2 of 2
By John Goreham on
In the second of our two-part story, we examine reasons why the U.S. EV market may remain depressed for the foreseeable future. The prior story looked at three reasons EV deliveries may move upward.
A Tesla is shown charging
3 Signs EV Sales May Be About to Rise Again in the U.S. - Part One of Two
By John Goreham on
With Q1 ending, we see a few solid reasons why new EV sales in America may trend upward. We will also do an accompanying story exploring the other side of the coin.
Kia Tells Us If The 2027 Telluride Will Replace or Complement the EV9
Kia Tells Us If The 2027 Telluride Will Replace or Complement the EV9
By Armen Hareyan on
Kia's Product Planning chief gave us a surprisingly direct answer about whether the 2027 Telluride will replace or complement the EV9.
Tesla Cybertruck
18-Month-Old Cybertruck Totaled in NY Crash: Owner Facing $10K Gap After Mechanical Failure at 40 MPH
By Denis Flierl on
An investigation into a 36,000-mile Tesla Cybertruck totaled after a 40 MPH mechanical snap in NY. Owner Marlon Pando faces a $10K debt due to high EV depreciation and zero gap insurance. An essential safety and finance report for all owners.
2026 Toyota Tacoma
2026 Toyota Tacoma: Why Owners Are Skipping the $42,415 TRD Off-Road for the Sport Trim
By Denis Flierl on
4th Gen Tacoma owner Mark Schrader from Redlands, CA, highlights a 2026 shift: why buyers skip the $42,415 TRD Off-Road for the Sport. Is it the $2,400 savings or better road handling? We analyze owner data on why the Sport is winning the daily drive.
A Tesla dealership in Peabody Massachusetts has many cars on the showroom floor
Do Tesla Dealers Offer Discounts in 2026? Some Owners Say Yes, But It’s Hard
By John Goreham on
There is a raging debate over whether Tesla discounts new cars, but the more passionate question may be whether calling Tesla’s retail locations “dealers” is accurate.
Dodge Charger Sixpack running 1/4 mile in the 11s
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack and Daytona Performance Specs Target BMW M3 With Unexpected Power Upgrades
By Dimitar Angelov on
Dodge’s 550-hp Hurricane I6 and Scat Pack EV powertrains challenge the BMW M3 via a new AWD platform, trading traditional V8 heritage for precision handling and significant weight gains.
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Rally Package parked in a forest clearing
31K Miles In, 2024 Tundra TRD Sport Owner Finds Metal in Rear Differential
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra with about 31,000 miles reportedly showed metal debris in the rear differential after a persistent highway noise.
2024 Subaru Outback
Why Your 2024 Subaru Outback EyeSight Update Might Come With a $400 Surprise - And How to Avoid It
By Denis Flierl on
Why a $400 Subaru EyeSight update is sparking owner frustration in 2026. While one 2024 Outback driver was quoted a high service fee, the new EyeSight Class-Action Settlement may offer a 75% reimbursement. Here is how to verify if your VIN qualifies.
Before an after piano-black trim repair on a Subaru Forester
This Subaru Forester Owner Made Scratched Piano-Black Trim Look New Again - Here’s How
By John Goreham on
Many owners assume scratched piano-black trim can't be fixed without replacing it, but this Subaru Forester owner proved otherwise.
What looks like horse hair came out of the back of one Ford F-150 owner's tailpipe
Ford F-150 Owner Finds “Horse Hair” Coming Out of Truck’s Exhaust
By John Goreham on
The owner of a 2016 Ford F-150 pickup is looking for help explaining why what looks like a horse's mane is now dragging along behind his truck. Can you guess what it is?
2024 Toyota Tundra
How Thieves Use CAN Bus Injection To Disable Toyota Tundra Security: A $1,600 Tracking Failure Explained
By Denis Flierl on
Professional thieves are using CAN bus injection to bypass $1,600 Toyota Tundra security options in under 10 minutes. This investigation into Jonathan Sewell’s stolen 2024 Tundra reveals why factory tracking fails and how to use mechanical overrides.
KIA Explains How Its Engineers Ensure Long-Term Reliability of The Turbocharged Engine in the 2027 Telluride Compared With The Previous V6
Kia Explains How Its Engineers Reasoned To Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Turbocharged Engine in the 2027 Telluride Compared With The Previous V6
By Armen Hareyan on
Kia's Product Planning chief gave us an unexpected and technical answer about what separates the 2027 Telluride's turbo engine from the unreliable turbos of the past and why the evidence may finally put your reliability fears to rest.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
How Using the 2025 Silverado’s Sport Mode Creates Higher Line Pressure Preventing 10-Speed Transmission Valve Wear
By Denis Flierl on
While Chevrolet calibrates the 2025 Silverado's 10-spd transmission for efficiency in 'Normal' mode, a growing number of owners are reporting that the 'Sport' setting actually mitigates the shift-lag and pressure drops linked to recent valve body recalls.
Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC is the new Shelby GT500.... literally!
The New Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Is Missing The Plot For One Very Specific Reason
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Mustang GT500 replacement is great on paper, but is it really worth the $108,485 starting price?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV front three quarter view driving on desert highway
We Noticed Hyundai Ioniq 5 Fire Fears Rarely Include Real Data
By Noah Washington on
Concerns about electric vehicle fires continue to circulate online, even though available data suggests EVs experience fewer fires than gasoline vehicles.
Hyundai Palisade SUV front view driving on desert highway
Owner Reports 2026 Hyundai Palisade Lost Acceleration Under 500 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A reported issue with a nearly new 2026 Hyundai Palisade involved a loss of acceleration traced to a wiring harness problem.
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