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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.

Red Chevrolet Corvette C8 parked in a snowy mountain lot with a pair of skis leaning on the front bumper, surrounded by snow-covered trucks and trees.
I Drove My Chevrolet C8 Corvette In Snow With Summer Tires, And While My Snow Socks Failed Every 200 Feet Even At 10 MPH, The Car Handled Surprisingly Well In One Inch Of Snow Without Any Traction Aids
By Noah Washington on
After attempting to drive his Corvette C8 in the snow with summer tires, one owner’s snow socks failed every 200 feet, but the mid-engine car remained surprisingly composed.
A Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup charges inside an owner's garage
It’s Sad To See Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Sales Slowing Down Because Shoppers Are Not Aware of the Long-Term benefits - People Need To Look Beyond the Sticker Price and Understand These Key Aspects of EV Truck Ownership
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a comment from a Torque News reader on our story about the dire situation for EV trucks in America. Let’s examine this very well-stated point.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Thought My Truck Was Going To Explode When I Saw Smoke Coming From The Front During Supercharging, but It Turned Out To Be Steam”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares how he started to panic when he saw “smoke” coming from the front of his truck during supercharging. However, he explains exactly what was happening and why other Cybertruck owners shouldn’t panic.
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
My 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Has This Hidden Filter I Had No Idea About, I Was Grossed Out To See Its Current Condition, I Didn’t Even Know It Was a Thing
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners are discovering a hidden filter under the rear seats that collects serious dirt. Did you know this HV battery part existed? Here is how to find it and why cleaning it is critical for your hybrid system. 
So I Drove the 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS, And Think That Wide 11-Inch Touchscreen Alone Makes It Feel More Expensive
So I Drove the 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS, And Think That Wide 11-Inch Touchscreen Alone Makes It Feel More Expensive
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS surprised me with its big-car comfort, sharp styling, and the kind of everyday drivability you don’t expect from a crossover that starts this cheap.
2026 Ram 1500 and 2500 Lineup
2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Ram 2500 and Ford Maverick to Duke it Out for 2026 North American Truck of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but the Ram 2500 has an upgraded interior. Ford has also customized the Ford Maverick into a street truck called Lobo. Which vehicle will be crowned the most important truck of 2026?
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Buyer Says, “I Can Get Cheese On a 2026 Taco But Not Tomatoes, Because Those Toppings Aren't Available In My Region, Well, Who Woulda Thought
By Denis Flierl on
"You can get cheese but not tomatoes?" One Tacoma buyer is fuming. He tried to order a TRD Off Road with a moonroof and a swaybar disconnect, but was denied due to "regional restrictions." Why Toyota's rules might make buying your dream truck impossible.
Hubbell Electric Vehicle Charger-rated NEMA 14-50R Receptacle
Don't Buy An EV Charging Receptacle Before Reading This - Here’s Your Guide to NEMA 14-50R Outlets For Electric Vehicle Charging
By John Goreham on
A comment under one of our stories offered keen insight into the proper receptacle to use when you set up an Electric Vehicle Charger. Here is some valuable information to consider before setting up your EV charging circuit.
2026 RAM Rebel
2026 Ram Rebel Owner Says, “I Installed a K&N Filter, and One Test Drive It Threw an Engine Light, and Won't Go Past 15 MPH, It’s Crazy, All I Did Was Put the Filter On”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram owner installed a K&N cold-air intake, hoping for big power gains. Instead? An immediate engine error light and a truck stuck at 15 mph! Can a simple diagnostic reset fix this, or is "bad boy" now just a heavy paperweight?
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck in silver parked on a reflective beach at sunset, showcasing its futuristic LED headlights and bold electric truck design.
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Owner Claims a Basic Hood Latch Failure Has Parked His $100K Truck for Months, Saying GMC Gave Him a Loaner So Small “I Feel Like a Fish in a Tin Can” While He Continues Paying for the EV Sitting Idle
By Noah Washington on
2025 GMC Sierra's motorized hood failed, forcing the owner into a dangerous, high-speed scenario and then into a 25 MPH crawl home.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV in blue parked on a rooftop, highlighting its sharp electric SUV design, aerodynamic front end, and two-tone accents.
I Charged My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV At A Tesla Supercharger For The First Time And It Cost Only $4.63 To Go From 73% To 80% In 15 Minutes Using Their 325kW Station Though I Nearly Maxed Out The Adapter Cable's Reach
By Noah Washington on
One Equinox EV owner's first stop at a Tesla Supercharger resulted in a simple, fast victory. This experience instantly reduced his charger phobia with seamless integration, costing only $4.63 to jump from 73% to 80% using the 325kW V4 station.
Black Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD pickup truck with severe front-end collision damage, photographed at intersection with traffic lights overhead.
I Will Never Buy a Different Truck Again in My Life Other Than a Chevrolet Silverado After Surviving a 60 MPH Collision With Only Whiplash
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Chevy Silverado 3500HD owner walked away from a 60-mph crash with only whiplash, it turned into a real-world testament to the strength in design that heavy-duty truck owners trust with their lives.
Digital instrument cluster of Gilbert's Toyota Prius showing EV mode, 34°F temperature, 2,783 miles, and various driving assistance icons.
I Reached 2,783 Miles on One Tank in My 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium, and I Probably Could’ve Hit 3,000 Since My Fuel Light Wasn’t Even On
By Aram Krajekian on
Toyota Prius drivers are already used to impressive efficiency, but every so often, a result appears that completely resets what we think these cars can do.
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 and 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500
My 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Broke So Often, I Made GM Buy It Back; I Hope This Stripped-Down 2025 Silverado 1500 I Just Bought Is More Reliable
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 owner's truck broke down so often that GM bought it back. Josh traded up (or down?) for a stripped-down 2025 Silverado 1500 5.3L, shocked by the lack of V8 4x4 options. Will his 'new' truck be better?
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in blue driving off-road, front view with LED light bar, aggressive grille, and foggy forest background.
2025 Tundra Limited Owner Claims He Gained “Almost 2 MPG Immediately” After Disabling Adaptive Cruise, Saying the Jump at 80 MPH on A/T Tires Was “Honestly Surprising” and Making Him Question Whether ACC Was “Quietly Ruining MPG”
By Noah Washington on
While looking into premature rear brake wear, one Tundra driver found that switching to fixed-speed cruise control drastically improved his mileage at 80 MPH on A/T tires.
Tesla Model Y with spare tire in lower trunk
I Paid $49,000 for a Tesla Model Y and It Didn’t Come with a Spare Tire, Tesla’s Explanation Annoyed Me
By Chris Johnston on
Buyers of new cars like the Tesla Model Y are speaking out about a missing essential that could leave them stranded.
Xiaomi Advanced EV Factory
Xiaomi Hits 500,000 EVs: The Quiet Giant Eating the World’s Lunch
By Rob Enderle on
Xiaomi produced its 500,000th EV in just 19 months, a speed embarrassing legacy automakers. With a new Munich design center and profitable operations, Xiaomi is dominating China and eyeing Europe.
Genesis GV60 Magma Drifting
The Genesis GV60 Magma: A High-Voltage Shot Across AMG’s Bow
By Rob Enderle on
The Genesis GV60 Magma challenges Mercedes-AMG dominance with 640 hp, aggressive design, and innovative tech like virtual shifting and drift mode. By blending high-performance EV architecture with engaging analog simulations, Genesis hits a homerun.
Lucid Factory
Lucid Motors Hits a Speed Bump: 2025 Production Forecast Slashed Amid Supply Chain Chaos
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid Motors cut its 2025 forecast amid supply chain chaos, including a supplier fire. Despite a $2 billion Saudi lifeline, the luxury EV maker faces immense pressure to scale its new Gravity SUV against rivals like Rivian in a turbulent market.
Hyundai CRATER Concept
Hyundai CRATER Concept: TheThe Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utili “Art of Steel” Takes Aim at the Cyber-Future
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utility, it combines EV precision with raw durability.
Lancia Pu+Ra HPE
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE: A Geometric Manifesto for the Electric Future
By Rob Enderle on
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept marks the Italian brand's electric rebirth, blending "Pure" and "Radical" design with Stratos-inspired geometry. Featuring a "home-like" interior by Cassina and the new SALA interface, it previews future styling and tech.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
First Try at FSD With My Cybertruck, V14 Was Good Until It Backed Up Into a Pole Denting My Bumper, But I’m Not Criticizing Tesla, Elon, or the CT, I Still Love My CT
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported his CT backed right into a pole, denting the bumper. Even after the v14 version mishap, he says, "I still love my CT." Supervised or not, FSD still has a few kinks to iron out. What Tesla owners need to know. 
The Dectravalve system (right) prevents the thermal hotspots that plague traditional battery packs (left), allowing for sustained high-speed charging
The "Dectravalve" Revolution: Hydrohertz Just Solved the EV Charging Conundrum
By Rob Enderle on
Hydrohertz’s new "Dectravalve" technology uses multi-zone thermal management to eliminate battery hotspots. This innovation promises to cut EV charging times by 68% to just 10 minutes and increase range by 10%, potentially appearing in vehicles by 2027.
MSI LifePlus EV charger with handle
Test Report - MSI Life Plus Level 2 EV Charger Offers Great Features, Easy Setup, and a Robust Design
By John Goreham on
We test and review a new EV charger, the Life Plus from MSI, which offers many features and feels very well built.
2025 Toyota Tundra
I Took My ’25 Toyota Tundra For Its First Oil Change at 1,500 Miles, and the Dealer Tried Hard to Convince Me To Do Them At 10K, For an Engine Known To Have Problems Early On
By Denis Flierl on
A '25 Toyota Tundra owner defies the dealer's 10,000-mile service recommendation and opting for an early 1,500-mile service, citing prior engine issues. He's sticking to a safer 5,000-mile interval. Is 10k too risky for a new engine? What would you do?
2023 white Toyota Prius hybrid with rear bike rack parked in a forest, rear three-quarter view.
2023 Toyota Prius Owner Claims His Lifted, Larger-Tire Setup Now Gets “Over 50 MPG,” Saying He Was “Surprised” the Bigger 215/60R17s Didn’t Hurt Efficiency and Praising the Lift for Letting Him “Not Worry About Parking Stops or Curbs Anymore”
By Noah Washington on
One owner lifted his new Toyota Prius and installed larger Firestone tires, then was shocked when his mileage increased to over 50 MPG with a slight lift.
Blue 2025 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked near an ocean cliff at sunset, front three-quarter view.
After 5,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Says His Kumho “EV Tires” Are Wearing Out Fast While His Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Cheaper High-Load Tires “Look Brand New,” Calling the EV Tire Premium a “$700 Racket With Zero Noise or Range Benefit”
By Noah Washington on
After 5,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner's Kumho EV tires are severely worn, while his Ford Mustang Mach-E's cheaper, non-EV tires "look brand new."
2017 Ford F-150
A Ford F-150 Owner Fights a $1,500 Dealer Bill For Snapping Turbo Bolts: Says,“My Ford F-150 Warranty Repair Became a Nightmare”
By Denis Flierl on
Your F-150 is in for warranty work. The dealer snaps the turbo bolts and demands YOU pay $1,500! This isn't just one truck; it's a known defect that Ford shops try to scam owners on. Find out how to fight the bill and get Ford to cover their mistake.
Toyota RAV4 with a spare tire
Toyota RAV4 Owners Say This Little Detail About The Honda CR-V's Tire Was The Deal Breaker For Them Choosing The RAV4 Over The CR-V
By Armen Hareyan on
I thought the Honda CR-V's smoother ride would pull away some buyers from the Toyota RAV4, but one surprising detail changes everything the moment they open the cargo floor.
Lectron Mobile Charger with app and J1772 handle
Review - Lectron 40-Amp Level 2 Portable J1772 Charger Makes Home or Away Charging Simple and Offers A Great App, Making It a Fantastic Value
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lectron 40-amp mobile charger equipped with a mobile app. This is a charger used with a NEMPA 14-50 circuit, and 240-volts input.
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