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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.

Green Rivian R1S driving through a downtown city street, shown from a low front three-quarter angle.
Rivian R1S Owner Swapped Pirellis for Michelin Defenders and Lost 25% Efficiency
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1S owner expected smoother, quieter Michelin Defenders. Instead, his EV efficiency dropped by 25%, proving tires can change an electric SUV overnight.
Blue 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT driving through a city street, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
2025 Equinox EV Owner: 15,000 Miles In, the Range Is Spot-On, If You Watch One Number
By Noah Washington on
After 15,000 miles in a Chevy Equinox EV, one owner says the range estimate is surprisingly accurate, as long as drivers watch the one number that matters most.
Black Hyundai Ioniq 9 driving past a modern building campus, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
5% Battery in Flagstaff: How One Ioniq 9 Owner Learned 6,000 Feet of Climbing the Hard Way
By Noah Washington on
A 4,300-mile Hyundai Ioniq 9 road trip went smoothly until a loaded climb from Phoenix to Flagstaff turned range planning into a 5% battery arrival lesson.
White 2023 Toyota Corolla XSE parked near the waterfront, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
77K-Mile Toyota Corolla Hybrid Loses Drive 6 Days After Dealer Fluid Change, Owner Gets $7,100 Rebuild Quote
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Corolla Hybrid ran fine before a Toyota dealer drain-and-fill. Six days later, it lost drive and came back with a $7,100 transaxle quote, while Toyota says the hybrid warranty may not apply.
Mopaw Pet Carrier
Jeep and Ram Reach Out to Pet Owners With a New Line of Equipment to Make Sure Your Furry Best Friend is Always Safe during the Ride
By Mary Conway on
The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that there are over 89 million dogs in America. The AVMA estimates that there are about 73 million cats. Mopar has a new line of accessories called Mopaw, that are designed to keep pets safe.
Vehicle affordability index with presidential terms shown
New Vehicles Are More Affordable Under Trump, But the Road Back Has Been Bumpy
By John Goreham on
Vehicle affordability is trending in a very positive direction. Here’s what the data show, along with some context on why vehicles feel more expensive today than they actually are.
Toyota Prius
2025 Toyota Prius Owner Defies Manual With 91 Octane: Real-World 61.1 MPG Test Beats Regular Gas Efficiency
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota recommends 87 octane for the 2025 Prius, but one owner hit 61.1 MPG using 91 premium. We analyze Jason Black’s Louisiana trip data to see if premium fuel actually unlocks better hybrid efficiency or higher EV ratios.
Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat driving off-road on a rocky dirt trail, shown from the front view.
F-150 Lightning Owner Towed Horses 126 Miles Used Half Battery Never Topped 50 MPH
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner trailered two horses 126.6 miles through Southern California hill country, used 48 percent of his battery, and averaged between 1.5 and 1.8 miles per kilowatt-hour, all without exceeding 50 mph on backroads.
2026 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate driving on a coastal road at sunset, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
2023 Sierra AT4X Owner 6.2 Engine Seized At 49K Miles 30 Days In Shop No Loaner
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X owner who bought the truck used at 11,000 miles watched the 6.2-liter V8 seize at 49,000 miles after passing a factory recall inspection just months earlier. Thirty days later, the truck is still at the dealership.
2026 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid TRD Off-Road
Why 30-Year Tacoma Owners Are Passing on the GMC Canyon for the 2026 Hybrid’s 465 Lb-Ft of Torque
By Denis Flierl on
After 30 years and 3 Tacomas, Gary Hawk nearly bought a GMC Canyon or Nissan Frontier. Then he tested the 2026 Tacoma Hybrid Off-Road. His verdict? The i-FORCE MAX torque makes the 4-cylinder vs. V6 debate irrelevant. Here is why he ditched his Forester.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Request Buybacks Following Repeated PCS Failures. One Owner Says, “This Will Be My Fourth PCS In Less Than 2 Years”
By Tinsae Aregay on
The rising number of PCS failures is causing some Cybertruck owners to ask Tesla to buy back their trucks. One owner states that in 23 months, his PCS has failed three times, and now he wants Tesla to refund his Cybertruck purchase.
Hyundai Tucson special edition
Hyundai Tucson Is Gunning For Toyota's RAV4 As A Slightly More Affordable, More Practical Proposition
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Toyota RAV4 continues to be the most popular SUV sold in the US, the Hyundai Tucson outperforms it in certain regards.
A 2026 Acura Integra Type S looks stunning in brilliant blue
The Acura Integra We All Drove After College Is Now Good Enough for Japan
By John Goreham on
The 2026 Acura Integra Type S is headed from America to Japan. America has been crowing about selling its cars in Japan for decades, and this is how it happened.
An in-dash vehicle tire pressure display shows that tires are overinflated.
Your Car’s Ride Isn't Broken. It's Overinflated, and the Fix Takes Two Minutes
By John Goreham on
Rising temperatures are changing how your car feels over rough roads. We can help.
2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane
Texas Owner’s 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane Limited Hits ‘11.7V Death Spiral’ at 3,728 Miles; Dealer Tests Find No Fault
By Denis Flierl on
A Texas owner’s 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane Limited is dead at 3,728 miles—twice. Despite two battery replacements, the dealer claims "no fault found." Here is why the 12V parasitic drain is plaguing new Ram owners and the TSB fix you need to know.
2015 Nissan Altima odometer showing over 642,000 miles
Nissan Altima Survives Over 642,000 Miles, Despite All Odds, Breaking The Myth For Bad Reliability
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Nissan Altima, reportedly, still has the original transmission and even survived a crash.
Silver 2025 Kia EV6 parked outside a modern building, shown from the front side angle.
EV6 Owner Found Coolant Leak After ICCU Fix, Kia Blames Speed Bump Denies 100K Warranty
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Kia EV6 owner who took his vehicle to a dealership for an ICCU repair in February watched the situation spiral into a total loss after he discovered coolant leaking underneath the car the same day he picked it up.
2024 Land Rover Defender
Jaguar and Land Rover are Recalling More Than 170,000 Vehicles Because They Can Lose Power and Stop Moving
By Mary Conway on
The Jaguar and Land Rover recall, built between 2019 and 2024, covers a wide range of vehicles that all have the same problem. They suddenly lose power and coast to a stop. The company has had more than 5,000 reports of it happening.
Nebula NEXT 01 Jet Edition and its two rocket boosters
Chinese Vacuum Cleaning Company Just Debuted The World's Fastest Concept Car in San Francisco, The Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition With 2 Rocket Boosters
By Armen Hareyan on
Dreame's high-speed digital motors evolved into the 1,903 hp rocket-boosted Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition with a claimed 0 to 60 mph sprint of 0.9 seconds, faster than any Bugatti, Rimac, or Tesla Roadster spec ever announced.
Rivian R2 Starts Production
Rivian Offers Discounts on R1s Now that R2 is in Production
By Mary Conway on
Despite a tornado damaging the main plant in Normal, Illinois, the long-awaited R2 is finally in production. The demand for the smaller SUV is good news for buyers who want a discount on a R1 truck or SUV.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
2026 Silverado ZR2 Owner Claims 6.2L V8 is 'Sluggish' After Losing to Ram 1500; Here is the 97 MPH Problem
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner says his 6.2L V8 feels "sluggish" after being "dusted" by a Ram 1500. Here is why the 420HP truck hits a 97 mph wall and the specific steps needed to "unleash" the EcoTec3 engine's true performance potential.
Red Ford Mustang Mach-E and a white Tesla Model Y parked in a city parking.
Mustang Mach-E Owners Reject Tesla Minimalist Design and Tell Why They Chose The Mach-E Despite It Getting Less Range Than Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Mach-E owners expose the gap between Tesla's spec-sheet promise and its real-world paint, service, and build quality in a 124-response thread that every EV shopper needs to read before signing a purchase agreement.
2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Truck
Why We Will Start Seeing More Emergency Response Officers Driving Heavy-Duty Trucks
By Mary Conway on
Now that Ram is building a pursuit-rated heavy-duty truck, other automakers are sure to follow. Emergency responders, like fire and police personnel, need strong, dependable vehicles to get to emergencies wherever they are.
2020 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Owner’s $4,200 Extended Warranty Saves Him $12,000 After Total Engine Failure at 86K Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Ford F-150 owner Kenneth Sylvester Jr. saved $7,800 after his 2020 truck suffered a total engine failure at 86,000 miles. Despite 4K-mile oil changes, the $12,000 repair was fully covered by a $4,200 extended warranty, netting him a brand-new engine.
Orange 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X driving toward the camera on a winding two-lane road.
2024 C8 ERay Owner Wired Manual Shifter With Clutch Pedal Using Video Game Joystick
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 ERay owner has built a functional manual-style shifter and clutch pedal assembly using a video game joystick, wiring it into the mid-engine hybrid's dual-clutch transmission.
Ford Mustang GTD on the dyno
Ford Mustang GTD Attacks The Dyno For Some Impressive Figures, But It May Be Hiding Even More Power Than The Runs Suggest
By Dimitar Angelov on
The first-ever Ford Mustang GTD dyno run reveals just how much power the track-focused model makes.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime
2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime Recall: Why a '1-Day' Fix Is Taking 3 Weeks for Parts
By Denis Flierl on
A Pennsylvania 2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime owner warns of major parts delays for the 12.3-inch combination meter recall (25TA08). Despite a 1-day promise, some repairs are taking 3+ weeks. Learn why dealer parts inventory is lagging for the RAV4 Prime.
White Rivian R2 driving on a road next to a side-by-side comparison of Rivian R1 and R2 roof crossbar mounts.
Rivian Test Engineer Says R1 Crossbars Won't Mount on R2 Despite Similar Look
By Noah Washington on
Rivian's R1 crossbars cost up to $720. The mounting points look identical to the R2's. But a test engineer confirmed they won't physically fit, and Rivian is still selling them with no R2 alternative.

2026 Ford Tremor
Ford is Making it Easier for Owners to go Off-Roading - the Only Catch is That Your Car has to be Less Than Nine Years Old and Have a Modem
By Mary Conway on
Ford is giving vehicle owners a free, one-year subscription to an off-roading navigation service so they can enjoy more of the great outdoors. It includes information about hiking, biking, off-roading, hunting and fishing sites.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade
Toyota Highlander Owner Exposes $1,600 Extended Warranty Overcharge: How She Negotiated a $1,400 Platinum Plan
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner exposes a $1,600 warranty overcharge, reveals how she negotiated a $1,400 Platinum plan for her 2026 Grand Highlander, and warns others about the $65 refund trap. Expert insights for Toyota owners looking to save on coverage.
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