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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.

2026 Toyota Prius and Ford Raptor
A Diehard Off-Road Ford Raptor Owner Traded His V8 Commute For a 2026 Toyota Prius - Why a Dual-Vehicle Hybrid Strategy Works
By Denis Flierl on
If you had 'Raptor owner buys a Prius hybrid' on your 2026 Bingo card, you just won. Why an off-road diehard traded his V8 commute for the new Nightshade AWD Prius. Is this the ultimate 'Fleet of Two' strategy for the modern garage?
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE
A First-Time Toyota Buyer Traded Her Kia For a "Dream" RAV4 Prime, Only To Find It Dented, Featureless, and a Substandard Dealer Experience
By Denis Flierl on
A first-time Toyota buyer traded her Kia for a "dream" RAV4 Prime with no remote start, missing keys, and a "midnight signing" trap. Is the brand's legendary trust fading? Read the dealer's $30K fail.
Tesla Cybertruck
Now That The $60,000 Cybertruck Is Attracting A Lot Of Buyers, Current Cybertruck Owners Are Demanding That Tesla Treat The All-Electric Truck “Like A Fully Supported Vehicle”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Current Tesla Cybertruck owners hope that the success of the cheaper Cybertruck will benefit them directly. One owner says, “Now that the $60,000 Cybertruck is attracting real buyers, it’d be nice if Tesla treated the Cybertruck as a fully supported car."
Jason Lowell's 2025 Chevy Silverado
2025 Chevy Silverado Dealer Tire Rotation 'Mechanical Ghosting' Problem Every Owner Needs To See Before Their Next Appointment
By Denis Flierl on
Think your truck was serviced? One owner’s simple chalk trick just exposed a dealership secret. Security footage caught a tech faking maintenance on a brand-new pickup, revealing a deceptive shortcut that could cost you thousands in tire wear.
2026 Tesla Cybertruck driving on a highway with snow-covered mountains in the background
Why Some Cybertruck Owners Are Looking at 18-Inch Wheels and Falken Wildpeak Tires
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's decision to strip air suspension from new Cybertruck trims is driving owners to spend thousands on 18-inch wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires just to achieve a "baseline" ride quality.
2025 Ford Maverick compact pickup driving on a forest trail, front three-quarter view
A Michigan-to-Florida Road Trip Shows What the Ford Maverick Hybrid Really Gets on the Highway
By Noah Washington on
A 2,500-mile road trip has finally revealed the Ford Maverick Hybrid's real-world highway MPG, proving that interstate speeds and cold weather can drop your fuel economy as low as 32 MPG.
Silver 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV driving on a sunny road, front three-quarter view
Early 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Deliveries Suggest Smart Park Assist May Not Be Active Immediately
By Noah Washington on
A 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 buyer was left stranded in a rental minivan after his brand-new EV was delivered with a grinding seat and a missing parking system.
Jim Lehet' 2025 Ram
A 2025 Ram Laramie Owner Turned Down a $3,000 Dealer NDA Offer After His 6th Gen Truck Repeatedly Died
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram Laramie owner just blew the whistle on a $3,000 "hush money" NDA offer after his 6th Gen truck repeatedly died. Check out Jim’s unbelievable story. Is this what Ram dealers are doing now?
I Drove Nissan’s Updated Compact Sedan in Charlotte and It’s One of the Most Enjoyable Small Cars I’ve Tested This Year
I Drove Nissan’s Updated Compact Sedan in Charlotte and It’s One of the Most Enjoyable Small Cars I’ve Tested This Year
By Armen Hareyan on
After 15 years of testing cars, I wasn't expecting the 2026 Nissan Sentra SR to be the compact sedan that genuinely surprised me most this year, but seven days on Charlotte's streets changed that completely.
How to Pack a Car for Moving The Smart Driver's Complete Guide
How to Pack a Car for Moving: The Smart Driver's Complete Guide
By Armen Hareyan on
Whether you're hauling across town or coast to coast, what you load, and how you load it, can make or break your move. Here's everything you need to know before you pop that trunk.
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX Service Alert Confirms Critical Oil Quality Issues at 5000 Mile Interval
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro owners are reporting unexpected oil degradation in the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, making the complimentary 5,000-mile inspection essential to maintaining long-term engine warranty compliance.
2026 Honda CR-V & Toyota Tacoma
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Real World Test Reveals Unexpected Performance Gaps for Switching Toyota Tacoma Owners
By Denis Flierl on
As fuel costs drive a national shift toward efficiency, the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid is capturing former Toyota Tacoma owners who are finding surprising trade-offs in towing and off-road geometry despite the 40 MPG gain.
2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD Review, the front and grille
2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD Performance Review Confirms 328HP Turbo Power and Super Cruise Utility
By Armen Hareyan on
Testing the 2026 Chevy Traverse RS reveals a 328hp turbo powertrain outpacing the previous V6 while providing Tahoe-level stability. Featuring a 17.7-inch display and hands-free Super Cruise, this $57,295 trim redefined the premium 3-row family segment.
One Day Late, $144 Short This 2024 Ford F-150 Owner Learned the Hard Way That Complimentary Service Has a Brutal Hidden Clock
2024 Ford F-150 Owners Warned as Strict Expiration Dates Void Complimentary Maintenance Benefits
By Denis Flierl on
Rigid 2024 Ford F-150 complimentary maintenance deadlines are voiding "Hard Stop" service benefits, leaving owners to cover the $144 cost of oil changes and tire rotations out of pocket.
2026 Jeep 85th Anniversary Models
Jeep Launches 85th Anniversary Edition Cherokee and Grand Cherokee Models With Premium Interior Upgrades
By Mary Conway on
Jeep's new 85th Anniversary Editions for Cherokee and Grand Cherokee bundle the 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 system and Capri leatherette interiors. These 2026 models provide high-trim luxury and "Acidic Silver" styling at a more accessible mid-tier price.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Rushing To Sell Their Trucks Before The 4-Year, 50K-Mile Vehicle Warranty Runs Out. However, Their Next Vehicle Of Choice Is A New Cybertruck With a Longer Warranty
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners say they plan to sell their truck before the 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty expires. However, instead of buying another vehicle, they say they plan to trade in their Cybertruck for another one.
A Toyota hybrid adds fuel at a gas pump
10 Proven Ways To Maximize Your Fuel Economy Without Spending Any Money on Repairs or Upgrades - 8 Of Them Work On EVs Too
By John Goreham on
As gas prices spike, drivers are rediscovering Eco-Mode and optimizing vehicle aerodynamics to cut costs. These 10 technical strategies maximize fuel efficiency on modern high-profile cars without requiring a single dollar in parts or upgrades.
The 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma 4WD Isn’t Ditch Proof - How To Keep Your Truck Out of the Ditch and In One Piece
4th Gen Toyota Tacoma 4WD Limits: Why New Owners Are Overestimating 'MTS' and Ending Up in Ditches
By Denis Flierl on
New 4th Gen Tacoma 4WD systems are failing to prevent "ditch incidents" as owners over-rely on Multi-Terrain Select. From tire pressure errors to traction control limits, here is the essential guide to keeping the new i-FORCE powertrain on the trail.
This 2026 Ram 1500 Buyer Rejected the New Hurricane I6 Specs To Secure the Last of the Legendary 5.7L HEMI V8s
This 2026 RAM 1500 Buyer Rejected the New Hurricane I6 Specs To Secure the Last of the Legendary 5.7L HEMI V8s
By Denis Flierl on
As RAM replaces the 5.7L Hemi V8 with the 3.0L Hurricane I6 for 2025-2026, buyers are rushing to secure the final V8 models. Here is why purists are rejecting 420hp turbo tech in favor of "Last Call" naturally aspirated reliability.
Jordan Taylor's 2025 Toyota Tundra after it was hit by another car and the grille completely damaged, and the insurance limit was only $25K.
Hit While Parked: Why Filing Through Your Own Insurance is the Only Way to Save a New Toyota Tundra
By Armen Hareyan on
When a 2025 Toyota Tundra was hit while parked, the owner discovered the at-fault driver's $25,000 insurance limit wouldn't even cover half the repair. This roadmap helps to protect your $60,000 investment when the other driver is underinsured.
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving through a modern city street.
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Warns of EVgo Security Flaw After Stranger Charges $18 to 'Plug & Charge' Account
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner is sounding the alarm on EVgo’s 'Plug & Charge' system after a stranger successfully billed an $18 session to his account. Despite the clear security breach, EVgo support reportedly told the owner it was a 'you' problem.
White Hyundai Palisade luxury SUV parked on a city street in front of a brick building.
Hyundai Palisade Engine Ruined After Dealership Allegedly Performs Emissions Test With No Oil
By Noah Washington on
A routine emissions test turned into a catastrophic engine failure for one Hyundai Palisade owner after a dealership technician allegedly ran the vehicle without oil. Now, the owner faces a $15,000 repair bill as the dealership denies responsibility.
The Six-Minute Charge And How BYD’s 10C Datang SUV Just Rewrote the EV Rulebook and Left the West Scrambling
BYD’s 10C 'Great Tang' SUV Can Fully Charge in 6 Minutes, Doubling Tesla’s Supercharger Speeds
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s new Datang SUV debuts a 10C battery capable of megawatt charging, allowing roughly 250 miles of range to be added in about five minutes. This advance could eliminate one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
Why the VW-Qualcomm-Rivian Alliance is the New Blueprint for the Western Software-Defined Vehicle
VW-Rivian Alliance Taps Qualcomm to Build a 'Western' Alternative to Tesla Software
By Rob Enderle on
In a major move to close the gap with Tesla, VW and Rivian are standardizing their vehicle 'brains' using high-performance Qualcomm silicon.
The Sky’s the Limit (and the Traffic is Below Is History) SkyDrive’s Tokyo Takeoff and the Great Flying Car Reality Check
Tokyo’s Flying Car Finally Took Off, But the Reality Looks More Like a Short-Range Air Taxi Than a Jetsons-Style Future
By Rob Enderle on
A Japanese startup just flew its electric “flying car” over Tokyo, but the demonstration revealed something surprising: the first wave of these vehicles may operate more like short-range air taxis than personal cars in the sky.
The Blue Oval’s Electric Blues And Why Ford’s 71% EV Sales Crash is a Warning Shot for the Global Auto Industry
Ford's $4.8B EV Loss Explains Why The 71% Sales Crash Is Driving Massive Discounts on F-150 Lightning Inventory
By Rob Enderle on
Ford reported a staggering 71% decline in US electric vehicle sales for February, moving only 2,122 units. As F-150 Lightning demand craters 76%, the automaker is pivoting toward gas-hybrids and a new $30,000 electric platform.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump to About $3.25 a Gallon, but AAA and GasBuddy Made a Very Interesting Prediction Before Hostilities Flared That You May Wish To Hear
Gas Prices Hit $3.25 Average: How The Middle East Conflict Will Impact Your Next Fill-Up
By John Goreham on
U.S. gas prices have surged to a $3.25 average, but GasBuddy and AAA analysts warn that 'summer blend' refinery changeovers are the real culprit behind the 9% spike. Drivers should prepare for continued volatility.
Consumer Reports Crowns the Ford F-150 PowerBoost King, But Owners Hitting 80k Miles Warn Of a Mechanical Time Bomb Under the Hood
Consumer Reports Ranks Ford F-150 PowerBoost #1, But High-Mileage Owners Warn of 10-Speed Transmission Failures
By Denis Flierl on
While Consumer Reports ranks the Ford F-150 PowerBoost among the best hybrid trucks on the market, some owners nearing 80,000 miles say expensive drivetrain failures could turn that award-winning pickup into a costly repair story.
Toyota WRC27 rally car hints at a 1990s-inspired GR Celica
2028 Toyota GR Celica: Why the Rumored 400HP 2.0L Turbo Engine is Sparking Reliability Debates
By Dimitar Angelov on
Leaked footage of Toyota's 2027 WRC prototype in Portugal suggests the upcoming GR Celica may stick with a high-strung 1.6L three-cylinder rather than the 400hp 2.0L 'G20E' engine fans expected, but smaller displacement has Celica purists worried.
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness and Crosstrek Wilderness posed side by side - front view
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness vs. Forester: Can You Tell Us Which Is Better?
By John Goreham on
The Subaru Crosstrek and Forester are both outstanding vehicles, and they seem similar on paper or in images. However, in person, there are many important differences. Yet, there is one reason to pick the Crosstrek over the Forester.
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