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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.

2027 Ford Bronco RTR
Fans Want Ford to Move Up the 2027 Ford Bronco RTR But It's Still Planned for Early 2027
By Mary Conway on
Ford is promising a more affordable off-roader that is more capable than the typical version but not as expensive as the Bronco Raptor. Fans want to buy the 2027 Bronco RTR now!
I Spent 7 Days Driving the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, and It Might Be the Only Trim That Actually Makes Sense
I Spent 7 Days Driving the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, and It Might Be the Only Trim That Actually Makes Sense
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week in a Cavalry Blue 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD in Charlotte, I discovered an unexpected reason this trim may be the smartest buy, and it is not what most shoppers assume when comparing it to the LE or the hybrid.
2026 GM Vehicles
Why GM is Committed to its V-8 Engines When Other Automakers are Shifting to Smaller Power Plants
By Mary Conway on
Many drivers love V-8 engines. One truck company recently brought back its beloved HEMI because of buyers' demands. GM isn't a dinosaur. It is committed to its small block V-8, because that's what customers want.
2025 Ram 1500 & 2021 Ram
2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane Insider Exposes Why Trading In His 2021 Ram For a “Refresh” Was A Massive Mistake
By Denis Flierl on
This Chrysler insider isn’t just talking about a bad truck; he’s exposing why trading in his 2021 Ram for a 2025 "refresh" was a massive mistake. After owning six Rams, he reveals the technical truth behind the 3.6L "DT" body code letdown.
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep's Refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee Debuts More Powerful and More Fuel-Efficient Engine
By Mary Conway on
Jeep's family SUV gets the upgrade most buyers want, more power but uses less gas.
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Toyota RAV4 Owners Are Hitting 30K-Miles and Bracing For Impact, From Prime Lovers to 2019 Vets, the Hunt For Hidden $300+ Repairs Is On
By Denis Flierl on
Is the "Toyota bulletproof" legend fading? Is your mechanic missing something? What RAV4 owners need to know.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel electric pickup driving on rugged coastal road with cliffs and ocean scenery.
After Relocating to Manhattan, a Cybertruck Owner Discovers Insurance Companies Deem His Vehicle “Unbindable,” Leaving Him Unable to Secure Coverage and Facing Parking Bans
By Noah Washington on
One Tesla Cybertruck owner discovered his vehicle is considered "Unbindable" by major insurers, leaving him with an uninsurable truck that Manhattan parking garages refuse to touch.
2026 Rivian R2 electric SUV front three-quarter view in colorful camouflage wrap driving on city street at night.
A Rivian R2 Prototype Was Found “Completely Dark” with Only Brake Lights On in Los Angeles on February 23, 2026, Before Being Covered and Towed 40 Minutes Later, Witness Says “Only The Center Rear Brake Light Was On”
By Noah Washington on
A late-night testing session in Los Angeles turned into a roadside rescue for the highly anticipated Rivian R2 prototype.
2023 Lucid Air luxury electric sedan in gray, front three-quarter view parked along a rocky coastal cliff with ocean backdrop.
After 10,000 Miles, a Lucid Air GT Owner Finds “Stated Range Is Optimistic” But Praises Materially-Faster Charging Than His Previous Tesla Model S
By Noah Washington on
One Lucid Air GT owner reached the 10,000-mile mark and discovered that while the 516-mile range might be "optimistic," the charging speeds are "materially faster" than his previous Model S.
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Ford's 4.4 Million Recall Is a Huge Black Eye For a Company That's Reeling From Recalls and Billions Lost on EV Programs, But There Is 1 Good News
By Mary Conway on
Ford has had a record year of recalls and this is the largest one yet. A software issue can interfere with brakes, brake lights and turn signals raising the risk of a crash.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Announces Cybertruck Production Is Sold Out Through The End Of 2026 Following The Introduction Of The $59,900 Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
Demand for the lower-priced Cybertruck appears to be through the roof, as Tesla announced via the company’s online configurator that all base model Cybertruck production for the rest of 2026 is sold out.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Tundra SR5 Owner 37K Miles In Says It’s His Favorite Truck To Date & Would Rather Be In a Toyota Than Any Other Brand
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner has clocked 37,000 miles in a modified SR5, proving that real-world satisfaction often beats the headlines. From a $70 leveling kit to custom diamond leather, see why this enthusiast chooses 3.4L power over every rival brand in 2026.
Automotive OTA Updates
The Software-Defined Smile And Why Your Next Car’s Reputation Now Rests on a Wi-Fi Signal
By Rob Enderle on
As car software becomes more complex than a spacecraft's, J.D. Power reveals that your car’s Wi-Fi connection might be more important for your happiness than its actual horsepower.
Ford Universal EV Platform
The $30,000 Moonshot And How Ford’s Universal EV Platform Is the Blue Oval’s Last Best Hope to Topple GM and Outrun China
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford pivots from the stalled Lightning to a $30,000 skunkworks-designed electric pickup, Jim Farley is betting the company’s future on a "Universal EV Platform" to beat GM and China.
China's EV Market
The Great EV Reversion And Why China’s 20% Sales Drop is a Calculated Move for Global Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
A sudden 20% drop in Chinese EV sales has sent shockwaves through the industry. Is this the end of the boom, or a tactical "culling of the herd" by Beijing?
One NYC Tesla Model Y Owner Found a Smarter Local Charging Solution To Lower His Cost After The Recent Blizzard
One NYC Tesla Model Y Owner Found a Smarter Local Charging Solution To Lower His Cost After The Recent Blizzard
By Armen Hareyan on
After the New York blizzard slashed his Tesla Model Y range and raised his charging costs, one NYC owner discovered an unexpected utility trick that may drop his rate from about 45 cents to 12 cents per kWh. People, we may be overpaying.
Alain Perron's 2023 Toyota Tacoma & 2026 Toyota Tacoma
2023 vs. 2025 Toyota Tacoma: 3.5L V6 Scarcity, Residual Values, and Transmission Analysis For Buyers and Owners
By Denis Flierl on
Local Toyota Dealers are desperate to get 2023 Tacoma V6s back on the lot, but is the $100 monthly savings a trap? Alain Perron, reveals why he’s ditching the dealer’s $35k trade-in bait to keep his legendary powertrain over the glitchy new 2.4L turbo.
2025 Toyota Prius in red driving on a winding forest road, front three-quarter view emphasizing sporty exterior design and advanced hybrid technology.
Toyota Prius Plug-in XSE Premium Owner with 5,000 Miles Calls the Solar Charging Roof “Completely Useless,” Plans to Opt for AWD Next Time Because of “Minimal Effect”
By Noah Washington on
One 2026 XSE Premium owner has labeled the feature "completely useless" after 5,000 miles, claiming it barely makes a dent in daily range.
Tesla Cybertruck side profile with stainless steel exterior parked in an open landscape, emphasizing its angular design, electric powertrain, and durable utility build.
A Cybertruck Owner Says His “Doors Were Perfectly Aligned” Before Tesla Service, Only to Be Returned ”'Disgustingly Off” and Damaged After Repairs
By Noah Washington on
One Tesla Cybertruck owner from Colorado Springs area says his perfectly aligned doors were returned "disgustingly off" and damaged after technicians struggled to fix a minor dash rattle.
2026 Ford Bronco Off-Road Racing
How Local Ford Engineers Use Off-Road Endurance Racing to Build a Better 2026 Bronco in the U.S.
By Mary Conway on
In the United States, Ford’s engineering team is taking the 2026 Bronco through brutal off-road endurance racing, including the 1,200-mile Baja Mexican 1000, to learn real-world lessons that improve durability and performance.
2017 Ford Explorer
Ford is Recalling More Than 400,000 Older Explorers Because Because of Possible Rear Suspension Problems
By Mary Conway on
Ford says a rear toe link can break and cause an accident. The recalled vehicles were built between 2017 and 2019.
Fluorinated Electrolyte
Why China’s New 700 Wh/kg Fluorinated Electrolyte Breakthrough Could Transform Local EV Technology in the United States
By Rob Enderle on
In the United States and around the world, a new battery breakthrough from a local Chinese research team achieving 700 Wh/kg via a novel fluorinated electrolyte could dramatically accelerate electric vehicle adoption and challenge ICE norms.
Tesla + GROK
The Great Southern Rollout And How Tesla’s Grok AI is Outpacing Gemini to Turn Your Car Into a Sentient Living Room
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s rollout of Grok AI in Australia and New Zealand marks a pivotal shift from "smart car" to "personal device," setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with Google Gemini.
2027 Audi RS5 Sedan And Avant Charging
Audi’s 2027 RS 5 Goes Hybrid with 630-HP Is A Masterstroke of Torque Vectoring But Also it is a Heavyweight Gamble in the Twilight of Internal Combustion
By Rob Enderle on
Audi’s 2027 RS 5 debuts with a staggering 630-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, blending supercar-slaying torque with 52 miles of silent EV range—but can it outrun its own 5,100-pound curb weight?
Tesla Model Y Owner's Warranty Was Recently Denied, Hitting Him With a $17,000 Battery Replacement, Due To an Alleged "External Damage"
Tesla Model Y Owner's Warranty Was Recently Denied, Hitting Him With a $17,000 Battery Replacement, Due To an Alleged "External Damage"
By Denis Flierl on
Local Model Y drivers in the United States are raising alarms after one owner with fewer than 20K miles was recently told his high-voltage battery issue wasn't covered because of alleged "extra damage," resulting in $17,000 replacement estimate.
Chart show the average transaction price of vehicles in America declining, courtesy of Cox Automotive
Facts Show Local U.S. Vehicle Costs Have Been Flat for 4 Years, But That’s Not What the Media Tells You In Their Doubt Reports
By John Goreham on
The media wants you to think that local vehicles have gotten more expensive in the United States to push their agenda and generate pageviews. But the deeper data and facts on vehicle costs in the United States show the otherwise.
2026 Chevy Silverado RST & Trail Boss
2026 Silverado RST vs. Trail Boss: LZ0 Duramax Efficiency, Z71 Aerodynamic Drag, and Midwest Gravel Performance Analysis
By Denis Flierl on
Chevy Silverado owners are ditching factory lifts for a smarter setup. Here’s why the 2.7L TurboMax is the sleeper pick for ice fishing and snow, but only if you avoid one costly trim mistake. What Silverado buyers need to know.
2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan shown from front three-quarter angle in desert landscape at sunset
Switching From a BMW i7, A Prospective Lucid Air GT Buyer Asks If “The Trade-Offs Are Worth It?” For Range, Despite Concerns Over Bugs and Build Quality
By Noah Washington on
One BMW i7 owner is at a crossroads, eyeing the Lucid Air GT but fearing the "glitches and bugs" reported by early adopters.
2026 Toyota Prius hybrid front three-quarter view in white driving through snowy mountain landscape
After a 2,340-Mile California Road Trip, a 2026 Prius XLE Owner Praises 52 MPG and $200 Fuel Cost, But Calls Infotainment System “Garbage” Due to Disconnects
By Noah Washington on
One driver just conquered 2,340 miles of California’s most brutal terrain in a 2026 Toyota Prius XLE, spending a shocking $200 total on fuel.
2026 Nissan Pathfinder will get an update in the coming years, and will be sold alongside a body-on-frame Pathfinder
Nissan's "Dual-Pathfinder" Strategy Sounds Good On Paper, But It Is a Missed Opportunity To Revive An Old Name
By Dimitar Angelov on
By offering two very different variants of the Pathfinder, Nissan wants to become more competitive, but in doing so, has missed an opportunity to delve into its off-road heritage.
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