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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 Ram 1500 HEMI
The RAM 1500 Is Now The Most Dependable Full-Size Light-Duty Pickup Truck in The United States, As Shown By The Latest J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study
By Mary Conway on
The local-favorite Ram 1500 has climbed from fourth to #1 in overall truck dependability, according to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, leaving pickup buyers nationwide wondering what improvements propelled this unofficial comeback.
Toyota Isn't Winning Because of the Camry, But Because of This Piece of String
Toyota Isn't Winning Because of The Camry, But Because of This Piece of String
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota’s Camry may get the quality attention, but the real secret to its reliability is unlikeable at first glance and hides in a simple piece of string.
A 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Features an optional front protection bar system
Are Bash Bars On Vehicles Like the Ford F-150, Bronco, and Bronco Sport Functional or Just Cosplay? Owners and a Collision Repair Expert Answer
By John Goreham on
Brush bars look cool on the front of SUVs like the Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch, but do they actually help in a crash or animal strike? Here’s what people in the know reveal about front Bash bars.
2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum
2021 Toyota Highlander Wind Noise: Troubleshooting the A-Pillar Seal Gaps and Mirror Housing Whistle Fixes
By Denis Flierl on
Your Highlander Platinum should be a vault, not a wind tunnel. Tyler’s cabin is screaming, and I found out why. It’s a hidden seal defect most shops miss. Don't sell your Toyota yet, try this 5-minute insider hack first.
Rich Tulley's 2026 Ford F-150 5.0L & GMC Sierra Denali
2023 GMC Sierra 6.2L vs. 2025 F-150 5.0L Analysis: Recalls, Connecting Rod Defects, and the Coyote V8 Transition
By Denis Flierl on
Moving from a top-tier Sierra luxury rig to the Coyote-powered Ford is a bold play that’s sparking debate. Rich Tulley traded his '23 Denali for a 502A F-150, proving that high-end tech and V8 soul might just beat out the "Gold Standard" of GMC luxury.
After more than 600,000 miles, this Lincoln Town Car still runs strong, with minimal wear and tear
This Overlooked American Luxury Sedan Could Be The Ultimate Uber Car, As This High-Mileage Example Makes a Point
By Dimitar Angelov on
Lincoln might be a pale shadow of what it once was, but this Town Car makes a strong case for the brand.
2026 Toyota Corolla XSE
The Toyota Corolla Is The Only Popular Car That Got More Affordable Over The Years
By Dimitar Angelov on
A combination of continuous revisions to the manufacturing process, coupled with the Corolla's reputation and established strengths allows Toyota to make what is seemingly impossible in the modern-day auto-industry.
Mazda CX-90 covered in snow after winter storm, demonstrating AWD capability in deep snow
Mazda CX-90 Owner Says “AWD System Nearly Is” Perfect After Getting Unstuck in Over a Foot of New England Snow on All-Season Tires
By Noah Washington on
While other drivers were stuck in their apartment complex after a blizzard, this Mazda CX-90 owner used "Off-Road Mode" to breeze through deep drifts without a hint of wheelspin.
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on a residential street in Florida, front three-quarter view
9,000 Miles In, a 2024 F-150 Lightning Lariat Owner From Florida Says "Range Anxiety Has Been Non-Existent, And This Is the Best Vehicle I’ve Ever Owned"
By Noah Washington on
What happens when a die-hard truck lover tries to go electric in the Florida heat? After 9,000 miles and only seven months, this 2024 F-150 Lightning owner is debunking every EV myth, proving that range anxiety is a thing of the past.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on a rural ranch beside horses, showing stainless steel side profile
A Cybertruck Owner Says He Has “Rust Spots All Over” His New Truck, Noticing Them “When I First Got The Truck” Despite Attempts to Remove Them
By Noah Washington on
Reports of "rust spots all over" new Cybertrucks are surfacing, forcing owners to experiment with household cleaners and "elbow grease" just to maintain a brand-new finish.
Bret and Mindee Joachim in front of their 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma truck at the Colville, WA Toyota Dealership
Local Toyota Dealership Goes To Bat In Order To Cover $3,000 Tacoma Repair Bill 20,000 Miles Outside The Warranty
By Armen Hareyan on
Three months and more than 20,000 miles outside his Tacoma’s warranty, one owner braced for a $3,000 steering repair bill, until his local Toyota dealership made a call that changed everything and made an unexpected U-turn.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Doors Are Opening By Themselves After A Snowstorm – He Adds, “Tesla Is Blaming It On the Window Tint I Had Done 2 Years Ago”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his doors mysteriously keep opening on their own after a snowstorm. This is the second time this issue has come up; however, Tesla is refusing to fix it under warranty, saying the owner caused it by tinting the windows.
A 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 sits in a pile of snow
What Most Buyers Miss About The 2026 Land Rover Defender 110, Which Might Surprise You on Trail or Street
By John Goreham on
We examine the many possible uses of the rugged Land Rover Defender 110 SUV. If you are planning to buy one we have one word of advice - Tires
Battery-electric pickup trucks sit idle as gas and diesel trucks clear roadways.
City-Owned EV Trucks Sit Out the Storm, While Gas and Diesel Trucks Head Out to Clear Snow and Spread Salt and Sand
By John Goreham on
As record snowfall lands on New England and across America, harsh winter weather requires all hands on deck. EV trucks offer no help in clearing roadways.
2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition and R35 GT-R
Just When Nissan Perfected The Z, It Made It Harder To Get At a Reasonable Price
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan’s build-to-order strategy might backfire as the company still struggles financially.
2025 Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V Longevity Report: iSeeCars Data Reveals 10.6% Probability of 250,000-Mile Lifespan
By Denis Flierl on
iSeeCars longevity data reveals a 10.6% probability for the Honda CR-V reaching 250,000 miles. Technical analysis of the 1.5L Turbo and 2.0L Hybrid drivetrains suggests a 5,000-mile maintenance interval is vital for gasket integrity.
2023 Toyota Prius
2023-2026 Toyota Prius Efficiency Analysis: 17-Inch Wheel MPG Gains and the NHTSA Rear Door Recall Alert
By Denis Flierl on
The 2026 Toyota Prius 17-inch wheel setup offers a 3-4 MPG gain over the 19-inch wheel set. Simultaneously, NHTSA Recall #26V-049 addresses a rear door latch defect in 141,286 units, which can cause water intrusion and cause doors to open while in motion.
2026 Mazda 3's Dated Infotainment Is Just a Spec Sheet Complain, Not a Real Problem for a $30,000 Near-Luxury Driving Experience
2026 Mazda 3's Dated Infotainment Is Just a Spec Sheet Complain, Not a Real Problem for a $30,000 Near-Luxury Driving Experience
By Armen Hareyan on
After driving the 2026 Mazda 3 Carbon through Charlotte’s daily traffic, I came away wondering whether its so-called “dated” infotainment is distracting buyers from what might quietly be the most premium-feeling $30,000 compact car on sale today.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Whitecap Edition
Jeep Gladiator's Second Convoy Edition Adds Two-Tone Retro Look
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is strengthening the Gladiator lineup offering new color combinations and updated exteriors as it builds more value for customers.
Ford's New EV Midsize Truck
How Ford is Using Race Car Design to Streamline its New $30,000 Midsize EV Truck
By Mary Conway on
All of the automakers have lost billions in EV investments. Ford is still determined to build an affordable midsize EV truck. It is hoping that its racing division can speed up the production.
2026 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle driving on a tree-lined road, front three-quarter motion view.
A 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ Owner Says His EV Made Him “Calm, Patient, And Relaxed” Behind The Wheel, Contrasting With “Terrible Road Rage” In Previous Gas Vehicles
By Noah Washington on
Can a car actually make you a kinder person? One owner of the 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ says the transition to one-pedal driving and a 226-mile silent range has replaced his "daily frustration" with total patience.
2025 Kia EV6 electric SUV front three-quarter view driving on desert highway at sunset.
A Kia EV6 Owner Warns Others to "Deactivate Your Old EV6 Free 1000kWh EA Plan" After Being Charged Standard Rates When His New Car Defaulted to the Wrong VIN-Tied Account
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV6 owner is warning drivers to "deactivate your old free charging plan" immediately after trading in their vehicle to avoid a hidden billing glitch.
A Tesla is shown with its logo crossed out by the vehicle's owner
Tesla's Market Dominance In America Has Come Roaring Back As EV Market Contracts and the Tesla Takedown Initiative Proves Impotent
By John Goreham on
Tesla is back as king of the mountain and putting a lot of space between itself and rivals in America. All with just two models.
A Tesla dealership in Massachusetts is stocked with cars in a winter setting
The Empirical Data On EVs In America Is Horrible, And The Scary Part Is That It's Getting Worse Not Better as 5 Facts Tell the Story
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are sinking fast in America. Here are some sobering facts from a recent Cox Automotive EV Insights Report.
A Toyota Prius looks handsome in blue against a sky background
Heading Into 2026, The Toyota Prius Is Outselling Entire EV brands In America - Don’t Call It a Comeback, Its Been Here For Years
By John Goreham on
We compare the delivery rate of the 2026 Toyota Prius to all of the battery-electric vehicles for which monthly sales data were provided in January.
Juanita's 2025 Ram
2025 Ram 1500 PCM Analysis: Critical Fault in High Idle Engine RPM Software Parameters
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram owner’s 6th Gen nightmare includes "limp mode" scares and a surging engine that defies the brakes. Is Stellantis’ Hurricane I6 rollout a safety disaster? Here is the full report for Ram owners and buyers.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade strikes a handsome pose.
2026 Toyota Prius - How We’d Configure It For $40K, And 3 Reasons Why the Plug-in Matters Or Doesn’t Matter
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius now comes in many different forms. Heading into 2026, if we were buying a Prius, this is the one we’d want to drive home in. Buckle up. The Budget is $40K.
20,000 Miles In, This GMC Sierra EV Passed The NYC Blizzard Test With Zero Issues
20,000 Miles In, This GMC Sierra EV Passed The NYC Blizzard Test With Zero Issues
By Armen Hareyan on
After 20,000 miles on the road, one GMC Sierra EV owner drove straight into a New York City blizzard and found out, surprisingly, that his truck handled every icy, snowy challenge with zero issues.
2026 Toyota Tundra & Nissan Titan
2026 Tundra V35A Engine Analysis: NHTSA 25V767 Recall, Machining Swarf Contamination, and the Nissan Titan VK56VD Reliability Contrast
By Denis Flierl on
A Nissan Titan PRO-4X owner is ready to make the leap to a 2026 Toyota Tundra but the truck’s problems are making him reconsider. Is Toyota's MPG chase a $65,000 engine gamble?” Here is what Tundra buyers need to know.
2022 Chevy Silverado
Chevy Silverado P0606 Code Guide: PCM Failure Symptoms and 2026 Repair Costs
By Denis Flierl on
When a $60K rig leaves you stranded after a 10-minute errands run, loyalty evaporates. Matt’s 2022 Chevy Silverado just triggered the dreaded PCM "death code," proving that modern tech is failing the reliability test. Is the Tundra the only safe bet left?
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