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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 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring
Why the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid MPG Drops in Winter: The Role of Cabin Heating and Battery Efficiency
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V Hybrid owner thought 40 MPG was a lock, but winter just crushed his Hybrid to a measly 28. Is Honda’s tech failing, or is there a hidden flaw in the Sport Touring trim? Here’s the cold truth every owner needs to hear.
3 Ways The 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus Excels Over Its Competitors Without Looking Down On Those SUVs
3 Ways The 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus Excels Over Its Competitors Without Looking Down On Those SUVs
By Armen Hareyan on
After a week with the 2026 Mazda CX-90 S Premium Plus, I found its inline-six power, premium interior, and engaging handling make it a standout alternative to the Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Kia Telluride.
2006 N2A Anteros C6 Corvette
One Of The Rarest Chevrolet Corvettes Emerged At Barrett Jackson's Latest Auction, And Sold For a Surprisingly Reasonable Price
By Dimitar Angelov on
The American sports car with a custom body proves that not all special vehicles are unobtainable.
White Tesla Model Y front view in a dark studio setting, highlighting minimalist design and LED headlights
Tesla Model Y Owner Discovers 'Not Covered Under Warranty' After 2025 Model Fails at Under 20,000 Miles, Facing a $17,000 Bill for Battery Replacement Due to Alleged 'External Damage'
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Tesla Model Y owner was left reeling after a routine pothole encounter resulted in a "catastrophic" high-voltage battery failure and a denied warranty claim.
Tesla Model X parked in a modern hillside home driveway with solar panels and home EV charging station
One-Week-Old 2026 Tesla Model X Owner Says Falcon Wing Doors 'Don't Open All The Way' Half The Time, Leaving Wife Stranded With Toddlers And Kids Climbing Through Front Seat
By Noah Washington on
A one-week-old 2026 Tesla Model X has left a family reeling after its signature doors "refused to open" during pouring rain, trapping toddlers inside.
Side-By-Side Table Comparison of Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs GM's Silverado EV and The Tesla Cybertruck With 3 Major U.S. EV Pickup Approaches
Side-By-Side Table Comparison of Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs GM's Silverado EV and The Tesla Cybertruck With 3 Major U.S. EV Pickup Approaches
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 mid-size EV truck, GM's Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Tesla Cybertruck are the 3 major U.S. EV pickup approaches right now, each reflecting a different philosophy about how electric trucks should be engineered, priced, and marketed.
Tesla Robotaxi Problem
The Austin Crash Crisis Explains Why Tesla’s Robotaxi Ambitions are Veering Off Course
By Rob Enderle on
New data reveals Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi fleet is crashing up to nine times more often than humans. Can the brand survive the fallout, or is the "Cybercab" dream officially stalled?
Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs. Tesla Cybertruck A Realistic Comparison of EV Pickups
Ford’s New Universal EV Platform vs. Tesla Cybertruck: A Realistic Comparison of EV Pickups
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 electric truck promises 4.5-second acceleration and RAV4-like space with a structural LFP battery. That's a direct aim at Tesla Cybertruck and we will have to see if it may undercut Cybertruck by 2027.
Ford EV Center
The Silicon Carbon Compromise Shows Why Ford is Betting on Chinese Tech to Save the American Electric Dream
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford faces staggering losses in its EV division, CEO Jim Farley is making a high-stakes gamble: asking the U.S. government to trade trade-war rigidity for Chinese battery supremacy.
New Ford EV truck platform
Ford’s New EV Platform Promises a $30K Pickup With 4.5-Second 0–60 and 15% Better Efficiency
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford’s new EV platform promises a $30,000 electric pickup built in Kentucky with a structural LFP battery, 4.5-second 0–60 acceleration, and 15% better efficiency: an ambitious attempt to make affordable electric trucks mainstream by 2027.
Tesla Model X driving on a winding road through forest landscape, side profile view
After Installing Turn Signal Stalks, a 2024 Tesla Model X Owner Reports "It's Great for Getting on the Freeway" With Automatic Mode Switching Based on Pedal Input
By Noah Washington on
"Removing the turn signal stalks was the second dumbest thing any automotive company has ever done," says one Model X owner who spent hundreds to undo Tesla’s design vision.
Front three-quarter view of 2026 Toyota Prius Limited showing LED headlights, grille, and hybrid design
A Toyota Prius LE Owner Says Dealer Refused Warranty Repair for 'Shift System Malfunction' Quoting $1,836, Despite Having 7-Year/100K Powertrain Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Toyota Prius owner discovered that a "certified" warranty might not be the safety net it seemed after being hit with a nearly $2,000 bill for a shift system failure just days before his coverage ended.
2019 Chevy Silverado
Stopping the Chevy Silverado Shudder: A Guide to the 8L90 and 10L80 Transmission Cooling Upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
$250 now beats $8,000 later. While GM prioritizes fuel digits, this 2019 Chevy Silverado owner’s hack saves your 10-speed. Stop the "silent killer" before the shudder starts. Here is the mechanical insurance every Silverado owner needs.
Shawn's 2025 Ford Maverick pickup truck shown from the rear quarter view, featuring a black tonneau cover over the bed and distinctive taillights.
A 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Owner Is Rethinking Long-Term Ownership After 6,000 Miles Behind the Wheel, Adds, “It Fits 90% of My Truck Needs, But My Complaint Is the Build Quality I Can’t Get Past”
By Aram Krajekian on
The Ford Maverick Hybrid looks like the perfect everyday truck on paper. But after 6,000 miles, one owner explains how real-world comfort, build quality, and expectations are reshaping his outlook.
James' gray/charcoal 2026 Ram 1500 pickup truck shown from the front three-quarter angle, featuring black wheels and a blacked-out grille in a parking lot setting.
After a Five-Month Wait, a 2026 Ram 1500 With Just 510 Miles Is Already Back at the Dealer for an E-Torque MGU Replacement
By Aram Krajekian on
A brand-new 2026 Ram 1500 with only 510 miles now needs an E-Torque MGU replacement. From dashboard failures to electrical instability, early ownership concerns are raising real questions for truck buyers.
2027 Toyota Highlander EV vs 2026 Kia EV9 Specs Comparison, Range, Towing, Charging, and Which 3-Row Electric SUV Is Better
2027 Toyota Highlander EV vs 2026 Kia EV9: Specs Comparison, Range, Towing, Charging, and Which 3-Row Electric SUV Is Better?
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2027 Toyota Highlander EV is set to challenge the 2026 Kia EV9. Here’s a clear, numbers-based comparison of range, towing, charging speed, cargo space, and performance to help families choose the right three-row electric SUV.
Blue Kia EV9 electric SUV driving on a forest-lined road with motion blur highlighting smooth performance.
Kia EV9 Owner Says 'It Was Time to Get Up to 90 MPH' When Adaptive Cruise Control Misread '9H' and '9D' Road Signs as 90 MPH Signs
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV9 owner says his morning commute turned into a terrifying sprint after his car’s adaptive cruise control misread a "9H" road sign as a 90 mph speed limit.
Silver Rivian R2 electric SUV driving on a paved road through rolling green hills with motion blur emphasizing speed.
A Rivian R2 Observer Is 'Convinced That Manufacturers' Avoid Winter Testing, Predicting Its Rear Wiper Will Be 'An Absolute Nightmare' in Snowy Climates
By Noah Washington on
"Manufacturers never test their prototypes in actual winter," claims one skeptical observer as they dissect the Rivian R2's "nightmare" rear wiper layout.
Jason Smith's 2023 Chevy Silverado
Why 2023-2026 Silverado ‘Sealed’ UCAs Fail With 2-Inch Leveling Kits
By Denis Flierl on
One lifelong Chevy Silverado fan discovered the expensive truth about "sealed" front ends, and his pivot to a 5.7L Toyota Tundra is sending shockwaves through the GM community. What would you do?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck 40,000-Mile Reliability Report: Why This Owner Is Doubling Down
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the "doom-scrolling" skeptics. One Cybertruck owner flipped the script on social media noise, trading her initial FSD fears for a two-CT garage. While her spouse tracks the critics, she’s taking charge to prove real-world miles beat online rants.
2020 Toyota Tundra & 2026 Tundra
The Lifetime Warranty Catch: Why This Tundra Buyer Traded a V8 for a V6 Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
Trading his "tank" 2020 Tundra for a 2026 model felt like a gamble, until this owner unlocked the dealer’s "forever" powertrain secret. Forget the V6 engine rumors; Here’s the ultimate loophole to drive this twin-turbo titan without the 100K-mile anxiety.
White Tesla Model Y electric crossover driving on a highway
A 2022 Tesla Model Y Owner Discovers Control Arm Bolts 'Fell Off' at 60,000 Miles, Facing a $4,000 Repair Bill Just Out of Warranty After Tesla Admits Link Bolt Was 'Not Properly Seated'
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Tesla Model Y owner was left reeling after a routine drive revealed that his control arm bolts had simply "fallen off" at 60,000 miles.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV driving on a road, front three-quarter view showing illuminated LED grille and vertical headlights.
Frustrated Cadillac Lyriq Owner Shares OnStar's Fix for 'Wrong Location' GPS Glitch, Involving App Cache Clear and Infotainment Power Cycle
By Noah Washington on
Frustrated Cadillac Lyriq owners have exposed a systemic GPS glitch that leaves their $60,000 SUVs "searching for signal" or wandering in digital farm fields.
Jason's 2023 Toyota RAV4
Why 5,000-Mile Oil Changes Protect the 2023 RAV4 Engine Despite Dealer Recommendations
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Toyota RAV4 dealer’s sticker said “change now,” but the service desk insisted his engine was fine. Is Toyota’s maintenance recommendation risking this RAV4’s longevity? Here is why waiting for a dashboard alert is a $9,000 gamble.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck’s Computer Had a Meltdown, and He Had to Tow It to a Service Center. He Shares a Simple Solution That Even Tesla Employees Didn’t Think Would Work
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner recounts his ordeal when his truck stopped recognizing his phone key. He got the truck towed, but Tesla found no issue. The problem returned, and after a lengthy service visit, he found a solution Tesla didn’t expect.
Blue 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked on a mountain road with green hills and dramatic clouds in the background.
After 11,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Reports '12V Battery Has Always Been Blank' in Data Logs, While 12V System Runs at 13.7V, Indicating Potential Diagnostic Blind Spots
By Noah Washington on
After 11,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner discovered that his "full" battery was actually a digital illusion designed to protect the car from its own driver.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV charging at an outdoor EV charging station in a snowy mountain landscape.
Rivian R1S Owner Reports SUV “Refusing To Climb” Snowbanks Until a Hard Reset Solved the Issue, Owner Says Now “Climbs Up Snowbanks Like a Champ” with Zero Drama
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1S owner was stunned when his $90,000 adventure vehicle "forgot" how to be an SUV in the snow, only to have a simple hard reset turn it back into a mountain-climbing SUV.
Blue Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV driving on a winding forest highway in motion
“Audi Cannot Make the Best Car Possible Because It Will Be Competing Directly With Porsche,” Critics Argue, as VW Group Power Structure Leaves Audi “Sidelined So Porsche Could Dominate”
By Noah Washington on
With profits plunging and sales down 5% in China, Audi is now desperately pivoting back to its roots to save the four rings from total irrelevance.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally electric SUV kicking up dust while driving on a gravel dirt road
Ford Mach-E Owner Warns 'Trust Your Instincts' After HV Battery Failure at 31k Miles Left Him Stranded and Required All Modules Replaced
By Noah Washington on
A family’s trip turned into a highway survival story after their Mach-E’s high-voltage battery hit a "critical health floor" and disabled all power at just 31,000 miles.
Infiniti Q50 owner had enough of expensive repairs, decided to cut their losses, and get a "brand-new" Hyndai Elantra N, fellow members quuestion the choice
Owner Says: "I Traded In My Q50 For a Brand-new 2024Hyundai Elantra N, Only 9388 Miles On It.", But Fellow Members Warn He Is Replacing One Problem For Another
By Dimitar Angelov on
Fellow Infiniti owners don’t seem to approve of the Korean performance sedan’s reliability, with some claiming he is “replacing repairs for more repairs”.
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