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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.

Blue BYD Seal
If You Buy a Chinese EV in Canada, You Can Drive It Into the U.S.
By Chris Johnston on
Canada’s acceptance of Chinese EVs remains limited in scale, yet a warning shot to the U.S.
2025 Tundra Rally & 2026 Tundra Limited
PA Owner Ditches 2025 Tundra Rally After Rear Differential Rebuild Fails at 15K Miles: “I Hope the 2026 Limited Holds Up”
By Denis Flierl on
After a failed rear differential rebuild and a 50% tailgate success rate, a PA owner traded his 2025 Tundra Rally for a 2026 Limited at 15,400 miles. See why this Toyota loyalist is hopeful the 2026 model finally fixes these reoccurring mechanical flaws.
I Drove the 2026 Subaru Outback Limited XT for 7 Days and the Wagon Is Gone
The 2026 Subaru Outback Has a Secret Ruler Hidden in Its Rear Glass and That Is Not Even the Most Useful Thing About It
By Armen Hareyan on
Subaru quietly engineered one of the most practical SUVs you can buy right now, and after 7 days driving the Limited XT in Charlotte I found the details that buyers never notice until they already own one.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and GMC Terrain
“I Don’t Miss the Poor Mileage”: Why a GMC Terrain Owner Traded For a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport-L After 55,000 Faultless Miles
By Denis Flierl on
GMC Terrain owner Tyler Kisacky traded his "faultless" 2022 SUV after 55k miles for a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport-L. Why? Despite perfect reliability, the Terrain's poor MPG couldn't compete with Honda’s hybrid gains. Here is the realistic fuel data.
Couple signing car purchase paperwork with male sales agent in blue suit at auto dealership showroom
FTC Tells 97 Dealer Groups to Stop Hiding Mandatory Fees in Advertised Prices
By Noah Washington on
The FTC just warned 97 dealer groups: the price you see must be the price you pay. No more hidden fees or fake rebates. This is a massive federal strike against the "hidden math" of car buying.
Silver Kia EV6 electric crossover cruising desert highway at sunset with Joshua trees in background
Kia EV6 Felt “Huge” on First Drive, But Won the Sale After Bolt EUV Failed Inspection
By Noah Washington on
A used Kia EV6 felt like a boat to one driver, yet it won the sale. This story reveals why EV dimensions are so deceiving and how a "smelly" Bolt EUV failure led to a surprising $14,000 bargain.
2026 Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Corolla Owner Paid $4,500 For a Clutch Replacement All In, Raising Questions
By Dimitar Angelov on
The potentially steep price and premature clutch wear that are known issues on some Toyota GR Corolla model years have this owner worried, as this isn't the first time he has reported clutch-related issues.
A cinematic wide shot of a Honda manufacturing plant at dawn
The $15.7 Billion Shiver and Decoding Honda’s "EV Winter" Write-Off and the High-Stakes Pivot of Legacy Automakers
By Rob Enderle on
Honda’s massive $15.7 billion write-off signals a freezing "EV Winter." As market dynamics shift, can the Japanese giant pivot fast enough to outrun cooling demand and a surging Chinese offensive?
Li Auto Interior
The Mapless Revolution and How Li Auto’s MindVLA and NVIDIA’s AI Infrastructure Just Rendered Traditional Autonomous Driving Obsolete
By Rob Enderle on
As Western eyes fixate on Tesla, Li Auto’s MindVLA architecture just redefined autonomous driving. Unveiled at NVIDIA GTC, this 3D-perceptive AI model marks the end of traditional mapping dependencies.
Hyundai IONIQ 6N Parked Under Neon Lights
The Electric Assassin and how the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Is Rewriting the Performance Playbook and Why the Competition Should Be Terrified
By Rob Enderle on
Hyundai’s performance revolution hits a fever pitch as the IONIQ 6 N secures the 2026 World Performance Car title, proving that the future of driving excitement is undeniably electric and Korean.
BMW iX3 Winning World Car Of The Year Award
The Electric Renaissance and why the BMW iX3’s Double Victory at the 2026 World Car Awards Changes Everything
By Rob Enderle on
In a stunning upset at the New York International Auto Show, the BMW iX3 secured a double victory, proving that traditional luxury and cutting-edge electric performance are a winning combination.
2026 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss
California 2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Reports 2-Foot Vandalism Scratch 24 Hours After Delivery; “I Thought That Was Only Cybertrucks!”
By Denis Flierl on
A California owner’s brand-new 2026 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss was keyed just 24 hours after purchase. Gregg Wayne reports a two-foot scratch, sparking a viral debate over whether truck vandalism, once tied to Cybertrucks, is now spreading to ICE.
Mercedes GLC Charging
The 800-Volt Revolution and Why the Mercedes GLC EV is Sparking a Massive Infrastructure Rip-and-Replace Cycle
By Rob Enderle on
As 800V architecture shifts from luxury plaything to mainstream standard in the new Mercedes GLC EV, charging networks face a massive upgrade cycle to meet the demands of ultra-fast charging.
Tesla Unsold Inventory
The Red Zone: Unpacking Tesla’s Q1 Delivery Miss and the High-Stakes Battle for EV Dominance in a Cooling Market
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s Q1 delivery slump signals a shift from production bottlenecks to a demand crisis. Can Elon Musk steer the EV giant back to growth, or is the competition finally pulling ahead?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Silver Front 3_4 Quarters
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner’s 12A Charging Setup Melted a 15A Outlet and Smart Plug
By Noah Washington on
A simple home charging setup ended with a melted outlet and scorched plug. The problem wasn’t the car; it’s something most owners overlook.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-ray Front 3_4 Quarters View
"I Think I'm Done": 1,200-Mile Corvette E-Ray Hits Strut Failure and P2797 Transmission Fault
By Noah Washington on
A brand-new Corvette E-Ray is already throwing major faults just 1,200 miles in. Now the owner says the problems are piling up faster than they can be fixed.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2 Engines in 90 Days: Why This Ford F-150 Owner Swapped for a 2023 Tundra Only to Face the Toyota Recall
By Denis Flierl on
Texas owner Travis Clay escaped a 2020 Ford F-150 nightmare, two engine replacements in 90 days, only to face the massive 2023 Toyota Tundra V6 recall. His story highlights the growing reliability crisis and the long wait for Toyota’s engine swap fix.
Green Rivian R1S SUV driving past modern buildings in city
Rivian’s Free Highway Assist Uses the Same AI Model as Its $2,500 System, So What Are You Paying For?
By Noah Washington on
Rivian’s “free” driving system just got a serious upgrade. Now the $2,500 version has to justify why it exists at all.
F-150 Lightning Wet Pavement Test, White with Reflections
$3,030 to Run a 26K-Mile F-150 Lightning vs $6,600 for Gas, One Owner’s Real 2025 Costs
By Noah Washington on
One owner tracked every dollar driving 26,000 miles in an electric F-150. The results make gas trucks look a lot more expensive than you think.
Ford F-150
Ford Tech Drops F-150 5.0L Engine in Just 40 Minutes: Why Oil Consumption is Triggering Total V8 Swaps
By Denis Flierl on
Ford Master Tech Bright Kim reveals the 40-minute secret to dropping an F-150 5.0L engine. As oil consumption issues trigger more V8 teardowns, see why this "cab-off" method is the gold standard for Regina’s top Ford experts in 2026.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt in blue by the ocean
GM and Nissan Launched Outstanding New Affordable EVs, and Nobody Bought One
By John Goreham on
Both the new Nissan Leaf and the new Chevy Bolt were available for all of the past three months, during the energy shock and before. And deliveries are ridiculously low. What’s going on?
2012 Toyota Sienna 3.5 2GR V-6
Toyota Sienna Owner Says, "It Ain't Pretty, But After 551,809 Miles, It Can Be As Ugly As It Wants"
By Dimitar Angelov on
Owner praises the Toyota minivan, which shows some wear and tear on the outside, but still runs strong after well over 500,000 miles on the “clock”, proving the brand still knows how to make cars that last.
Toyota Tacoma & Ram 1500
Why a 2018 Tacoma Owner is Rejecting the 2026 Turbo-4 for a Ram 1500 Hemi V8 Upgrade
By Denis Flierl on
A 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD owner reveals why he’s ditching the 4-cylinder turbo 2026 Tacoma for a Ram 1500. From engine reliability fears to the hunt for "Timberline Green," here is why midsize loyalists are moving to full-size Hemi V8s in 2026.
Electric vehicle battery getting shredded at recycling plant
EV Owners Worry About Contributing to the E-Waste Problem, but New Data Shows Over 90% of Materials Can Be Recovered and Recycled
By Chris Johnston on
The EV battery recycling debate heats up, but the much-feared wave of dead batteries is still years away.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 being towed away at 54,000 miles due to 2nd ICCU failure
This Week I'm Going To Celebrate Ioniq 5's Second ICCU Failure By Shopping For a New EV
By Armen Hareyan on
After suffering a second ICCU failure in his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, one owner’s decision to walk away exposes a growing EV reliability concern that every electric car buyer should understand before choosing their next vehicle.
A Bridgestone Dueler tire on the Subaru Outback Wilderness
Subaru's 2026 Outback Wilderness Has a Tire Issue Everybody's Talking About
By John Goreham on
The new 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has been fitted with a tire that its maker brags about being thinner and lighter. Are those the right attributes for an all-terrain tire fitted to an off-road capable vehicle?
2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Has no spare tire
Subaru's New 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid Has a Missing Safety Feature Most Buyers Won't Discover Until It's Too Late
By John Goreham on
Call us crazy, but an off-pavement-oriented adventure vehicle should have a spare in case of tire damage. What is Subaru thinking, not offering a spare tire in a Wilderness Edition?
Ford CEO Says They'll Have an Affordable EV To Compete With The Model Y3, And There's Nothing Else Like It on the Market
Ford CEO Says They'll Have an Affordable EV To Compete With The Model Y/3, And There's Nothing Else Like It on the Market
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed his skunkworks team of former Tesla and Formula One engineers has an affordable electric vehicle for 2027 to compete with the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and nothing else like it is on the market.
2025 Prius AWD
2025 Toyota Prius Owner Reports Getting Only 34.9 MPG: Why AWD Models Are Missing the 49 MPG EPA Mark in Cold Climates
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Prius XLE AWD owner in South Dakota reports getting only 34.9 MPG; well below the 49 MPG EPA rating. We break down why 19-inch wheels and "winter-blend" fuel are causing this 29% efficiency drop for 5th Gen Prius drivers this March.
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline and Hyundai Santa Cruz shown nose to nose
The American-Made Truck Battle Nobody Expected: ‘26 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Honda Ridgeline
By John Goreham on
Two of the best American-made pickups are the 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the Hyundai Santa Cruz. We tested them back-to-back to find out which is best for you.
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