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Automotive News

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.

2023 Chevy Silverado RST Duramax pickup
I Have a 2023 Chevy Silverado RST Duramax With a Blown Transmission, It’s Been Sitting 90 Days at the Dealer All Because Of a Stupid Backordered Part
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Chevy Silverado owner is understandably upset with GM because his transmission is gone at 40K miles, and now the dealer can't get the parts to fix the defective transmission. He's not alone. There are thousands of owners waiting for the same part. 
2023 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “Oh, No, Not Another Tundra Engine Fail, But This One Might Actually Be Helpful To Identify Signs Of Impending Doom”
By Denis Flierl on
The Toyota Tundra saga continues with an owner who has experienced catastrophic engine failure. However, he wants to let other Tundra owners know the warning signs he had before his Tundra engine died. Here's what all Tundra owners need to know.
Ford F-150 Lightning towing a Chris Craft Launch 25 GTe electric boat
I Had an Adventure This Weekend Towing My 3,500 Pound Boat 116 Miles Round Trip with My GMC Sierra EV
By Chris Johnston on
This GMC Sierra EV weekend was a real-world test of my truck doing “truck stuff” with real miles, heavy towing, and no recharging.
My Rivian’s WiFi And SOS Button Stopped Working, And I Can’t Access Music or Manage Any Network Settings
My Rivian’s WiFi And SOS Button Stopped Working, And I Can’t Access Music or Manage Any Network Settings
By Narek Hareyan on
When your Rivian suddenly loses all connectivity, streaming dies, and even the SOS button stops working, you’re left wondering, what happens when your high-tech truck goes completely dark?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Glue Starts to Meltdown After Exposure to the Desert Heat – Owner Says “I Drove My Cybertruck in 114°F but Still Tesla Seems to Rely Too Much on Glue”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that the glue holding parts of his Cybertruck together started to melt after a trip to the desert. The owner states the outside temperature reached 114°F (46°C), but remains unhappy with Tesla's use of glue on the Cybertruck.
Tesla EV Owner Says Chinese EV ARE Better
I Own 2 Teslas and Realize Now Tesla's Quality Issues Aren't Just Due to Cost-Cutting and Cutting Corners: They Have Everything to Do With How Terrible Tesla Is at Manufacturing and How Good China Is at It
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner recently rides Chinese cars in Costa Rica and is overwhelmed by how much better they are than his two Tesla models.
A sleek, silver GMC Sierra EV with illuminated headlights and grille parked outside a modern building, exuding a futuristic and robust design.
I Absolutely Love My GMC Sierra EV Denali, It Rides Like a Dream and Has All the Comfort, Convenience, and Speed That I Could Ask For
By Aram Krajekian on
From birthday road trips to heatwaves and highway surprises, this GMC Sierra EV handled it all with ease. Here's why this owner says it delivers everything he needs in an electric pickup truck.
2025 Lucid Air in sleek silver, parked on rocky terrain with ocean horizon, showcasing aerodynamic profile and LED headlight design
I Switched From Tesla Model S To Lucid Air GT After 8.5 Years And The Sprint Mode Acceleration, Massage Seats And Luxury Interior Already Make It Worth The Wait
By Noah Washington on
He drove a Tesla Model S for 8.5 years, but just one day with his new Lucid Air GT and its face-melting "Sprint mode" acceleration, luxurious interior, and massaging seats, and he knew he’d never look back.
Silver 2025 Kia EV6 electric crossover curving on desert road with trees and mountains in background
I Drove My 2025 Kia EV6 1,600 Miles Through National Parks Until A Hidden Boulder Crushed My Coolant System And Left Me Stranded In 98-Degree Heat
By Noah Washington on
He loved his new 2025 Kia EV6 on a 1,600-mile road trip until a hidden boulder, completely obscured by the A-pillar, crushed his coolant system and left him stranded in 98-degree heat.
2022 Toyota Highlander
I Put a Bike Carrier on My 2022 Toyota Highlander, and Now My Rear Suspension Sags So Much It Bottoms Out On a Small Bump
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner mounted a bike carrier on the back of the SUV, and now the rear suspension is nearly dragging the ground. Is there a problem with the Highlander's suspension, or are all Highlanders built this way? Active customers need to know. 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
So, I Rented a Tesla Cybertruck and This Thing? It's Not a Truck, At Best, It's a Toy, At Worst, It Feels Like a Rushed Prototype
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck renter says, “So, I spent 24 hours with a rental in LA, and I'm shocked anyone would pay $100K for it. Check out his evaluation of the Tesla Cybertruck and see what you think. Is he close or way off base?
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
By Narek Hareyan on
He bought a $250 adapter thinking he could charge anywhere Tesla owners could, but two road trips later, he found out the hard way that wasn’t even close to the truth.
Riley is seen standing and smiling between a red Tesla and a sage gray Hyundai Santa Cruz in a car dealership lot on a sunny day, conveying excitement and choice.
I Was Paying Too Much for Gas and Maintenance on My Hyundai Santa Cruz, So I Traded It for a Used 2023 Tesla Model Y
By Aram Krajekian on
When this Hyundai Santa Cruz owner's budget started getting tight, he knew something had to change. Choosing a Tesla Model Y wasn’t what most would expect, but it ended up being the right move for these key reasons.
Corvette Owner Finds Cocaine Baggie in Car After Dealership Servicing
Man Says He Found a Coke Bag in His Car After Dealership Inspection, "And Now I'm Just Thinking Some Dude Was Ripping Lines in My Corvette After Inspecting It"
By Timothy Boyer on
A Corvette owner is asking what he should do after finding evidence of possible drug use in his car at a dealership.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck is Covered in Rust Spots After He Pressure Washed It – Adds, “But I Made Sure to Only Use a PH Balanced Car Shampoo”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner notices multiple rust spots on his truck after pressure-washing it. He asks if the rust was caused by the car wash or by using the wrong soap. However, he clarifies that he only uses a pH-balanced car shampoo on his Cybertruck.
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with the XP package
My 2025 Tacoma SR5 With 2,000 Miles Just Up and Died On the Highway, I Had It Towed to the Dealer, and 4 Weeks Later, They Finally Diagnosed the Problem 
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner had a problem with her brand-new pickup, only 2,000 miles in. It's not what she expected when she bought what she thought was a reliable Toyota. Here's her surprising story. 
2022 Toyota Tundra
Well, Here We Go, 37K In, My 2022 Toyota Tundra Just Died, The Dealer Gave Me a Corolla Loaner, But It’s Unacceptable, I Need a Tundra For Work
By Denis Flierl on
It's no secret that Toyota Tundra engines are failing at an alarming rate. A Tundra owner in Canada says his truck's engine died at 60,000 miles while he was driving on the highway. The question now is, how long will it take him to get his new engine?
Silver 2025 Chevy Equinox EV driving on lakeside highway, sleek electric SUV with modern grille design
I Traveled 748 Miles In My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV At Less Than Half The Cost Of My 2010 GMC Sierra, But Tesla Superchargers Outperformed Electrify America By 50%
By Noah Washington on
This new EV owner drove his 2025 Chevy Equinox EV 748 miles and found that while his car was a home run, the charging network was a mixed bag. The one he could count on? The network was built by his biggest competitor.
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance in silver, driving dynamically on a forested mountain road with blurred motion background
My Tesla Model 3 Rattles After Just 20,000 Miles While Chinese EVs With 60,000 Miles Are Still Perfect… If China Enters The US Market, Tesla's Days Will Be Numbered
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model 3 owner just realized that the build quality of his car is no match for high-mileage Chinese EVs in Costa Rica, and he’s sounding the alarm about a looming threat to the entire US auto industry.
Dark blue 2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck parked in suburban lot with trees and utility pole in background, angled front three-quarter view showcasing bold grille and unique design.
I Towed My 3,500-Pound Boat 116 Miles With My 2025 GMC Sierra EV And Still Had 54% Battery Left, Proving Electric Trucks Can Handle Real Work
By Noah Washington on
He hooked up his 3,500-pound boat to his 2025 GMC Sierra EV and drove 116 miles. The results stunned him, proving once and for all that electric trucks can handle "real work."
Nissan LEAF being charged with an off grid solar system
I Live Off Grid in a Tiny Home and Charge My Nissan LEAF with Solar Power
By Chris Johnston on
How my Nissan LEAF became the missing piece in my off-grid life.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla in metallic gray, parked on urban concrete sidewalk with aggressive stance and black wheels
I Made Four Budget-Friendly Mods To My 2023 Toyota GR Corolla After 4,500 Miles And Fixed The Jerky 1-2 Shift For Just $38
By Noah Washington on
That famous jerky shift on the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla? This owner fixed it for just $38, proving that sometimes a car's quirks are a feature, not a bug, and the fixes are surprisingly cheap.
Dark green 2025 Rivian R1S SUV driving past modern glass building with blurred trees, front three-quarter view
I Switched From My Problematic Kia EV9 To A Rivian R1S, And The 450-Mile Range Through Rural Indiana Gave Me Confidence I Never Had With Kia
By Noah Washington on
The Kia EV9 promised luxury, but the Rivian R1S actually delivered confidence with its honesty. This owner's journey from a "cursed" EV to one that could tackle 450 miles without worry is a masterclass in what truly matters.
Trust But Verify Advice Before Selling Your Car
Owner Sold His Toyota Prius at a Loss Due to a Mechanic's Mistake in a Diagnosis!
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a look at a second-generation Toyota Prius, which was sold at a low price by its owner, all because his mechanic missed a problem that turned out to be a very simple one.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Celebrates After Driving His Truck on the Beach Without Getting Stuck – Says “I Turned Off 4-Wheel Steering & Aired Down My Tires to 28 psi”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck owner details the exact steps he took to drive his truck on the beach without getting stuck. Offers recommendations for fellow Cybertruck owners, including airing down the tires and turning off rear-wheel steering.
2025 GMC Sierra pickup with a 2.7L engine
I Just Bought a 2025 GMC Sierra With the 2.7L Engine, I Like the Truck But It’s Slow, Now I Wish I Had the 5.3L V8
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with the 2.7-liter turbo engine is now having second thoughts about his purchase. He thinks it's underpowered and wants to get the larger GMC Sierra with the 5.3-liter V8. He may be in for a surprise when he visits the dealer. 
Kazi's 2024 Toyota RAV4
My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Went Into Full Panic Mode with Warning Beeps and Flashing Lights, My Wife Says, “Good Thing the Car Drives Better than You”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is thankful his car saved him and his family from a serious accident. The small SUV's safety tech came to the rescue, diverting disaster as the safety system took over and proved to be a better driver than he was, says his wife.
2023 Nissan Ariya
Once You Get an EV Charger at Home, You’ll Start to Feel That It’s Insufferably Inconvenient to Go Fill Up Your Gas-Powered Car. I Love My Nissan Ariya
By Chris Johnston on
What my Nissan Ariya taught me about taking control of my life.
Rivian R1T dashboard showing a digital display. Speed is 60 mph, energy use is 2.12 mi/kWh, with 24 miles to the next turn. Background shows open road with luscious flat-land greenery.
I Did a Test While Driving My Rivian R1T to See What a 5 MPH Reduction in Speed Would Do for Range, And I Gained 0.5 mi/kWh in Efficiency After Going From 65 to 60 MPH
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian R1T owner made a tiny adjustment on the highway and saw a surprising boost in range. The results might make you rethink how fast you really need to drive.
Former Toyota Employees Agree That Dealerships Inflate Parts Prices
I Worked at a Toyota Dealership as an Automotive Service Advisor. We Used Aftermarket Parts All the Time in the Service/Repair of Toyotas. And You Better Believe They Marked Those Prices Up on Parts
By Timothy Boyer on
Former Toyota employees spill the beans on shady practices you need to know about at car dealership service departments.
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