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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.

Midnight black 2025 Tesla Model Y charging in concrete parking garage, aggressive profile with black turbine wheels at night
I Purchased A Used 2025 Model Y Performance Directly From Tesla And Received A Filthy, Smelly Vehicle With Misaligned Parts And Zero Quality Control
By Noah Washington on
His 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance started violently shaking at 70 mph+ just hours after he bought it. Now this owner is calling out Tesla’s used car program as “shockingly bad” and a risk to all buyers.
Silver 2023 Lucid Air Pure electric sedan parked near modern brick building with tree-lined background
I Achieved 158 MPGe In A 2025 Lucid Air Pure On The New Jersey Turnpike, Proving It's The Most Efficient Production Car Available Despite Missing My GT's Luxury Features
By Noah Washington on
The ‘entry-level’ model is still efficient. This driver's experience with a 2025 Lucid Air Pure loaner on a 100-mile trip revealed its true potential, proving it’s the most efficient production car, even without all the bells and whistles.
2016 Hyundai Sonata
My 2018 Hyundai Sonata’s Engine with 58K Miles Exploded, and it’s been a 6 Month Nightmare at the Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A Hyundai Sonata owner has a warning for Hyundai owners. Beware of some of the model's engines that are prone to engine failure. She had a horrendous experience with her 2018 Hyundai Sonata, which had 58,000 miles on it. Here's what you need to know.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Replaced After It Blew Up, and Now After the Dealer Fixed It, It Runs Like an 80’s Truck Missing a Spark Plug
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner had his engine replaced by Toyota after it blew up. Now, after he has had a new engine installed, the truck runs like it was never fixed.
International Electric CE school bus
I Love My EV School Bus. It Drives Great, Has That New Bus Smell and Feel. It's Quiet. I Never Have to Fuel or Put DEF in It. Pretty Low Maintenance
By Chris Johnston on
This is what drivers think about electric school busses and why school districts are considering deploying them.
A dark Toyota RAV4 drives through a mud puddle on a forested dirt path surrounded by tall and sunlit trees, conveying adventure and ruggedness.
My 20-Year-Old Bought a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid SE, But Even After Repeatedly Telling the Dealer No to the Extended Service Agreement and Warranty, They Still Talked Her Into Paying $43,640
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as an exciting first-time Toyota RAV4 purchase turned into a costly lesson about dealership pressure, and it all came down to one conversation about an alarm.
The Jaguar Road Not Yet Traveled
Jaguar's Jolting Pivot: A CEO's Exit and a Brand's Reckoning - What The Future Jaguar Could Be
By Rob Enderle on
The departure of CEO Thierry Bolloré signals a likely reversal of Jaguar's radical "Reimagine" strategy, a risky plan that alienated its customer base and was undermined by a destructive marketing campaign, paving the way for a more pragmatic approach.
Ford Skunkworks In Operation
Ford's Skunkworks: A Secret Weapon in the EV War with China - Ford Finds a Better Path Forward
By Rob Enderle on
To counter the existential threat of China's dominant and low-cost electric vehicles, Ford's CEO Jim Farley has initiated a secret "skunkworks" project, leveraging a small, agile team to rapidly develop an affordable EV platform.
Advertisement for a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance with a price drop to $29,998 from $30,998. The vehicle has 59K miles.
I’m Considering Getting a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance as My First EV, But I’m a Little Scared and Need Some Advice About This Deal
By Aram Krajekian on
Not every Tesla deal is as good as it looks. This first-time EV buyer loved his Model Y test drive but had one big concern, and the advice he received shows just how complex the decision can be.
The Not So Autonomous Tesla Autonomous Car
Tesla's Robotaxi: The Ghost in the Machine is a Human - The Tesla Robo Taxi Scandal
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's Robotaxi service launch has ignited a major controversy, as the discovery that the supposedly autonomous vehicles are often secretly controlled by remote humans has shattered public trust and called into question the safety and viability of Tesla.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Dealer Dented My 2024 Tacoma “Underground” Color Door While Servicing it, and Now the Color Is So Far Off, It Looks Hideous
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck in for service, and the Toyota dealer dented his door. If that wasn't bad enough, he says, when they fixed his door and repaired it, the color doesn't match. Is there a problem with the Underground paint color? 
Bright yellow 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 driving on track with large rear wing, aerodynamic design and black wheels
I Caught This Tow Truck Driver Damaging My Chevrolet C8 Corvette's Underbody With Improper Straps, Then GM's Roadside Service Provider Denied My Claim Until I Showed Them The Pictures
By Noah Washington on
First, his Chevrolet C8 Corvette's A/C compressor grenaded, then a tow truck driver damaged its underbody. The claim was denied until this owner’s photos forced GM's roadside service to take responsibility.
2016 Honda CR-V
Honda Ignored Me When I Asked Why My 2016 CR-V Is Totaled From a Needless and Unwarranted Airbag Deployment, It Sent Me Into a Financial Tailspin
By Denis Flierl on
A 2016 Honda CR-V owner claims that her car was totaled because the airbag deployed. There was very little damage to her car, but the insurance company totaled it. The owner thinks Honda should fix the car because the airbag shouldn't have deployed. 
2026 Hyundai Palisade SUV in dark gray, parked on desert road at sunset with mountain silhouette
I Bought A 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy That Started Violently Shaking After Just 60 Miles, Now The Dealership Can't Replicate The Problem And I’m Afraid To Drive It
By Noah Washington on
Just 60 miles after driving off the lot, her 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy began to violently shake. The dealer can't find the problem, but she refuses to drive the car with her kids.
Dodge Promises New Vehicle Debuts at Roadkill Nights
Dodge to Display New Gas-Powered Charger and Ram NASCAR Truck at 2025 Roadkill Nights Festival
By Mary Conway on
Dodge is revealing some of the highlights of this year's horsepower celebration known as Roadkill Nights. The festival that takes place on the Motor City's famed Woodward Avenue is now just over a week away.
I Took The 2025 Hyundai Palisade To a 5-Day Test Drive To Hilton Head Island, But a Useful Feature Was Annoying Me During The Entire Trip Until I Learned To Turn It Off
I Took The 2025 Hyundai Palisade To a 5-Day Test Drive To Hilton Head Island, But a Useful Feature Was Annoying Me During The Entire Trip Until I Learned To Turn It Off
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night Edition delivered an unexpected blend of luxury, space, and road-trip comfort that might just make you question your loyalty to pricier rivals.
Corvettes Set American Records at Nurburgring
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Sets Record for an American Car at Famed Nurburging Track
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet took its three hottest Corvettes to the famous Nurburgring track, in Nurburg, Germany. Two out of three set records for American cars on the brutal test track.
Kia EV6
Took a Road Trip in an ICE Vehicle and I’m So Glad to Be Home Driving My Kia EV6 Again
By Chris Johnston on
The road trip was long, loud, and laggy, and my Kia EV6 made it all feel like a bad dream.
Cars Are Serious Environmental Polluters
I Drove My Odyssey to Alaska and Then Off a Cliff to Celebrate 4th of July
By Timothy Boyer on
What do you do when it's time to put your old Honda Odyssey out of its (and your) misery? Try a final one-way road trip like this.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
I Love My 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, But the Turning Radius On These Things is Horrible, I’m Told I Need a Drone Recon Pass To Scope My Exit Plan
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner is curious about what other owners think of the pickup's turning radius. How does it compare with previous generation models? It's longer to say many owners. Here's what owners are saying and how it affects drivability. 
A sleek black GMC Sierra 2500 H truck is parked under an overcast sky, showcasing its bold grille and robust stance. Surrounding trees and cars set a serene backdrop.
My 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Was Lemon Lawed at 8k Miles Due to Transmission Issues, But I Still Picked Up a 2025 Sierra HD AT4
By Aram Krajekian on
After lemon lawing a GMC Sierra, most people would've jumped ship. But this owner doubled down on another, and his reason might just surprise you.
Lustrous silver Tesla Model Y in a dimly lit studio, showcasing its aerodynamic design and modern features, against a gradient blue and red background.
I Owned One of the First 10,000 Tesla Model Ys From 2020, But My 2026 Juniper RWD Is 10% More Efficient and Far More Refined
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner just upgraded and took his new Tesla Model Y on a nearly 2,000-mile road trip. The efficiency numbers he came back with might just change how you see the Juniper refresh.
Bright teal 2024 Honda Prologue Elite SUV parked on dirt path with pine trees and lake in background
I'm Paying $29 For 240 Miles In My Honda Prologue While My Honda Civic Hybrid Gets 530 Miles For $37, The EV Cost Advantage Has Completely Vanished
By Noah Washington on
He's paying $29 to drive his Honda Prologue 240 miles, but just $37 gets him 530 miles in a hybrid. Has the EV cost advantage truly vanished, or is something else at play?
Jon Galland and a Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Dealer Says, "If You Ever Need To Replace Your Ford Mustang or F-150 Lightning EV Battery Pack, Get Ready To Take a $25K to $40K Hit"
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning battery has to be replaced? A Ford dealer gives insight into the EV repairs. First, it's costly, and second, they are not easy for the Ford dealers to work on. Check out the learning curve.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Promising Major EV Update - New EV Platform to Battle Cheap Chinese EVs
By Mary Conway on
Ford is changing strategies to offset the cost of tariffs and falling EV demand. How the automaker will use a strategy instituted by former CEO Alan Mulally to drive change.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner Says His Family Was Left Stranded in 100-Degree Heat When Their Model Y Died – Adds, “Once I Was the Biggest Tesla Fan but I’m Done With the Company”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner shares a week and a half of frustrating failures that turned him from a big Tesla fan into someone who has decided to sell his Model Y and buy another vehicle from a trusted, reliable automaker.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Shares How a Great Experience at a Tesla Showroom Led Him to Purchase a Cybertruck – He Says, “I Told the Tesla Rep I Was Looking at Other Cars & He Gave Me a Tesla to Drive to the Other Dealerships”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A guy says he accidentally walked into a Tesla showroom and told the Tesla rep he was on his way to buy another vehicle. To his surprise, the Tesla rep gave him a Cybertruck test drive and let him take a Tesla Model X on his way to other dealerships.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Adds Special Package for Value Conscious Buyers
By Mary Conway on
The Jeep Wagoneer is considered a luxury large SUV. The Wagoneer has already won awards for being the best value in the large SUV category. Now, a special package makes the Wagoneer an even better buy.
Stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck driving on rocky volcanic terrain, kicking up dust with steep cliff backdrop
My 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Air Suspension Exploded With A Loud Bang While Parked In The Driveway, Now Tesla Wants $250 To Release My Damaged Vehicle
By Noah Washington on
He bought a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck for over $80,000, only for it to explode in his driveway with a "shotgun-like bang" due to air suspension failure, and Tesla is blaming him.
White 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving on highway with mountain landscape in background
I Drove My 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4,536 Miles Through Pacific Northwest And Canada With My Family Of Five, Completed 25 Fast Charges And Averaged 2.0 Miles Per kWh
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, five people, and 4,536 miles. This Lightning owner just proved EVs could conquer epic road trips through the Pacific Northwest and Canada, averaging 2.0 miles per kWh.
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